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 center, which has a historical city center, bars cafés and local shops. The unit is 1640 feet from a beach area and there is a commercial area just 328 feet 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was delicious and varied. Room had a spectacular view of the ocean from both the bedroom and the bathroom. The room was spacious. The bathroom had a tub. There was a lovely terrace to sit in and shared living space where one could...
  • Luba
    Israel Israel
    The building is fantastic and unique. Nice views from the porch. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Bathroom and windows are new.
  • Katrina
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great. The property is beautiful and has an interesting history. The staff is very friendly. I appreciated the location because it had easy access to most areas of the island but was quiet and easy to park. A lot of good restaurants...
  • Shouri
    Canada Canada
    It is a fantastic location and is very tastefully decorated. Modern but keeping the historic charm of an old Monastery. The staff are incredibly helpful and accommodating as well. Loved our stay.
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    Even more beautiful than the pictures. We liked to true serenity we felt while we were there.
  • Arturo
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful cloister in the nice quiet town of Vila Franca do Campo. Nice, comfortable room. Very good breakfast. Very nice and helpful staff. I will come back.
  • Marida
    United States of America United States of America
    Host was wonderful. Restoration of building amazing. We wished we had more information on the history of the building and the restoration done over time.
  • Alberto
    Italy Italy
    Wonderful breakfast. Fascinating atmosphere in an ancient convent, simple but comfortable room and bed.
  • Keith
    Spain Spain
    A wonderful place to stay, tranquility, picture perfect, home-made breakfast of local products, friendly staff, architecturally restored with respect to the original building, great little village 5 minutes walk full of activities that equal...
  • Laurette
    United States of America United States of America
    The view of the ocean was tremendous. The breakfasts had the freshest cheese, orange juice, bread, and pineapple. It was conveniently located to a grocery store and surrounding sites.

Area info

Amenities of Convento de São Francisco
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
Convento de São Francisco takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 16 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

16+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

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 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.

License number: 1320/RNET

FAQs about Convento de São Francisco

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

  • Convento de São Francisco offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool
    • Beach

  • The prices at Convento de São Francisco may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Convento de São Francisco is 500 feet from the center of Vila Franca do Campo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Convento de São Francisco. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Convento de São Francisco include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Convento de São Francisco is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.