Octant Ponta Delgada stands on Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, on the waterfront by the marina, and it is one of the most convenient addresses in town for anyone planning boat trips. The hotel has about 100 rooms, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, massage and spa services with a steam room, a 24-hour gym and a bar and lounge. It was previously called the Azor Hotel, and some booking pages still carry that name. Breakfast is a buffet, and the property offers on-site parking, an electric vehicle charging point and wheelchair accessible spaces, which suit a base for driving tours around the island.
Location and getting around
The hotel is beside the marina, so whale and dolphin cruises leave from just along the waterfront, the Portas da Cidade and the old town are a short walk, and cafés, restaurants and shops are all close. Airport transfers are short, and day tours to Sete Cidades and Furnas usually collect from hotels in this part of town. Many guests use the hotel as a base for the whole trip, returning each evening after a day on the road.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel is contemporary and calm, with rooms that look toward the sea or the town, and the listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, room service, concierge, laundry and dry cleaning, and babysitting for a surcharge. A casino is attached, which some guests enjoy and others avoid, so ask if noise matters. The outdoor pool and poolside bar are pleasant in summer, and the spa and steam room are welcome after a long day of hiking or a cold boat trip. Reservations are required for massages, so contact the hotel before you arrive.
What to know
Parking is paid per day, and the in-and-out privileges are useful for day trips. Breakfast hours are generous, which helps if you leave early for a tour. In low season, the rates are noticeably gentler, the marina is quiet and a night in town before or after a Furnas stay breaks up the driving. Ask for a sea-view room, check whether the hotel is hosting any events and book early for whale-watching season. The hotel suits couples, solo travellers and anyone who wants a polished base within walking distance of the harbour.
Why stay here
- ✓Marina-front location
- ✓Outdoor pool with poolside bar
- ✓Spa services and steam room
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓On-site parking and EV charging
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Octant Ponta Delgada the same as Azor Hotel?+
Yes. The hotel was previously called the Azor Hotel, and some older pages still use that name.
How close is it to whale-watching departures?+
It stands beside the marina on the same avenue, so the departure point is a short walk along the waterfront.
Is parking available?+
Yes, on-site parking is available for a daily fee, and there is an electric vehicle charging point.
