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Cantinho das Buganvillias

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Velas Marina

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
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45-cm LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Rua Padre Augusto Teixeira, Velas, 9800-345
  • Velas Bullfighting Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Igreja de Sao Jorge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Velas Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sao Jorge Island (SJZ)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Velas

Velas retreat .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Velas aparthotel, you'll find Velas Marina and Igreja de Sao Jorge. Pico da Esperanca is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Velas Bullfighting Arena - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Igreja de Sao Jorge - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Velas Marina - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Pico da Esperanca - 22 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Fajãs das Lagoas de Santo Cristo e dos Cubres de São Jorge - 33 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Sao Jorge Island (SJZ) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Açor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sâo Jorge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flor do Jardim - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Urzelina - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Cantinho das Buganvillias

4-star aparthotel near Velas Marina
Cantinho das Buganvillias offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Cantinho das Buganvillias. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Velas aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Cantinho das Buganvillias offers 19 accommodations with private plunge pools and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 45-cm LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private plunge pool
  • Sauna

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 45-cm LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Health club
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 19 units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:30 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to May 1:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 5 per person

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
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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, Discover, and JCB International.

Property Registration Number 26/2010

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cantinho das Buganvillias Aparthotel
Cantinho das Buganvillias Aparthotel Velas
Cantinho das Buganvillias Velas
Cantinho das Buganvillias Vel
Cantinho das Buganvillias Velas
Cantinho das Buganvillias Aparthotel
Cantinho das Buganvillias Aparthotel Velas

Cantinho das Buganvillias Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Awesom Views

Beautiful property overlooking Velas harbor…don’t hesitate to book!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from the apartment on the sea and on Velas was excellent. It felt private and very spacious. Lots of light due to the bigmouth window ms and balcony for the evenings. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view was amazing and property was very modern. We loved it and will definitely go back again some day when we return to Sao Jorge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Fabulous time at Cantinho das Buganvillias

Fantastic stay. Everything perfect with the hotel. Good quality food in the restaurant. You need a car or to take taxis to get to anything.The owner Max was very friendly and helpful.Great views and lovely pool with beautiful view of the sea and mount Pico on the neighbouring island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Amazingly nice!

This place is amazingly beautiful. Views of Pico and it's volcano, and the town of Velas. People are great. Restaurant is great. 5 minute drive from the airport. Could not have been happier!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isaura, California

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

Amazing view

The apartment was was just perfect and you couldn’t beat the amazing views Mat was also amazing working with me through all the mishaps getting to Sao Jorge the only bad part was that my stay was cut short one day is not enough Already planning a return trip
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sea

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

Wonderful complex for perfect relaxation!

Let's start with the people. Max, the manager at Cantinho das Buganvillias, has been more than accommodating to our group of 12 from picking us up at the ferry late at night to taking us on a full day sightseeing tour the next day. He was super fast at responding and he spoke fluent English too, satisfied all our needs. Our group rented 3 large and clean 2 bedrooms apartments with basic kitchen ware and cooking stove (2 deluxe and 1 superior deluxe upstairs unit) -- all had lovely views. It's got 1 bathroom but has both shower and tub separately so 2 people can shower at the same time if needed! Pretty awesome to wake up to the sound of waves and birds. If you are lucky you may hear the funny sound that cagarro birds make at night! Fantastic view overlooking Velas and you could also see the tip of Mount Pico from the complex. Outdoor pool was a bit small and located at the back of the apartments but the indoor pool and jacuzzi were pretty nice open 8am-8pm. There is also a yoga room too. What a cute place, wish we got to stay there more than 1 night! Next time!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Home away from home

The rooms were spotless & comfortable The service was very good The location was very convenient Bathrooms were wonderful & spacious

8/10 Good

Kevin, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness

Large apartment with a great view

Large apartment style suite with mediocre amenities. Beds are very hard. Beautiful view of Velas and Pico island from our patio space. Nice indoor pool and gym. Apartment was infested with ants. Breakfast buffet was limited but satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Claude A.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great sunset views

This is an apartment hotel sitting on a bluff overlooking Velasquez. It is a taxi ride to anything else. The restaurant had closed for season. Wonderful sunset view made up for it. My room had 2 bedrooms, barg, livivg/dinning room and pantry kitchen, fully supplied. Would be great for longer stay. Staff seemed more frazzled than curtious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worked out well. Place was by ocean and local to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stefan, UK, Surrey

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

Perfect location, high-quality furnishings

The best stay in our recent 3-island trip in the Azores. Beautiful views over Velas (the main town on the island) and the neighbouring islands of Pico and Faial. We almost felt bad about leaving the accommodation to go explore the island. A nice surprise was the quality of dinner served in the restaurant affiliated to the villas. The waiter was also friendly and encouraging us to discover the tasty food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

brad

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

Great hotel with great ocean views

This hotel is in a great location, between the airport and the town of Velas. The property is well kept and the apartments all have beautiful ocean views. The apartment itself was spacious with a living area, kitchenette, big bathroom and large bedroom. The linens and towels were above average. Everything was clean, neat, and orderly. The breakfast buffet was well worth 5€. In our apartment the bed was two small beds pushed together, bit our preference but ok for one night. The staff was very accommodating to our flexible schedule and we were very happy (ecstatic) with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Excellent facility.

