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São Jorge Garden

3.0 star property
Hotel in Velas with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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São Jorge Garden offers ocean views and lush surroundings. Guests can refresh at the seasonal pool or visit nearby beaches, then enjoy the breakfast buffet. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Multilingual staff and on-site bike rentals enhance the adventure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Machado Pires, Sao Jorge, Velas, 9800-526

What's nearby

  • Igreja de Sao Jorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Velas Marina - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Velas Bullfighting Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pico da Esperanca - 22 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Fajãs das Lagoas de Santo Cristo e dos Cubres de São Jorge - 31 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sao Jorge Island (SJZ) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Açor - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sâo Jorge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Flor do Jardim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Urzelina - ‬11 min drive

About this property

São Jorge Garden

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden at São Jorge Garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
Room features
All 58 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Piano
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 8 per person (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM

Property is also known as

Hotel S. Jorge Garden Sao Jorge/Velas
São Jorge Garden
São Jorge Garden Hotel
São Jorge Garden Hotel Velas
São Jorge Garden Velas
São Jorge Garden Hotel
São Jorge Garden Velas
São Jorge Garden Hotel Velas

Frequently asked questions

Does São Jorge Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

Is São Jorge Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at São Jorge Garden?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at São Jorge Garden?

Check-out is at noon.

Does São Jorge Garden provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 8 per person applies.

Where is São Jorge Garden located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Igreja de Sao Jorge and Velas Marina. Sete Fontes Forest Park and Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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São Jorge Garden Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 101 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building is quite aged and need of a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and location. Place was exceptionally well taken, clean and has great knowledgeable staff. Breakfast was out of this world. Let’s not forget the amazing views from our patio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 minutes from fairy, very beautiful village
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Loud until 4:00am

I spent two nights at this hotel. My first night at this hotel was utterly miserable and I got zero sleep. My room was like a Euro dance club with pounding base dance music. I started calling hotel reception at 12 and called continuously till after 3am. The hotel did not consider this its problem since off property and made zero effort to try to account for my inconvenience. The, “not our problem you paid for a room and got no sleep” attitude of the hotel is the basis for this rating. There was zero sense of apology, let’s give a small discount, or a free room service, nothing. The fact that I paid for a room that was extremely loud and could not sleep, this hotel made blatantly clear that I just had to suck it up and accept it. I have stayed at hotels where things go perfectly and hotels where on occasion something goes wrong, eg, hvac not working or loud wedding event disturbed guests. The reputable hotels are the ones where when sometimes goes wrong they try to make it up to the guests. The Hotel Sao Jorge Garden is not that type of hotel. Also, because I did not get any sleep, I was not able to do what I planned to do that day in Sao Jorge. I thought staying at the larger hotel in Sao Jorge would be the best choice, however, it was not. This is the worse experience I have ever had in all my years of travel. Every other hotel I have stayed at understood that one of their core duties is to provide an environment where their guest could have a peaceful nights rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Velas, beautiful property with pool, sitting deck with ocean view, sunsets and Morro Grande view and hiking within 10 minutes walk. Close to supermarket and restaurants, ideal location in Velas. Good buffet breakfast. Beds were a little too firm for me but great for my partner...highly recommended for location, cleanliness and great staff!
View of Morro Grande and sunset from the viewing deck
View from the deck
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parfait juste le matelas qui n'était pas confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bartender was great! A+ for a positive attitude, attentiveness, and willingness to make sure you enjoy your drinks and your stay. Hotel grounds were very nice, hammock was a pristine environment with the view, the nice breeze, and comfort to relax and enjoy the island and hotel. Room was very clean, bathroom especially was spotless. Two twin beds setup was a bit odd for a couple traveling but we made it work ! Breakfast was nice and staff ensured all tables were clean and food available. Would recommend this hotel. The view was incredible and the piscina naturale just West of the hotel was an amazing experience with the clear blue water , lounge chairs, snack bar, and cliff jumping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and helpful staff! Loved the stunning garden grounds which are well groomed and maintained regularly. Overall a beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at this hotel. The room was comfortable and clean, and everything was well-maintained. The breakfast was absolutely perfect—fresh, delicious, and with a good variety of options to choose from. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding. Great location in walking distance to town & sites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a great place to stay. The rooms were a great size and the beds were comfy. Great breakfast to boot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff spoke English and were very helpful. The location of this hotel was perfect! If you want to see the stone arch, it is next door to the hotel. If you want to swim in the natural pool, it is on the other side of the hotel. The hotel also has a pool and lovely grounds. The breakfast is great, as well. Sao Jorge Gardens if definitely a place I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FREDERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel avec une piscine d'eau de mer et un jardin en haut d'un falaise avec une vue magnifique sur la côte et sur l'île de Pico. Chambre confortable du 1er étage a une vue dégagée sur le Pico. Le petit déjeuner est excellent et varié.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great pool and views. Close to the centre. Friendly staff and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very modern, clean hotel with beautiful ocean views from your room. Will definitely book here again and will recommend to friends and family. Staff are very professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Freddy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel idéalement situé dans Sao Jorge. Par contre draps sales, balcon poussiéreux, le tuyau de la Climatisation qui pend dans le vide et qui coule sur le carrelage, baie vitrée jamais lavé… un peu cher pour le rapport qualité prix. Par contre très bon choix de nourriture au buffet du petit déjeuner. Pourrais aussi mieux faire patienter ses clients en offrant de l’eau, du jus ou du café.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noëmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Makkelijk gelegen in het centrum van Velas. Goed ontbijt inbegrepen in de prijs. Super vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really nice place to stay. Only issue I had was the air conditioner in my room was not cooling. Staff tried to work on it and ended up with a miserable night of sweating. After talking with the staff again the next morning, they upgraded my room, at no extra cost, to one with a working air conditioner. That was a great night of sleep. Other than this issue, I would stay there again. My low rating was solely based off not having a working air conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vitoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and the location great. They claim to offer airport transfers but did not provide because the driver was out sick on my day of arrival and then the front desk forgot to confirm the return to airport and had to scramble to find a taxi. Also there was coffee in the room but no coffee cups. The maids disconnected the refrigerator every day even though we asked to keep it connected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness
Das größte Hotel in Velas liegt zentrumsnah und ideal neben dem öffentlichen Badestrand der Naturbecken.Preis/Leistungsverhältnis i.O, gepflegter Garten mit großen Swimmingpool (Meewasser), sehr sauber. Alles in Allem, auch für Individualurlauber, durchwegs Pauschalgruppen, eine gute Option sich mal etwas Luxus zu gönnen. Zimmer Standard Mobiliar, teilw. etwas älterer Stil. jedoch mit Balkon und Meeblick.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Jederzeit eine Reise wert

Wir haben uns im Hotel sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Frühstücksbuffett bietet eine schöne Auswahl, der Salzwasserpool ist schön groß, die Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff and decent hotel, but could use an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Elenamarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No outlets in the bathroom was disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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