Hotel Marina Atlântico sits beside the marina on Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, and its main appeal is a mix of location, views and facilities at a sensible price. The hotel has around 180 rooms in several categories, from standard and triple rooms to executive rooms and suites, and most of the rooms are ocean-view with balconies. There is an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the marina and an indoor heated pool that is open year-round, plus a spa with a sauna and Turkish bath. A continental breakfast is listed as included, and it is part of the Bensaúde hotel group.
Location and getting around
The marina and the departure point for whale and dolphin cruises are on your doorstep, and the old town, the Portas da Cidade and the waterfront restaurants are walkable. Guests praise the setting, and the airport is a short drive. Day tours to the crater lakes and the Furnas valley collect from hotels in this part of town, so you can leave the car behind if you prefer.
Rooms
Standard rooms average around nineteen square metres, so they are compact, and the ocean-view rooms are the better choice, since they come with balconies facing the Atlantic. Suites are larger, at about forty square metres, and there are a small number of them. Executive rooms offer a little more space and comfort.
Families can use the triple rooms, and light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street. The hotel restaurant, Escuna, serves Azorean dishes with an Atlantic view, and Palhabote Bar is the place for a drink or a light meal by the water.
What to know
The indoor pool is useful in low season when the weather turns, and the spa offers massages and treatments that need booking in advance. Parking is on site, with a nightly charge and limited spaces, and some guests mention shortages, so arrive early or ask the hotel in advance.
The breakfast is a continental buffet, which suits most visitors. It is a dependable choice for couples, families and first-time visitors who want the marina, a pool and good views without paying luxury prices, and it is easy to combine with a few nights in the Furnas valley.
Why stay here
- ✓Beside Ponta Delgada marina
- ✓Outdoor infinity pool over the marina
- ✓Indoor heated pool open year-round
- ✓Spa with sauna and Turkish bath
- ✓Ocean-view rooms with balconies
- ✓Escuna restaurant and Palhabote bar
- ✓Continental breakfast
- ✓On-site paid parking
Good questions
Do the rooms have sea views?+
Many do. The ocean-view rooms have balconies facing the Atlantic, and they are the best choice for the views.
Is there an indoor pool?+
Yes, an indoor heated pool is open year-round, alongside an outdoor infinity pool over the marina.
Is parking easy?+
Parking is on site for a nightly fee, but spaces are limited, so ask ahead if you are arriving by car.