We had just spent 4 days in Sao Miguel at a homestay house rental that was more than twice the price of this very clean and functional apartment and nowhere near as nice. The rental house had old, cheap bedding, no maid service and was absolutely freezing. We also ended our Azores vacation in Ponta Delgado at a 5 star hotel that was very good. I would recommend travellers stay at this location in Sao Jorge as opposed to renting a home. Way better experience and value!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Marty, La Junta, CO

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

Perfect Family Retreat

From the moment we arrived, our family was showered with kindness along with an attitude of doing anything to go above and beyond our expectations. The lady at the front counter was so very pleasant, and helped us get checked in. When she learned that my mother was on Sao Jorge to trace family roots, she contacted the hotel owner who also shares and interest in local genealogy. Additionally, she arranged to have a rental car delivered to the hotel rather than have us pay a taxi to drive around for the day. The owner was a very grounded and friendly man, obviously proud of his establishment but rooted in local heritage and focused on guest hospitality. Beyond helping my mother identify some local cemeteries, he sought to find someone from the family lineage who might have more information on the current relatives. This was simply unexpected! Beyond all that, the owner also helped run the evening bar and dinner service. He made great recommendations, and he and his kitchen staff prepared exquisite fresh meals - all very reasonably priced even if you aren't staying at the villas. Rooms are more like apartments with full kitchens and access to a laundry facility - great for long family stays. Excellent gym, indoor and outdoor pools that were amazing. They also offer a shuttle service to the ferry terminal or airport. There are simply so many reasons to enjoy this resort and the staff. I highly recommend considering them for your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Vancouver, Canada

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

The highlight of a 5 hotel trip to the Azores

We stayed in 5 different hotels during this trip and this hotel was certainly the best. Beautiful apartments and top class facilities,but the real difference was that all the staff are amazingly friendly, professional and helpful. The owner arranged a fantastic trip round the island (book it if you can, it is totally worth it) and dinner was wonderful. We will definitely stay here again and so should you.

10/10 Excellent

John, Haddonfield, NJ

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

Excellent Experience

My wife, son and I stayed in a two-bedroom unit during early July 2014. It was the last of 5 separate accommodations we used during a 16-day visit to the Azores, and it was easily the best of the five. The facilities were very modern, well laid out, and clean. Our unit was spacious and had a fantastic view of the island capital -- Velas -- across the bay. The outdoor pool was mere steps away from our door, and although a bit too cold for my taste, had a great view of the Pico volcano across the strait. As others have noted, the hotel is not far from the ferry or airport, but you really need a car to get back and forth, since the hotel lies off a high-speed road not suitable for walking. Although we had a minor a/c issue during our stay, the property manager, Max, was very responsive in addressing it -- I've never seen technicians show up so quickly -- literally less than 5 minutes each of the two times that the a/c went on the fritz. Great place and a great value!

8/10 Good

David from UK, Lancashire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Very clean and comfortable two bed accommodation with amazing view overlooking Mount Pico on Pico Island. Despite being just around the bay from Velas its not easy to walk into town. A dangerous coastline and steep roads make self drive/taxi only option for visit. Two swimming pools unheated outdoors & heated indoors. Due to date arrival resort restaurant closed for two nights out of three. Continental breakfast was offered daily in restaurant. Despite rooms have full kitchen facilities mine did not have a kettle. Daily maid service was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

ken copeland, california

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

close to town

Very inexpensive for what you get. Hotel staff were helpful. Gorgeous location.

10/10 Excellent

mirko

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Un bel punto di partenza per visitare l'isola

Appartamento grande con una bellissima vista sulla cittadina di Velas e sul vulcano di Pico sull'isola di Pico
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

João

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

SEM AR CONDICIONADO NOS QUARTOS. MAU PARA DORMIR.

Com uma excelente localização com vista para as Ilhas do Pico, Faial, bem como para as Velas de São Jorge, poderia ser um magnífico local. Mas não é, de modo algum. A qualidade do sono é dos aspetos mais importantes para o bem-estar e a saúde, pelo que espera sempre quartos agradáveis. Ora os quartos com grandes vidraças expostas ao intenso sol, bem como sujeitos à elevada humidade da ilha, tornam-se extremamente desagradáveis à noite. Na publicidade refere que os apartamentos têm ar condicionado. É verdade que a sala tinha, mas não é com um aparelho que o resto das divisões fica climatizadas! Resultado: Três noites a dormir com má qualidade... e não só eu que me ressenti, porque o mesmo aconteceu com a minha esposa e as duas filhas. Como se não bastasse, na terceira noite os hospedes do apartamento ao lado decidiram ficar à fresca até 0h30, em barulhenta cavaqueira. Não utilizei a piscina exterior porque apesar da água estar límpida e com dois skimers a funcionar, não me apercebi de robot de limpeza ou ralo de fundo. Certo é que o fundo da piscina não estava limpo. Como falava em translado para o aeroporto e nós chegámos pelo porto vindos da Ilha do Pico (só tinha automóvel no dia seguinte), telefonámos a perguntar se faz o transporte. Não, não tive direito a essa atenção. Durante a noite não há para onde ligar (pelo menos foi o que
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

molto bello!!!!

la struttura è molto bella e il personale è molto gentile. Lo consiglio !!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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

Schitterende locatie

Mooi complex waar men vanop zijn terras een prachtig zicht heeft over de baai. Alle comfort is ook aanwezig. Enige minpuntje is het sofabed in de living dat niet zo comfortabel is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019