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Hotel Colombo

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Vila do Porto Marina

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Hotel Colombo, near Vila do Porto Marina, offers an outdoor pool, steam room, and spa tub. Guests enjoy the garden setting and nearby natural wonders like Barreiro da Faneca and Raposo Bay Waterfall. Includes free breakfast buffet, playground, billiards, and helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 people)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 58 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Cruz Teixeira, Vila do Porto, 9580-473

What's nearby

  • Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Vila do Porto Marina - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Barreiro da Faneca - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Raposo Bay Waterfall - 10 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Sao Lourenco Beach - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Maria Island (SMA-Vila Do Porto) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘConversa com Letras - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘCentral Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘClube Naval de Santa Maria - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘMonk Surf Shop & Coffee Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘPaquete - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Colombo

Upscale hotel near Vila do Porto Marina
Located close to Barreiro da Faneca and Raposo Bay Waterfall, Hotel Colombo provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 87 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Almagreira

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,583 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 1 2026 to March 15 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The property is closed between December 15 and January 6.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 13 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2.5 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 13 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Property is also known as

Colombo Vila do Porto
Hotel Colombo Vila do Porto
Hotel Colombo Hotel
Hotel Colombo Vila do Porto
Hotel Colombo Hotel Vila do Porto

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Colombo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. One of the pools will be unavailable from January 1 2026 to March 15 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Hotel Colombo 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 Hotel Colombo?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Colombo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Colombo located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vila do Porto Marina, Barreiro da Faneca, and Raposo Bay Waterfall. Formosa Beach and Pico Alto are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Colombo Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor pool space was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an odd experience. On a beautiful small island, it is a giant architectural eyesore. We stayed here as there are not a lot of choices. But the hotel is a few km outside of Vila Do Porto, is huge, soulless and not particularly welcoming. It’s like a giant concrete lot where they park all the island visitors. They advertise a fitness center as part of the hotel. It is in the same building but not associated and they charge you €7.50 a visit. It’s tiny and was crowded when I tried to go. Not worth it. The staff at the hotel were nice enough, the included breakfast is nice enough. But if you can find a more authentic place to stay on the island, go there instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cidalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Great staff. Breakfast was just ok. Not much of a variety.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Great stay

One night stay before heading out of country Great breakfast Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot! Very clean and love the pool & cabanas !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, free parking, very good breakfast buffet, thankfully the restaurant was open for dinner. Only discomfort was the hard mattress, which is common in Portugal, but difficult to have a good night's sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely outstanding. They helped arrange an airport transfer for me early in the morning even when all the taxi drivers refused to come. Thank you for the incredible service from Hotel Colombo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the front desk staffing were very friendly and accommodating. I would say the only thing lacking was that their was no shampoo or conditioner in the suite bathroom. But overall, a good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Great value

Very spacious hotel that included a nice breakfast. While we didn't use the outdoor pool/cabana area, it looked like a great setup. The views from our balcony were great, although it was located close enough to private residences that you could hear them in the day time (construction, etc.) The shower water temperature would fluctuate pretty constantly, which was a bit unpleasant. When using the sink, the water would dribble down the spout and onto the counter, which was a bit strange. You could also easily hear other guests while in the bathroom which is not unique to this hotel, but also not preferred. The front desk was nice and pleasant. They were able to call us a taxi (as the taxi did not speak English) easily within minutes. We tried a pork sandwich and a hamburger from the bar, which were large portions. They were tasty but not great, but a good value nonetheless. All in all it was a nice stay and we would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Batista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great hotel. One interesting thing is in the apartment suites they don’t have the AC in the bedroom only in the living room When it gets hot that AC in the bedroom comes in pretty handy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: easy to park, comfy room and sofas in common areas, next to diving centre, good views from room. Cons: most disappointing breakfast ever, same thing every day, tasteless eggs and cheese, no vegetables, very limited vegetarian options (don’t stay there if you’re vegan), gym is paid extra as is pool table. I wouldn’t guess this was a 4 star hotel, defo not value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love coming back to this hotel!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean-François

Liked: Cleanliness
Point positif : Les femmes de mĂ©nage Ă©taient trĂšs sympathique et le mĂ©nage impeccable . L’hĂŽtel est confortable . Le point nĂ©gatif : le petit dĂ©jeuner (pas de proposition pour les sans gluten) . Et lorsque vous mangez sur place au bar , il manque les 3/4 des choses pourtant inscrites sur la carte. Vous demandez un verre de vin blanc on vous rĂ©pond qu’il n’y en a plus ! Pour le jour du dĂ©part on nous propose le petit dĂ©jeuner Ă  emporter, il manquait les fruits (proposĂ©s pourtant par eux) et quand je l’ai fait remarquĂ© Ă  la personne de l’accueil, il n’a pas cherchĂ© Ă  rectifier il Ă  simplement dit qu’il n’y avait plus de fruit ! Soit il y a vraiment un problĂšme de gestion des stocks dans cet hĂŽtel , soit le personnel de l’accueil et de la cuisine ne veulent pas s’embĂȘter 
 quoi qu’il en soit il manque un vrai manager ! Heureusement que le club de plongĂ©e est excellent car nous avions choisi cet hĂŽtel pour la plongĂ©e.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Keep up good work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel sympathique. Excellent service. Bon emplacement. Chambre confortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Easy parking. Breakfast was good. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Recomendo.

Estadia tranquila. Nada a apontar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Muito boom

Estadia tranquila sen nada de negativo a apontar. Pequeno Almoço variado e apartamento amplo no entanto, fica a ressalva, existem instalaçÔes modernizadas o que valoriza ainda mais a unidade hoteleira
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable stay

Great stay. Comfortable rooms and good service. The outside of the building looked run-down, but the interior was good. Parking was not clearly marked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne Gudrun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont let the outside of the building influence you. The rooms ars big and clean, bed is a bit to hart for me, bathroom has a big tub and is very clean, breakfast is awesome and the pool just beautiful. You need a car to get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Tudo OK

No seguimento de vårias estadias, tudo correu bem. Check in ligeiramente mais cedo atendendo a que cheguei num voo muito cedo. Obrigado. Restantes serviços e staff nada a apontar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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