Aparthotel

Whales Bay Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children) | Living area
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, massages

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Canada do Terreiro, São Vicente Ferreir, Ponta Delgada, 9545-520
  • Place, Batalha Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Antonio Borges Garden
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada City Gates
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 149 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ponta Delgada

Located in Ponta Delgada, Whales Bay Hotel is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Batalha Golf Course and Antonio Borges Garden. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Ponta Delgada City Gates and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Vista do Rei Viewpoint.

What's nearby

  • Batalha Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Antonio Borges Garden - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • University of the Azores - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 17 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante da Associação Agricola de São Miguel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪4 Platanos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Botequim Açoriano - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Whales Bay Hotel

Family-friendly aparthotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Whales Bay Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to lanais. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds. LED televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Ponta Delgada aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a health club, a steam room, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Wet Zone has 1 treatment room. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private lanais. LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, a steam room, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Whales Bay Hotel.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Champagne service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Mobile key entry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Health club
  • Mini golf
  • Shopping
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 15 units
  • 3 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Whales Bay Hotel Ponta Delgada
Whales Bay Ponta Delgada
Whales Bay Hotel Aparthotel
Whales Bay Hotel Ponta Delgada
Whales Bay Hotel Aparthotel Ponta Delgada