Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort, Ribeira Grande ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Estrada Regional No1, 1º Morro De Baixo, Ribeira Grande, Pt, Ribeira Grande, Portugal

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

One-Bedroom Villa Garden View

Max:

4 persons

52 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Two-Bedroom Villa

Max:

6 persons

75 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Two-Bedroom Villa Garden View

Max:

6 persons

75 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Garden view

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Getting around

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City Centre

Ribeira Grande 3.3 km

Airports

Joao Paulo II (PDL) 20.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Luxurious Retreat

“The villa we stayed in was stunning, with exceptionally comfortable beds and a private hot tub that added a lovely touch to our relaxation.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast selection was impressive, offering a great variety of delicious choices that satisfied our morning cravings each day.” view full review

Stunning Pools

“The pools were absolutely beautiful, with comfortable chaise lounges where we could soak up the sun and enjoy the breathtaking views.” view full review

Innovative Communication

“The innovative mobile phone provided for our stay was incredibly useful, allowing us to easily order room service and get local recommendations without any hassle.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Golf course
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Board games
Children's menu
Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

Estrada Regional No1, 1º Morro De Baixo, Ribeira Grande, Pt, Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Map view

Estrada Regional No1, 1º Morro De Baixo, Ribeira Grande, Pt, Ribeira Grande, Portugal

City landmarks

Ponte dos Oito Arcos

2.1 km

Areal de Santa Bárbara

Casamatas ao Areal de Santa Barbara

1.9 km

Gallery

Arquipelago

2.1 km

Campo de Santana

Honey Route Experience

1.0 km

Estrada Regional das Furnas

Miradouro dos Barreiros

2.4 km

Rua do Estrela

Museu da Emigracao Acoriana

2.2 km

Igreja de Sao Pedro

1.4 km

Fontanario Antigo

1.4 km

Madre Teresa da Anunciada

1.4 km

Planetarium

Astronomical Observatory of Santana

2.4 km

Rua do Prior Evaristo Carreiro Gouveia 45

Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas

3.0 km

Beach

Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara

1.9 km

Spa Centre

Termas das Caldeiras

2.4 km

Museum

Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande

2.7 km

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Guadalupe

2.2 km

Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento

2.2 km

Church

Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande

2.9 km

Rua Joao D'Horta Matriz

Museu Casa do Arcano

2.9 km

Testemunhas de Jeova

2.4 km

Bridge

Ribeira Grande's Bridge

2.8 km

Caldeira Velha

2.4 km

Market

Mercado Municipal

2.5 km

Church

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceicao

2.5 km

Theatre

Teatro Ribeiragrandense

2.8 km

Rua do Prior Evaristo Carreiro Gouveia 45

Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Estrela

3.0 km

Porto Formoso

Miradouro de Santa Iria

4.7 km

Miradouro das Calhetas

4.9 km

Igreja Ribeirinha

4.9 km

Er 5 2

Bela Vista Viewpoint

5.9 km

Nearby

Areal de Santa Bárbara

Casamatas ao Areal de Santa Barbara

1.1 km

Beach

Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara

960 m

Restaurants

Terracota Restaurante & Bar

2.0 km

9600 525 Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

beautiful views

spacious rooms

poor dining selection

minor room odor

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.8

Location

8.7

Service

7.0

Dining

7.0

Amanda

United States, May 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers spacious and beautifully decorated rooms with lovely outdoor seating featuring countryside views. Although there was a minor issue with a smell in our room and some noise from a compressor, the overall experience was great. The service was young yet efficient, with friendly and attentive staff. The location is superb, right in front of the ocean and close to a surf school. The dining experience was a bit lacking, with a poor selection of products. On the bright side, the facilities were nice, especially the outdoor seating area.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, offering wonderful outdoor seating with countryside views.

Service

7.0

The service was efficient and the staff was friendly and attentive.

