Popular LocationPonta Delgada City Gates15 min drive
AirportPonta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)17 min drive
Popular LocationUniversity of the Azores22 min drive
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About this area
Ribeira Grande
Located in Ribeira Grande, Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort is next to a golf course and on the beach. Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center and Carlos Machado Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Honey Route Experience and Caldeira Velha Natural Monument. Azorean Pineapple Plantation and Jardim Jose do Canto are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a beach bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate living rooms. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas.
Languages spoken
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean & Safe (Portugal)
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 beach bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Restaurants on site
Areais
Things to do
27 holes of golf
Aerobics classes
Beach yoga
Outdoor pool
Private picnics
Spa services
Surfing/boogie boarding
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room child care (surcharge)
Kitchenette
Laundry facilities
Microwave (on request)
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Separate living room
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
No elevators
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Golf cart
Golf lessions with a pro
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beachfront location
Garden
Terrace
Spa
2 hot springs
Massage - on the beach
Massage/treatment rooms
Outdoor treatment areas
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 75 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 75.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 per room (up to 22 lbs)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children (approximately)
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 20 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
Pet deposit: EUR 75.00 per stay
Pet fee: EUR 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
Hot springs access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)
Property is also known as
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel Ribeira Grande
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
As of Jun 25, 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort on Jul 3, 2022 start from $385.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Yes, Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort allows pets (limit 1 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 75.00 per stay and a fee of EUR 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Self parking is free at this property.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM - midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per person applies.
Located in Ribeira Grande, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Bárbara Beach, Monte Verde Beach, and Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center. Honey Route Experience and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Overall score and ratings
4.6
Wonderful
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Santa Barbara Eco Resort is a gorgeous property with beautiful infinity pools and amazing views of the ocean. The fine cuisine is delicious and they source most of their fruits and vegetables from their onsite gardens. The beach was the widest and most secluded that we saw during our 1 week trip to the Azores. It is public and accessible by walking down stairs from the resort. Our room was clean and having a pool right outside our door was really fun and relaxing. The service at the restaurant and bar, as well as the concierge and reception was excellent-- the staff were very kind, resourceful, generous and fun. We really hope to go back to Santa Barbara Eco Resort.
Amazing experience! Beautifully located near the beach. The room was lovely with direct access to the pool. Shame I only stayed for the weekend. I'll definitely go back to Azores just to stay in Santa Barbara Eco Resort!
We had an incredible experience staying here, almost everything was great. One of the perks of this place is that it gives an unforgettable opportunity to relax and enjoy a stunning nature around this gorgeous area. The overall experience with the ocean and the views is simply one in a lifetime!
As for what could be done better - certainly check in wasn't the smoothest, we were actually waiting for front desk to notice us when we entered the main entrance until we came to the desk and introduced ourselves (we were very tired and were waiting for nice and easy welcome), other than that staff at the restaurant was mostly providing good service, however some of the staff were a bit out of touch and pretty slow during breakfast and sometimes lunches/dinners (sometimes we had to stand up and walk up to ask for service as we were forgotten about). We had to also sometimes ask for housekeeping to clean up our room, as it was taking time up to early evening hours to realise we weren't getting any. Our room with pool side was great, but a bit dark. Massages were actually not perfect, but pleasing - we felt that it didn't worth the price paid.
As a last note, we'd like to thank Maria and Katarina for their splendid service and attention! Overall, it was very worth visiting this gem of a place, despite some minor disappointments.