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Whales Bay Hotel

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children) | Beach/ocean view
Reception
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Canada do Terreiro, São Vicente Ferreir, Ponta Delgada, 9545-520
  • Batalha Golf Course
    9 min drive
  • Antonio Borges Garden
    12 min drive
  • University of the Azores
    13 min drive
  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    18 min drive

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 149 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children) | Extra beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults + 2 Children) | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Whales Bay Hotel

Family-friendly aparthotel with full-service spa and health club
Along with a full-service spa, this aparthotel has a health club and a steam room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services are on-site. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a sitting area, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches, such as an espresso maker and dressing gowns. Limited housekeeping is available.
Whales Bay Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to lanais. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes double sofa beds. LED televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

This Ponta Delgada aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a health club, a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Wet Zone has 1 treatment room. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Whales Bay Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. This upmarket aparthotel has 15 apartments over 3 floors. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a lanai and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at Wet Zone
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and mini golf
  • 9 minutes by car from Batalha Golf Course and 12 minutes from Antonio Borges Garden
Whales Bay Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a steam room. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Whales Bay Hotel. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ponta Delgada aparthotel.

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage
  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Champagne service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Mobile key entry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Health club
  • Mini golf
  • Shopping
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 15 units
  • 3 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Whales Bay Hotel Ponta Delgada
Whales Bay Ponta Delgada
Whales Bay Hotel Aparthotel
Whales Bay Hotel Ponta Delgada
Whales Bay Hotel Aparthotel Ponta Delgada

Whales Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pool and nice apartment suite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Emanuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Grounds/Poor customer support
Though the hotel grounds and apartments were lovely and clean, we didn't feel comfortable or welcomed. At one point were accussed of sharing the hotel pool/hot tub with outside guests and it was not the case at all. Instead of being asked first if it was the ase, it was just assumed without looking at cameras or seeing it for themselves. For that reason we definitely won't use this hotel again. It left a bad taste for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana C

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property for families. An easy 20 minute drive from the airport, it’s located in a small village. Spacious, clean and modern apartments with a great pool. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
What an amazing Hotel
From booking to check out the hotel staff were friendly and helpful with all questions. The hotel was clean and so many amazing things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELVIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laurent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Appartements spacieux, calme. Joli parc, piscine à débordement. Mon mari a trouvé le matelas moyennement confortable, mais il a des problèmes de dos. Le réceptionniste prend le temps de répondre à toute nos questions
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rime

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful & affordable hotel, nice staff, very clean and calm environment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pep

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

vahap

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a beautiful backdrop in a quiet local neighborhood. The hotel is gated, so it feels safe, and there is plenty of parking. The staff was wonferful - always willing to help any way they could, however the desk is not staffed 24/7, so getting a hold of someone wasnt always possible. The room was spacious and well stocked, however not the most updated/new (coffee maker leaked water, microwave door stuck, ice cune tray was broken, sliding glass door to patio was very hard to open). The property had a lovely view and a nice infinity-style pool, however the other "amenities" were minimal. The gym was very small and some of the machines did not work, there was not an on-site spa as mentioned, and the hot tub and sauna were not working at the time. The only "extra" that was really available was the steam room type area. Overall, the location, view, and staff were lovely (very quiet area without much around - but there is a mercado, gas station, and a couple small local restaurants; not walkable. Ocean views walkable from hotel). The room was certainly sufficient but could use a few upgrades and the amenities were definately lacking compared to what was advertised. All that being said, our experience at Whale's Bay was good and we would stay there again - decent value for the money.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas Vernon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Not crowded like Ponta Delgada. Is in a residential area, with a 2 minute walk to the shoreline. Nice area to walk along shore, a small ocean bay with a swimming within a 10 minute walk. Stayed on the second floor, they advertise you dont have a ocean view, but ocean was viewable as well a shore line to the west. Very clean, modern and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vignesh Parakkalam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
People are nice
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vadym

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect stay
The stay at this gotelnwss great. It’s locatrd near the beach, view from an apparent was incredible. There are all kitchen amenities that you wull need.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely place
It was a welcome site after traveling and having the flight cancelled. It was so nice , clean, and comfortable. I wish I could have stayed longer. The night desk person was so VERY helpful. He deserves a raise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely honeymoon stay
We spent part of our honeymoon trip at the Whales Bay apartment hotel and loved every moment! They even greeted us with special honeymoon decorations in our apartment. This is a lovely location to stay at if you’re looking for apartment style accommodations to be able to do your own cooking while enjoying hotel amenities. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo A

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
2 Bedroom apartment was fantastic for our family!
Beautiful hotel. Very clean and new/modern. Sadly, we were only able to stay for one night - we would have loved to stay longer. We stayed in 2 bedroom apartment, and it was perfect for us and our 3 grown up kids. The kitchen looked great, too bad we were there for so short. Super friendly, kind, efficient staff. Highly recommend! Teresa in reception was amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sobia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nuno

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023