Location

9.0

The location is superb, right in front of the ocean and close to a surf school.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had a poor selection of products and was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The outdoor seating area was lovely and enjoyable.

beautiful views

poor dining selection

David

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.2/10

The hotel offers spacious and beautifully decorated rooms with wonderful outdoor seating that provides views of both the ocean, pool, and mountains. The retro designed room over the sea is a unique touch. However, the eco-credentials could be improved as air-conditioning stays on after removing the room key, which contrasts with the resort's 'eco' image.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and offer amazing views of the ocean, pool, and mountains.

Service

7.0

The service is friendly, but there were instances where the staff appeared relatively unfriendly.

Location

8.0

The location is super, right in front of the ocean and close to the surf school. However, the bamboo reeds in the surroundings can affect privacy as neighbors can be seen and heard.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offers a generous selection with fresh products, exceeding expectations.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are great, including an awesome infinity pool facing Santa Barbara Beach for both sunrise and sunset.

Dick

United States, December 2023

6.8/10

The hotel had stunning ocean views from our room, providing us with a perfect mix of luxury and practicality. Unfortunately, there was a persistent smell coming from one of the bathrooms, and the compressor noise was quite disruptive. The power outlets in the room were sufficient, which was a plus.

Rooms

7.0

The room had floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the ocean, which was fantastic. However, there was a noticeable smell coming from one of the bathrooms, and the compressor noise was bothersome at times.

Service

6.0

The service staff was accommodating and went out of their way to assist us with any issues we faced during our stay. However, their demeanor seemed a bit wooden and fake-friendly, lacking genuine warmth.

Location

8.0

The location was just outside of town but offered beautiful surroundings and a fantastic view of the area. The hotel's eco-friendly approach was commendable, though some operational practices seemed to contradict this, like the use of petrol-driven golf carts.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were satisfactory, offering some healthy choices and milk alternatives. However, the menu lacked variety in portion sizes, and the overall selection was limited.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had a few facilities like car hire, laundry service, and a grocery shopping service available for guests. However, certain eco-friendly practices were not entirely aligned with the resort's stated principles.

Donald

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

The hotel rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with wonderful outdoor seating providing views of the countryside. However, the sea view room we stayed in faced cows and had unwanted smells outside.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, offering great outdoor seating with views of more countryside than the ocean.

Service

7.0

The service was very nice and pleasant, but at times, the staff seemed under undue pressure without clear management support.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located just above the beautiful Santa Barbara beach on the west side of town, providing a scenic and quiet setting.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a mix; while the food was delicious at times, there were issues with product availability and replacement.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers car hire, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and shuttle services.

Ivan

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.6/10

The hotel offers extra special rooms with a pool right outside, great décor, and nice ambiance. However, there was a slight smell in our room from one of the bathrooms and a noisy compressor.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice overall, with a great décor.

Service

9.0

The staff are the nicest guys, very kind and keen on recommending experiences.

Location

9.0

The location is super, in front of the ocean and close to the surf school.

Dining

8.0

The dining has something for everyone, with a generous selection and fresh products.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel has great amenities including car hire and housekeeping services.

Patricia

United States, May 2023

8.2/10

Wow, this hotel is a real gem! The beautiful and spacious rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass offering stunning ocean views made my stay unforgettable, although dealing with bugs and worms was a bit unsettling. Having a private hot tub was a luxurious touch. However, better seals on the doors to keep the crickets out would have been appreciated.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms with ocean views were amazing, but the bugs and worms were a downside.

Service

6.0

The service encountered, including driving around in gas golf carts and the air-conditioning issue with the room key, felt out of place and could have been improved. The staff could be more friendly and professional to enhance the overall experience.

Location

9.0

The location was breathtaking, perfect for exploring the island with great restaurants nearby. The beautiful beach, surf school, and bar were fantastic additions, but the lack of privacy due to thin bamboo reeds was a downside.

Dining

9.0

The food was truly exceptional, and I enjoyed several meals there.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities like the infinity pool facing the beach were fantastic, offering a great place to relax and enjoy the stunning views.