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Ponta Delgada

Hotel Do Colegio

Rua Carvalho Araújo 39, Ponta Delgada, 9500-040

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

    The Hotel Do Colégio, housed in a 19th-century building on São Miguel Island, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts. The spacious guestrooms, recently redecorated to reflect the building's past as a school and musical conservatory, offer amenities such as air conditioning, a minibar, and cable TV.

  • Culinary Delights and Relaxation

    Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast and savor signature cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients at the hotel's restaurant. After a day of exploring the historic center of Ponta Delgada, guests can unwind with a refreshing swim in the hotel's swimming pool.

  • Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

    Conveniently situated just a 5-minute walk from the University of the Azores and the seaside, Hotel Do Colégio provides easy access to nearby villages like Relva and Sao Roque.

Don't miss the chance to experience the unique blend of history and comfort at Hotel Do Colégio.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location

  • Friendly staff

  • Spacious rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Rooms & comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

3,376 reviews
9/ 10
Helpful staff, great location. Perfect for a stay in the city centre. Hearty breakfast and a good Japanese restaurant in the evening.
Ian · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
3376 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location
  • Friendly staff
  • Spacious rooms
  • Good breakfast

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Service inconsistency

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.2

    Frequently praised, with multiple mentions of excellent central location.

  • Service8.9

    Most reviews highlighted excellent service from staff, although there were a couple of negative mentions.

  • Amenities8.7

    Amenities received mixed reviews; breakfast was appreciated but some found it lacking in variety.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Generally perceived as good value, though some reviewers mentioned discrepancies in service for the star rating.

  • Food and Beverage8.7

    Breakfast was positively received overall, but some felt it could offer more variety.

  • Overall Experience8.7

    Overall positive experiences from guests, despite some criticisms regarding specific areas.

  • Room Quality8.5

    Spacious and comfortable rooms were noted, but some had issues with cleanliness or bed comfort.

  • Cleanliness8.2

    Some reviews mentioned issues with room smells and cleanliness of rooms indicating areas for improvement.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

86% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.73376 reviews
  • Great city centre location

    9/10

    Ian · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “Helpful staff, great location. Perfect for a stay in the city centre. Hearty breakfast and a good Japanese restaurant in the evening.”

  • A very nice place to stay!

    10/10

    Christine · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Clean beautiful”

  • サンミゲル島を堪能しました。

    8/10

    Noriko · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “スタッフの応対が親切で、おかげさまで快適に過ごせました。ありがとうございました。 年季は感じますか、お部屋も広く、使いやすくて清潔です。ケトルや外出用のバスタオルの貸し出しもありました。 朝食、夕食も利用したのですが、美味しかったです。 歴史地区の中央に位置するので、街の散策もたのしくできました。 私がラフすぎる格好で出入りしていので、その点ご迷惑おかけしたかと後悔していました。”

  • Excellent location with friendly staff

    7/10

    Lorraine · solo traveller · 2026-10-10

    “I loved the central location. Very convenient for the old town the shops and the harbour.”

  • The stuff is always amazing and the hotel very clean and great location

    8/10

    Cecilia · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “I love the property”

  • Tolles Altstadthotel mit sehr freundlichem Personal

    9/10

    christine · couple · 2026-10-07

  • It was a special stay in a special hotel with special people who go above and beyond for the guests!!

    10/10

    AMANI · extended group · 2026-09-19

    “The customer service was OUTSTANDING!! The reception staff, Pedro and Carlos, went out of their way for us. They were so helpful and kind.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Donald · couple · 2026-09-18

    “Ideal location in the old town. Immaculate hotel. Excellent reception and registration. My room was large, very comfortable and quiet. The hotel restaurant has a varied menu and serves very high quality meals and offers an excellent breakfast buffet. André, the head waiter/sommelier, has established a warm and welcoming dining environment. I highly recommend Hotel Do Colégio.”

  • Lovely hotel in central Ponta Delgada

    10/10

    Marcella · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Great hotel in central Ponta Delgada. The breakfast is lovely. I didn’t use the underground parking but the nearby free parking worked well.”

  • Mittendrin

    9/10

    Xenia · family with children · 2026-09-12

    “Super Lage, tolles altes Gebäude, schöne große Zimmer, gutes Frühstück und nettes Personal- was will man mehr?”

  • Great Location

    10/10

    Cuccia · solo traveller · 2026-09-07

    “Location, spacious bedroom and spacious bathroom counter. The 2 sinks were a plus.”

  • Migliorabile

    7/10

    Alessio · couple · 2026-09-06

    “Posizione eccellente, Parti comuni molto carine, Staff gentile.”

  • Tolles zentrales Hotel mit netten Personal und Pool

    8/10

    Philipp · couple · 2026-09-06

    “Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral in der Stadt, sodass man in 5 Minuten an allen zentralen Orten und Restaurants ist. Das Personal ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Alle sprechen gutes Englisch, sodass man auch ohne Portugiesisch Kenntnisse super klar kommt. Die Zimmer war sehr großzügig und sauber. Das ganze Hotel wirkte sehr sauber und ordentlich.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Perusha · solo traveller · 2026-09-05

    “The staff were amazing. They were super friendly and accommodating. They also recommended what became our favourite restaurant on the island. The location was great, central and very easy to walk everywhere in Ponta Delgado. There is parking at the hotel using a very quaint car lift system!”

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