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Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor treatment area, massages on the beach
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Estrada Regional nº1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Grande, 9600-219
  • Place, Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Verde Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponte dos Oito Arcos
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View (Jacuzzi ou Banheira Hidromassagem)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Garden View

  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Pool Access, Partial Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

Superior Studio, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Retreat Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Retreat Villa

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Villa, Jetted Tub (Jacuzzi Ou Banheira Hidromassagem)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Ribeira Grande

With a stay at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort in Ribeira Grande, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Honey Route Experience and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Santa Bárbara Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Honey Route Experience - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Monte Verde Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ponte dos Oito Arcos - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Silva - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante da Associação Agricola de São Miguel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A Merenda - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort offers 14 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and espresso makers. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and minibars.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy local cuisine at Areais, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Areais - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Areais

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf carts
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: EUR 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 75 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 75.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 40 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 75.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
Property Registration Number 8758

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel Ribeira Grande

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with amazing staff! Everyone was so helpful! Everyone was was ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie, Granada Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a walkway to the beach down a hill. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Given a phone to communicate with staff and got responses within minutes. Our 2 bedroom B&G villa was nicely decorated with spacious living room/kitchenette/ dishes and microwave. Private hot tub on the deck, great A/C. Pool has ocean view. Gym has only a few weights, one treadmill, feels hot inside due to hot tub in same space. Breakfast was included and was excellent. Highly recommend; we loved our stay.
Sunset from beach
Living room
Bathroom
Bath tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with stunning views and wonderful staff! Very helpful with daily itinerary and recommendations around the island!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaan

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to have a relaxing stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The restaurant served delicious food with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple at Santa Barbara

Amazing beach and facilities...very private and service focused.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice loction
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Sat very well w/ natural landscape, and easy access to the beach. Very pretty grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful place to stay!

Amazing! We really enjoyed the beautiful location and views from the hotel. The food was delicious too. Very friendly and helpful staff. It is so close to the beach and a local surf club and cafe for other options for snacks and drinks if you ever want to leave the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
On the beach. Beautiful. Staff very helpful and friendly. The food in the restaurant was delicious. Location was also very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location high overlooking the Atlantic with stairs down to the beach. Immaculate property, attentive service and excellent food. We ate all breakfasts and 2 of 3 dinners on property. Everyone was extremely friendly proving advice, setting up tours, etc. they even provide an intern et-enabled iphone to easily contact the concierges (also to get some updates on activities, menus, etc. Too cold and windy during our April trip to swim in the pool or ocean, but the jacuzzi was nice. Rooms are stylish but a little cold (aesthetically) and some odd design choices with glass toilet “walls” and a large tub in the room blocking movement. Would have been better with a shower and more storage. Would love to see it when it is warmer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE LOVED THIS RESORT! Such great hospitality and delicious food. The views are second to none and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Except certain areas of the villa were not well lit and hard to see what you were doing at night particularly around the wardrobe and kitchenette.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient location on the island for the following reasons. When staying at other hotels in the tourist areas such as furnas/ sete cidades you have to drive up steep roads daily to traverse in/out of your hotels city. That can take hours of your day away and depending on time of day (night hours) or weather can be unsafe having to commute such steep terrain. This hotel is located conveniently in the middle of the island, away from the main city so you can enjoy nature (15 min drive to Ponta Delgada). Staff was excellent, they provide you with a cellphone for your room which they communicate with for reservations/ attraction ideas to visit, any questions you might have. Beach is conveniently right there, myself and every guest i saw enter during my 1 week stay there all said “wow” when you walk in and take in the views at reception. I miss my stay there already.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! The views are stunning everywhere on the property from the office to the restaurant to the rooms. I stayed in a private pool room and it was perfect. Very clean, smelled lovely, quiet, and relaxing. Room service is fast and the staff is friendly. I wish there was an option to rent a golf cart to use around the property because it was cold when we visited and the walk to get our taxi was torture. But otherwise absolutely no complaints. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amer, Holyoke

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this property and hope to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024