Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort

Hotels
Pestana Hotel & Resorts
8.6 (1406 reviews)
Água D´Alto , Ponta Delgada , pt

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location and stunning views
Friendly and accommodating staff
Cons:
Some concerns about food quality
Air conditioning issues noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
Mentioned as very clean in several reviews.
Service
9.21
Staff praised for being incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Remarkable views and beautiful location right by the ocean.
Room Quality
8.2
Generally comfortable, but some reports of outdated decor and issues with air conditioning.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities were solid with noted comfort.
Value for Money
8.19
Mixed comments on food quality and pricing, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Food quality varied, with some complaints about repetition and need for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.71
A generally positive experience with recurring themes of location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:32

Property Description

Direct Beach Access and Ocean Views:
Experience luxury at its finest with direct access to Baia de Água d’Alto Beach and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from the Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort.

Elegant Rooms and Dining Options:
Indulge in spacious rooms with modern furnishings, minibar, and cable TV. Choose from a variety of dining experiences at the international and Azorean cuisine restaurants, as well as a lively poolside bar with entertainment.

Abundant Leisure Facilities:
Enjoy leisure activities such as a freshwater outdoor pool, tennis courts, a 17th-century chapel in the garden, and a games room with billiards. Golfing, hiking, and cycling are also available nearby for adventure seekers.

Book now for a luxurious stay overlooking the ocean and surrounded by nature.

Important information:

For bookings of 9 or more rooms, the hotel will charge a nonrefundable prepayment of 50% of the entire reservation on the guest's credit card.

Please note that rates including dinner do not include drinks.

"If you are traveling with your pet, please contact the Hotel before your arrival for information on availability, prices, and admission restrictions for pets."Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1406 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Sonja extended_group no
10
A great base for exploring of the island
Pros:

The hotel is unbeatable situated right by the coast and a great sandy beach, with great seaviews. Very peaceful place. The staff at reception was friendly and very helpful. Great service. Great amenities as pools, sauna, gym, playrooms, restaurants, bars. Parking was sufficient in low season. Both breakfasts and dinners were superb, very tasty, good quality of all products, lot of choices, always lots of fresh fruits and salats, fresh bread and pastry.
Our room was clean, big, elegant and comfortable, beds were good. Good wi-fi. I hope to come back once.

Cons:

An older building, need some maintenance. Everything was clean, but especially sauna, gym and one pool were small and outdated.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Luisa extended_group pt
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Carlos Bruno couple pt
10
Excelência
Pros:

Adorei a minha estadia! Desde a recepção calorosa até o conforto do quarto, tudo foi impecável. A localização é excelente e o café da manhã estava delicioso. Espero voltar em breve e recomendo a todos!

Cons:

Nada a apontar

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Kateřina extended_group cz
10
Krásné místo na relax po celodenním cestování po ostrově s výborným jídlem i příjemným pesonálem
Pros:

Úžasné místo, krásný výhled na moře blízko pláže. Velká prostorná zahrada sbíhající k pláži. Pěkné i pro krátké procházky v areálu i po pláži. Tenisové kurty v areálu. Dobrý výchozí bod k dalším výletům, cca 20 min. od letiště. Parkoviště u hotelu bez problémů - velký prostor, případně na příjezdové cestě.
Krásný prostorný a komfortní pokoj ve vyšším patře dostupný výtahem. Pokud máte zvolenu variantu s výhledem na moře, je to dobrá volba. Na pokoji bylo při příjezdu uvítání ve formě vody a jablíček pro každého, pak ještě jednou během týdne. K dispozici i župany a pokojové pantofle.
Vybavení fitness a saunu jsme pro samé výlety nestihli, ale vypadali lákavě. Ručníky k zapůjčení na recepci. Venkovní bazén jsme nevyužili, stejně jako ten ochlazovací bazének u sauny.
Dorozumívali jsme se anglicky. Personál úžasný - od recepce přes jídelnu až po úklid - milí lidé, ochotní cokoliv, zodpovědět každý dotaz. V jídelně skvělí a rychlí číšníci. Úklid na pokoji bez problémů, vždy čisto a voňavo. Na recepci zařídili odjezdový balíček pro brzké ráno se snídaní dle výběru a domluvy.
Měli jsme polopenzi - jídlo bylo v našem období na snídani formou bufetu a večeře servírovaná cca 2 dny, po zbytek pobytu formou bufetu (portugalský večer, barbeque, azorské menu... atd.) Na snídaně různé druhy káv, čajů, džusů voda. Vždy ovoce, zelenina, velký výběr slaného i sladkého pečiva. Anglická snídaně, více druhů přípravy vajíček - skvělá omeleta, lívance pro děti. Na večeře opět velký výběr zeleniny, salátů míchaných nebo možnost si namíchat svůj s dresinky, alespoň 2-3 druhy masa, ryba vždy (1-2 druhy), těstoviny, dušená zelenina, brambory, dále vegetariánská nabídka... Pití při večeři za poplatek. Výběr vín, pivo, voda... dle nápojového lístku.
Cestovali jsme 3 dospělé osoby. Takže jsme brali místo jako relax po celodenních výletech. Ale v hotelu bylo hodně rodin s malinkými i většími dětmi nebo páry různého věku. Všichni vypadali spokojeně, takže vhodné pro kohokoliv...

