Awesome rooms, great nearby restaurants (as are so many here on the islands), and a pool! Beautiful…read moreviews too from the balconies!! Great friendly staff! I didn't pay for the rooms so I don't know about the price and/or value. WiFi never working.

We had an amazing two night stay here in the Large Tent cabin during our visit to Faial. The staff…read moreand owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. The lodgings are wonderfully designed and fully stocked with helpful utilities and amenities like an espresso maker, hair dryer, fridge and plenty of cookware. The layout is great and the bed was super comfortable. We also enjoyed using the hammock and roof deck, as well as the common space which has cookies, snacks and a well supplied mini bar all in a beautiful space. Hoping we can come back for a longer stay on a subsequent trip here!

This hotel is nice and in a beautiful coastal location. Our room was #7 with perk-a-boo views of…read morethe ocean outside our room in the seating area. It was overly perfumed, so we had to keep the window open and door when possible. There is NO a/c, and the window tips open, maybe 30 degrees. We had to put the blankets in the closet under our beds bottom sheet because the mattress was extremely hard. The kitchen area had a nice fridge and kettle, no towel or wash cloth. The pool was extremely difficult to find because no one would take the time to show us. The second day, we had to use google maps to locate it. Find room 11A or B. You follow the sign to the sea and find the blue ropes. You will also see a steep path down to the ladder where you can swim in the ocean. Continuing to the pool you need to go past the green landing with chairs, more blue ropes and go past a house with a short wall. Finally, at the pool, the view is beautiful. The pool is in disrepair and cloudy water, which was concerning. Staff was nice, but little English spoken. No wash clothes in the room, but that is common. Breakfast had some great choices of fruit and the usual. Dinner was great. The cod and octopus plate was yummy. Filet mignon was also very good as was the lapas. All in all it was a nice place, just needs a little elbow grease.

This hotel is absolutely stunning. I went during the off season, so it was about half the regular…read moreprice. It's relatively well maintained and the views are unbeatable. It was built outside of town along the water, so it's very private. You can walk along the "sea trail" that the hotel built and arrive at a number of ocean overlooks. One of them is right next to the water and you can climb down a ladder to go swimming. The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly. The dinner was especially nice and included lots of local produce.

Solid hotel option in Faial!…read more The hotel location is close to many eating establishments and has a great view of Pico Mountain. Regarding the room, the room was a decent size, beds were comfortable, and the shower pressure was pretty good. The buffet breakfast has many great options and even included instant coffee machine and self serving pancakes. The noteworthy inclusions were the breads and local cheese/butter. During our visit, there is some ongoing construction but nothing that has disturbed our trip.

Went to dinner at the Príncipe gastro bar and really enjoyed it. The restaurant is located on the…read morefirst floor of and apartment/hotel on a side street close to the marina. We did not have a reservation and were able to get a table but the place is small so I recommended calling ahead and reserving a table. Staff was friendly and spoke English. We started with the cheese plate as a starter, my husband went for the sticky ribs and I opted for the beef (similar to short ribs) the food was very good, dessert was the chocolate cake with coffee ice cream.

Fantastic town homes right near the center of town. Tons of space and fabulous patios that look…read moreover the vineyards onto the sea. swimming pool into the ocean right across the street. Monica did a great job checking us in and recommending restaurants in town. This is the place to stay in Magdelena for sure. Would stay there in a heartbeat again.

One of the most incredible experiences of my life. The Patio staff really take special care of you…read more We were a group of 9 experienced riders and we road the whole island over six days. However you can stay at this lodge with or without riding, and I would highly recommend it. The staff are so helpful and accommodating and the food is incredible. They have Lucitano horses and a few dogs (Lucky and Brownie). The views are breathtaking. Katie was our trail guide and I am so grateful that they hired her because she is perfect for this job, she is happy and kind and kept everyone safe. She helps you enjoy every bit of your trail ride with great energy. Very thankful to the whole staff for this once in a lifetime experience. I pray maybe I will be able to make it back one day.

We are fans. Nice coffee shop upstairs with magnificent view, pastry, coffee, beer, etc. The…read morecommunication was good for our delayed flight . Flat tire is nothing to ignore. We will be back on a regular basis so good to know they are there.

Horta airport is small and has everything you need. There's a little coffee shop / bar upstairs…read more It's not quite Lisbon prices, but it's twice what you'll pay downtown. Welcome to the airport, eh. It's before security, so if your flight might be delayed it's better to wait until close to boarding to go through. Don't wait too long, though, since this is a tiny airport and they can't handle a whole flight trying to rush through security all at once. It's 2023, so there's free wifi and it seems to work pretty well. For those departing, there's a little duty free shop downstairs before security (which, uh, there are no international flights, but okay). Once you pass security there's the main waiting area, with bathrooms and vending machines to your right. To your left is a second waiting area with a small charging station with standing desks, more seating with lots of outlets, a water bottle refill station, and two handicap accessible bathrooms. For those arriving, there's a taxi stand. It seems like during tourist season there are rental car offices and tourist information booths. The bus stops right across the street. The bus doesn't run very often, but when it lines up it'll get you downtown in 20 minutes for 1.60, compared to a 15 minute, 12 euro taxi fare.