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Villa ao Mar offers accommodations set in Santa Maria, 656 feet from Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and Nazarene Church. The accommodations comes with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and kettle, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower and bidet. Some units feature a seating area and/or a terrace. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at this property. Funana Casa da Cultura is a 6-minute walk from the aparthotel, while Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra is 1.8 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Santa Maria
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Betty
    Mauritania Mauritania
    We really appreciated our stay at this Lovely place and the warm welcome from Villa ao Mar family and staff ! Thanks a lot !
  • Daniel
    Germany Germany
    Great apartment and location. Perfect view and close to everything. Actually there is nothing to complain, just the WI-Fi connection was not always stable (good to have an internet detox :-))
  • Michal
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    One of the best locations at Santa Maria Great service, airport shuttle
  • Alexia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the management super nice and flexible! And the location and apartment were great!
  • Erdal
    Turkey Turkey
    The best place to stay in Santa Maria, in the center but on the beach, in front of the sea but inside the busiest road :)
  • Erdal
    Turkey Turkey
    The place is in the middle of everywhere:) I think this is the center point of Santa Maria.:)
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was spot on. Loved the roof terrace, after a day on the beach, was amazing to have this space to watch the sunset and the views were stunning! Also very well equipped for self catering. Kitchen had everything we needed. The local...
  • Lukas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very good location. Very nice host, very good cleaning people and security men!
  • Camilla
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The position was amazing on the beach and close to the center of Santa Maria The property was spacious clean and the staff super
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location 50m walk into the sea, great view with dawn left and dusk right, comfy mattresses, very low beds, felt safe and friendly staff.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 302 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

A reception service is ready to welcome the guests 24/7 in order to provide a useful logistic support to those tourists who arrive on the island for their first time. The accommodation was opened in November 2015. Services included: electricity, water and gas. Bed linen and towels, cleaning apartment midweek.

Neighborhood info

Villa ao Mar is situated in a strategic location, offers a panoramic access to the beach, and another one directly to the town center, from where you can easily reach every service such as shops, supermarkets, the pharmacy, banks, bars restaurants etc. It represents the perfect choice for those people who want to organize a completely independent holiday, discovering in first person all the beauties the island has to offer, free from timetables and with all the services in a few minutes on foot.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Italian,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Villa ao Mar
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Villa ao Mar takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Villa ao Mar of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Villa ao Mar

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa ao Mar (subject to availability) that have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms
    • 3 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Villa ao Mar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Villa ao Mar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa ao Mar on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa ao Mar (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 5 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Villa ao Mar is 650 feet from the center of Santa Maria. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa ao Mar on this page.

  • Check-in at Villa ao Mar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Villa ao Mar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinners