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Here is a quick list of Beachfront Hotels in Ribeira Grande, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hotel Verde Mar & Spa |
8.9 / 10 (1608 Reviews) |
From 81$ | |
| Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort |
9.2 / 10 (411 Reviews) |
From 105$ | |
| By The Sea Azores |
9.0 / 10 (11 Reviews) |
From 203$ | |
| Casa Areal De Santa Barbara Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (510 Reviews) |
From 80$ | |
| Matriz Sunset View Apartment |
8.7 / 10 (12 Reviews) |
From 625$ |
Ribeira Grande, a coastal town in Portugal's Azores archipelago, is renowned for its stunning beaches and inviting oceanfront accommodations. With a diverse selection of beach hotels, visitors can find the perfect spot to relax while enjoying breathtaking views and refreshing breezes. From luxurious resorts with spa services to charming boutique hotels that capture the local essence, there's something for every traveler. Whether you're visiting for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or an adventurous retreat, Ribeira Grande offers ideal beachfront stays that cater to various preferences and budgets.
Top Ribeira Grande Hotels near Beach
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Hotel Verde Mar & Spa
From 81$
Featuring cars for rent as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property, Hotel Verde Mar & Spa is set in Ribeira Grande, 16 minutes' stroll from Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara. The venue is 950 metres from the performing arts theater "Teatro Ribeiragrandense".
Overlooking North Coast, the accommodation is located near Museu da Emigracao Acoriana Local History Museum. It is 2 km to the centre of Ribeira Grande.
You can get to Salto do Cabrito in a few minutes by car.
The rooms are equipped with a personal safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a writing table as well as bathrooms with a tub, a separate toilet, and a sauna. Feather down pillows, down pillows, and anti-allergic soft or hard pillows are featured in the bedrooms.
Leisure options include a sauna, massage therapy, and an outdoor pool along with chargeable facilities like a sauna and an indoor swimming pool. A swimming pool as well as a fitness studio highlight this hotel.
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Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
From 105$
Overlooking the mountain, Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort Ribeira Grande offers 4-star accommodation 25 minutes on foot from Arquipelago Museum. This resort features massage therapy, an outdoor swimming pool, and water sports facilities as well as Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
The hotel is situated 4 km from Ribeira Grande city centre and 25 km from Joao Paulo II airport. The property is located about 2.5 km from Caldeira Velha in Ribeira Grande.
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort is a short ride from Miradouro de Santa Iria.
An adjoining terrace, a mini fridge bar, and an individual safe as well as a separate toilet and a shower are featured at the rooms.
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort also includes a swimming pool.
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By The Sea Azores
From 203$
By The Sea Azores Villa is located 10 minutes' walk from Termas das Caldeiras and 5 minutes' walk away from Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande Church. It includes rooms with a balcony, coffee and tea making facilities, and a multi-channel television along with a fully furnished kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and glassware.
The centre of Ribeira Grande is nearly 1 km from the venue. This beachfront accommodation is also set close to Ribeira Grande's Bridge. The restaurant O Esgalha is 5 minutes’ walk away.
You can get to Salto do Cabrito in a few minutes by car.
The property comprises 2 bedrooms. By The Sea Azores Villa is fitted with 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower.
Bicycles are available for rent on site.
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Casa Areal De Santa Barbara Hotel
From 80$
Casa Areal De Santa Barbara Hotel Ribeira Grande, located 1.9 km from Miradouro dos Barreiros, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The accommodation is set within 25 minutes' walk of the centre of Ribeira Grande, not far from Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara.
Ribeira Grande's Bridge is less than 2 km away.
You can get to Miradouro de Santa Iria in a few minutes by car.
The hotel features views of the mountain from the rooms with a writing desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Also, the property features tile flooring.
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Matriz Sunset View Apartment
From 625$
Featuring a swimming pool, Matriz Sunset View Apartment offers a beachfront accommodation in Ribeira Grande. Arquipelago Museum is 1.2 km from this venue while Honey Route Experience is 4.5 km away.
Guests of the apartment can reach the centre of Ribeira Grande in 10 minutes' walk. The property is also 400 metres from seafood restaurant Alabote.
Salto do Cabrito is a short taxi ride away and Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande Church is close, too.
