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Reviews of Convento de São Francisco

3 out of 5
Convento de São Francisco
Avenida da Liberdade s/n, Rotunda dos Frades, Vila Franca do Campo, Azores

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay at Convento de Sao Francisco. Staying in the property is an amazing experience. Our room was very comfortable and nicely furnished and the bed had lovely linens. The convent property has so much atmosphere and is furnished with beautiful period pieces as well as comfortable couches. As it was January we did not use the pool or garden but they looked very nice. The breakfast was very hearty and very good. We had local fruit, yogurt, cheese,eggs, cereal. Everything was fresh and really tasty. Waking up to eat pineapple and bananas from the garden is a great experience! The hotel hosts, Jose and Manuela, were so helpful and kind and gave us good directions. We visited in January so the town was quiet but I would like to come back to see the marina, beach and town squares in the warmer temperatures! The town is very convenient to the main city, the airport, and other tourist sites. We loved our stay in this unique and comfortable hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful retreat! We absolutely loved the setting, the antique building, the tall ceilings, the incredible breakfasts. A truly unique stay. Of special note, the owner was of special assistance to us when I needed to see a local doctor. And they accommodated an early breakfast for us when we needed to fly out early on our last day. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property, good beds, on site parking and walkable to town and the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property. Excellent service,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. The owners and staff were extremely welcoming. They made us feel like it was our home. The rooms & property are beautiful with lots of nooks and crannies to explore, and sit and read or chat. The pool & garden are nice to relax in, and the hotel has Wonderful views of the Ocean and Islands. Breakfast was very fresh, delicious, and healthy. I would recommend building in time in your schedule to relax on the hotel grounds, it is well worth it! We definitely plan to return and stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place, spacious, in an old monastery renovated with taste, lovely furniture, comfortable, and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay is like staying in a museum. Very interesting building and furnishings. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convent is a very interesting building with atmospheric rooms that are well decorated. Nicely located at Villa Franca and excellent hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You stay in a centuries old building. Very picturesque, lots of common space. Nice and friendly people.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ALAN

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

len

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, great pool, great staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Manuela on 10 Aug 2022
obrigada

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and full of character! The room was spotlessly clean. The managers were the best I have encountered while on vacation and were very kind and attentive to our needs and top of the line professionals. I also fell in love with their dog Lady Gaga. Excellent job all around it was a grade A experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique property with spacious rooms. breakfast was simple but delicious and included locally sourced breads, cheeses. and fruits. Great location within a small village with a short walk to restaurants and the marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing. We stayed all over the island of Sao Miguel on our trip and this was by far our favorite place to stay. It's beautiful and the owner is so sweet. The photos don't do this place justice it was beautiful. They grow their own pineapples and serve them with breakfast along with cheeses and eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Convento de Sao Francisco is an experience, not a hotel stay. You have the run of a vast and fascinating 16th century building--explore all the cloisters, nooks and crannies! Rooms are palatial. Breakfast is amazing, served in a sunny room by an ancient hearth. This monastery is utterly peaceful and worthy of a long, relaxed visit, but possibly not for everyone--if you need a reception desk, a TV in your room, a bellhop with room service--go somewhere else. If you like real history, you will be in heaven.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A property that was full of character and history. Great view from the room across the sea. We loved our stay here - just wished we booked more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at atmospheric convent hotel
We stayed at the Convent for 2 nights and really enjoyed the historical ambience. It was like staying in a parador. Our room was massive and even had an open fire, which we lit one evening. The lady on reception was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Nice communal areas: a sitting room and good breakfast at a refectory table. Walking distance to everything in Vila Franca. We were there for after New Year and there was an amazing concert in the main church and the next night a procession of 3 Kings for Epiphany. In summer you could go across to the Islet and swim in the hotel swimming pool. It was open during our stay and wouldn't have been too cold but after the thermal baths at Furnas we were spoilt. It would be a great place to stay with a group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great short stay.
This place was fantastic. Breakfast was amazing and the people that run the place are so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind
It was a very good experience, as it was unusual. Very serene, big, one hardly sees the other guests, great great breakfast,super friendly personnel, Manuela the manager was unbelievable friendly, accommodating, did all she could to make our stay a great one. Great pool, all very clean, in a small village, near Ponta Delgada Would do it again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paulo, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant weekend
Liked the look and fell of the renovated convent, was nicely done. Very pleasant staff, nice confortable room, nice view from the balcony to the ocean and Ilheu. I hope.do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful spot in beautiful town
We loved our stay at the convent. The building was stunning, and the room was huge and nicely appointed. There's a very nice pool and a stunning view of the town and ocean from the roof deck. The owners were kind and accommodating, and breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Leah, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and unique experience!
This was a wonderfully maintained and beautiful place to stay. In addition to the beautiful convent, the owners were beyond helpful and accommodating. The breakfast was lovely as well. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

a_a, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic stay at an incredible place
The hotel is exceptional. Nicely decorated with old antique furniture, amazing hospitality from the staff, great breakfast. Super clean and very convienient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Manuela Guerreiro on 9 Jul 2017
thank you very much for your kindness. thank you for you preference.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building ........!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Response from Guerreiro on 28 Jun 2017
Dear host, thank you very much for the greetings preference Manuela Guerreiro

