Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria
Rua Frei Gonçalo Velho, 9580-531 Vila do Porto, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 431 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
This is the third time we have stayed. Great location, stunning views of Atlantic and marina, easy and short walking distance to centre of Vila do Porto and also on the bus route. (For an up to date timetable, visit the transport office opposite the Fossil Museum). The building has been simply but imaginatively renovated to also provide some twin rooms with private bathroom which, for a retired couple like us, is perfect but all the facilities are first rate. Good typical Portuguese breakfast. Clean and very comfortable throughout. Charming, helpful staff. And a swimming pool! The price is usually higher than you might expect for a Youth Hostel, but we took advantage of a Black Friday deal which halved the price. Nevertheless, it must rate as one of the best Youth Hostels around. Thoroughly recommend.
United KingdomWe really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect. The town was lovely with great supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. The hiking on the island amazing, recommended! The Youth Hostel was great, clean, friendly staff and good position.
United Kingdombeautiful pool, breakfast fine, very friendly staff
GermanyGreat value for money. Very nice and clean rooms and clean bathrooms. Good breakfast. Perfect location on the island, walking distance from restaurants. Good place to stay with a group. Nice lounge area with couches.
NetherlandsReally nice hostel at a great location and extremely friendly personnel. :)
GermanyA hostel with swimming pool and you have the view of ocean, that’s amazing ! the working staff are so nice , so supportive , so helpful, so enthusiastic ! The breakfast is with many choices! Maybe I came in the end of hot season, I booked one bed but I have the entire room alone, that’s a really good deal ;)
GermanyPerfect accomodation, great breakfast, nice pool with clear water. Nice and helful staff.
Czech Republicthe best thing about this hostel is the pool and view! also the location is great for scuba diving and access to restaurants etc nearby. the breakfast is really good and substantial!
United KingdomBrilliant location, lovely helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast. One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at in all my travels.
United KingdomAlthough dorms are nothing special - very basic ; the swimming pool is definitely the big bonus here! walking distance from the marina and from restaurants; good breakfast
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Jayne
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Victoria
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Angela
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Esther
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Domenica
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Li
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Adéla
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Elspeth
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Tim
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Myriamt
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Offering a 24-hour reception and 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 1.2 miles to taste local delicacies.
Guests can explore the Aveiro Waterfall, with around 361 feet high, located in Maia, 13.7 miles away.
Santa Maria Airport is located 2.5 miles away from Pousada de Juventude de Santa Maria.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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See what guests loved the most:
Jayne
United Kingdom“This is the third time we have stayed. Great location, stunning views of Atlantic and marina, easy and short walking distance to centre of Vila do Porto and also on the bus route. (For an up to date timetable, visit the transport office opposite...”
VictoriaUnited Kingdom“We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect. The town was lovely with great supermarkets, restaurants and cafes. The hiking on the island amazing, recommended! The Youth Hostel was great, clean, friendly staff and good position.”
Angela
Germany“beautiful pool, breakfast fine, very friendly staff”
Esther
Netherlands“Great value for money. Very nice and clean rooms and clean bathrooms. Good breakfast. Perfect location on the island, walking distance from restaurants. Good place to stay with a group. Nice lounge area with couches.”- DomenicaGermany“Really nice hostel at a great location and extremely friendly personnel. :)”
- LLiGermany“A hostel with swimming pool and you have the view of ocean, that’s amazing ! the working staff are so nice , so supportive , so helpful, so enthusiastic ! The breakfast is with many choices! Maybe I came in the end of hot season, I booked one bed...”
- Adéla
Czech Republic“Perfect accomodation, great breakfast, nice pool with clear water. Nice and helful staff.” 
ElspethUnited Kingdom“the best thing about this hostel is the pool and view! also the location is great for scuba diving and access to restaurants etc nearby. the breakfast is really good and substantial!”
TimUnited Kingdom“Brilliant location, lovely helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast. One of the best hostels I have ever stayed at in all my travels.”- Myriamt
Belgium“Although dorms are nothing special - very basic ; the swimming pool is definitely the big bonus here! walking distance from the marina and from restaurants; good breakfast”
- Is it quiet at night?Yes, usually the hostel is very quiet and cozy. AYH TeamAnswered on 17 March 2022
- Do you offer luggage storage?Yes, we offer free luggage storage. AYH TeamAnswered on 17 March 2022
- Do you have planned events or activities?No, we don't, however, we provide information about local events and activities. AYH TeamAnswered on 17 March 2022
- Can I use my own sleeping bag?Yes, you may use your sleeping bag if you wish, nevertheless, we are happy to inform you that we provide bed linen in all the rooms. AYH TeamAnswered on 17 March 2022
- Do I need a lock for the lockers?Yes, a padlock is required for the lockers. We inform you that you can rent them for 2.00€/each at the reception. AYH TeamAnswered on 17 March 2022
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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 4 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
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.
Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
When booking more than 5 rooms or more than 9 Guests different policies and additional supplements may apply.
License number: 42/2012
FAQs about Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria
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Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Diving
- Public Bath
- Swimming Pool
- Bicycle rental
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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.
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The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria is 200 yards from the centre of Vila do Porto.
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Guests staying at Azores Youth Hostels - Santa Maria can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
