Whales Bay Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (65 reviews)
Canada do Terreiro, São Vicente Ferreir, Ponta Delgada, 9545-520 , Ponta Delgada , PT

Children allowed

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
Health club
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good facilities incl a heated pool
Very nice and clean
Tranquility and scenery
Beautiful experience with a great location
Great stay and kids loved the pool
Amazing property with very friendly staff
Polite and professional staff
Cons:
Missing a nice breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
The place was very nice and clean.
Service
9.9
Staff was great, friendly always ready to help.
Location
9.4
The location is nice as it is out in a quieter area.
Room Quality
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.4
Good facilities including a heated pool.
Value for Money
9.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.4
The only thing missing was a nice breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.9
Stay in the hotel for two weeks and enjoy every single moment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:09

Property Description

Relax and Rejuvenate at the Spa
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, while the steam room and health club provide ultimate relaxation.

Exciting Recreational Amenities
Take advantage of the seasonal outdoor pool, perfect for a refreshing dip, or enjoy leisure time at the arcade/game room.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Indulge in the fully furnished guestrooms with kitchen amenities, private lanais, and LED TVs. Additionally, benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and multilingual staff service.

Escape to luxury at Whales Bay Hotel – your seaside oasis with an array of amenities and a perfect location for exploring Ponta Delgada. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the aparthotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    No pets, service animals welcome

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 65 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9.9
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SARA solo_traveller pt
8
Calmo para estar em família
Pros:

Os apartamentos

Cons:

O ginásio precisa de ser renovado

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
M
Miguel solo_traveller es
10
Hotel para relajarse y sentirte como en casa o mejor con tu sauna y jacuzzi
Pros:

El personal muy amable siempre atento a ayudarte. Me dejaron hacer el check in una hora antes. El lugar es muy tranquilo y si tienes tiempo puedes usar su gimnasio y sauna, que aunque no era muy grande, era más que suficiente para relajarte.

Cons:

El acceso a la recepción no tiene rampa y hay que bajar escaleras, pero tampoco era un inconveniente porque no eran muchas.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Natalia family_with_children pt
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Sébastien solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Hotel propre, lits agréables, bons équipements dans les chambres.
Piscine extérieure sympa.
Personnel très agréable
Parking sécurisé

Cons:

Les équipements sauna, hamam ou sportifs sont vieillot

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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SEBASTIEN solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Chambre et balcon vue sur mer, très bien orienté.
La literie est de bonne qualité.
Il y a tout les équipements pour cuisiner dans l'appartement.

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children pl
7
Na krôtki pobyt ok.
Pros:

Nocleg na trasie na jedną noc - pod tym względem było ok. Recepcja czynna do północy, parking na miejscu, bardzo dobry kontakt z recepcją. Całkiem przestronne pokoje.

Cons:

Widać ząb czas na wyposażeniu. Twarde ( jak dla mnie materace). W tracie naszego krótkiego pobytu, ekipa remontowała pokoje - zamiast poczekać do wymeldowania, wiercenie w ścianie w pokoju obok od 9:00.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
M
Moreira family_with_children pt
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
F
Filipa family_with_children pt
10
Pros:

Tudo

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
C
Catarina family_with_children pt
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
C
Catarina family_with_children pt
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Carolina Barão family_with_children pt
10
Pros:

Gostei de tudo, sitio calmo e tem todas as comodidades necessárias para uma boa estadia

Cons:

Nao teve nada a apontar

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
C
Carmen couple it
10
2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Suzanne G. extended_group es
10
Supero las expectativas
Pros:

Lo cierto es q nos sorprendió para bien, supero nuestras espectativas. El apartamento estaba muy limpio y muy completo en lo q respecta a menaje y todo en general. El lugar muy tranquilo y las vistas excepcionales. Todo un aciero y muy recomendable.

Cons:

No tengo queja de nada.

2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Barbora family_with_children cz
10
Pros:

Nám se ubytování moc líbilo, personál byl velmi milý a ochotný, pokoje krásné s výhledem na moře. Potěšila i hernička pro dítě a využili jsme i venkovní bazén,výřivku a saunu a vše bylo moc příjemné. Lokalita sice není v centru města, ale stejně jsme měli auto a všude jezdili autem.

2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
8
Wonder place
Pros:

We liked everything about this hotel. Essentially located so very convenient to go to all the hiking spots we wish to see and all the major areas on the island. Parking was great and easy and we loved the spacious quarters.
There is a great coastal walk just a short distance from the hotel that gave us great exercise and stunning views.

Cons:

Unfortunately a group of men were staying there and decided to start partying every night at about 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. We tend to go to bed early and get up early to go hiking so we talked to the front desk and the last night the problem seemed to be alleviated.
There aren't a lot of restaurants or supermarkets nearby but we were always out and about so we just grab something as we were traveling. The kitchen is well stocked so it's easy to stop at a grocery and get what we needed.

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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Rosana couple br
10
Confortável e muito agradável.
Pros:

Os funcionários são atenciosos e simpáticos.
Tudo funcionando bem .

Cons:

Gostei de tudo.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Ana family_with_children pt
10
2025-10-12 via Nuitee
J
Jill couple ca
9
Great place to stay when visiting the north west side of the island. Also really close to the airport
Pros:

Enjoyed the spacious condo. Kitchenette was nice to have so you could cook your own meals if necessary

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Cristina family_with_children es
8
Pros:

El apartahotel está muy bien, El apartamento muy amplio y con unas vistas preciosas

Cons:

Dado que está en un sitio apartado convendría que tuviese un servicio de restauración.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Bernard
10
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Good facilities incl a heated pool.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee