São Miguel Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountain trail with a view of a valley and a lake at sunset.
A wooden staircase leading uphill with railings on both sides.
A rocky shoreline with large boulders, a distant ship, and a prominent rock formation.
A coastal cliff with a rugged coastline, a small settlement, and a lighthouse in the distance.
A lush green tea plantation with neatly arranged rows of tea bushes, a distant view of the ocean, and rolling hills in the background.
Octant Ponta Delgada

Octant Ponta Delgada

5 out of 5
Av. João Bosco Mota Amaral nº 4 Ponta Delgada São Miguel, Açores
The price is £318 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£318
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a casino. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Octant Ponta Delgada
Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA

5 out of 5
Rua das Terças, 3 Ponta Delgada
The price is £212 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
£212
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (980 reviews)
"Property was very clean and beautiful. Staff was friendly, but not very helpful. I needed toilet paper for my room and they said they couldn’t give me any. They ended up sending a housekeeper up with some but it’s just the point that it was like pulling teeth to get some. Breakfast was very good, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

5 out of 5
Avenida Infante D. Henrique 113 Ponta Delgada
The price is £199 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£199
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms had great breakfast balcony and the staff was so nice!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
See all 1,404 properties in São Miguel Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Gaivota Azores

Hotel Gaivota Azores

4 out of 5
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 103 Ponta Delgada
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
"Pros: - great breakfast - great location - hotel staff very friendly and helpful Cons: - rooms are getting a bit outdated, some mold in the bathroom and by the windows, Could use some renovation."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hotel Gaivota Azores
ANC Resort

ANC Resort

4 out of 5
Quinta Do Mirante, Cerco Lagoa
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Praia Lagoa do Fogo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"The apartment was really nice, clean, modern and spacious for 4 of us. The air con was good and kept us cool and we got great WiFi signal. We had a 1 bedroom apartment with reduced mobility, our room did not have a balcony which we definitely missed. But you can probably be specific on your booking ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

ANC Resort
Mónaco Suites & Garden

Mónaco Suites & Garden

3.5 out of 5
Rua António Borges Coutinho Ponta Delgada Açores
Stay at this apartment in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private hot tubs and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Ponta Delgada Harbour and Antonio Borges ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"The property est clean and as expected."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Mónaco Suites & Garden
See all properties in São Miguel Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular São Miguel Island attractions

A coastal town with a harbor, green hills, and a clear blue sea.

Ponta Delgada Harbour

9.0/10 (1,406 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in São Pedro with a trip to Ponta Delgada Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
See properties

Things to do

Vila Franca Islet: Bioligist Guided 0% Carbon e-Boat Tour

Vila Franca Islet: 0% Carbon Biologist Guided e-Boat Tour

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vila Franca Islet: 0% Carbon Biologist Guided e-Boat Tour
Sete Cidades, Vista do Rei

San Miguel 2 - Day Tour: Full Island Grand Circle Experience

£111
per adult
San Miguel 2 - Day Tour: Full Island Grand Circle Experience
Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner

Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner

£67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner
Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

£17
per traveller
Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental
São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

£60
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
Whales on the surface in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores

São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour

£50
per adult
São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour
See all activities in São Miguel Island

Cities near São Miguel Island

A mountainous landscape with a winding path, lush green fields, and a lake in the distance.

Ponta Delgada

An aerial view of a coastal area with dense green vegetation, a sandy beach, and clear green water.

Vila Franca do Campo

A coastal town with a bridge over a river, a rocky shoreline, and a hill with buildings.

Povoacao

A geothermal area with steam vents, rocky terrain, and a backdrop of green hills.

Furnas

Explore a world of travel with Expedia