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Situated on Madalena, Pico Island, Caravelas is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on 3 sides and overlooks Faial Island. It features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour reception, and car rental. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Caravelas open out onto private balconies with views of the ocean or Pico Mountain. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and an en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast at the restaurant of the hotel, or discover the many cafés that surround the property, serving typical Azorean specialities. The in-house bar offers soft drinks and the renowned Pico Wine. Pico’s landscape is a UNESCO Heritage Site for wine culture and Caravelas Hotel is a getaway to explore typical local vineyards. Pico Airport has direct services to Lisbon and is 10 km away. Free parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 54 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved Hotel Caravelas' prime <b>location</b> near the harbour and public transport. The <b>breakfast</b> was praised for its variety and quality. Rooms were noted for comfort and <b>cleanliness</b>, with many appreciating the comfortable beds. The staff received commendations for their friendliness and helpfulness.
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Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    Located near Ferry Terminal and close to some Cafe's. Nice breakfast. Bathroom size good. Shower above bath.
  • Armin
    Germany Germany
    Well located in front of the harbor. Amazing breakfast choice!
  • Alessandra
    Italy Italy
    Hotel Caravelas has a great position in the centre of Madalena (Pico) nearby the harbor. It is clean, breakfast is nice and the staff is nice too.
  • João
    Portugal Portugal
    Very clean and tidy. The location is perfect, just next to the pier and the center of Madalena. The breakfast was great: a wide variety of products with great quality.
  • Edita
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very well located, clean and a big room, lovely little balcony with a view to the ocean and Faial island, comfortable bed, coffee machine in the room, good breakfast.
  • Yann
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    I don't understand why so many people are complaining about this hotel. It is as close to the ferry terminal as you can get. , The rooms are clean and tidy. The pool has a nice view on Faial, and is beeing cleaned every morning (and they are...
  • Kornelis
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hotel is in an ideal location if you plan to arrive or depart by boat, as the ferry terminal with services to Faial and São Jorge is right across the street. We arrived in the early morning from São Jorge and left the next morning for Horta....
  • Anna
    Austria Austria
    We had a nice and comfortable room with a little basket of fruits for your welcome. The room had a nice balcony with a view to the harbour and Faial. In a minute you can reach the harbour and the city centre. There is a cleaning service everyday...
  • Seppo
    Germany Germany
    Nice hotel with good location. the staff was friendly and helpful 😎
  • David
    Portugal Portugal
    I liked that the rooms where clean and did not smell of damp as the islands have a problem of damp due to the weather and sea. I also liked that the bathroom was well stocked is toiletries and clean.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Caravelas
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Sea view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel Caravelas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 7103/RNET