Quinta de Santa Bárbara Casas Turisticas

Tucked into a quiet corner of Lagoa on São Miguel in the Azores, this family-friendly aparthotel sits minutes from Milícias Ocean Beach, Ponta Delgada Harbour, Aquafit Natural Pools and Praia do Pópulo. The property’s 6-room estate sits amid 6,000 m² of gardens and mature trees for a tranquil base close to the coast.

Rooms are airy and air-conditioned with kitchenettes (refrigerator and oven or microwave), LCD cable TVs, laptop-compatible safes and desks. Bathrooms feature separate showers plus deep soaking bathtubs and bathrobes, and housekeeping is provided daily. The overall vibe is cozy, elegant and modern with private garden views and simple, tailored touches.

Relax in the outdoor pool, hot tub/spa tub or sauna, or hit the fitness center and diving club for activity. There’s a solarium, picnic and barbeque area, concierge service and a tour desk to book local excursions, plus babysitting available for a surcharge.

Express check-in and check-out, dry cleaning and laundry services, complimentary wireless internet and free self parking are available. An airport shuttle runs 24 hours (may incur a surcharge).

On-site Paladares da Quinta serves international cuisine and hosts a bar/lounge for evening drinks, with room service during limited hours. Outdoor meals are easy thanks to the picnic and BBQ area set in the gardens.