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Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort is located in Ribeira Grande, north coast of São Miguel Island. Featuring a privileged view of the mountains and the sea, the resort offers direct access to the beach, a beach bar, a swimming pool and a restaurant. The comfortable villas, carefully decorated and attentive to sustainable materials, have a mix of modern and exotic influences. All villas are air-conditioned and feature a full kitchenette, living room, balcony and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. All the accommodations are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safe and free WiFi. The Santa Barbara restaurant offers a menu of genuine flavors, achieved through the freshness of local and seasonal ingredients. The Areais beach club offers guests the opportunity of enjoying a drink while at the exclusive guests' area. At the resort, guests can enjoy experiences like hiking, whale watching, diving or fishing, to the adrenaline of using a surfboard for the first time - or simply contemplating the greens and blues that are unique. The hotel offers various options for guests wishing to take a relaxing break. It is possible to rent bicycles and cars and the area is popular for surfing and bodyboarding. The property is 1.2 mi from Ribeira Grande city center and 9.3 mi from João Paulo II Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leighton
    United States of America United States of America
    Location- right on a cliff overlooking a beautiful black sand beach. Perfect! Rooms, spacious with a private hot tub that was quite relaxing. Breakfast- just the right amount of local products with the included option of made to order eggs and...
  • Lauren
    United States of America United States of America
    Such a beautiful property. So much space on the grounds to relax, away from other guests. Staff go above and beyond with little extras, like cake and champagne delivered to the room for a birthday.
  • Heitor
    Portugal Portugal
    The location is everything, the views and direct access to the beach was a major plus. Manicured gardens and super friendly staff made our stay. From the front desk Tiago and Bianca to the restaurant hostess Flavia and everyone, just super cool...
  • Varverud
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved our stay at Santa Barbara Eco resort. Located right in front of a beautiful beach that was perfect for our surfers in the family and also for anyone else just to relax. Amazing views and sunset. Breakfast was excellent. I also had one of...
  • Varverud
    United States of America United States of America
    Varverud We loved this hotel so much. It has the most beautiful views. Great location, food and surfing right in front of the hotel. The staff is so friendly and helpful. 10 out of 10 for our family of four traveling with another family of five.
  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is on the beach looking over a cliff. It couldn’t be more beautiful. Plus the grounds have beautiful gardens and there are many delightful pools. The food and the restaurant was terrific, and the staff was very accommodating.
  • Lauren
    United States of America United States of America
    The included breakfast was amazing!! All of the staff went above and beyond.
  • Mayank
    United States of America United States of America
    Stunning property, stunning location and design and amenities. Truly excellent staff, particularly two people who were unfailingly kind and helpful to us and our toddler: Tiago and Ana Rita. The food is absolutely delicious, the cocktails are...
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing vibe, very short walk to the pool(s) and the beach. Great food at the restaurant. Staff was extremely accommodating and very kind.
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved many things about the Eco-Beach Resort. The help in the lobby and in the restaurant were engaging and polite. Their sustainability philosophy along with the design and materials used in the construction of the facilities was inviting....

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool

    Spa

    • Personal trainer
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Massage chair
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    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 of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

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

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

    Please inform Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort 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.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    License number: Nº30/2016

    FAQs about Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

    • Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Head massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Neck massage
      • Personal trainer
      • Fitness
      • Beach
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Full-body massage
      • Cooking class
      • Back massage
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Yoga classes
      • Swimming pool
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Hand massage
      • Massage chair

    • Check-in at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Guests staying at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go

    • The prices at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort is 1.8 miles from the center of Ribeira Grande. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort include:

      • Villa
      • Studio

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

    • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.