Angra Marina Hotel

My wife and I stayed at the Angra Marina Hotel April 16-23, 2025. We flew Azores Airlines from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada to Aerogare Civil das Lajes arriving at 11pm. The cost for a taxi to the hotel was 22-25 euros. Confirm the price with the driver at the start of your strip. The entrance to the hotel is through the 8th floor which is located at the back of the hotel opposite the side facing the ocean. There is a pool and jacuzzi on the first floor which does not have a legitimate access to the marina side ground level. Our impressions walking into the hotel were positive, beyond our expectations especially given some of the reviews we had read. We felt good about our choice. We ate supper at the hotel twice during our stay, once because it was Easter weekend and there were places downtown that were closed. I had tuna in a sweet potato mash. It was tuna I've ever had. I believe we paid 25 euros for the meal and 10 euros for a bottle of Portuguese wine. The second supper was a beef dish. It was delicious. We are breakfast at the hotel everyday. We liked the selection and the quality. Eggs were poached or scrambled with bacon and breakfast sausage. Orange and apple just and coffee were also available. Our room was on the 7th floor facing the marina. It was a large room and in great shape. The major challenge was using the remote control for the lights because the labelling on the remote didn't seem to match the lights. Our balcony had ample space for 2 people with two chairs and a table. We sat out there often, having a glass of local wine and enjoying the view. We used the jacuzzi once. Be careful stepping into it because it can be slippery. It was warm but I would have preferred it warmer. No complaints, it was fine. Staff at reception were exceptional, very helpful and spoke perfect English. They helped us out on numerous occasions. The cleaning staff did great and we felt they did a great job on our room. We found that our thermostat didn't do much but having been there in April, we regulated the temperature by leaving the door open on the balcony. The staff in the bar were excellent, great for conversation and a wealth of information on the Azores and even Madeira. We visited there 3 times during our stay and every time we interacted with staff and enjoyed it. Keeping in mind that you exit from the 8th floor, you will walk downhill leaving and uphill returning and this may affect your stay. I enjoyed the uphill climb myself. I am in my mid-60s and in relatively good shape. If you are overweight and out of shape, you will need to do it in stages. The hotel does have a taxi service. We booked it to return to the airport when leaving. Exiting from the eighth floor you can walk to areas at the same elevation including to Supermercado Guarita - Angra Heroísmo - a large, well stocked grocery story that also carries beer, wine and spirits. It's about a 15 minute return walk 7-8 minutes each way but it is level walking. I looked at the fresh fish and meat at the butcher part of the store and I was really impressed with the store. We had an amazing week at the hotel. We appreciated the great service and enjoyed the food. The views from the balcony are stellar. The city itself is a gem. The island is well worth a tour. We had so many good meals. The quality of food is naturally great. I dreaded returning to what we get in North America. I felt so much better staying and eating in the Azores. I would stay at the Angra Marina Hotel again.