Convento de São Francisco
Convento de São Francisco
The Convento de São Francisco is a built in a 17th century Franciscan convent. Set in São Miguel Island, in the Azores, this renovated property has an outdoor swimming pool and overlooks the Isle of Vila Franca. The comfortable rooms at the Convento de São Francisco feature a private wardrobe, bathroom with free toiletries and views over the surrounding area, garden and the ocean. A daily breakfast buffet is served in the convent and is included in the room rate. Local restaurants are available within a 10-minute drive, most serving traditional Portuguese meals. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a small garden area with flowers and fruit trees. There is also a sunny terrace, where guests can use the loungers to take in the typically warm climate. Also featured is a bar area, where guests can have refreshing drinks and cocktails. There is also a lounge area, with sofas and a TV. The Lagoa do Fogo is one of the island’s most famous tourist spots. It has lush green surroundings, several hiking trails around it and is one of the largest lagoons in all of the Azores. It is a 30-minute drive from the Ponta Delgada center, which has a historical city center, bars cafés and local shops. The unit is 1640 feet from a beach area and there is a commercial area just 328 feet away, with a variety of shops. The Ponta Delgada Airport is a 29-minute drive from the Convento de São Francisco, and there is an airport shuttle available, at a surcharge.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Galina
United States“This is an old but pretty good maintained building, rooms and bathrooms are a very good size. Beautiful properties inside and outside.” - Sarah United States“Breakfast was delicious and varied. Room had a spectacular view of the ocean from both the bedroom and the bathroom. The room was spacious. The bathroom had a tub. There was a lovely terrace to sit in and shared living space where one could...”
Luba
Israel“The building is fantastic and unique. Nice views from the porch. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Bathroom and windows are new.”- Katrina United States“Breakfast was great. The property is beautiful and has an interesting history. The staff is very friendly. I appreciated the location because it had easy access to most areas of the island but was quiet and easy to park. A lot of good restaurants...”
Shouri
Canada“It is a fantastic location and is very tastefully decorated. Modern but keeping the historic charm of an old Monastery. The staff are incredibly helpful and accommodating as well. Loved our stay.”- Rebecca United States“Even more beautiful than the pictures. We liked to true serenity we felt while we were there.”
- Arturo
Germany“Beautiful cloister in the nice quiet town of Vila Franca do Campo. Nice, comfortable room. Very good breakfast. Very nice and helpful staff. I will come back.” - Marida United States“Host was wonderful. Restoration of building amazing. We wished we had more information on the history of the building and the restoration done over time.”
- Alberto
Italy“Wonderful breakfast. Fascinating atmosphere in an ancient convent, simple but comfortable room and bed.” 
Keith
Spain“A wonderful place to stay, tranquility, picture perfect, home-made breakfast of local products, friendly staff, architecturally restored with respect to the original building, great little village 5 minutes walk full of activities that equal...”
Area info
Amenities of Convento de São Francisco
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathtub
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Beach
Living Area
- Fireplace
- Sitting area
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Seasonal
Languages Spoken
- English
- Portuguese
House rules
Child policies
Children over 16 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that a deposit of 30% of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking (only for bookings equal or superior to 4 nights). This payment is made by bank transfer.
Please note that early check-in and late check-out is available upon request and is subject to availability.
Please inform Convento de São Francisco of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
License number: 1320/RNET
