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Situated in Ribeira Grande and within 300 metres of Ponte dos Oito Arcos, Matriz Guest House has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas. Certain units at the property include a terrace with a mountain view.

I don't know where to start! Rossana kindly waited for us on our arrival (1.30 am!) and despite late hour showed and explained everything we might need, there were some local type of pastries on the arrival in our room. We stayed in the bigger room with ocean view (3 of us) and a room was perfect, its big so you don't feel like there is no space for a group of friends. Balcony with a view - great! Breakfast was good, everything you need for a day full of adventure. You could also use the microwave, dishes, fridge (amazing!) located in the breakfast room. Cinnamon liquor made by Matriz house (owners) is 11/10, we wish we had checked in baggage for flight to buy some big bottles. If you need, you can also do laundry in the house (for an extra pay), but that's also is great feature of staying. Very accommodating, we have felt very welcomed and it was just GREAT! I just don't have words to recommend it enough. Thank you so much for the amazing time, you were part of it.

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9.6
Exceptional
211 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa da Ribeira Cottage offers pet-friendly accommodation in Ribeira Grande.

Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Everything was perfect. Best place I stayed on the Azores. The host welcomed me and provided me with a map with his favorite places and restaurants marked. The bed was so comfortable. The place was clean and in a beautiful setting.

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9.5
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

Set within 600 metres of Praia do Monte Verde and 2.5 km of Areal de Santa Barbara Beach in Ribeira Grande, A Casa del Rei features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

Very clean and spacious, right in the town centre

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9.1
Superb
298 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Located in the São Miguel Island of the Azores archipelago, Casa da Flor offers accommodation in double rooms and free WiFi. This unit is situated in Ribeira Grande, 9 km from the Fire Lagoon.

Each room offers views for the surrounding landscape and mountains, a cable TV, a telephone and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Awesome stay. I fully recommend. The house is very clean and comfortable and the hosts are extremely nice and forthcoming. The house is centrally located and within easy reach by car of any other point in the island. The ideal location to explore the island. Thank you Luis and Florbela for making our stay a memorable one!!!

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9.2
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Casa da Cascata is located in São Miguel Island's Ribeira Grande. Free WiFi access is available in this unit.

The unit features accommodation in rooms, dormitories and also has the option of booking the entire house. Most rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. The communal lounge will provide you with a TV and cable channels.

We liked the property very much! Very pretty, clean and comfortable and the location is great too. Highly recommended!

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9.2
Superb
271 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, LAVA Açores Coliving & Coworking is situated in Ribeira Grande, 2.6 km from Praia de Santana and 22 km from Lagoa do Congro. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the homestay free of charge. Fire Lagoon is 29 km from the homestay and Fumarolas is 33 km away.

This was one of our absolute favorite places we have stayed. The host was very helpful and friendly. The house was beautiful with plenty of space to hangout in the common areas. Rooms were big and there were large bathrooms. Some rooms share bathrooms and some have a private bathroom. Beautifully maintained yard. Breakfast provided in the morning. The kitchen had labeled cabinets and spaces in the fridge to store your items. Everything you needed to be able to cook was provided. All of the cabinets were labeled with the contents to help assist finding things. Washer and dryer available to use during your stay. We loved spending time with the hosts and other guests there. Location of the house was perfect. Supermarkets and restaurants nearby. Fairly centrally located on the island making it easy to visit the entire island but still close to the airport. Host also works with a local massage therapist/acupuncturist that will come to the house for massages and acupuncture- the price was great and the massages were the best we’ve ever had. We dream of the day we can go back!

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9.5
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Located in Ribeira Grande, 14 km from Pico do Ferro, Cantinho do Pensamento offers accommodation with free WiFi, a balcony and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool. This guest house provides accommodation with a patio. The guest house features family rooms.

Beautiful home! Very well appointed and had everything we needed. The outdoor space was especially nice, but since the weather was a bit cooler we didn’t use it too much. Parking was easy and we had a big van. Good space for lots of people. Quiet little town but easy to drive to all the sites in São Miguel.

