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Pico do Refúgio

4.0 star property
Mediterranean aparthotel in Ribeira Grande with a seasonal outdoor pool

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Design Loft | Living area | LCD TV, fireplace
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Design Loft | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Panoramic Cottage | Living area | LCD TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Roda do Pico 5 - Rabo de Peixe, Ribeira Grande, 9600-095
  • Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Caldeira Velha
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Room options

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Design Loft | Living area | LCD TV, fireplace

Design Loft

  • 926 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Cottage | Living area | LCD TV, fireplace

Traditional Cottage

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Loft | Living area | LCD TV, fireplace

Family Loft

  • 1055 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cottage | Living area | LCD TV, fireplace

Basic Cottage

  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Panoramic Cottage

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ribeira Grande

Pico do Refúgio places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Santa Bárbara Beach and Caldeira Velha. Each of the 7 rooms at this 4-star aparthotel includes a kitchenette, a fireplace, and a furnished patio.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Caldeira Velha - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Ponta Delgada Marina - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles

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

Mediterranean aparthotel in Ribeira Grande with a seasonal outdoor pool
Guests of Pico do Refúgio enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee in a common area. Friendly staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include a library, barbecue grills, and a picnic area.
Each apartment is individually decorated and features a kitchenette and a furnished patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. An LCD TV comes with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a rainfall showerhead, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Languages

English, Portuguese

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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

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

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

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 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number 21-195

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 parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from April to October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Is free cancellation available at Pico do Refúgio?

Pico do Refúgio provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Pico do Refúgio?

This aparthotel is located in Ribeira Grande, close to Ponta Delgada Harbour, Santa Bárbara Beach, and Caldeira Velha. You'll also find Monte Verde Beach and Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this aparthotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the aparthotel.

Is a spa located at Pico do Refúgio?

Spa services at the aparthotel include couples treatments.

Does Pico do Refúgio include a casino on the premises?

No, Pico do Refúgio doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Pico do Refúgio?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from April until October.

Is Pico do Refúgio good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this aparthotel include a fireplace, a kitchenette, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does Pico do Refúgio have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does Pico do Refúgio feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Pico do Refúgio doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Pico do Refúgio allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Pico do Refúgio.

Does this aparthotel have connecting rooms?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Pico do Refúgio?

The closest major airport to Pico do Refúgio is Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), which is 10.2 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Pico do Refúgio?

Yes, every apartment at Pico do Refúgio comes with a furnished patio with some featuring garden views.

Pico do Refúgio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Large property with pleasant views

+ Nice large property. + Staff nice and helpful in tips across the islands. - Kitchen fairly well equipped, but no salt available - One of the lamps was not working

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Svenja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled 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