Name: Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Address: Estrada Regional 1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Ribeira Seca, 9600-219 Ribeira Grande, Portugal, Estrada Regional 1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Ribeira Seca, São Miguel, 9600-219, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $187 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Resort Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Estrada Regional 1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Ribeira Seca, 9600-219 Ribeira Grande, Portugal –

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absolutely gorgeous location right on the beach, small intimate eco-conscious hotel, relaxing and calm environment

Katie

United States of America

Excellent location. Nice escape from the city. Close to the beach. Nice size room. Pool was beautiful. Beach was amazing. Great place to surf.

Richard

United States of America

Clean, easy to get to the beach, and wonderful atmosphere! So relaxing! Very family friendly.

Joe

United States of America

The location was good. Somewhat secluded, but very private. It had great beach access as well as a very nice pool area. The restaurant and bar served very good food and cocktails.

Adam

United States of America

The hotel is gorgeous and I loved the spacious rooms and open floor plan, allowing for privacy as needed. The large windows and porch space were two of my favorite features, I spent a lot of time on the porches doing yoga, reading, writing, and just watching the birds and drinking coffee. I also loved watching the sunrise from my bed. The attention to detail in the rooms was appreciated as well as the overall commitment to sustainability and best practices for the environment, that was definitely a draw for me when making the booking. The restaurant was delicious, I ate dinner there one night and the staff was ultra helpful in making additional recommendations and reservations for other restaurants on the island. I also chatted with the staff about favorite hikes and places to visit. There were beach club parties on Friday and Saturday night. I wasn't able to attend because I was exhausted but I just loved that it was an option. The breakfast was also fantastic!

Andrea

United States of America

On the beach. Small. Good location on the island. Breakfast buffet was good

Robert

United States of America

We had an awesome family suite right on the corner with an amazing view of both the ocean, pool, and the mountains. It was great to have our own private deck with hammock swing to take in the incredible view. We loved the decor of both the lobby/restaurant and the rooms. We also appreciated that even though the area where breakfast is usually served was under construction during our stay, we got our own private breakfast in another villa with very kind staff serving us. Overall would definitely recommend this for a relaxing retreat!

Lauren

United States of America

The entire resort was beautifully designed. Every where you turned there was a spectacular view. The restaurant had outstanding food and service.

Rebecca

United States of America

The staff that were helpful were an absolute joy!. Beautiful location--as pictured. Massage therapist was wonderful. Amazing spot to sun, surf and relax--spot on! Great location for both sunrise and sunset.

Melissa

United States of America

Beautiful resort! The rooms, the pool and beach were amazing! The food was also really good at both the restaurant and the beach club. We loved the surf school too!

Erin

United States of America

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9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“absolutely gorgeous location right on the beach, small intimate eco-conscious hotel, relaxing and calm environment”

Katie United States of America
“Excellent location. Nice escape from the city. Close to the beach. Nice size room. Pool was beautiful. Beach was amazing. Great place to surf.”

Richard United States of America
“Clean, easy to get to the beach, and wonderful atmosphere! So relaxing! Very family friendly.”

Joe United States of America
“The location was good. Somewhat secluded, but very private. It had great beach access as well as a very nice pool area. The restaurant and bar served very good food and cocktails.”

Adam United States of America
“The hotel is gorgeous and I loved the spacious rooms and open floor plan, allowing for privacy as needed.”

Andrea United States of America
“On the beach. Small. Good location on the island. Breakfast buffet was good”

Robert United States of America
“We had an awesome family suite right on the corner with an amazing view of both the ocean, pool, and the mountains.”

Lauren United States of America
“The entire resort was beautifully designed. Every where you turned there was a spectacular view. The restaurant had outstanding food and service.”

Rebecca United States of America
“The staff that were helpful were an absolute joy!. Beautiful location--as pictured. Massage therapist was wonderful. Amazing spot to sun, surf and relax--spot on!”

Melissa United States of America
“Beautiful resort! The rooms, the pool and beach were amazing! The food was also really good at both the restaurant and the beach club. We loved the surf school too!”

