Santa Barbara
✰✰✰✰ Eco-Beach Resort
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Where: Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island, Azores.
Worth getting out of bed for: Gorgeous ocean views + direct access to a vulcanic beach.
Price per night from:180€
To begin with, a delightful paradox: Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort is a luxury resort that doesn't cost the Earth, but helps preserve it. Sustainability never felt so indulgent.
Picture yourself watching the Atlantic throw a tantrum against black volcanic sand. Behind you, a sleek concrete villa that would make Corbusier weep. The air smells of salt and possibility. You'll eat fish so fresh, the fish don't know they're dead yet.
Fancy a dip? Choose between the Atlantic and the resort's salt-water pool. Both equally invigorating, one significantly warmer. This isn't a vacation; it's a visceral slap in the face by Mother Nature herself.
Things dog owners should know before booking a room:
Pet fee: 75€ refundable deposit per stay.
Size or weight restrictions: Good bois and good girls < 10 kg are welcome.
Dogs only? Henlo 🐈. Cats are also welcome.
Pet Deposit? 75€ refundable deposit per stay.
All breeds welcome? Yas. As long as your doggo is < 10 kg.
Dogs House Rules: Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort welcomes 1 doggo per room.
Pet amenities? Pet policy does not mention pet amenities, but call or email ahead to confirm.
Amenities for hoomans: Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort offers contemporary villas with private terraces, a saltwater infinity pool, direct access to Santa Barbara Beach, an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine, and a beach club bar.
What other hoomans are saying:
“Our little cat loved his stay so much and wanted to spend all his time watching all the beautiful birds from our private balcony.” Sophia C. (review via Google Maps, July 2024).
“We enjoyed most every detail of this beach resort! First class accommodations with a lovely view of the ocean and access to a large walkable beach. ” Susanne P (review via Google Maps, December 2004).
“The beach across and pools were fantastic. The accommodations were tastefully and comfortably appointed, and the beds were quite comfortable.” Kimberly Sapp (review via Google Maps, December 2024).
Don’t forget: Inform Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort in advance when booking with a pet. Tell them you found the hotel via Goob Hotels.
