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Pico do Refúgio

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

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Design Loft | Living area
Design Loft | Private kitchen
Panoramic Cottage | Garden view
Seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Roda do Pico 5 - Rabo de Peixe, Ribeira Grande, 9600-095
  • Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port
    4 min drive
  • Santa Bárbara Beach
    6 min drive
  • Monte Verde Beach
    11 min drive
  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Design Loft | Living area

Design Loft

  • 86 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cottage | Living area

Traditional Cottage

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Loft | Living area

Family Loft

  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cottage | Living area

Basic Cottage

  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Cottage | Private kitchen

Panoramic Cottage

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Ponta Delgada Marina - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪TukáTulá Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Silva - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Lectus - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Gin Library - ‬9 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
  • 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.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Couples treatment room(s)

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: EUR 40.0 per night

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Library

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

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

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Communal living room
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 7 rooms
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 1752
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Individually decorated

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

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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
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 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
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Pico do Refúgio Aparthotel Ribeira Grande

Pico do Refúgio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Suzannah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marta, Bethany, CT

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

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

10/10 Excellent

MZW, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and perfectly located Hotel
The hotel is very nicely located on the top of a hill witn great vies on the ocean and mountains. It has great acess to all major rodes which allows you to get to any spot on the island in undet 1h. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

mike, halifax, nova scotia Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here!
This place is great. The staff was amazing. The in-room breakfast you can order to have dropped off at your door in the morning was a real highlight. The hotel is centrally located on the beautiful north shore and we found it the perfect spot to launch our daily tours from. Don’t Think twice - book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette, Washington D.C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Cannot say enough good things about this hotel, everything from answering emails regarding phone coverage before we left, check-in, breakfast, suggestions for places to see and eat - were excellent. Staff professional and really helpful, our rooms were clean and larger than expected. Will look forward to going back kater in the year!

8/10 Good

A & J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall... A great pick
Great location with just the right amount of ammenities. Property keepers very pleasant and accommodating. Would happily return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Omar, Saudi Arabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You should book this hotel
The hotel is amazing (I checked all the other hotels and that's the best one), the staff were really nice, and two of them speak English. The rooms were really cleaned. The location is 20 min driving to the city (Ponta Delgada) so you will need a car. I took a loft and an apt, the loft has one bedroom with a queen bed, and the living room has a twin bed and two Futons. The apt has one bed room and one futon. The supermarket is 5 min drive. The enternet connection was only in the lobby. I went in 3/2015

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wish We Could Have Stayed Longer
This was our first trip to the island of Sao Miguel and we were on our honeymoon, so to say that Pico do Refugio was exactly what we were looking for is an understatement. Ricardo in the lounge was incredible with all of the information he had about the island and how and when to make reservations for everything (which he took care of for us). Any question we had that couldn't be answered via the internet (thanks to complementary wifi), Ricardo took care of. We did do a bit of driving but most of the places we wanted to get to like: Furnas, Ponta Delgada, Vila Franca do Campo were within 30-40 minutes. Ricardo even gave us excellent recommendations for places to eat and do a bit of shopping in the area of the hotel. The hotel oozed modernity/style mixed with rustic Azorean quality. An incredible place for someone who wants an Azorean experience but isn't ready to give up plush living.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice self-catering apartment, lovely buildings
Nice quiet self-catering apartment rooms in a quite remote location. It was bigger than I expected and the facilities were all good. Cosy log fire to keep warm, and a swimming pool which would have been nice in hot weather. The old buildings have been really well renovated and there's a nice artist's studio type reception area looking out over the hills. Could easily have stayed for longer for a relaxing time away from it all.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

João

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Ralf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

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