Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort
Água D´Alto, 9680-365 Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 1090 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The kids loved the pool, the play area with table tennis and foosball as well as the pool table on the first floor. Breakfast had a good mix of food.

- Sea view
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Pool 1 - outdoor
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
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Featuring direct access to Baia de Água d’Alto Beach, this luxurious resort is situated on the island of São Miguel and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Leisure facilities include a large fresh-water outdoor pool. Rooms at the Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort are spacious and have modern furnishings. They come equipped with a minibar and cable TV. Some suites include a seating area and a furnished balcony with panoramic sea views. Guests can choose between 2 restaurants that serve international cuisine and traditional Azorean dishes. There is also a bar near the pool that offers live music and entertainment. The resort has 2 tennis courts and a large garden with a small 17th-century chapel. There is a games room with billiards and table tennis. Nearby leisure activities include golfing, hiking and cycling. Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort is a 5-minute drive from the town of Vila Franca do Campo. Ponta Delgada Airport is 20 km away. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service and free on-site private parking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 28 Mar 2009.Hotel chain/brand: Pestana Hotel & Resorts
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast


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- Abigail
United Kingdom
“The kids loved the pool, the play area with table tennis and foosball as well as the pool table on the first floor. Breakfast had a good mix of food.” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Fantastic setting. Beautiful grounds. Nice and quiet. Friendly and not pretentious. Pool was excellent, especially for kids.” - Larissa
United Kingdom
“Top class hotel, great service, fantastic breakfast, beautiful setting” - Vilius
Finland
“Good central location to explore the island. Plenty of sunbeds by the pool. Good wifi. Good isolation. Excellent staff.” - Ruchun
Sweden
“Beautiful garden, great spacious room facing beach, great to sleep with sound of waves and breezes from ocean Great breakfast and dinner buffet, lots of choices. We love the fact it locates off the busy area as we wanted to relax. beautiful...” - Marcodeldotto
Italy
“the experience at Pestana was really nice, spacious rooms, silence, restaurant with lots of choice and really good staff. The fantastic pool and the beautiful view, a real golden place.” - Sigal
Israel
“Everything was superb. The staff/ The room. The restaurant. The location/ An amazing hotel in a nature reservation. After travelling arround the island I must say this is the best place to stay.” - Roland
Austria
“many possibilities for entertainment, for instance tennis and soccer, a big bookshelf and the large pool. the whole area is very green and nice” - Karin
Germany
“Excellent place on the seashore with a large and lovely park around the hotel, including a lovely pool. Magnificent seaview from the room; very well equipped room, cleanliness without any doubt. Very friendly and helpful personnel, great buffet...” - Brooke
United Kingdom
“The room was lovely. We enjoyed the view, the sound of the ocean and the room was pretty. It has a retro feel and we took advantage of the facilities, played pool, tennis, and swam. I would absolutely recommend.”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
How far from the airport
More or less 21 minutes (25km)Answered on 2 July 2021Can you smoke on your balcony
Dear Sir, Yes you can smoke on the balcony. Best regardsAnswered on 6 July 2022When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
Dear Sir The best time to visit the island and go to the beach is in the month of August. But it always depends on the weather. Best regardsAnswered on 6 July 2022Are there any smoking room
The Hotel is Non Smoking but has lots of outside areas available.Answered on 23 October 2020how does a family of four stay in a junior suite? do the sofas turn into beds or do you have rollaway cots?
Dear Guest, we have available both options. Best regards, Pestana Bahia PraiaAnswered on 17 May 2023Hi team, I have a dog, can he leaves with me in the room ? Any charges would be applicable in the hotel ?
Dear guest, we are a Pet Friendly Hotel. We charge 25€ per night and this includes treats for your companion. We allow dogs up to 15kg and we need th..Answered on 17 May 2023- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurante Lugar da Praia
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • Local • International • European
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Kids' club
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Games room
- Tennis court
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit boxAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/shrine
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Kids' pool
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Solarium
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Bankcard
Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that rates including dinner do not include drinks.
"If you are travelling with your pet, please contact the Hotel before your arrival for information on availability, prices, and admission restrictions for pets."
License number: 7416/RNET
FAQs about Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort
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Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort is 2 miles from the centre of Vila Franca do Campo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort include:
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Gluten-free
- American
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Yes, Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante Lugar da Praia
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Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Games room
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Beachfront
- Solarium
- Kids' club
- Beach
- Bike tours
- Tennis equipment
- Walking tours
- Swimming Pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bicycle rental
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Badminton equipment
- Themed dinner nights
- Beauty Services
- Live music/performance
- Facial treatments
- Body treatments
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Massage chair
- Fitness
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.