Hotel Os Moinhos is located in São Jorge Island, with views over the highest mountain in Portugal, sited in nearby Pico Island. This is a rustic hotel in the middle of nature and includes a garden and an à la carte restaurant. The rooms have a flat-screen satellite TV, and a seating area. Private bathrooms also come with free toiletries and towels. Guests can enjoy a sea view and a mountain view from all the rooms. Extras include free WiFi. Guests can enjoy traditional Portuguese meals in the unit’s à la carte restaurant Fornos de Lava. Each morning breakfast is served in the common meal area. Room breakfast is available, upon request and at an extra fee. The harbour, with boat connections to the other islands in the Azores, is a 7-minute drive away. It is a 6-minute drive from the Velas centre. The São Jorge Airfield is a 4-minute drive away from the Hotel Os Moinhos.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gulnara
    Hungary Hungary
    The hotel is located not far from Velas, 10 min from the airport. The hotel is built from authentic materials ( wood). Very unique design . The room has all facilities, a lot of space , and high ceiling in the living room. The view from the hotel...
  • Marisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the most amazing stay at Hotel dos Moinhos. Loved everything about the property, the pool, the view to Pico. Breakfast was delicious, filled with local treats and delicious homemade jams with fruits they grow at the property. The restaurant...
  • Marc
    Belgium Belgium
    The hotel is outside downtown Velas in a gorgeous location. Although anything can be walked I wouldn’t recommend walking there since it is up a steep, long incline. The hotel is a collection of holiday cottages with hotel service (beds made,...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Hotel os Moinhos
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel os Moinhos takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age 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

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform the property in advance.

After booking, you will receive an email from the property with payment and key pick-up instructions.

Final cleaning is included.

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

Please inform Hotel os Moinhos 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

License number: 46,2016

FAQs about Hotel os Moinhos

  • Hotel os Moinhos has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Hotel os Moinhos offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Room options at Hotel os Moinhos include:

    • Suite

  • Check-in at Hotel os Moinhos is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Hotel os Moinhos may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hotel os Moinhos can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Hotel os Moinhos is 1.6 miles from the centre of Velas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.