Erin United States of America

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. Guests can also enjoy the best sushi and sashimi made with fish from the Azores. 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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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	One-Bedroom Villa with Garden View Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Living room: 2 sofa beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned villa has a balcony, a large living room with a sofa bed, a kitchenette and a dining area. Villa Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe One-Bedroom Villa Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Living room: 2 sofa beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking With floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views, this villa comes with a full kitchenette, private bathroom and air conditioning. Villa Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • iPad • Ocean view • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior One-Bedroom Villa Living room: 2 sofa beds Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned villa with sea, mountain and city views, features a balcony. It has a living room with a cable TV, a kitchenette and a mini bar. The bedroom features a double bed and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, toiletries and bathrobes. A tablet is also provided. Villa Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Ocean view • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds Living room: 2 sofa beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Offering a balcony and garden views, this villa features a living room with 2 sofa beds, a kitchenette and a mini-bar. Villa Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	Superior Two-Bedroom Villa Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Living room: 2 sofa beds Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned villa offers a terrace with a hot tub, a kitchenette and a mini-bar. This villa has access to a hot tub. This property can be interconnected with the Deluxe Villa. Villa Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Ocean view • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	Deluxe Two-Bedroom Villa Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed Living room: 2 sofa beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This villa features a terrace, air conditioning and kitchenette. This villa has access to a hot tub. Featuring a private bathroom, this ground-floor property comes with a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and complimentary use of an iPad. Villa Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • iPad • Ocean view • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Studio 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This ground-floor studio has a balcony, dining area and sea views. It includes a full kitchenette, air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom, with free toiletries. It has access to a shared heated outdoor swimming pool. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Ocean view • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Villa 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Located on the ground floor, this spacious villa features air conditioning, a full kitchenette and a private bathroom. This property can be interconnected with the Superior Two-Bedroom Villa. Villa Facilities: • Shower • Safe • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot tub • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Ocean view • Garden view • Mountain view • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas
1.3 miles
Ponte dos Oito Arcos
1.3 miles
Campo de Golfe Fenais da Luz
4.7 miles
Fire Lagoon
5.5 miles
Estufas de Ananases
6.6 miles
Portas da Cidade
8.2 miles
Plantacoes de Cha
8.4 miles
Santuario Nossa Senhora da Esperanca
8.6 miles
Lagoa do Congro
8.8 miles
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz
9.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Continente Supermarket
1.2 miles
Ribeira Grande Market
1.2 miles

Natural Beauty *

Fogo Mountain
1.9 miles
Lagoa do Fogo Lake
3.1 miles

Closest Airports *

João Paulo II Airport
9.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff were very helpful. They recommended some excellent restaurants nearby including Quinta do Sabores about 10 minutes drive away and a great steak place ...”

Mark

United Kingdom

9.1

“The perfect hideaway for a relaxed holiday! Our room was very spacious, we had a superb bathroom with a luxurious bathtub. The breakfast buffet offers some heal...”

Jennifer

Germany

8.7

“The facilities were very thoughtful and natural. The interiors were in natural hues and very comfortable- styled very nicely. The service was outstanding!!! ...”

Kirsten

Switzerland

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1 Restaurant On Site

Santa Bárbara

Food: Japanese, Local

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years

Can use a crib

FREE

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

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.

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.

License number: Nº30/2016

“The location was good. Somewhat secluded, but very private. It had great beach access as well as a very nice pool area. The restaurant and bar served very good food and cocktails.”

“The hotel is gorgeous and I loved the spacious rooms and open floor plan, allowing for privacy as needed. The large windows and porch space were two of my favorite features, I spent a lot of time on the porches doing yoga, reading, writing, and just watching the birds and drinking coffee. I also loved watching the sunrise from my bed. The attention to detail in the rooms was appreciated as well as the overall commitment to sustainability and best practices for the environment, that was definitely a draw for me when making the booking. The restaurant was delicious, I ate dinner there one night and the staff was ultra helpful in making additional recommendations and reservations for other restaurants on the island. I also chatted with the staff about favorite hikes and places to visit. There were beach club parties on Friday and Saturday night. I wasn't able to attend because I was exhausted but I just loved that it was an option. The breakfast was also fantastic!”

“We had an awesome family suite right on the corner with an amazing view of both the ocean, pool, and the mountains. It was great to have our own private deck with hammock swing to take in the incredible view. We loved the decor of both the lobby/restaurant and the rooms. We also appreciated that even though the area where breakfast is usually served was under construction during our stay, we got our own private breakfast in another villa with very kind staff serving us. Overall would definitely recommend this for a relaxing retreat!”

“The staff that were helpful were an absolute joy!. Beautiful location--as pictured. Massage therapist was wonderful. Amazing spot to sun, surf and relax--spot on! Great location for both sunrise and sunset.”

“Beautiful resort! The rooms, the pool and beach were amazing! The food was also really good at both the restaurant and the beach club. We loved the surf school too!”

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Newest Reviews for Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

Reviewed: September 11, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 5 nights
We just got back from an amazing trip to the Azores. We spent our whole vacation in Sao Miguel staying at the Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort. The hotel experience was outstanding. We were welcomed with a prepared and friendly staff. Our villa in the Retreat section was clean, comfortable and had all of the amenities we could think of, including a mini kitchen, deck with a jacuzzi and a spectacular view. We enjoyed breakfast at the hotel in the morning, a lovely spread of local, fresh ingredients. We lounged by the infinity pool and ventured down to the beach - enjoying a fun dip in the ocean waves. We ate at both the Beach club for lunch and the hotel restaurant, Areais, for dinner and enjoyed both. The hotel grounds are well maintained. The views from the villas, the restaurant, and the pool are all breathtaking. The villas are serviced daily and kept clean, tidy and stocked full of treats if needed. The staff were welcoming, courteous and helpful. They went above and beyond by surprising us with a special treat in our villa when we mentioned we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. The amenities of the pool and beach are all you need to make an amazing travel experience. We also enjoyed the location of the hotel as it is a great starting point, conveniently located to get to anywhere on the island (we rented a car and explored all over with ease). I cannot say enough great remarks about this hotel! Even after a long flight back home, I'm still feeling relaxed and happy from the lasting impression this magical place leaves you with. Truly a gem of a hotel nestled in a beautiful island!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 11, 2019

