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Pico do Refúgio

4.0 star property
4-star Mediterranean aparthotel near Santa Bárbara Beach

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A modern living room with a dining table, a sofa, and a TV. There is a window with curtains, a wooden ceiling, and a hanging light fixture.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and buildings.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, a sofa, and a decorative vase.
Reception
A dining table with plates, a cake stand, and a potted fern.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Roda do Pico 5 - Rabo de Peixe, Ribeira Grande, 9600-095
  • Place, Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Honey Route Experience
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Caldeira Velha
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A dining area with a wooden table, a bowl of fruit, a cup, and a bench.

Pico do Refugio CC - Casa Pavao

  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pico do Refugio CC - Casa dos Tambores

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There is a large window with curtains, a mirror, and a view of a garden.

Pico do Refugio CC - Casa dos Tambores

  • Garden view
  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pico do Refugio - Casa dos Tabuleiros

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a bench, and a plant.

Pico do Refugio - Casa dos Tabuleiros

  • Garden view
  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pico do Refugio CC - Casa da Caldeira

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable sofa.

Pico do Refugio CC - Casa da Caldeira

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pico do Refugio CC - Casa da Secagem

A dining area with a black table, four chairs, a yellow bench, a TV, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

Pico do Refugio CC - Casa da Secagem

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ribeira Grande

Oceanside stay.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Ribeira Grande aparthotel, you'll find Santa Bárbara Beach and Caldeira Velha. Praia do Populo is within 6 miles (10 km) and Ponta Delgada Harbour is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Honey Route Experience - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Monte Verde Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 12 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O Chocolatinho - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar Bela Vista - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Lectus - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Pico do Refúgio

4-star Mediterranean aparthotel near Santa Bárbara Beach
As a guest of Pico do Refúgio, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Pico do Refúgio also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

This Mediterranean Ribeira Grande aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 1752
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Pico do Refúgio offers 7 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 40 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 7 buildings
  • 7 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Built in 1752
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - noon
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 21-195

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Pico do Refúgio
Pico do Refúgio Apartment
Pico do Refúgio Apartment Ribeira Grande
Pico do Refúgio Ribeira Grande
Pico Do Refugio Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Portugal
Pico Refúgio Apartment Ribeira Grande
Pico Refúgio Apartment
Pico Refúgio Ribeira Grande
Pico Refúgio
Pico do Refúgio Aparthotel
Pico do Refúgio Ribeira Grande
Pico do Refúgio Aparthotel Ribeira Grande

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pico do Refúgio to the airport?

Pico do Refúgio is 10.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pico do Refúgio have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pico do Refúgio.

How close is Pico do Refúgio to the beach?

This aparthotel is 3.5 mi (6-min drive) from Santa Bárbara Beach and 5.3 mi (13-min drive) from Praia do Populo. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pico do Refúgio offer free breakfast?

Pico do Refúgio does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pico do Refúgio?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Pico do Refúgio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pico do Refúgio?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Pico do Refúgio have a pool?

Pico do Refúgio features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Pico do Refúgio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Pico do Refúgio to downtown Ribeira Grande?

Pico do Refúgio is 0.5 mi away from Rabo de Peixe.

Pico do Refúgio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rola El

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location 15 min drive to ponta delgada, good breakfast, clean house, great staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, stunning hotel grounds, warm hospitality and delicious breakfast. Amazing place overall.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I highly recommend this hotel. The rooms were very roomy and all come with a view of the beautiful garden. The breakfast has to be the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had almost a whole feast. Lived my stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was amazing. They do a chef-run dinner that is completely worth doing. We loved our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Can’t wait to stay again

Wonderful stay! Great location. Amazingly helpful staff. Beautiful property. Central location. Wonderful daily breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is a dream!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baerbel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Set in a beautiful landscape in the countryside, high quality and tastefully furnished, perfect equipped apartments, and, most of all, incredible staff: Angela served delicious (highly individualized) breakfast in a beautiful breakfast room. Angela, Cissa, and Nicole (as well as everyone doing written communication) was incredibly friendly, competent, helpful, and all around delightful. I want to return soon. Pico do Refugio is also ideally located, right in the middle of the island, no matter what destination. The garden is beautiful, the pool super clean. One can't ask for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful, historical and rural property. Wonderful communication with Ana and Maria.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzannah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Love Pico

Really enjoyed this stay outside of the city center and really thought the property was incredibly beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone who is open to have a more nature stay and privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing Property

