With a stay at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort in Ribeira Grande, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Santana Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Honey Route Experience.
What's nearby
Santa Bárbara Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Monte Verde Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Honey Route Experience - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Galp - 2 min drive
TukáTulá - 16 min walk
Snack Bar Bela Vista - 4 min drive
Central Parque - 9 min drive
Caravela Sunset Bar - 4 min drive
About this property
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort offers 14 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Microwaves and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and espresso makers. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and minibars.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy local cuisine at Areais, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Areais - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
A bar/lounge
A beach bar
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Areais
Things to do
27-hole adjacent golf course
Beach yoga
Fitness classes
Golf carts
Outdoor pool
Playground
Pro golf lessons
Surfing/bodyboarding
Family friendly
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
In-room kitchenette
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Living room
Microwave on request
Outdoor pool
Playground
Separate bedroom
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beach towels
Garden
In the mountains
On the bay
On the beach
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Outdoor treatment areas
Treatment room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 floor
4 buildings
Built in 2015
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Freezer
Kitchenette
Limited room service
Microwave on request
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electrical adapters
Individually furnished
Living room
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 75 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 75.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 40 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
Pet deposit: EUR 75.00 per stay
Pet fee: EUR 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 8758
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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An absolutely beautiful property. Not a lot of guests, amazing views from the rooms and delicious food! Staff was so helpful and kind! Can’t wait for our next trip back to them!
Incredible property, staff, restaurant and atmosphere from the moment we arrived and the moment we left. The pictures of the rooms, grounds and beach do not do this resort / property justice.
The hotel itself was so beautiful and clean and inviting. The included breakfast was incredible and so was all the other dinners we decided to have there as well. Staff was so friendly and helpful. We would definetly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the island.
Staff was wonderful, rooms super nice can’t beat the views
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paulo Eduardo
Dec 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best resorts we have ever stayed…if you are looking for a place to disconnect from the world, reconnect with nature & recharge your batteries, look no further. We can’t wait to go back.
Such a wonderful and peaceful stay at Santa Barbara. The location and amenities are great, but what stands out even more is the level of care from the staff. I cannot wait to return and have recommended to all my family and friends.
We spent an amazing week at the Santa Barbara Eco-Lodge! We were a group of 4 women (mom and 3 adult daughters). We had a beautiful suite overlooking the gardens and pond with ducks. The staff was amazing attending to every question we had. The resort is high on a cliff overlooking the ocean and beach with stunning views and beautiful sunsets. We enjoyed our daily breakfast with fresh juices, fruits and a wonderful selection of eggs, omelettes, and yogurt bowls. We also enjoyed a few dinners at the restaurant and nightcaps from the bar. The cute beach bar is an added bonus and was so fun to grab a cocktail and watch the sunset. Thank you for a wonderful time and we hope to be back.
Amazing, can't wait to come back. Amazing resort and location, very friendly staff and great service, beautiful suite overlooking the ocean. Resort situated right on the beach. Thank you Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort for a wonderful stay.
Wonderful, very unique hotel. Full access to a long beach where you can watch the surfers. Staff were wonderful and attentive. Also, great location on the North coast to do day trips!
The view!!! While deciding where to stay in the Azores, I do not think the reviews were clear about the view at this location. Truly, the view was amazing. We were lucky that our room had an incredible view, but the view can be enjoyed from many places throughout the resort.
The staff were so helpful and friendly. The room had a hot tub, and it was a great for unwinding at the end of a long day exploring.
The food was very good at dinner, breakfast just OK in my opinion. The mocktail (Sunset Sour) was the best mocktail I’ve ever had. Creative, delicious, local ingredients… all contribute to the food and drink at this location.
We had a couples massage in the outdoor hut, listening to the waves crash against the shore. Extremely enjoyable and memorable.