Luís
Portugal

24 helpful votes
9.2

“Very nice option”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a little bit expensive (both the hotel and the restaurant). There were lots and lots of flies inside your villa.
The location, just a few meters away from the beach. The villas are perfectly decorated, very comfortable and you have an almost exclusive swimming pool just outside your balcony. The breakfast is nice too.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Sara
Italy

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was not so welcoming and smiling. They asked us if we were guests of the resort a couple of times during the stay. Another issue was the flies: there were too many flies in room and in the common spaces. In my opinion the price is too high, even if the resort is lovely.
The position is super, in front of the ocean and close to the surf school. The view from the room is amazing. The restaurant and the bar are very good and the bartender is the nicest guy among the staff.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 27, 2019

Ashit
Spain
6.7

“A Beautiful Ship without a Captain ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The Pool wasn’t heated, unless its a warm day you are not comfortable in it.
The Location, The Bed.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Cz
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast organisation is missing No one to welcome you and organise the table Every morning you have to chase the personnel to get cutlery , napkins, yogourts , eggs ....and to wait for refill in juices, bread ...not the kind of start you expect for this hotel range .... Before arriving we were planning to have dinner at the restaurant every evening , after experiencing the breakfast we have decided not to go for it
The view The swimming pool with direct access from the room Very well decorated

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Katie
United States of America
8.8

“Stunning setting, eco-conscious hotel, light on luxury”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
For the price, you might expect more luxury in the rooms, like nice bath products and a more comfortable couch. The luxury here is in the wildly beautiful location, the feeling of being out in nature, and the small size and quiet of the hotel, not in the amenities. The hotel restaurant is not particularly good and is rather pricy for the island—venture elsewhere.
absolutely gorgeous location right on the beach, small intimate eco-conscious hotel, relaxing and calm environment

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Richard
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Master bedroom layout was odd. Bath tub in the the middle of the room. No privacy in the master bedroom. No beach amenities for hotel guests.
Excellent location. Nice escape from the city. Close to the beach. Nice size room. Pool was beautiful. Beach was amazing. Great place to surf.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

John
United States of America
5.8

“The staff in general was wooden, emotionless and fake friendly, never a smile”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very hard to find. It took 2 hours once we were 2 miles away. Rental car GPS took us way past, so did map apps on our phones. There is no real address. The sign out by the main road is small and just says Santa Barbara lodge. A guest said goggle maps has it as “ecolodge”. We called the desk for directions when we were lost and they couldnt give us an address to use.
It was beautiful

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Rui
Portugal
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The service is poor, particularly for an hotel at this price range. People working serving breakfast, dinner at the restaurant or lunch at the beach club always looked stressed, unavailable and unprepared. It looks like the hotel has the looks and the price to aim to the top without the staff to deliver on it. Breakfast is particularly bad: Poor selection of products that constantly run out and are not timely replaced. You can have scrambled eggs but you can't have the same eggs as an omelet ("sorry, not in the menu"). Those eggs took 20 minutes to arrive dry and tasteless... In an hotel that promises a relaxing experience, we finished every meal stressed and annoyed. A crash course on customer service was needed but, to make things worse, the management doesn't want to listen - we spoke with the manager, who was dismissive and defensive about the feedback. It's a pity because this could be a really great spot. As it is, I can't recommend it.
Amazing location, beautiful view over the Santa Barbara beach (one of the best in the island) that is available at walking distance. The interior and exterior design of the room and common areas is appealing taste and the rooms are confortable.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Magdalena
Austria

4 helpful votes
7.9

“Nice stay... ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The service was not good (breakfast, dinner, etc) and most of the staff did not even greet you.
The view is amazing and the location near to the beach is fantastic.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Laurence
France
9.2

“Nice stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
The water closet on the room with no door to separate it.
Nice place to stay. Original building and room.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Rudolf
Luxembourg
10

“Great resort great location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Slow service, limited dinner seats
Location, beach, breakfast, coffee, parking, rooms w/pool access, view, design, eco-friendly, food

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Eunsae
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“It could be the best location if there was no over night festival. We didn’t get any sleep.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, room, breakfast, diner everything!!
It is hard to fine which I don’t like.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 27, 2019

Mark
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
At the end of our visit there was a summer festival taking place on the beach at Rib. Grande which involved live music all night (stopped at 6am). The stage was only about half a mile away and so the sound carried easily over to the resort. So it would be worth checking the dates of next year's summer festival as this was really annoying for us (although great if you or your teenage children want to go to the festival!) Fortunately the festival only started on our last night. The other four nights were very peaceful.
The staff were very helpful. They recommended some excellent restaurants nearby including Quinta do Sabores about 10 minutes drive away and a great steak place about 5 minutes drive away. In July you must book both of these several days in advance - they are very popular. Their own restaurant is also good for dinner, and has great views. The beach is wide and long with plenty of space for everyone. There are life guards on duty.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Joe
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, easy to get to the beach, and wonderful atmosphere! So relaxing! Very family friendly.

Stayed in July 2019

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