Moinho da Areia - Boutique Hotel in Azores

About the hotel

Proximity to Beaches

Moinho da Areia is conveniently located steps away from Praia do Monte Verde and near Areal de Santa Barbara Beach, perfect for beach lovers.

Modern Amenities

Enjoy comfortable rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, free WiFi, and some with a terrace at our recently renovated bed and breakfast.

Scenic Surroundings

Explore nearby attractions like Lagoa do Congro and Pico do Ferro, making your stay at Moinho da Areia both relaxing and adventurous.

To book your stay and experience the best of Ribeira Grande, reserve a room at Moinho da Areia now.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Free Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Heating
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Non-smoking throughout
• Sun terrace
• Beachfront
• Outdoor furniture
• Beach
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Breakfast takeaway containers

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 11:00

Guest reviews

• S

  SydneyUnited States · Couple

  10

  Perfect location, breath taking views, and such a cozy space!

  Liked: My husband and I absolutely loved this hotel. Cristina was amazing and was such a wonderful host. The room was cozy and comfortable and the Location was amazing. Breakfast every morning was so nice and delish and there were so many thoughtful touches!

  Posted in October 2026

• K

  KatieUnited States

  9

  I would definitely come back to Moinho da Areia

  Liked: The owners were so attentive to details and really went above and beyond in making the stay comfortable and personal. The rooms were spotless and clean and the bed was very comfortable. The location on the beach can't be beat. We slept to the sound of the ocean every night which was amazing.

  Disliked: The only small criticism is that the room was a bit small. That is literally the only thing to complain about. Everything else was perfect. I personally didn't mind a small room, but for some people, that might be a problem.

  Posted in August 2026

• E

  ElenaSwitzerland · Couple

  8

  Wave noise therapy

  Liked: “ surf to door” right in front of the beach. More b&b vibes then hotel because its quite small but cozy. I loved the double shower in our room which was very spacious. Simple but delicious breakfast. Very friendly hosts.

  Disliked: The smell was quite unpleasant in our room but understandable with all the humidity. And seems like portugal has this sewage smell problem everywhere

  Posted in June 2026

• R

  RóżaPoland · Couple

  10

  Liked: We had a wonderful stay at Moinho da Areia. We were given such a warm welcome from the very beginning. The breakfast was exceptional ( best fresh orange juice), the rooms were very comfortable. The host even prepared a lovely birthday surprise for me which made our stay even more special. Highly recommend!

  Disliked: Everything was perfect.

  Posted in June 2026

• K

  KerimUnited Kingdom · Couple

  10

  A wonderful retreat in Sao Miguel

  Liked: The whole experience was wonderful. Cristina and Vitoria were so helpful with recommendations and made the whole space feel so welcoming and comfortable. The other guests were lovely and it was nice to have breakfast with them, and the mixed breakfast of buffet style and a la carte items is a great mix, and the cooking is amazing. There is fresh cake available throughout the day which was amazing, with some wonderful flavors. The location is perfect, just in front of the beach being able to watch all the weather the Azores has to offer, or stand on the terrace watching the surfers catch some waves. In walking distance is plenty of things like a supermarket, an art gallery, restaurants, and beaches. It's super easy to use this as your main hub for Sao Miguel, or to use it as a stop in the north center of the island. It's super close to things like Cha Gorreira, Lagoa do Foga, but also easy to access other places like Sete Cidades and Furnas for the day.

  Disliked: The room we stayed in had a bit of an awkward layout in regards to the bathroom.

  Posted in April 2026

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  AleksandraPoland · Couple

  10

  Liked: Location is great. rooms are quite small and with very tiny single window. The staff was exceptional and extremely kind. Breakfast was nice

  Posted in March 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.