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Whales Bay Hotel

Property class: 4
Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near Batalha Golf Course

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A rooftop pool with a whale tail design, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the pool.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large rug with the hotel name.
A dining area with a table set for two, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel room with a bed, two white pillows, a blue textured blanket, a painting of a pier, and two wall-mounted lights.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Canada do Terreiro, São Vicente Ferreir, Ponta Delgada, 9545-520
  • Place, São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada Harbour
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada City Gates
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults + 2 Children)

A dining area with a table set for two, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 Adults + 2 Children)

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

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a balcony with a glass door.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

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

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted painting, and a window with curtains.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults + 2 Children)

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

About the area

Ponta Delgada

Seaside stay .At this Ponta Delgada aparthotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Batalha Golf Course and 9 miles (15 km) of Antonio Borges Garden. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ponta Delgada City Gates and Vista do Rei Viewpoint.
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What's nearby

  • São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Praia do Populo - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Lagoa das Sete Cidade - 23 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar Bela Vista - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Solar Rei dos Frangos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪4 Platanos - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Whales Bay Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star aparthotel near Batalha Golf Course
Whales Bay Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a steam room. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Whales Bay Hotel. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ponta Delgada aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Wet Zone has 1 treatment room. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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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 transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free crib
  • Playground

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Champagne service

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 1 building
  • 15 units
  • 3 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individually furnished
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 01 and close October 31.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whales Bay Hotel to the airport?

Whales Bay Hotel is 8.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whales Bay Hotel?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales Bay Hotel on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $128, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Whales Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whales Bay Hotel.

How close is Whales Bay Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is 10.2 mi (20-min drive) from Praia do Populo and 6.4 mi (13-min drive) from Santana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whales Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Whales Bay Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whales Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Whales Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whales Bay Hotel?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Whales Bay Hotel have a pool?

Whales Bay Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Whales Bay Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Wet Zone, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Whales Bay Hotel to downtown Ponta Delgada?

Whales Bay Hotel is 1 mi away from São Vicente Ferreira.

Whales Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful hotel, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay if you want to be away from the tourist area. The room is modern, clean, and comfortable. Plenty of free parking for your rental car in a safe area. All of our activities were about a 20 min drive in all directions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, kitchen Beautiful balcony and pool
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property, penthouse 2 BR was perfect. Full kitchen. Teresa at the front desk 5 Stars! The staff made reservations, helped with any issues. Perfect jumping spot to explore the island and relax by the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
5/5 pro
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Spacious clean room, great and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property with very friendly staff. Perfect for families with young children.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we really love the place- love the tranquility and scenery
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Pleasant stay

Good facilities incl a heated pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely the best stay we had in Portugal!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay…quiet. Kids loved the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a beautiful experience with a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful & affordable hotel, nice staff, very clean and calm environment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, kitchen had everything that was needed. Sea views. Staff so helpful, above and beyond what was expected. Use of hot tub, swimming pool, sauna, turkish steam room and gym. Even a playroom for kids. Only issue was that the laundry was really expensive. A washing machine available to guests would have been useful even with a charge.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing Hotel

From booking to check out the hotel staff were friendly and helpful with all questions. The hotel was clean and so many amazing things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay there. So quiet and clean. The staff was so friendly. Would recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Whales Bay hotel is highly recommended. The place was very nice and clean. We enjoyed swimming in the pool and even got into the jacuzzi for a few minutes. The location is nice also as it is out in a quieter area but still only about 25 minutes t Ponta Delgada. The only thing missing was a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice hotel, and service. Not that flexible about check in/out times
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely pool and nice apartment suite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful property for families. An easy 20 minute drive from the airport, it’s located in a small village. Spacious, clean and modern apartments with a great pool. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stay in the hotel for two weeks and enjoy every single moment. Nice place very clean. Staff Very polite, courteous, and professional. definitely it’s a place to go back. Enjoy the pool.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect stay

The stay at this gotelnwss great. It’s locatrd near the beach, view from an apparent was incredible. There are all kitchen amenities that you wull need.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at Whales Bay Hotel was quite wonderful. We loved every aspect of it. The appartments and the common areas are all kept spotlessly clean. The reception staff were really heplful and knowledgeable about the islands. The hot tub and the steam/sauna was a highlight of our day. There is nothing about the accomodation we did not like. We will very probably book again next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Clean apartments. Pool is clean and warm. Friendly staff. Kid friendly. Ensure you rent a care if you are at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025