Whales Bay Hotel Apartments

Whale’s Bay Hotel Apartments is located near (5km) the village of Capelas, a village, on the north coast of Sao Miguel, known for its whaling industry in the early 19th century. Today, the only remains are an old chimney – the legacy of a whale factory and the memorial of local fishermen lost at sea.

These spacious apartments are ideal for families and those looking for a modern, self catering option within easy reach of the capital, Ponta Delgada (c.20 minutes’ drive). This modern property, opened in June 2016, offers a range of onsite facilities and activities including an outdoor swimming pool, mini golf course and children’s play area. For those looking to relax why not try out the apartments’ hot tub, sauna or Turkish bath.

Accommodation

• 15 air-conditioned units including one-bedroomapartments and two-bedroom standard and penthouse apartments

Amenities/Leisure

• Cleaning and towel change included once when staying 4 nights or more.Complimentary WiFi throughout
• Delivery service on request including daily fresh bread, cheese (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and local cakes
• Bar open Jun-Sep
• 1 Lift
• Gourmet shop at reception selling regional products, jam, coffee, wine, tea, milk, chocolate, water and tuna
• Laundry facilities (local charge)
• Mini golf (free of charge)
• Outdoor salt water swimming pool (width 4 x 13m / depth 1m to 1.60m), heated in winter – pool towels provided
• Outdoor terrace
• Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, sauna and mini gym (free of charge)
• Reception open 08:00 to 24:00
• Free private parking
• 5 minutes’ drive (5km) to restaurants, supermarkets and bars in Capelas
• 5 minutes’ drive (4km) to Batalha Golf Course
• 200m from a natural swimming pool
• 20 minutes’ drive to the centre of Ponta Delgada

Minimum stay: 2 nights

One bedroom apartment

One-bedroom apartments (53sqm) are air-conditioned and have a bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, open-plan living room with kitchen-diner (fully equipped including kettle, coffee machine, microwave, toaster, electric oven and 4 hobs, fridge-freezer and dishwasher), telephone, cable TV, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi, balcony or terrace with mountain, garden or ocean view. They will also accommodate an extra bed (sofa bed) for a child (2-11yrs).

Two bedroom standard apartment

Two-bedroom standard apartments (70sqm) are air-conditioned and have two bedrooms (queen size bed and king size bed), bathroom (bath and/or shower), hairdryer, open-plan living room with kitchen-diner (fully equipped including kettle, coffee machine, microwave, toaster, electric oven and 4 hobs, fridge-freezer and dishwasher), telephone, cable TV, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi, balcony or terrace with mountain, garden or ocean view. They will also accommodate an extra bed (sofa bed) for a child (2-11yrs).

Two bedroom penthouse apartment

Two-bedroom penthouse apartments (115sqm) are air-conditioned and have two bedrooms (twin and double), two bathrooms (bath and shower), hairdryer, open-plan living room with kitchen-diner (fully equipped including kettle, coffee machine, microwave, toaster, electric oven and 4 hobs, fridge-freezer and dishwasher), telephone, cable TV, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi, balcony or terrace with mountain, garden or ocean view. They will also accommodate an extra bed (sofa bed) for a child (2-11yrs).