Hotel do Mar

The accommodation is perfect for someone who doesn't want to stay in one of the main towns in Sao Miguel, but still wants to stay in a town which has several restaurants to choose from, a beach, shop - basically everything you need to explore the east part of the island. The room has a comfy bed, balcony for watching the sun rise, air-conditioning (which was especially important in the heat we experienced during our trip), a mini fridge to store your food and even a bidet. The breakfast at the hotel was great with sweet and savoury options and different cakes every morning. The swimming pool was also awesome and very nice to cool down after a busy day and there even was a jacuzzi to unwind later on in the evening (the pool is open until 10 PM). We also managed to have a drink at the bar and the cocktails were quite strong (a big thumbs up!). We were able to park in front of the hotel without any issues, apart from the first day when the parking lot was full, but we still managed to squeeze in next to the parking lot.

The room is spacious and cosy, with great A/C. The bathroom is also large. It was not perfect. The shower had did not work properly and the fan was sticky. It has a bidet which we liked. The stuff was fantastic. Either the reception or cleaning, bar or restaurant were very service oriented and helpful. WIFI strong and stable. Very nice breakfast. It is located 20 minutes from Terra Nostra park and lake Furnas

In a great location with lots of easy to access parking. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. The pool was a nice feature but there are also two beaches walking distance from the hotel. Some great restaurants and a nice grocery market also within walking distance!

hotel do mar is a throw back to the time it was built reflecting the charm of that era - we were given an upgrade to a sea view room and we always enjoying looking out to the marina and ocean during our 5 days there - the breakfast included with the price of the room had many selections and we used the pool and hot tub one evening - staff were congenial and helpful - the town of povoacao is attractive with good restaurants within walking distance of the hotel - there's also a great picturesque trail starting from the beach to the nearby village of ribeira quente (or reverse) if you're into hiking

The room was quiet and had a beautiful view right on the water. Breakfast was a nice variety and the hotel was within walking distance of the town center, including the grocery store. We were able to easily see the sites in the area. The waiters at both Bellisimo and A Requiem went above and beyond to provide great service.