Hotels near Museu dos Baleeiros (Whaler’s Museum) in Pico Island

At first I wasn't going to put such a low grade even though I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone and because I thought that at least the staff was saved, but just after checking out I get a notification that the establishment informs booking that we have not stayed so that I do not have the opportunity to leave a review. What a coincidence! We had to change rooms but it turned out to be very unpleasant too. Installations without maintenance, humidity in ceilings and walls, noise from other rooms, poor hygiene, cobwebs under the bed and in the corners, cockroaches and centipedes (we killed 5) and they also left us a gift behind the bed, the bathroom extractor fan It didn't work but it made a lot of noise and humidity, it only increased after each shower which also smelled like residual water. We could not leave the windows open because more insects entered. The shared dining room, which is where he also has his office, smelled closed and when it came time to go use cutlery... there was none. Anyway... all nonsense, I would be ashamed to have accommodation like this.

While this hotel is located right in the Marina next to the ferry terminal you are in for a few surprises. Let's start that it feels like you went back in time. The hotel seems pretty old, where you don't even have in room safes and if want to store something you have to ask the front desk to store it in the safe for you. When you hlgwt to your floor there are 2 full bathrooms which makes you think that you are in some dorm room with shared bathrooms, but that's not the case. There were nice surprises as well, where the pool has salt water vs plain old chlorinated. Another nice surprise was the breakfast, which had the cutest pancakes that were made by a machine that most of the people could not figure out how to work. The hotel is pretty clean nevertheless. Another surprises is if you are a light sleeper is the location of the ferry right by your windows which makes a pretty loud honking signal when it leaves and the last one leaves after midnight.

Sometimes the staff was very kind and helpful and sometimes rigid and hard. There is no kitchen or refrigerator to accommodate customers. The bedrooms are very small and the beds are noisy. On 6 beds, both of the center have no take or light. No serviette or soap provided. Healthcare is far from the bedrooms. The toilets were running and there was always water on the floor. No air conditioning, no ventilator and the boxes are not barriered. To finish on a positive note it was clean and the architecture of this old building is beautiful.

Located in Sao Roque do Pico, Casa do Comendador is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Sao Roque Church and Convent of Sao Roque do Pico. This upscale guesthouse is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from A Buraca Winery and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Caiado Lagoon.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Porto Velho Boutique Hostel in Madalena, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Museu do Vinho and Adega do Vulcão. This hostel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Pico Island Vineyard Culture and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Gruta das Torres.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

With a stay at Monte da Guia Alojamento Local in Horta, you'll be connected to a shopping center, just a 3-minute walk from Horta Historic Center and 5 minutes by foot from Porto Pim Beach. This guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Horta Harbour and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Peter's Scrimshaw Museum.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and minibars. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. 30-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

With a stay at Pico TERRAMAR & SPA in Madalena, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Adega do Vulcão and Museu do Vinho.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.At Pico TERRAMAR & SPA, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Lajes do Pico, Aldeia da Fonte Hotel is by the ocean, a 5-minute drive from Whaler’s Museum and 10 minutes from São João Forest Reserve. This upscale hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Caiado Lagoon and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Convent of Sao Roque do Pico.Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.You can enjoy a meal at Fonte Cuisine serving the guests of Aldeia da Fonte Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and bidets. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Hospedaria JSF in Horta, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Horta Historic Center and 7 minutes by foot from Peter's Scrimshaw Museum. This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Horta Harbour and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Fort of Santa Cruz.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Satisfy your appetite with Regional cuisine at O Ocidental, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

I stayed 3 nights in this hotel as part of a group. The location on the coast, opposite Pico, is good, the (unheated) pool set in gardens looks nice. The rooms are small but adequate. It seems that the hotel is divided into two parts: those that have views over the pool, with coffee/tea facilities and those which don't (have views of the back of the restaurant and a bit of garden with some building works on the wall)! You can tell I was in the latter! This hotel prides itself on its breakfasts, with lots of home-baked goods (cakes, pies, pastries, biscuits). Unfortunately that is not much good if you can't eat gluten. It does not offer dinner in the evening. Since our group trip involved full board, we were sent to a pretty basic cafe up the road with formica tables and a very limited menu (vegetable soup, then grilled tuna or meat, then desert - which included tinned fruit salad one night). We had the same offer for 3 nights! The fish/meat was cooked freshly and well, at least! One big downside was that I slept with my window open rather than using aircon and got many mosquito bites - the only place this happened in the Azores. Maybe to do with the garden. Two things really annoyed me/us. On the last morning we were leaving early, as was another larger party. Our guide negotiated at length to get us a partial breakfast (excluding cooked items) before we left. We were told this would be in reception. Again, since I can't eat baked goods there was further negotiation to get me an apple and an orange set aside, as a special favour. When we arrived at 6.30 that morning, there had been dry sliced bread, sliced cheese and ham and coffee. I say 'there had been' because the previous group had eaten most of it (see picture). There was about 1 cm of milk left a jug to go with the remains of the coffee for our group of 9 and, of course, no fruit for me. That was very poor given that both the ferry and the flight out of Sao Jorge leave early so guests must regularly need to leave before breakfast opens at 7.30 am. The final insult was that I went to take my extra supplies of cheese/ham (because I couldn't eat much of their food) out of the room fridge when I left, only to find that it was warm. The fridge had been unplugged and the plug tucked behind the bin. This is a hotel with notices, if you know what I mean. There was a notice on the fridge whose English section said ' This refrigerator is for your use and is empty. If you wish to fill with any of these items, please contact directly the reception or ask for the room-service.' 'These items', was not explained/specified. So why unplug it if it is for my use? My food was ruined.