| Our rating |
Three Stars. |
| Cost |
Mid-range. |
| Location |
1 hr scenic drive from Ponta Delgada Airport. 10 min from the golf course and beach. |
| Setting |
In the midst of majestic botanical gardens with breathtaking views of bicentennial trees and exotic plants. |
| Activities |
Excellent golf course and volcanic beach nearby. Swimming, tennis, croquet and thermal mud baths. Explore the magnificent gardens on foot! |
| Exterior |
19th century botanical gardens and natural hot spring water pool. Two wings, one original and one new along with a private cottage where the two romantic suites are located. |
| Interior |
The modern wing has an Art Déco style, while the renovated wing has tasteful period furnishings. The natural light and vivid nature that seeps inside creates a feeling of harmony throughout the entire hotel. |
| Facilities |
Splendid restaurant, bar, business center, banqueting facilities, gift shop, reading room, game room, small gym, tennis court, croquet field, indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot spring water pool, babysitting and room service. |
| Accommodations |
79 rooms and 2 suites. All rooms have a lovely garden view. |
| Receptions |
Relaxed and stylish. |
| Ceremonies |
Civil and symbolic ceremonies in one of the seven elegant state rooms or in the gardens. |
| Restaurant |
The restaurant, with panoramic views of the gardens, specializes in Portuguese cuisine. The most famous local dish is "cozido" (boiled mixed meats and vegetables). |
| Service |
Excellent, personalized service. |
| Capacity |
Up to 240 in the banquet hall. |
| Availability |
All year long. Reservations must be made well in advance if you choose to book the two private suites for your romantic hideaway. |
The Botanic Hotel rests on over 12 hectares (30 acres) of bicentennial gardens and forest once owned by Portuguese royalty. Nowadays, the gardens are renowned throughout Europe! Set in the heart of a rich valley, the venue is truly outstanding surrounded by an incredible collection of exotic imported plants and trees from North America, Australia, New Zealand, China and South Africa. It is also one of the richest hydrological regions in Europe, where you can take advantage of the healing mud and mineral water to treat various disorders, or just relax. This is nature at its best, so enjoy the silence and the fact that you are among natural and rare beauty.