6/10 Okay

J, East Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Character building but very expensive.
We rejected the first room,as we were booked for 7 nights, it was close to the road and the community building directly across it.Had taken on board the warnings about noise from previous reviewers, but were told there were no other rooms available, so the first evening had to endure young people literally screaming outside, band practice from over the road, it sounded as if they were in the room with us and very noisey vehicles of all sorts (usual blarey music).The following morning assuming that some guests would be leaving I asked again to change rooms for one at the back.Fortunaetly there was a cancellation and a no-show (the same said to a german couple when they rejected the room when offered to them a couple of days later!) We took the twin room offered for four nights, which was fine and would have liked it for the rest of our stay but couldn't and moved again to a room on the ground floor at the back accessed from the side.Rooms are not numbered so hard to describe where exactly located.That was the most unpleasant it was like going underground.The smell from the plug-in air fresheners was awful (allergy unfortunately), unplugged them all but the smell remained, can only think that one must have leaked or been smashed.The bathroom worst of all as no ventilation, smell was like very stale, sour, boiled cabbage, so strong.Outside pool area needed attention pool filters not working,leaves not cleared from surface, debris in the corners.Loungers seen better days.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loads of potential but a bit runned down
A great property but run a bit shabby. The furniture in the common areas are a bit rusty. Great breakfast. Family run and charming but a bit rough around the edges. It is a charming building with lots of potential. The location is bad, right at the entrance of the town next to a gas station. Not the nicest walk to the town.

8/10 Good

Robert, London, England

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit pricey for what you get.
The Convento is a very good base for this part of the island and overall the building is very attractive. Most of the common areas and pool is nice, as is most of the rooms. But it did seem that getting one of the 'better rooms' was a bit hit and miss. Also, the breakfast room is small and cannot fit everyone, so on our first morning, we had to wait for other guests to finish. Also, given the price compared to other places where we stayed on the island, for what you get, it is on the pricey side.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Tel aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not only for nuns
Authentic setup. Great view and atmosphere. Family run with warm hospitality.

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tolles Ambiente aber die letzte Renovierung ist schon wieder einige Jahre her. Frühstück ist für Marmelade-Freunde ohne jegliche Abwechslung.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

annie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiétude
Nous regrettons n'avoir pas pu rester plus d'une nuit. Une fois à l'intérieur on découvre un havre de paix. L'endroit et calme et très bien entretenu. Il y a plusieurs salons et espaces à découvrir (dont une belle piscine). Le personnel est également très sympathique. Bref nous recommandons!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Going back centuries
It is an amazing place to stay. W e had 6 nights. The hotel is restored carefully with lots of details refering to its former function. Very lovely staff and nice breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lieu exceptionnel excellent rapport qualité prix
Bâtiment exceptionnel , architecture religieuse unique et rare, calme olympien, chambres spacieuses et confortables . Service affable et discret Un de meilleurs établissements de ce type dans lequel j ai séjourné en Europe voire le meilleur compte tenubfe son prix très abordable Recommandé sans aucune hésitation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ich fände es schade, dass auf zwei Nachfragen die wir per App gestellt haben keine Antworten kamen. Die Küche ist leider null ausgestattet und sieht leider sehr in die Jahre gekommen aus. Auch befindet sich die Unterkunft eher außerhalb. Ohne Mietwagen echt keine Chance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Poulsen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Manuela on 10 Aug 2022
obrigada

10/10 Excellent

Valerio, Cascina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meraviglioso convento francescano ristrutturato a meraviglia per essere un albergo elegante e tranquillo la notte nonostante sia nei pressi della strada principale del paese. L'atmosfera è quella di un sito monumentale più che di un hotel, le camere spaziose e confortevoli. Un ricordo bellissimo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paisible
Un lieu très apaisant avec une splendide vue sur la cote. Des chambres immenses et propres. Un petit déjeuner très joliment présenté et varié. Et des hôtes adorables et disponibles. En résumé, un très bel hôtel qui n’en est pas réellement un tellement le lieu est chargé d’histoire !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Manuela on 1 Aug 2021
Obrigado

10/10 Excellent

Witold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Świetny hotel w klasztorze franciszkańkim z 1525r
Rewelacyjny hotel w klasztorze franciszkańkim z 1525 roku (rozbudowany w XVIII wieku). Bardzo ładny i zabytkowy obiekt z przestronnym holami, krużgankami, 2 wewnętrznymi pdwórkami, ogrodem z basenem i krytym kortem squasha. Przestronne pokoje z dużą łazienką. Super śniadania z rewelacyjnymi lokalnymi serami, powidłami i dżemami własnej roboty, pomarańcze z wyciskarką do soków i ananasy z własnej uprawy. 2 salony ze stylowymi meblami (w tym 1 z barkiem samoobsługowym), salon TV, kąciki samotności w wykuszach, 2 tarasy z leżankami a to wszystko dla tylko 13 pokoi. Parking przed wejściem gratis.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Pessoal muito simpático e prestável,tendo um ambiente familiar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018