The property is truly magical. They have done an amazing job with the design. Truly breathtaking sitting on top of a small community and close to the downtown. I proposed to my fiancé here and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a fantastic property. It is beautiful, well located and unique. The room was perfect and the attention we received was excellent. We were permitted early check-in which completely changed our trip in the most positive way. Staff were great, super friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was wonderful, and was different everyday. 10/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property which was an old tea factory. The room we had came with a well stocked kitchen and tons of amenities (including laundry on site). Check in was easy and communication was great. Anna included lots of recommendations for food, hikes and sites to see on the island. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Josée

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Notre petit appartement était très sympa, bien équipé et propre. Il est bien situé et il y a un épicerie tout près. Il faut toutefois louer une auto car il n'y a pas de commerce à distance de marche. Nous avions de très bon petits déjeuner tous les matins. Le jardin est magnifique également.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Estuvimos muy agusto en este alojamiento. El apartamento tenía todo lo necesario y estaba muy cuidado igual que su entorno, piscina y jardines. El personal muy amable, en especial Ana con quien tratamos. Nos dió todas las recomendaciones necesarias para visitar Sao Miguel. Repetiríamos sin dudar en este alojamiento.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svenja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und werden definitiv wiederkommen! Die Unterkumft bietet eine richtige Auszeit umd strahlt eine besondere Ruhe aus. Ana, eine der Gastgeberinnen, hat uns super viele Tipps zu unserem Aufenthalt gegeben und war die ganze Zeit zu erreichen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alojamiento espacioso y con unas vistas inmejorables. Negativo, cocina muy pequeña, puertas y ventanas viejas, necesitan un cambio. Tambien el mobiliario esta viejo, la cama de matrimonio y armarios incluso tenian termitas.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
A Estadia correu muito bem, o sítio é muito bonito e está muito bem arranjado. é um lugar especial
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Found no refuge here

Hotel room was damp, dark and moldy. The room requested for a couple with two children - upon arrival we were directed to a room with four twin beds (2 on one floor and the other two in a loft). Due to the climate conditions in the room, your belongings will never be fully dry and the mildewy smell sticks to your clothes and suitcase. The shower/water heater will only provide for two quick warm showers and the others will have to take cold showers. In addition, there are any number of insects in the room e.g., ants, crickets and other native species. Additionally, the WIFI was non-existent and the administrators/managers of the property were largely absent. We caught glimpses of them as they were driving off/on the property. The location is also not particularly centrally located - so be ready to drive if you intend to use this as homebase. This is as no-frills as you can get; there was nothing within walking distance to go to for breakfast. The hotel offered breakfast (for a price) which consisted of: yogurt, granola, small portion of cheese and ham with local bread, OJ and tea as well as, hot milk and cereal.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ariane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paisible et reposant

Lieu très paisible et reposant. Personnel très accueillant, parlant français. Le petit déjeuner que nous avons pris uniquement le premier jour était un peu décevant. Le cadre est si agréable que nous nous sommes dépêchés de rentrer le soir pour pouvoir profiter du jardin et de la piscine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful, relaxing stay!

Pico do Refugio was our favorite place we stayed on Sao Miguel island. The location is convenient although the narrow roads leading to the property are a bit challenging. It's on a section of charming farmland - the grounds are so peaceful and full of character. Our apartment was very comfortable for two people. Lovely design details throughout. We did not get the breakfast, but it's an option. If you are looking for a great alternative to the larger-scale hotel/resorts, we highly recommend staying here. Looking forward to coming back again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place!

We had a great stay at this old tea factory. Mafalda was amazing—she made us restaurant and activity reservations and recommendations. Be sure to get the breakfast box of local cheese and yogurt to eat at the picnic tables by the pool. The room was clean and spacious with a full kitchen. The lobby is accessible 24 hours, but there’s not always someone at reception. However, Mafalda was available by WhatsApp and was super quick to respond. If you’re looking to get out of the city, the location is easily accessible to major roads and we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning property, excellent location, unique room

The property is absolutely gorgeous. The pool is lovely. The grounds are to be explored. Service was super helpful, personal, and thoughtful. Location is fantastic - near enough to Ponta Delgada but far enough to be relaxed and remote. Yet still near several great restaurants and the beach. Would love to stay here again and explore the different unique rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einsame Lage auf dem Berg

Waren im oberen Teil des riesigen Anwesens auf dem Berg und somit fast komplett alleine. Einziger Nachteil dort ist ein weiter Weg zum Pool. Da die Kinder nicht schwimmen konnten perfekt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property. Family owned for generations. Friendly and helpful staff. We felt truly immersed in the local culture.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing getaway

Bernardo was an excellent host! Our flight was delayed and we arrived at 2 am. He greeted us with a smile and showed us our apartment. The apartment was very spacious and the environment was relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018