About this property
The Convento de São Francisco is a built in a 17th century Franciscan convent. Set in São Miguel Island, in the Azores, this renovated property has an outdoor swimming pool and overlooks the Isle of Vila Franca. The comfortable rooms at the Convento de São Francisco feature a private wardrobe, bathroom with free toiletries and views over the surrounding area, garden and the ocean. A daily breakfast buffet is served in the convent and is included in the room rate. Local restaurants are available within a 10-minute drive, most serving traditional Portuguese meals. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a small garden area with flowers and fruit trees. There is also a sunny terrace, where guests can use the loungers to take in the typically warm climate. Also featured is a bar area, where guests can have refreshing drinks and cocktails. There is also a lounge area, with sofas and a TV. The Lagoa do Fogo is one of the island’s most famous tourist spots. It has lush green surroundings, several hiking trails around it and is one of the largest lagoons in all of the Azores. It is a 30-minute drive from the Ponta Delgada centre, which has a historical city centre, bars cafés and local shops. The unit is 500 metres from a beach area and there is a commercial area just 100 metres away, with a variety of shops. The Ponta Delgada Airport is a 29-minute drive from the Convento de São Francisco, and there is an airport shuttle available, at a surcharge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lucinda
Netherlands“The owner is a wonderfully hospitable woman who has revived the history of this monastery, creating a unique atmosphere with an excellent sense of service.” - Igor
Russia“The manager is very nice and friendly, we got checked in at 9am, then she made a tour of the building for us, was always ready to help, we loved her. The building itself has the greate atmosphere and fancy interior. We absolutely loved our bed, it...” - Jana
Czech Republic“The accommodation was superb! We stayed for five nights and would more than gladly recommend it to anyone. It’s located in a beautifully renovated monastery-style building. The whole place is spacious, and you can explore everywhere freely. There...” - Michela
Italy“The property is perfectly located for exploring the island. Our stay was fantastic, immersed in an almost mystical atmosphere, elegant and full of charm. I really appreciated the sustainable approach and the delicious zero-kilometre breakfast....” - Iris Netherlands“Everything, great location, amazing building and rooms, clean, great facilities and a fantastic breakfast”
- Christopher
Ireland“The overall ambiance of the convent was excellent. The historic building was fantastic. Breakfast included fruit grown on the property which was brilliant” - Flavia
Switzerland“Everything. Location, design, overall cleanliness, beautiful rooms, breakfast” - Stephen
United Kingdom“A very unique feel as it is converted from a monastery. Very clean and organised, and the hosts are also very friendly.” - Sally United Kingdom“It is a beautiful and historic building with so much character. It has calm and peaceful seating areas throughout where you can sit in comfort. They have the best breakfast and we relied on the banana for a snack as we were out and about during...”
- Alex United Kingdom“Beautifully converted monastery with plenty of character at every corner. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was full of lovely local produce.”
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Child policies
Children older than 16 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that a deposit of 30% of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking (only for bookings equal or superior to 4 nights). This payment is made by bank transfer.
Please note that early check-in and late check-out is available upon request and is subject to availability.
Please inform Convento de São Francisco in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 1320/RNET
