Convento de São Francisco
Convento de São Francisco
About this property
The Convento de São Francisco is a built in a 17th century Franciscan convent. Set in São Miguel Island, in the Azores, this renovated property has an outdoor swimming pool and overlooks the Isle of Vila Franca. The comfortable rooms at the Convento de São Francisco feature a private wardrobe, bathroom with free toiletries and views over the surrounding area, garden and the ocean. A daily breakfast buffet is served in the convent and is included in the room rate. Local restaurants are available within a 10-minute drive, most serving traditional Portuguese meals. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a small garden area with flowers and fruit trees. There is also a sunny terrace, where guests can use the loungers to take in the typically warm climate. Also featured is a bar area, where guests can have refreshing drinks and cocktails. There is also a lounge area, with sofas and a TV. The Lagoa do Fogo is one of the island’s most famous tourist spots. It has lush green surroundings, several hiking trails around it and is one of the largest lagoons in all of the Azores. It is a 30-minute drive from the Ponta Delgada centre, which has a historical city centre, bars cafés and local shops. The unit is 500 metres from a beach area and there is a commercial area just 100 metres away, with a variety of shops. The Ponta Delgada Airport is a 29-minute drive from the Convento de São Francisco, and there is an airport shuttle available, at a surcharge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Iris
Netherlands“Everything, great location, amazing building and rooms, clean, great facilities and a fantastic breakfast” - Christopher
Ireland“The overall ambiance of the convent was excellent. The historic building was fantastic. Breakfast included fruit grown on the property which was brilliant” - Flavia
Switzerland“Everything. Location, design, overall cleanliness, beautiful rooms, breakfast” - Stephen
United Kingdom“A very unique feel as it is converted from a monastery. Very clean and organised, and the hosts are also very friendly.” - Sally United Kingdom“It is a beautiful and historic building with so much character. It has calm and peaceful seating areas throughout where you can sit in comfort. They have the best breakfast and we relied on the banana for a snack as we were out and about during...”
- Alex United Kingdom“Beautifully converted monastery with plenty of character at every corner. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was full of lovely local produce.”
- Lucy
Canada“The building is beautifully renovated and the rooms spacious and comfortable” 
Paul United Kingdom“Lovely old building. Spacious room (It was a suite really). Fine location. Unusually large swimming pool for a hotel. Calm oasis. It was fun that on the outside the only name was Convent of Saint Francis with no indication it was a hotel. We...”- Joseph
Bermuda“We enjoyed the historic value and staying in a beautiful convent.” 
Giovanna
France“Great location, amazing breakfast. The terrace has a great view. The pool is very big”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Facilities of Convento de São Francisco
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Beach
Living Area
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- Invoice provided
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Seasonal
Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 16 years are welcome.
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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that a deposit of 30% of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking (only for bookings equal or superior to 4 nights). This payment is made by bank transfer.
Please note that early check-in and late check-out is available upon request and is subject to availability.
Please inform Convento de São Francisco in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 1320/RNET
