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Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with surfing/body boarding

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Creator video
Lounge
1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor treatment areas, beach massages

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Estrada Regional nº1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Grande, 9600-219
  • Place, Santa Bárbara Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Verde Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ponte dos Oito Arcos
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden view

Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 505 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View (Jacuzzi ou Banheira Hidromassagem)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 505 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Garden View

1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Garden View

  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 775 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Pool Access, Partial Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Studio, Pool Access, Partial Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Studio, Hot Tub, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ribeira Grande

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ribeira Grande hotel, you'll find Honey Route Experience and Santa Bárbara Beach. Monte Verde Beach and Ponte dos Oito Arcos are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monte Verde Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ponte dos Oito Arcos - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Galp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Silva - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante da Associação Agricola de São Miguel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A Merenda - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with surfing/body boarding
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ribeira Grande hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas.

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Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf carts
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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: EUR 75 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 75.00 per stay
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 8758

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort to the airport?

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort is 12.3 mi (17-min drive) away from the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort on Dec 13, 2025 start from $172.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 40 per person, one-way.

How close is Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort have a pool?

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort is home to Areais, which features local cuisine and ocean views.

Does Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort to downtown Ribeira Grande?

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort is 0.9 mi away from Ribeira Seca.

Reviews

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with amazing staff! Everyone was so helpful! Everyone was was ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie, Granada Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a walkway to the beach down a hill. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Given a phone to communicate with staff and got responses within minutes. Our 2 bedroom B&G villa was nicely decorated with spacious living room/kitchenette/ dishes and microwave. Private hot tub on the deck, great A/C. Pool has ocean view. Gym has only a few weights, one treadmill, feels hot inside due to hot tub in same space. Breakfast was included and was excellent. Highly recommend; we loved our stay.
Sunset from beach
Living room
Bathroom
Bath tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with stunning views and wonderful staff! Very helpful with daily itinerary and recommendations around the island!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaan

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to have a relaxing stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The restaurant served delicious food with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple at Santa Barbara

Amazing beach and facilities...very private and service focused.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice loction
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Sat very well w/ natural landscape, and easy access to the beach. Very pretty grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful place to stay!

Amazing! We really enjoyed the beautiful location and views from the hotel. The food was delicious too. Very friendly and helpful staff. It is so close to the beach and a local surf club and cafe for other options for snacks and drinks if you ever want to leave the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
On the beach. Beautiful. Staff very helpful and friendly. The food in the restaurant was delicious. Location was also very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location high overlooking the Atlantic with stairs down to the beach. Immaculate property, attentive service and excellent food. We ate all breakfasts and 2 of 3 dinners on property. Everyone was extremely friendly proving advice, setting up tours, etc. they even provide an intern et-enabled iphone to easily contact the concierges (also to get some updates on activities, menus, etc. Too cold and windy during our April trip to swim in the pool or ocean, but the jacuzzi was nice. Rooms are stylish but a little cold (aesthetically) and some odd design choices with glass toilet “walls” and a large tub in the room blocking movement. Would have been better with a shower and more storage. Would love to see it when it is warmer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE LOVED THIS RESORT! Such great hospitality and delicious food. The views are second to none and we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. Except certain areas of the villa were not well lit and hard to see what you were doing at night particularly around the wardrobe and kitchenette.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient location on the island for the following reasons. When staying at other hotels in the tourist areas such as furnas/ sete cidades you have to drive up steep roads daily to traverse in/out of your hotels city. That can take hours of your day away and depending on time of day (night hours) or weather can be unsafe having to commute such steep terrain. This hotel is located conveniently in the middle of the island, away from the main city so you can enjoy nature (15 min drive to Ponta Delgada). Staff was excellent, they provide you with a cellphone for your room which they communicate with for reservations/ attraction ideas to visit, any questions you might have. Beach is conveniently right there, myself and every guest i saw enter during my 1 week stay there all said “wow” when you walk in and take in the views at reception. I miss my stay there already.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property! The views are stunning everywhere on the property from the office to the restaurant to the rooms. I stayed in a private pool room and it was perfect. Very clean, smelled lovely, quiet, and relaxing. Room service is fast and the staff is friendly. I wish there was an option to rent a golf cart to use around the property because it was cold when we visited and the walk to get our taxi was torture. But otherwise absolutely no complaints. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amer, Holyoke

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this property and hope to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Traveled with family

Silly

Silly but. Apparently people who visit have sinus problems. We got med at pharmacy. Daughter and I had the problem. No kleenix tissues in room. I think bedding could have been warmer for january
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024