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Convento de São Francisco

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Vila Franca do Campo country house

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, bed sheets
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Avenida da Liberdade s/n, Rotunda dos Frades, Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, 9680-101
  • Praia Lagoa do Fogo Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lagoa do Fogo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Staircase

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Vila Franca do Campo

Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this country house, you'll find Praia Lagoa do Fogo Trail and Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church. Portuguese Republic Square is within 9 miles (15 km) and Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Praia Lagoa do Fogo Trail - 6 min drive
  • Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church - 7 min drive
  • Lagoa das Furnas - 16 min drive
  • Terra Nostra Park - 19 min drive
  • Lagoa do Fogo - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Casa do Abel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar da Praia de Água d'Alto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Caloura - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Damião - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar da Marina - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Convento de São Francisco

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star Vila Franca do Campo country house
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Convento de São Francisco. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Vila Franca do Campo country house.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Convento de São Francisco offers 14 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Convento São Francisco Country House Vila Franca do Campo
Convento São Francisco Country House
Convento São Francisco Vila Franca do Campo
Convento São Francisco
El Convento De Sao Francisco Hotel
Convento De Sao Francisco
Convento de São Francisco Country House
Convento de São Francisco Vila Franca do Campo
Convento de São Francisco Country House Vila Franca do Campo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Convento de São Francisco to the airport?

Convento de São Francisco is 18.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Convento de São Francisco have an airport shuttle?

Convento de São Francisco offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Convento de São Francisco to the beach?

This country house is 12.1 mi (25-min drive) from Moinhos Beach and 13 mi (17-min drive) from Milicias Ocean Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Convento de São Francisco offer free breakfast?

Convento de São Francisco offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Convento de São Francisco?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Convento de São Francisco?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Convento de São Francisco?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does Convento de São Francisco have a pool?

Convento de São Francisco features an outdoor pool.

Does Convento de São Francisco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Convento de São Francisco to downtown Vila Franca do Campo?

Convento de São Francisco is 0.1 mi away from São Miguel.

Convento de São Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was very convenient, and in a truly beautiful spot. The convent is a clean and beautiful place. The view from my room to the courtyard was very pretty, and the breakfast was good. The last day, two ladies even brought my breakfast to my room without me even asking- I thought that a very thoughtful gesture. The staff were all lovely, with only one exception- the manager, who I believe, owns the place. I am disabled, and overheard her making a joke about me and disabled people to her staff,which, in addition to being completely non professional,put a real damper on the entire stay. I asked to meet with her for a few minutes ( I was going to dicuss this)and she agreed . She never showed.I waited 2 hours. Other than the discriminitory behavior of the manager, the stay was very nearly perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarisa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
So much potential and yet...
This place could easily be a 5-star hotel but they are in serious need of investing in equipment. Unfortunately, due to the lack of A/C in the rooms, we were very uncomfortable during our 3-night stay. On top of that, a smell of mold welcomed us inside their so-called closet due to the lack of ventilation. Finally total lack of furniture to properly store our clothes (only hangers) which made our room very messy quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful stay thanks in no small part to the manager Emanuela.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisitely beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind!
Going into our stay, we knew this would be a unique experience and it did not disappoint! Convento de Sao Francisco is surely one of a kind. The parking was a bit limited but not a problem for us. It feels like you are entering a castle when coming through the large front entrance. At first we were a bit unsure where to go, but the young girl at the front desk welcomed us warmly and gave us a brief tour. The room itself was incredibly spacious and you feel like you're saying in a castle. So if you are looking for a traditionally cozy, finished hotel this is certainly not for you. The bed was large and comfortable, as well as the bedding and pillows. Our room had a view into town (the park next door) as well as into the back garden. The shower was a bit awkwardly set up, but the water was warm and comfortable. The stone of the bathroom vanity was also very classy but fit the style of the hotel. While I found a cockroach the first morning of our stay, again I feel this comes with the territory of essentially being in a semi-outdoor environment and is NOT a complaint. Similarly, you may want to bring ear plugs here, as it seemed every footstep from upstairs could be heard, as well as neighboring showers (oddly at 4am on consecutive nights...). The breakfast did not have any meat, but was very, very classy and tasty. The cheeses, fruits, juices, and breads were all delicious. We would definitely stay here, and wander the halls of a "castle" again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mukeshkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful & Unique
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Ringoes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts are wonderful. Amazing old convent. Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and unique.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons adoré le confort et tout particulièrement l’ambiance unique d’un ancien couvent restauré avec beaucoup de soins.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful stay at Convento de Sao Francisco. Staying in the property is an amazing experience. Our room was very comfortable and nicely furnished and the bed had lovely linens. The convent property has so much atmosphere and is furnished with beautiful period pieces as well as comfortable couches. As it was January we did not use the pool or garden but they looked very nice. The breakfast was very hearty and very good. We had local fruit, yogurt, cheese,eggs, cereal. Everything was fresh and really tasty. Waking up to eat pineapple and bananas from the garden is a great experience! The hotel hosts, Jose and Manuela, were so helpful and kind and gave us good directions. We visited in January so the town was quiet but I would like to come back to see the marina, beach and town squares in the warmer temperatures! The town is very convenient to the main city, the airport, and other tourist sites. We loved our stay in this unique and comfortable hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful retreat! We absolutely loved the setting, the antique building, the tall ceilings, the incredible breakfasts. A truly unique stay. Of special note, the owner was of special assistance to us when I needed to see a local doctor. And they accommodated an early breakfast for us when we needed to fly out early on our last day. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property, good beds, on site parking and walkable to town and the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property. Excellent service,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. The owners and staff were extremely welcoming. They made us feel like it was our home. The rooms & property are beautiful with lots of nooks and crannies to explore, and sit and read or chat. The pool & garden are nice to relax in, and the hotel has Wonderful views of the Ocean and Islands. Breakfast was very fresh, delicious, and healthy. I would recommend building in time in your schedule to relax on the hotel grounds, it is well worth it! We definitely plan to return and stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place, spacious, in an old monastery renovated with taste, lovely furniture, comfortable, and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay is like staying in a museum. Very interesting building and furnishings. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convent is a very interesting building with atmospheric rooms that are well decorated. Nicely located at Villa Franca and excellent hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You stay in a centuries old building. Very picturesque, lots of common space. Nice and friendly people.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ALAN

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

len

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, great pool, great staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022