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Moinho da Areia

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A coastal building with a stone facade, a balcony with chairs, and a view of the beach and distant hills. - Moinho da Areia (Ribeira Grande)
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of the beach, and a lamp on a bedside table. - Moinho da Areia (Ribeira Grande)
A hallway leading to a door labeled "TERRAÇO" with a view of the sea. - Moinho da Areia (Ribeira Grande)
A wicker stool in front of a window with a view of the ocean. - Moinho da Areia (Ribeira Grande)
A balcony with two green chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with people and waves. - Moinho da Areia (Ribeira Grande)
Moinho da Areia provides amenities like free breakfast (local cuisine) and a rooftop terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Beach View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wooden bench, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted picture.

Double Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Beach View

A bedroom with a bed, a green chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a brown rug.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Beach View

A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, and a sloped ceiling.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ribeira Grande, Moinho da Areia is near the beach. Ponta Delgada Harbour and Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mercado da Graça and Parque Atlântico. Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center and Gorreana Tea Factory are also worth visiting. Visit our Ribeira Grande travel guide
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R. da Feira 2, Ribeira Grande, Açores, 9600-526

What's nearby

  • A coastal town at dusk with waves crashing onto the shore and buildings illuminated against the evening sky.
    Monte Verde Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A geothermal area with steam vents, rocky terrain, and white buildings in the background.
    Caldeira Velha
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Igreja do Espírito Santo
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museu Casa do Arcano
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Bárbara Beach
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Galp
    3 min drive
  • Snack Bar Bela Vista
    7 min drive
  • TukáTulá
    2 min drive
  • Botequim Açoriano
    7 min drive
  • Restaurante da Associação Agricola de São Miguel
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 12079

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Moinho da Areia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Moinho da Areia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Moinho da Areia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Moinho da Areia located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Monte Verde Beach and Caldeira Velha. Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas and Ponte dos Oito Arcos are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Moinho da Areia Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Amazing Stay

Moinho da Areia was an amazing place to stay on vacation. It was located on the beach so we had beautiful views. The property was in amazing condition and very clean. The breakfast was excellent and had a large selection of offerings. Everything about this stay was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Moinho da Areia was absolutely wonderful! The historic property is beautiful, the bedding was highly comfortable, and you cannot beat the direct beach access. What truly made our trip special was the innkeeper, Cristina. She is fantastic! She prepared a delicious daily breakfast and went out of her way to help us with special requests, even providing a travel converter when we realized we forgot ours. A local music festival did impact our stay, making it less quiet than we had originally hoped for. However, the property hosts proactively informed us of the event well prior to our arrival, so we really appreciated the honest communication and great service!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Moinho da Areia for three days and really enjoyed it. The location is right by the beach, so you fall asleep to the sound of the waves. The bed was very comfortable, the room felt warm and inviting, and Cristina took great care of everything. It’s also a good base for exploring the island. We hope to return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

COURTNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely one of the best accommodations we’ve ever had! The hosts are incredibly welcoming and friendly! They’re helpful and have great recommendations for everything you could want to do on the island. First off, the hotel was beautiful and a piece of art in itself. The room was spotless! They provided towels for the shower and darker towels for the thermal pools. The breakfast was delicious and a great start to every day. We will absolutely be staying with them again on our next stay! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pascale

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