Offering an outdoor swimming pool, Pousada de Juventude de Santa Maria is located in Vila do Porto centre, Santa Maria Island, Azores. The hostel is located a few steps from the port. Accommodations are shared and private and offer access to communal bathroom facilities with shower. Each room includes individual lockers. A standard breakfast buffet is included and served daily in the dining room, with swimming pool views. Guests can head to restaurants located within 2 km to taste local delicacies. Guests can explore the Aveiro Waterfall, with around 110 metres high, located in Maia, 22 km away. Santa Maria Airport is located 4 km away from Pousada de Juventude de Santa Maria.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.1
Low score for Vila do Porto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabriel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hostel is clean and the lady at the reception is super friendly
  • Queen
    Germany Germany
    Me and my partner had a twin room, which was spacious with air conditioning (although we only used this once, since we usually slept with the balcony door open at night). The beds were somewhat hard, and as a pregnant woman, it was a little rough....
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    amazing location, comfortable twin rooms, pleasant outdoor area, staff helpful and chatty, very good value, main street has everything you want, best walk on island to Formosa starts here, lived up to sunny island name for me

Property surroundings

Facilities of Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria

Most popular facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 25 is required on arrival. That's about £20. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as 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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 12 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 24 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, Pousadas de Juventude dos Açores will provide a link to a secured payment platform.

When booking more than 5 rooms or more than 9 Guests different policies and additional supplements may apply.

A surcharge of 25 euros applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 25 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 42/2012

FAQs about Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria

  • Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Diving

  • Check-in at Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria is 200 yards from the centre of Vila do Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.