Hotels in Ribeira Grande
The north coast of São Miguel, with surf beaches and hot springs.
Best-rated hotels in Ribeira Grande
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are 50 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Ribeira Grande city centre.
Looking for something specific? Rural hotels · Beach hotels · Hotels with a pool · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Aparthotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels · Boutique hotels.
To see Ribeira Grande with a guide, try the free walking tours in Ribeira Grande and the guided visits.
Hotel Verde Mar & SPA★★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Volcanic Charming House★★★★9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
A Casa da Cascata9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
A Casa del Rei★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Matriz Guest House★★★★9.7 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa Areal de Santa Barbara8.5 FabulousSee prices
Quinta do Passo★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Quinta De Santana★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
LAVA Açores Coliving9.7 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa do Pico Arde★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Terra Vivaz - Ribeira Cottage★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Surf & Guest Lorena´s House★★★10.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Quinta das Rosas Villas★★★★9.5 ExceptionalSee prices
Areal de Santa Bárbara Guest House8.8 FabulousSee prices
North Shore Hostel7.8 GoodSee prices
Atlantico Apartments★★★★9.5 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa da Flor9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Cabo da Vila Guesthouse★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Casa do Mar★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Costa Norte Guesthouse8.6 FabulousSee prices
Santa Luzia Center★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Ribeira Grande7.1 GoodSee prices
Areal de Santa Bárbara Sea View8.3 Very goodSee prices
Where to stay in Ribeira Grande: the best areas
Historic centre
Around the main church and the Eight Arches bridge there are guesthouses and small hotels, with restaurants and the Arquipélago arts centre on foot.
Best-rated in this area: A Casa da Cascata, with a score of 9.2 from 409 reviews.
Santa Bárbara and Monte Verde
Next to these black-sand beaches there are apartments and hotels with sea views, practical for surfing.
Inland and the volcanoes
Towards Caldeira Velha and Lagoa do Fogo there are rural houses and quintas among meadows, quiet and best reached by car.
Ponta Delgada
About 20 minutes away, the island's capital has the largest choice of hotels, with the harbour and tour departures.
Hotels in Ribeira Grande in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 5 km of the centre of Ribeira Grande. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 95
- average score of 90 rated properties
- 9.1
- guest reviews
- 7,893
- four- and five-star hotels
- 57
- Spa hotels
- 1
- Adults-only hotels
- 1
- Hostels
- 1
- 5-star hotels
- 1
Getting to Ribeira Grande
The nearest airport is Ponta Delgada (Azores) (PDL), 18 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Ribeira Grande
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
Things to do in Ribeira Grande
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
More hotels in Ribeira Grande
Another 71 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- Quinta dos Peixes Falantes★★★★
- Monte Azul Penthouse
- Mojo House
- Green&Blue★★★★
- Azorean Sunset Loft 2★★★★
- Moinho da Areia - Boutique Hotel in Azores★★★
- Casa da Canada★★★★
- Herdade do Lameiro - Sea & Mountain Retreat★★★★
- Casa da Levada★★★★
- Mitós Vila 3
- Casa do Califórnia★★★★
- Margarida House - Stone Apartment★★★★
- Viriato's House★★★★
- Casa na Ribeira
- Casa do Horizonte★★★
- Beach & Surf★★★★
- Central House★★★★
- A Casa da Ponte★★★★
- Casa das Ondas★★★
- Casa Azul★★★
- Casa Miradouro★★★★
- Ribeira Grande Ocean View Apartment★★★★
- Casa verde★★★★
- By the hill★★★★
- Pôr do Sol★★★★
- Miramar★★★★
- Santana Houses★★★
- Apartamento Beira-Mar★★★★
- Cozy Beach House★★★★
- Ocean Terrace House★★★★
- As Casas da Margarida★★★★
- Xª Deluxe Apartments
- Quinta da Lu - Azorean Villa★★★★
- Matriz Sunset View★★★★
- Praia Mar★★★
- A Casa do Outeiro★★★★
- Santa Bárbara Mountain 27A
- Luxury Villa in Ribeira Grande
- Casas da Quinta
- Santa Luzia Apt I★★★★
- Luxury Loft Apartment★★★★
- 58 Studio★★★
- Azores Surf Center House★★★
- Além do Mar Apartment - RRAL n. 3214★★★★
- Maria Benta House★★★★
- Surf Beach_Santa Barbara Secret Gardens★★★★
- Belavista Oceanside★★★★
- Santa Bárbara Sunset 27C★★★★
- Villa - Sleeps 4 & Free Parking★★★
- Casa Da Torre
- Vacas Felizes Villas★★★★
- Duplex 8
- 106 Green North
- Casa Amarela de Santana★★★★
- Mar Grande Apartment★★★★
- Azorean Ocean House - Terrace with Sea View★★★★
- Santa Bárbara Sea 27 B
- By the Sea Azores★★★★
- Azores Physis Apartment - sea view★★★★
- Casa Senhora Da Estrela 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms★★★★
- Vila Laura
- Casa Cassanelli by the ocean
- Monte Mar House★★★
- Casa da Mediana★★★
- Casa da Estrela★★★★
- A Casa do Chafariz★★★★
- Comfortable House in Ribeira Grande, Pleasant Garden★★★★
- Green and Blue Cottage
- Eco Surflodge Azores
- Central Charm Azores★★★★
- Santana Beach House★★★★
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Ribeira Grande
How many hotels are there in Ribeira Grande?
We list 95 places to stay within 5 km of the centre of Ribeira Grande: 1 five-star, 56 four-star and 13 three-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Ribeira Grande?
Hotel Verde Mar & SPA, with a score of 8.9 out of 10 from 2,472 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Ribeira Grande?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Ribeira Grande explains what each one offers: Historic centre, Santa Bárbara and Monte Verde, Inland and the volcanoes and Ponta Delgada.
Is there a free walking tour in Ribeira Grande?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Ribeira Grande lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.