Cons:

Vše naprosto v pořádku. Možná malé vylepšení pro postel formou přistýlky (gauč) - pokud má na ní spát dospělá osoba, mohla by být delší. Pro dospělé není úplně ideální, ale pro děti asi OK.
(Pozn.: Velké postele byly naprosto v pořádku, pohodlné.)

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Rui miguel family_with_children ch
7
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Jakub couple cz
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children pt
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children pt
10
Pros:

Da localização toda a zona envolvente, os funcionários, refeições com muita qualidade. A atenção dos funcionários é fantástica, como era o meu aniversário deixaram um miminho no quarto o que achei super atencioso e cuidado ao cliente. Tudo espectacular!

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Pimentel family_with_children pt
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
A
Arménio solo_traveller pt
8
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Sara family_with_children pt
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Rui miguel solo_traveller ch
8
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
C
Carlos family_with_children pt
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Ana Rita extended_group pt
9
Muito bom
Pros:

Quarto bastante confortável, pequeno almoço muito bom.

Cons:

Jantar podia ser mais variado e melhor qualidade.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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João family_with_children pt
10
Excelente Hotel
Pros:

Este hotel fez com que a nossa visita a São Miguel fosse fantástica, a começar pela localização bem na praia num sítio lindíssimo, não está ao lado do aeroporto mas é muitíssimo fácil de lá chegar bem como a todos os pontos da ilha. De todos os hotéis onde já estivemos foi dos sítios onde fomos mais bem recebidos. Funcionários exemplares, comida muito bem confeccionada quer no pequeno almoço quer no jantar, estacionamento próprio e limpeza impecável. Não é um hotel novo mas está muito bem cuidado.

Cons:

Ter ficado só 4 noites.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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cristina lourical family_with_children pt
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Paulo family_with_children pt
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
רבקה ליסקובסקי family_with_children il
10
מלון מעולה באמצע הדרך.
Pros:

חדר ענק ונקי, נוף מדהים לים,צוות אדיב ומסביר פנים, שטחים ציבוריים ענקים ,ארוחת הבוקר מעולה ,מיקום מעולה באמצע האי , ארוחות הערב היו מגוונות ,כל יום תפריט אחר.חניה בשפע, עיצוב המלון מיוחד.

Cons:

מעדיפים ארוחת ערב לא בהגשה ( בופה) לפעמים המנות לא היו מספיק חמות.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Vasco Almeida couple pt
10
Estadia incrivel numa ilha linda.
Pros:

Hotel excecional, provavelmente um dos melhoresn Hoteis da ilha de São Miguel, a localização é bem central e podemos afirmar que estamos perante um Hotel que se situa no centro da ilha e no meio da natureza, de frente para o mar e com vista montanha também, a bela praia de Água de Alto mesmo dentro do Hotel é algo excecional, o quarto do Hotel é magnifico uma qualidade a cima da média, os funcionários foram todos muito profissionais e atenciosos em todos os momentos, espero regressar a este Hotel e com mais tempo aproveitar tudo o que têm para oferecer.

Cons:

Nada a mencionar, a estadia foi perfeita, tudo muito bom.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Maria João couple pt
9
2026-01-31 via Nuitee