Pros:
+ I booked this hotel as part of a Azores Getaway package. It was on the lowest run so it was pretty cheap. But everything was pretty great for the price.
+ Free breakfast included with my hotel stay. There was a breakfast buffet of the same things everyday: scrambled eggs, assortment of breads, breakfast juices and other drinks, stewed mushrooms, beans, yogurt, breakfast meats, and cheese. My go-to everyday was the Yogurt with honey, azorean bread, meat and cheese to make a sandwich, scrambled eggs, pineapple juice, and a piece (or two) of their breakfast cake. Quite yummy for free breakfast with the hotel!
+ Bar & Restaurant upstairs - I never ate a full meal here or took advantage of the buffet they offered but the bar was a place where my group hung out a lot. We had a group of 14 people so the bar was a great place for us to gather and relax in the evenings. Angela, the bartender in the evenings, was definitely the best! As you've probably seen from other reviews, Angela was the best and she made the best mojitos. She was meticulous in all the things she did and it showed in all the drinks she made. She made sure we always had everything we needed...her service was really great. She also gave really good recommendations so ask her about a local drink or wine! The cakes were the best part too - I loved their Donna Amelia cakes! So cheap too. The other meals were just OK. It made due when we didn't feel like venturing outside. I would suggest going out to eat to a local restaurant if you can though.
+ Free Wifi - reliable and worked well.
+ Indoor and outdoor pool. The indoor pool was heated so that was convenient since when we went, it was chilly.
+ Right next to the beach so plenty of people came by to go swimming in the ocean.
Cons:
- The location was just OK. I noticed it was further out from the town than the other hotels that were offered with the package for a higher price. That would have been more convenient if it was closer to town since that's where we'd go walk and get foods.
- Breakfast could've been changed up a bit. It was the exact same thing daily so I got tired of it after a full week. If you stay for longer, you probably rather go out to eat.
- The rooms were clean and comfortable but the beds were separate but I think that's very typical for European hotels, esp. in the islands.
I really recommend this place, esp. for the price! If you are traveling by car, the location really isn't a huge deal. I'm also sure it's even better in the summer since you can go into the ocean and enjoy the outdoor pool. Right now, they are doing lots of renovations so I'm sure the hotel will be even prettier and better in a few months! read more