Aparthotel

Hotel Gaivota Azores

4.0 star property
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Superior Suite, Sea View | Living area | LCD TV
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Free daily continental breakfast
Junior Suite, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Premium Suite, Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 103, Ponta Delgada, 9500-104
  • Place, Ponta Delgada City Gates
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of the Azores
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪5 min drive‬
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Room options

Family Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ponta Delgada

Hotel Gaivota Azores places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Ponta Delgada City Gates and Bell Tower. This 49-room, 4-star aparthotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, a marina, and an indoor pool. Centrally located in Ponta Delgada, the aparthotel is connected to a shopping center and also a short walk from Ponta Delgada Harbour and University of the Azores.

What's nearby

  • Ponta Delgada Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of the Azores - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Antonio Borges Garden - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BaĂ­a dos Anjos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yuzu Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pink - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪CafĂ© Royal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A Tasca - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gaivota Azores

At Hotel Gaivota Azores, guests enjoy a marina, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center.
Each apartment is soundproofed and has an array of amenities, including free bottled water, a safe, and a phone. An LCD TV comes with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a desk and a wardrobe or closet.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • Steam room

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 8 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Marina

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping center
  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Boat tours
  • Sailing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 49 units
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 8 per day

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

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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 is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.
Property Registration Number 184

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the aparthotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Apartamentos Gaivota
Apartamentos Gaivota Ponta Delgada
Hotel Apartamentos Gaivota
Hotel Apartamentos Gaivota Ponta Delgada
Hotel Gaivota
Hotel Apartamentos Gaivota Ponta Delgada, Azores - Sao Miguel
Hotel Gaivota Ponta Delgada
Gaivota Ponta Delgada
Hotel Gaivota
Gaivota Azores Ponta Delgada
Hotel Gaivota Azores Aparthotel
Hotel Gaivota Azores Ponta Delgada
Hotel Gaivota Azores Aparthotel Ponta Delgada

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Gaivota Azores?

Hotel Gaivota Azores provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Gaivota Azores?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gaivota Azores on Jul 12, 2026 start from $231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Hotel Gaivota Azores?

Guests positively rate the aparthotel's location in Ponta Delgada, just steps from Ponta Delgada Marina and Portas do Mar, and within a short walk of Ponta Delgada Harbour. You'll also find Portas da Cidade and Antonio Borges Garden less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Gaivota Azores?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is there a spa available at Hotel Gaivota Azores?

Spa services at the aparthotel include massages.

Does Hotel Gaivota Azores feature a casino?

No, Hotel Gaivota Azores doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Gaivota Azores?

Yes, this aparthotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Gaivota Azores?

At this waterfront aparthotel, couples will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool plus some apartments include a sea view and a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Hotel Gaivota Azores have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this aparthotel.

Does Hotel Gaivota Azores have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel Gaivota Azores offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hotel Gaivota Azores allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Gaivota Azores though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Gaivota Azores have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this aparthotel.

How far is the airport from Hotel Gaivota Azores?

The closest major airport to Hotel Gaivota Azores is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), which is 5.8 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Gaivota Azores?

Yes, some apartments at this aparthotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy sea and city views.

Hotel Gaivota Azores Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 554 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location! Excellent home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The hotel was super clean at all times, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the included breakfast (both buffet and Ă  la carte) was perfect every single day! We loved our beds and and the proximity to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanitda

Staff are excellent, the breakfast are high quality with choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Staff were great Very big and clean rooms and quiet Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Breakfast was nice, rooms were very clean, very friendly staff, convenient nearby parking. Only complaint was that the AC unit made some weird noises at night, despite being off.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Front desk staff were excellent at check in and were helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast buffet was excellent including ala carte options. View from balcony was nice overlooking the harbour. Location was excellent in the heart of Ponta Delgada.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel staff are very friendly and the room was clean. A great place to stay in Ponta Delgado
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, Staff are so nice, and rooms always cleaned
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The staff is incredibly nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely room. Very clean with comfortable bed. Staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again. Great breakfast that was included with the price of the room. Hotel is downtown central to everything. Nice grocery store located next to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location excellent facilites very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Highly recommend. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great: room, staff, easy parking. Will stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room spotless. Staff excellent. Location excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Beautiful room with a beautiful view. Excellent staff -- both receptionists and housekeeper. Delicious buffet breakfasts also
Balcony view of Ponta Delgada's port
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean which is my number 1! Staff are all very nice, especially the cleaning ladies. Breakfast is really good and many options included with your stay. We were upset to have missed it some mornings! Overall I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent front desk staff and great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Suite was terrific, views of the harbour were perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We upgraded to an apartment unit and were happy with the amenities provided. The staff were very friendly and efficient and willing to assist us with our needs and questions. Communication was easy. The only complaint is noises from above and in the hallway area. Minor inconvenience. Parking was easy and location great.
Night view of Harbour from hotel entrance.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great hotel. Very comfortable with spacious rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay. All the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean. Staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025