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9.3
Superb
27 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Home Sweet Home provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 15 km from Pico do Carvao. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Very spacious and comfortable apartment for the whole family or larger group. Having a rental car the location was excellent to reach any place of interest on the island. There is also a bus stop across the main road but we have never used it. Great communication with the owner through the Whatsup. Overall we had a very nice stay.

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews

Situated within 2.9 km of Praia de Santana and 500 metres of Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas, Cabo da Vila Guesthouse offers rooms in Ribeira Grande. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property offers car hire and features a garden and barbecue.

I really enjoyed my stay! The host was incredibly helpful, polite and professional, I've also enjoyed the interesting conversations with him! The room was spotlessly clean and had a large private bathroom with a big bathtub. The location is great, since it's centrally located and quickly allowed me to reach any part of the island in the rented car (there's also plenty of parking around the house). The kitchen was available and fully equipped, but I haven't really used it as I ate out everyday. I did enjoy being able to do the laundry as I travelled with small luggage.

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9.4
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Mojo House is situated in Ribeira Grande, 600 metres from Praia do Monte Verde, 2.1 km from Areal de Santa Barbara Beach, and 18 km from Lagoa do Congro. Featuring mountain and garden views, this homestay also comes with free WiFi. The homestay has family rooms.

everything was great, very comfortable. The layout of the breakfast in the mornings was very cute, appreciated that detail.

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8.4
Very good
158 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

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  • Areal de Santa Bárbara Guest House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 172 reviews

    Set just less than 1 km from Praia do Monte Verde, Areal de Santa Bárbara Guest House provides accommodation in Ribeira Grande with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen...

    Good location, close to the beach. Good breakfast.

  • Casa Areal de Santa Barbara
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 481 reviews

    Situated in Ribeira Grande, Casa Areal de Santa Barbara offers beachfront accommodation 700 metres from Areal de Santa Barbara Beach and features various facilities, such as a garden, barbecue...

    -Rich Breakfast -Nice Stuff -Very clean -Cute Cat

  • Matriz Guest House
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 211 reviews

    Situated in Ribeira Grande and within 300 metres of Ponte dos Oito Arcos, Matriz Guest House has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Amazing place to stay with great breakfast and free parking.

  • Casa da Ribeira Cottage
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 114 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa da Ribeira Cottage offers pet-friendly accommodation in Ribeira Grande. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax.

    Very private, beautiful yard to relax in and kind owners!

  • A Casa del Rei
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 298 reviews

    Set within 600 metres of Praia do Monte Verde and 2.5 km of Areal de Santa Barbara Beach in Ribeira Grande, A Casa del Rei features accommodation with seating area.

    The location, the check in, the easy communication

  • Casa da Flor
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 145 reviews

    Located in the São Miguel Island of the Azores archipelago, Casa da Flor offers accommodation in double rooms and free WiFi. This unit is situated in Ribeira Grande, 9 km from the Fire Lagoon.

    very nice and helpful hosts. nice room. good breakfast

  • A Casa da Cascata
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 271 reviews

    Casa da Cascata is located in São Miguel Island's Ribeira Grande. Free WiFi access is available in this unit.

    Fantastic location, quirky decor, superb cleanliness

  • LAVA Açores Coliving & Coworking
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, LAVA Açores Coliving & Coworking is situated in Ribeira Grande, 2.6 km from Praia de Santana and 22 km from Lagoa do Congro.

    Es war super! Alles was ein Co-Working Herz benötigt!

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  • Cantinho do Pensamento
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews

    Located in Ribeira Grande, 14 km from Pico do Ferro, Cantinho do Pensamento offers accommodation with free WiFi, a balcony and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool.

    Big house with garden and pool Super market very close

  • Home Sweet Home
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Home Sweet Home provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 15 km from Pico do Carvao.

  • Cabo da Vila Guesthouse
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews

    Situated within 2.9 km of Praia de Santana and 500 metres of Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas, Cabo da Vila Guesthouse offers rooms in Ribeira Grande.

