Luxury hotels in Azores

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Azores. I hope you will like it!

• 1 White Exclusive Suites & Villas Lagoa, Portugal

  

  Hotel. White Exclusive Suites & Villas features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Lagoa. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel each room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. White Exclusive Suites & Villas offers certain rooms that include a balcony, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a coffee machine and an iPad. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. Populo Beach is 2 km from White Exclusive Suites & Villas, while Milicias Beach is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is João Paulo II Airport, 13 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 200 EUR.

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• 2 Hotel Verde Mar & SPA Ribeira Grande, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Situated in Ribeira Grande, 700 metres from Praia do Monte Verde, Hotel Verde Mar & SPA features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel has a hammam, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. At Hotel Verde Mar & SPA the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play billiards at this 5-star hotel, and car hire is available. Speaking English and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Areal de Santa Barbara Beach is 1.3 km from Hotel Verde Mar & SPA, while Lagoa do Congro is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is João Paulo II Airport, 22 km from the hotel. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 87 EUR.

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• 3 Barceló Angra Marina Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel offers elegant rooms in Terceira Island, Azores. Barceló Angra Marina features a semi open pool with panoramic Ocean Atlantic views. The elegant Barceló Angra Marina’s accommodations are very spacious and offer views of the sea from the private balconies. All have modern private bathrooms with free toiletries. A range of regional and international cuisine can be enjoyed at Monte Brasil Restaurant, while cocktails and snacks can be served in the Baia Bar Principal. The 24-hour reception can arrange a shuttle service to Lajes Airport, located 20 km from Angra Marina. Porto de Pipas is 50 metres away. Monte Brasil and São João Batista castle are 200 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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• 4 SENSI Azores Nature and SPA Ginetes, Portugal

  

  Hotel. SENSI Azores Nature and SPA features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a bar and garden in Ginetes. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an indoor pool, hammam and a 24-hour front desk. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the property, every room comes with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Breakfast is available daily at SENSI Azores Nature and SPA. The Thermal Spa of Ferraria is 3 km away and the Seven Cidades Lagoon, as well as the Natural Pools of Mosteiros are 8 km away. Ponta Delgada is 22 km from SENSI Azores Nature and SPA. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 126 EUR.

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• 5 Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Facing Ponta Delgada’s Marina, the renovated 5 star Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, is set in a prime location and offers 8 conference rooms and a heated indoor swimming pool. Featuring a classic décor evoking the European Grand Hotel style, all rooms and suites are equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi, smart flat-screen TV, minibar and a desk. Accommodation may feature views of the city, the bay or the ocean. The hotel’s à la carte restaurant offers a signature menu inspired by the Azorean gastronomy and products, offering a stunning view of the Ponta Delgada Marina. The buffet breakfast features local products. In addition, there is a Bistro at the reception perfect for a light meal or a drink. With a 24-hour reception, Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico features a permanent exhibition about the maritime transportation sector, as well as a laundry service, babysitting and transfers upon request. Ponta Delgada Airport is 2 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 100 EUR.

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• 6 Octant Ponta Delgada Ponta Delgada, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Offering 123 rooms with stunning views of the sea, Octant Ponta Delgada is a vibrant and cosmopolitan hotel with an outdoor swimming pool located in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island of the Azores Archipelago. Each modern room is equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing, a minibar and a flat-screen cable TV. Private bathrooms come with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guest may enjoy a revitalising breakfast every morning and the À Terra restaurant serves a varied à la carte menu with typical delicacies. In the evening guests may relax at the on-site bar. The Hotel features Spa and Wellness facilities as well as a conference. Taking advantage of the natural surroundings of the São Miguel Island, a great variety of outdoor adventures and local experiences may be arranged. Within a 15-minute walk, guests will find landmarks like São Brás Fort and São Sebastião Mother Church. Sete Cidades Lagoon is 25 km away and Ponta Delgada Airport is 7.5 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 131 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!