This beachfront venue is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a sofa set, coffee/tea making machines, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a full kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and kitchenware. Some units have a terrace. It also offers 2 bathrooms fitted with a bidet, a bathtub, and a shower.
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Casa Do California Villa
From 116$
Casa Do California Villa is located 6 minutes' walk from Termas das Caldeiras and 11 minutes' walk away from Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande Church. It includes rooms with a balcony, a sofa, and coffee/tea making machines along with an equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and kitchenware.
The centre of Ribeira Grande is nearly 1 km from the venue. This beachfront accommodation is also set close to Ribeira Grande's Bridge. Serving European specialities, Cafe Com Sopas is about 550 metres away.
You can get to Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre Nature Preserve in a few minutes by car.
Casa Do California Villa counts 1 bedroom. It features 1 bathroom with a roll-in shower and a sink.
From a terrace you can enjoy sea views. Cars are available for rent at the premises.
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Casa Do Pico Arde Villa
From 161$
A 20-minute stroll from Casa Do Pico Arde Villa takes guests to Ponte dos Oito Arcos, while Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara is a 25-minute walk away. The venue includes a balcony, a sofa set, and tea and coffee making equipment in the rooms.
The centre of Ribeira Grande is nearly 2 km from the accommodation.
You can get to Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre Nature Preserve in a few minutes by car.
The villa features views of the mountain. The private bathroom includes a bidet, a bath, and a separate toilet.
A swimming pool is located on-site.
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Apartamento Beira-Mar
From 154$
Located 10 minutes’ drive to Salto do Cabrito, this beachfront Apartamento Beira-Mar Apartment features a kitchen for those who want to self-cater. The venue is 7 km from Miradouro de Santa Iria and provides direct access to Museu da Emigracao Acoriana Local History Museum.
This beachfront apartment lies within 15 minutes' walk of the centre of Ribeira Grande. PH Gastropub serves dishes of the international cuisine set 550 metres away.
The property is nestled within a short taxi ride from Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre Nature Preserve.
The accommodation is fitted with a writing desk, a seating area, and a multi-channel TV as well as has a bathroom with a bidet, a bathtub, and a separate toilet. Some units have a terrace. This venue invites guests to 1 bedroom. For added convenience, 1 bathroom are provided.
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Areal De Santa Barbara Guest House
From 92$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Areal De Santa Barbara Guest House Ribeira Grande offers accommodation 2.6 km from Astronomical Observatory of Santana Planetarium. The property is situated 3 km from Ribeira Grande city centre and 25 km from Joao Paulo II airport.
Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande Church is less than 1.9 km away.
You can get to Salto do Cabrito in a few minutes by car.
The units have tea and coffee making equipment, wireless internet, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as views of the mountain.
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106 Green North
From 328$
The beachfront 106 Green North Apartment is set within a 7-minute walk of Museu Casa do Arcano History Museum in Ribeira Grande. A fully equipped kitchen is also featured, as well as a fridge, an oven, and kitchenware.
The accommodation is placed within a 5-minute drive from Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara. The city centre is just 1 km away and Joao Paulo II airport is 25 km from the venue. Portuguese meals are served in the restaurant O Esgalha, set within 6 minutes' walk away.
Take a few minutes' cab ride to see Salto do Cabrito.
The beachfront accommodation features mountain view. 106 Green North Apartment counts 1 bedroom. 1 bathroom come with a bidet, a bath, and a separate toilet.
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Monte Azul Penthouse Apartment
From 160$
Monte Azul Penthouse Apartment Ribeira Grande, set next to Museu Casa do Arcano History Museum, is 25 km from Joao Paulo II airport. There is also a fully-fitted kitchen at the venue, equipped with a microwave oven, a refrigerator, and kitchenware.
The accommodation is less than 550 metres from Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas Church and about 4.6 km away from Astronomical Observatory of Santana Planetarium. The centre of Ribeira Grande is within a 10-minute walk away. Guests can dine in the seafood restaurant Alabote located 450 metres away.
Take a few minutes' cab ride to see Salto do Cabrito.
Monte Azul Penthouse Apartment counts 1 bedroom. 1 bathroom comprise facilities as a separate toilet and a shower.
The beachfront apartment has a terrace with views of the sea.