Hotel in zona Império do Espírito Santo das Fontinhas e Despensa, Terceira Island

Ons beste verblijf van de 6 Azoreneilanden/ Our best stay of the 6 Azores isles We verbleven slechts 2 nachten op 7 en 8 juni in een junior suite. Zeer ruim met een verblijfsruimte en bijhorende kleine keuken, slaapruimte met erg ruime bedden, badkamer en terras met uitzicht op de oceaan. 2 televisies aanwezig. Gebruik gemaakt van het buitenzwembad en van het bubbelbad. Erg vriendelijke receptie. Prima buffetontbijt met zeer grote keuze, ook aan vers fruit. De waren werden telkens opnieuw aangevuld. Het hotel ligt vlak iets boven de oceaan. Ertussen is er een 'wandelbaan' langs waar je op ca 10' stappen in het centrum van Praia komt met o.m. het O pescador restaurant. Zo kan je je auto bij het hotel laten staan en heb je gelegenheid om de Azoriaanse wijnen te proeven. Het was veruit ons beste verblijf en ontbijt van onze 6 bezochte eilanden (Sao Miguel,,Terceira, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico en Faial). We hadden er normaal een dag langer willen verblijven maar onze planning voor de binnenvluchten en bootverbindingen liet en dit niet toe, daar er niet alle dagen vlieg- en bootverbindingen met alle eilanden (na Terceira, Graciosa) zijn. Komen we ooit terug naar de Azoren, dan is het in de eerste plaats Terceira , met de Atlantida Mar. We stayed in a junior suite for just 2 nights on the 7th and 8th of June. Very spacious with a lounge and associated small kitchen, sleeping area with very spacious beds, bathroom and terrace with a view of the ocean. 2 televisions available. Made use of the outdoor pool and hot tub. Very friendly reception. Excellent buffet breakfast with a large choice, including fresh fruit. The goods were constantly replenished. The hotel is located just above the ocean. In between there is a 'walking track' along which you reach the center of Praia after about 10 steps, including the O pescador restaurant. For example, you can leave your car at the hotel and you have the opportunity to taste the Azorian wines. It was by far our best stay and breakfast of our 6 islands visited (Sao miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico and Faial). Normally we would have liked to stay there one day longer, but our planning for the internal flights and boat connections did not allow this, as there are not all days flight and boat connections with all islands (after Terceira, Graciosa). If we ever come back to the Azores, it will be Terceira in the first place, with the Atlantida Mar.

Struttura posizionata in altura a 5 minuti a piedi dal centro storico di Angra do Heroísmo. La struttura si presenta nuova luminosa ed elegante negli arredi. Camere dotate di tutti i confort con letti comodi, bagno con cabina doccia, set di cortesia e asciugacapelli. Ottima la biancheria con cambio giornaliero degli asciugamani. A disposizione cassaforte, e bollitore d'acqua con caffè solubile a disposizione, come the' e bustine di zucchero. TV al plasma (non ci sono canali italiani). Ottima la pulizia in tutta la struttura. Colazione a buffet superlativa con ampia scelta di prodotti sia dolci che salati. Molto gentile e cortese la ragazza adetta al servizio nella sala colazioni. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo!

Molto bello, nuovo bene cura, colazione con succo arancione naturale

During my 2-week trip around Portugal, Quinta do Espirito Santo is the most favorite. It is not only just a place for a stay but a place providing an authentic experience with the stories of Terceira Island. I stayed 2 memorable days here with Francisco -the owner who is also a very knowledgeable history teacher and museum director, and his wife, just like one of their family members. The manor itself (including the hotel's main buildings, subordinate houses, and a lovely tropical garden) is a mirror of the island's background, speaking to the maritime history and the special geographical position of this island. All the furniture and decorations have their own stories and histories. The host couple is very friendly, helpful, and talkative, and we always had very interesting talks. The rooms are very clean and atmosphere. This is a unique oasis of Terceira and Azores which makes a trip very unusual.

We were a family of 5 adults vacationing in the Azores. We booked 2 rooms, one for 2 guests and the other for 3. The hotel is right in the Center. It is not new but has had some renovations. It is convenient to shopping, restaurants & some sights to visit. The Reception Staff was very welcoming. The rooms are small but clean. The bathroom was updated but small . It was our wedding anniversary and in our room they had a bottle of champagne and some Portuguese pastries to welcome us. A very thoughtful gesture. The breakfast was good with the typical hot/cold breakfast items. Housekeeping was good as well. We had an enjoyable stay and would recommend.

Premessa: non l’ho scelto, ma era nelle tappe di un viaggio “Fly and drive”. E’ un bell’albergo, che porta i suoi anni in modo ancora decoroso. Pulito, con le sue simpatiche piscine, ha personale affabile e gentile. Ha uno sviluppo architettonico in verticale, per questo il piano -1 offre ad est la vista mare, ad ovest la vista muro, non esattamente piacevole. Aspetto positivo i 2 piani interrati di garage gratuito, anche se per accedervi non si deve avere una auto di grandi dimensioni. Colazione soddisfacente.