Located at the end of the Ponta Delgada marina just outside the heart of the city, Octant Ponta Delgada boasts excellent views over the water, where on a clear day a keen eye just might be able to spot a whale or dolphin. About a five-minute walk from the marina and a 15-minute walk from central Ponta Delgada, the hotel enjoys a quiet location that is still accessible to the sights and sounds of the city.
The hotel’s 123 rooms are decorated simply, with fresh white linens and wood-paneled floors and walls, all boasting sea views. En suite bathrooms are adorned in sleek, dark tiling, offering slippers, robes and a large walk-in shower.
Breakfast is served buffet-style each morning in the À Terra restaurant until 11am, offering a mix of hot and cold items, including local Azorean products. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, using a menu that incorporates primarily local dishes such as aged beef, artisan cheese and fresh seafood. Guests can also enjoy the lobby bar, serving local ice cream, cheese and wine, or the top-floor Whale Watching Bar, offering light fare and drinks throughout the evening. The Whale Watching Bar also features a DJ from 7-10pm Wednesday through Saturday.
OUR OPINION:
We like Octant Ponta Delgada for its wide views over the water and excellent cuisine.
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Azor Hotel, Sao Miguel
Azor Hotel, Sao Miguel
Azor Hotel, Sao Miguel
Azor Hotel, Sao Miguel
Azor Hotel, Sao Miguel
Azor Hotel, Sao Miguel
Rooms
Rooms at the Octant Ponta Delgada all boast sweeping views over the water, with most of them also featuring balconies while others enjoy a bit of extra space. Rooms are sleek and simple in decor, with fresh white linens, soft black and green rugs and light wood furnishings. All rooms offer TVs, air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are adorned in sleek black tile, some offering bathtubs, showers or both.
Location
Octant Ponta Delgada sits right along one of Ponta Delgada’s main thoroughfares, overlooking the Ponta Delgada marina. Though it’s on the outskirts of central Ponta Delgada, it’s still very walkable to some of the city’s highlights. It’s just under a ten-minute walk to the Mercado da Graça and about 15 minutes to the Portas da Cidade.
Food and drink
The hotel’s signature restaurant, À Terra, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu including typical Azorean fare like fresh cheese and grilled limpets, as well as classic dishes like pizza from their wood-fire oven. You can also enjoy a light snack or a signature cocktail in the rooftop bar, offering excellent marina views where you just might spot a whale if you’re lucky. In the lobby you’ll find a comfy bar area where you can enjoy wine, cheese and local ice cream.
Facilities and activities
The hotel’s spa features a sauna, Turkish bath and aromatic shower, as well as treatment rooms for a number of different therapies. The hotel also offers a range of free daily activities, such as mixology, guided runs, and even voice lessons from a staff member who was once a contestant on Portugal’s edition of ‘The Voice’.
Tour ideas in The Azores
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Octant Ponta Delgada as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Hiking Pico’s wine region ![Windmill, Criação Velha, Pico]()
Hiking Pico’s wine region
Hiking Pico’s wine region
Take a guided walk around the UNESCO-protected vineyards of Pico, an island cultivated with vines since the 15th century. Learn about the history of viticulture here and the unique growing conditions before sampling local wines at the island cooperative.
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Kayaking at Furnas Lagoon ![Furnas Lagoon, São Miguel]()
Kayaking at Furnas Lagoon
Kayaking at Furnas Lagoon
A crater lake cradled by a dormant volcano, Furnas is surrounded by lush hills, geothermal fields and small villages. Paddle around the lake with a local guide to learn about its volcanic heritage as well as its plant and animal life.
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Ponta Delgada walking tour ![Aerial view Ponta Delgada, São Miguel]()
Ponta Delgada walking tour
Ponta Delgada walking tour
Tour the narrow, cobbled streets of Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores, with a local guide. Learn about its foundation, architecture and defenses and its heyday in the 18th and 19th centuries when wealthy merchants constructed imposing Baroque buildings.
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The Azores and nearby places
- Madeira 600 miles away
- Sintra 886 miles away
- Belém 895 miles away
- Estremadura 899 miles away
- Lisbon 899 miles away
- Porto 939 miles away
- Coimbra 941 miles away
- Braga & Guimarães 954 miles away
- Douro Valley 977 miles away
- Évora & the Alentejo 966 miles away