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The Lince Azores

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Ponta Delgada Harbour

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Cleanliness standards
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, massages

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Avenida D. Joao III, 29, Ponta Delgada, 9500310
  • Place, University of the Azores
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponta Delgada Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Ponta Delgada

Central Ponta Delgada getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Ponta Delgada Harbour and University of the Azores. Azorean Pineapple Plantation and Mercado da Graça are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of the Azores - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Azorean Pineapple Plantation - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponta Delgada Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ponta Delgada City Gates - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Gastrónomo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stage - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Palma Sushi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Doris Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bom Pesqueiro - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Lince Azores

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Ponta Delgada Harbour
The Lince Azores offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly The Lince Azores. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Ponta Delgada hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2002
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lince Azores offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 8 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (EUR 8 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 11 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8 per day
  • Extended parking fee: EUR 8 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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The Lince Azores Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 365 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Though the mandatory swim caps (four euros each) to sit in the hot tub was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was unimpressive. It was very basic for the price point. The hotel smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, the AC in our room didn’t work and the tub didn’t drain. Unlikely to stay here again. It was fine for one night near the airport but for a hotel trying to be upscale it was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, restaurant, pool, and amenities. Will definitely look to stay again if we come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Top notch hotel in Ponta Delgada

Nice hotel in great location, great breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The Lince is in an excellent location, close to the sea, town centre, shops and pineapple plantantion! Despite being on a busy road, the room was very quiet with no significant outside noise. The hotel restauant and bar had a good selection of foods and drinks. The breakfast was particularly good. The hotel indoor pool was warm, open many hours and clean. The room itself was well equipped with a fridge, safe, reliable wi-fi etc. If you are looking for a good hotel, in a convenient location at a realistic price, then I would highly recommend this one after viewing its full details and guest comments etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late, but early for us with the time zone change. After check in we had a drink at the lively bar, Saturday night and the crowd was fun. We were not able to use all of the hotel amenities offered. Breakfast buffet was substantial, fueling us for our first day on Sao Miguel. We walked to the Pineapple Plantation which is nearby. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helder

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and staff were friendly. Breakfast buffet had a variety of food to accommodate kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

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

One night stay

The pool was a great as well as the breakfast buffet. Location is good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yogesh

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

Great location, great spacious hotel.

Wonderful all around except no coffee pot in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool property and great service. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is really pretty. Its about a 12-15 minute walk to the popular city centre with all the shops and restaurants. Parking was free and we didn't have any issues finding a spot. The breakfast buffet was really nice and lots of delicious food including local cheeses and Mimosas. Overall a great stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexandre

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lori

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

Nice hotel in Ponta Delgada

The Lince is a very nice hotel. The staff was very helpful in letting us store our luggage since our flight came in early in the morning before 3:00 check-in. We were told we'd be called when our room was ready, but we never were. Ultimately, we came back to the hotel at 2:00 and the room was ready. It would have been nice to have received a call so we could have checked in sooner. Otherwise, the breakfast buffet was nice, the room was clean, the hotel had good amenities for our short {1 night} stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the staff friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean. Our room was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Arlene

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They should offer a bundle laundry service. Charging 1 Euro per pair of underwear and $5 for shirt is a money grab. A bundle option should be given like hotels in Spain.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, but not close to stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel but unsanitary kitchen

The room was nice and comfortable and my rating would be higher if we didn’t witness the kitchen REUSING DIRTY PLATES to serve the next customer, repeatedly. We became ill with GI symptoms immediately after our stay and while we can’t say it’s due to the unsanitary measures, we do suspect it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Lince Azores was amazing! When we first got there, we had a few questions and things we were not familiar with in the staff helped us with everything they treated us so professionally and we’re so caring about our trip and making sure we were comfortable it felt like they really genuinely cared and that is very rare. The food there is amazing. The breakfasts are enjoyable, there is some thing for everyone and the staff is very caring and hospitable. The only thing that would be a negative is having to wait to get coffee from a machine. It was good coffee, however, waiting for it, and not knowing how to use it you might be in line for a little bit find someone who didn’t know how to use it. We were there for one dinner also and that was very very good. It was a Buffet and it was delicious. I would recommend this hotel and will definitely go back while visiting Sao Miguel. It is a beautiful hotel. The staff is very accommodating and they really want to make sure you have a good time. I wasn’t able to use the spa or the pool but we visited all and they looked lovely. The hotel was located centrally to everything as we had rented a car and for us it was a very convenient location. If I had to write this hotel out of five stars, I would rate it a five.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely accommodating and attentive. Parking is on site in an underground secure garage. Street parking may be available also, but we opted to park in the garage. We had a room on the top floor which was very spacious and comfortable. The room was neat and the layout was perfect for our needs. We kept the window open, and there was no noticeable city noise that would have bothered us. The location is a bit further to the waterfront compared to other hotel options, but still easily walkable. Easy to drive around and get to the highway with minimal traffic. Hotel has many great amenities. We took advantage of the daily breakfast which had plenty of quality options. Always great to be able to start your day without having to plan where to eat first. I would definitely choose to stay here again if I return to Sao Miguel.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Fonthill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice we'll maintained clean hotel with friendly helpful staff. Our room was very comfortable and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel in Ponta Delgada. The lobby area is beautifully appointed and its large windows look out onto the street. The room (ours was on the Executive floor) was very comfortable, clean and quiet. One drawback is that the lighting in the room itself is insufficient making the room too dark at night even when all of the lights are on. A more serious issue is that there isn't anywhere convenient to park when you are checking in and if you don't have a room on the Executive Floor (or better,) then you have to pay for parking on-site. And, parking in Ponta Delgada is difficult, at best, as it is a very busy city with limited space for parking and enforcement is strict. The breakfast buffet is outstanding especially if you are a fan of Azorean cheeses! Fresh food, fruit and cheeses so do not miss out on it. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and clean, daily breakfast buffet is available from 730 to 1030 with a nice variety of breakfast items and coffee from bacon, sausage, pancakes. Cereal, fresh fruits etc., having breakfast on location is a huge bonus. Staff are pleasant, friendly and helpful, and many speak English. There is free street parking on side of hotel but you take the gamble of coming home and no spots available, there is paid parking in lower level of hotel for I believe 6 euro a day which for me renting a car i want peace of mind knowing the car wont be sideswiped in those narrow streets. I have no complaints about the premises and would recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023