• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub

Whales Bay Hotel Apartments is located in the town of Capelas, São Miguel within a 10-minute drive from Ponta Delgada. The property is 7.5 mi from the airport and 984 feet from natural pools. The property has a total of 15 apartments, all with air conditioning, safe, telephone , balcony with sea view or garden view, and bathroom with bath or shower. Each comes with a dining area, living room and bedrooms with a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available throughout. Guests are welcome to cook their own meals in the full kitchen at their disposal. A 5-minute drive away are restaurants, bars, supermarkets and banks. The apartment complex includes a convenience store, games room with children's play area, gym, sauna, Turkish bath and a hot tub. It also includes a salt water pool, green area, a patio and Mini Golf. Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos is 6.8 mi from Ponta Delgada, 328 feet from the sea and 3.7 mi from Pico do Carvão. It is located 5 minutes by car from the Batalha Golf Course.Sete Cidades Lagoon is 4.2 mi from Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Capelas
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  • Renata
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! It’s a lovely spacious apartment with everything you need. The staff was very friendly and very responsive.
  • Jasmine
    Germany Germany
    -View from the apartments was amazing. -Staff was helpful and friendly. -Rooms were very quiet. We never heard any of the other guests when we were in our apartment. -Ample parking on premises. -Central location on the island meant it was not...
  • Lisa
    Italy Italy
    Super friendly and helpful staff! Beautiful pool and grounds !

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Whales Bay Hotel Apartments. This newly constructed Hotel opening in June, has 15 fully furnished apartments on three levels serviced by an elevator. The hotel is available for both short and long term stays. You can enjoy a privileged location between the sea and the mountains where you can find all the comforts and privacy for your stay. Our Hotel has everything you need to make your holiday in S. Miguel a relaxing and memorable one Whales Bay Hotel has 8 T1 (one bedroom) and 7 T2 (2bedroom) apartments for your stay. There are facilities which includes a Sauna, Turkish Bath, Jacuzzi, exercise and games rooms. There is also an outdoor pool surrounded by gardens. There is free parking. Free WIFI. Renting a mobile HOTSPOT on request for a minimum of 2 days (Extra service). Baby Cot (on request 1 per apartment). Handicap Accessible Laundry facilities (Extra service) No Pets Allowed
Equipa simpática, criativa, jovem e empenhada em receber e servir os seus clientes da melhor forma possível. A satisfação dos nossos clientes é a nossa maior prioridade.
Whales Bay Hotel Apartments is situated approximately 100 meters from the sea in São Vicente Ferreira, 12 km from the airport, and a 15 minutes drive from the city. Whales Bay Apartmentos are located near Capelas. A town known for its whaling industry, which began in the early 19th century. What remains today is a heritage chimneystack of a Sperm whale factory. Its ruins are a reminder of the fisherman who lost their lives whaling. When staying at Whales Bay you are a drive away from the town of Furnas, where you can visit volcanic hot springs, and have your lunch cooked in the ground using steam and boiling mud, a technique known as “cozido”. You can also visit the pinnapple greenhouses in Fajã de Baixo. The view trails (Vista do Rei) in Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa das Empadadas, Lagoa do Congro, Lagoa do Fogo. The City of Ribeira Grande( where you can visit the passion fruit (maracujá) liqueur factory. The ceramic factory in the town of Lagoa. Tea factories in the town of Gorreana and Porto Formoso. Black sand beaches around the Island as well as Thermal Areas where you can bathe. Whale watching, swimming with the dolphin’s. Surfing , mountain biking and much more .
Languages spoken: German,English,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Game room
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Mini golf
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules

Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 150 is required on arrival. That's about USD 159. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the property of the correct number of guests that will use this reservation (if any child is included, please also indicate the age). You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please note that a credit card will be asked as a guarantee upon check-in. Any damages or missing items will be charged to this credit card.

Please note that the hotel will be going through renovation works in some areas, from the 6th to the 24th November. Guests may experience noise disturbances between 09:00 and 17:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 237,17

FAQs about Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos is 1.1 miles from the center of Capelas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Game room
    • Mini golf
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Couples' massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Fitness
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Full-body massage
    • Neck massage

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Whalesbay Hotel Apartamentos on this page.