    Super nice host, clean room with welcome drink and chocolate. We loved it!

  • Mojo House
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 158 reviews

    Mojo House is situated in Ribeira Grande, 600 metres from Praia do Monte Verde, 2.1 km from Areal de Santa Barbara Beach, and 18 km from Lagoa do Congro.

    very cosy, clean, perfect location, reasonable price

  • Vila Laura
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 251 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, Vila Laura offers pet-friendly accommodation in Ribeira Grande. Free private parking is available on site.

    Emmanuel est très sympa et nous a donné plein de conseils

  • Surf & Guest Lorena´s House
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 71 reviews

    Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Surf & Guest Lorena´s House can be found in Ribeira Grande, close to Areal de Santa Barbara Beach and less than 1 km from Praia...

    service et hôtes très gentil, à l’écoute toujours prêts à nous aider

  • WelcomeBuddy - Azorean Ocean House

    Situated in Ribeira Grande in the São Miguel region, WelcomeBuddy - Azorean Ocean House features a terrace and sea views. This guest house features accommodation with a balcony.

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Homestays that guests love in Ribeira Grande

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 44 reviews
    Walter is a great host and the property is clean, comfortable, and cosy. Dinners are worthy too Many activities everyday
    Alvaro David
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 24 reviews
    Perfect stay to explore Sao Miguel, very central location. Rafaela was a great host.
    Pieter-Jan
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 172 reviews
    Ricardo was a great host. The location and common areas were great. They were very resolutive with a couple of things we had to change. It was a nice place!
    cristina
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    A beautiful property situated in a rural area. Crispim was a great host welcoming us;he provided strawberries picked from the vegetable plot which were great. The fridge had a few essentials when we arrived together with a bottle of wine which were appreciated. The apartment was situated in large grounds with a wonderful patio area overlooking the infinity pool. Once we figured how to get to main road from property it was excellent for access the whole of the island. It was ideal for our last 5 nights on the Azores with time to just chill out
    Susan
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews
    Orlando is a great host, with a really nice guest house in a perfect location to visit the island. The room was spacious for two people, with a spacious private bathroom. The shared kitchen is well equipped for anything you would need over the vacation. (We stayed at a private room. There is also a separate apartment in the house, with a private kitchen I believe.)
    MateMo
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 22 reviews
    Great host, great location,very nice apartment with a balcony, parking, proximity of restaurant and the surfers beach.
    Monika
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 175 reviews
    What a gem! We really enjoyed our stay in Quinta das Rosas. The location is perfect, the apartment has everything you need and Eduardo is a great host who gave us a lot of helpful tips and restaurant recommendations. Baby bed and high chair was provided and much appreciated. We really liked having a cup of coffee on roof top terrace in the morning. I would consider coming back and renting all three villas for the extended family.
    Ulrike
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 30 reviews
    Great host. Great location (15 minutes drive to Ponta Delgada, 18 minutes to The airport). Pool. Large interior. Grill. Clean. Fully equipped kitchen. It was perfect acomodation.
    Jan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £64.28
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 481 reviews
    Wonderful breakfast and access to a full kitchen if we needed it. The room was big with lots of additional amenities like a heater to keep us warm when we got cold. There were also blackout shades on the windows, which made it easy to sleep. There was a bathtub and a shower with lots of hot water! Quiet street with tons of parking, really close to food options (which were all frequented by the locals so you know it's the real deal). Would have gladly stayed longer if we had the opportunity - Highly recommend!
    Alexandra
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 63 reviews
    I loved pretty much everything about my stay here. First of all Orlando is such a great host, he really wants you to enjoy your time in his home island, he shared a lot of great tips and recommendations and I learned a lot from him about the culture and history of Acores islands and Portugal. Second, the room and the house are really nice - the room is spacious, spotless and well situated, you have groceries nearby, beach and it’s a convenient location to drive around and discover the island.
    Galina
    Solo traveller