About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Vinhas do Calhau in Porto do Calhau offers a recently renovated aparthotel with a garden, terrace, and infinity swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, family rooms, a children's playground, and free on-site parking. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, bike and car hire, and a buffet breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Dinner is available in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Prime Location: Located 8.7 mi from Pico Airport, Vinhas do Calhau provides easy access to the beach and stunning sea views. Guests appreciate the scenic location and excellent service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen 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 queen 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 queen 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 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nimrod
    United States United States
    Incredible view from the living room and bedroom, and our own terrorist by the sea
  • Rosanne
    United States United States
    Beautiful location. Friendly and helpful staff. Beds were very comfortable.
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    We had a truly wonderful stay at this hotel! The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed. What really made the experience stand out was the exceptional service. A special thanks to the manager, Ana — she was incredibly helpful,...
  • Bert
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Stupid question how I did get in. The facility gave me a chipcard to connect and open the door. This option is not available in your questionnaire.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    I was impressed by the ocean view. The breakfast rolls and croissants were fresh and delicious. Having wine and beer and soft drinks available on the honor system was convenient since we did not have a car.
  • Chris
    United States United States
    We had a wonderful stay. The staff - Ana Paula couldn't be any more friendly and was a wealth of knowledge. We stayed in February so it was slow season and we were the only ones there. The apartment had everything you need if you'd like to...
  • Anonymous
    United States United States
    Location, views, privacy, and the beautiful sunrise right over Pico Mountain.
  • Monika
    Austria Austria
    Joana and Ana were very friendly and helpful staff. We were pleased with our accommodation – it was clean and had a nice view, with a decent breakfast and a pool for relaxing. They made our stay comfortable and were responsive to our requests....
  • Lital
    Israel Israel
    If you hapoen to arrive to a remote island as Pico here is #1 essential for you: Ana, the actual manager of this property, a stranger-sister whom you did not know you have, who just gets you. Apart from a very nice high end property, Ana took...
  • Ioannis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent apartment in a wonderful location! Conveniently accessible, clean, with breathtaking sea views, and with polite and efficient staff running it! Would look no further if visiting again the true gem of an island that Pico is!

Managed by Ramal do Calhau - Actividades Agrícolas e Turísticas, lda

Company review score: 9.5Based on 237 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Located in the Azores Island of Pico, this 4 star Hotel is part of the Wine Tourism Project Ramal do Calhau in Madalena's town. Comfortable and Sophisticated, Vinhas do Calhau is in tune with the different sceneries of the Island: UNESCO's Vineyard Cultural Site, the Atlantic Ocean and Pico Mountain. With spacious apartments, a welcoming reception and breathtaking views, this hotel will be your home here in Azores and can certainly bring the essence of Pico to it's guests: a starting point to explore and discover the Island.

Property info

Dear Guests It is with great satisfaction that we announce that VINHAS DO CALHAU is going through a process of expansion and revitalization. The development, currently consisting of 6 apartments, 4 T1 sea view and 2 Duplex mountain view, 5 T2 sea view villas with private jacuzzi (extra cost), sea and mountain views, swimming pool and restaurant. During this phase, which we try to keep as short as possible, our main concern is the protection of our guests, the doors and windows are double-glazed and soundproofed, any noise resulting from the construction is greatly reduced. Our ultimate goal, is as always, to provide our guests with maximum comfort and quality services. VINHAS DO CALHAU awaits you !!!

Neighborhood info

Criação Velha Vineyards 3.3 kms Mountain's House 23.3 kms Whaleers Museum 30.6 kms Whaling Industry Museum 25.6 kms Centre of Interpretation of the Landscape ofPico Island Vineyard Culture16.6 kms Cooperativa Vitivinícola da Ilha do Pico (Pico wines) 6.5 kms Gruta das Torres a 7 km Wine Museum a 7,6 km Pico Island airport (PIX) 21 min. by car (16.4km) Madalena Ferry Station 10 min. by car (6.8 km) Closest restaurant 8 min. by car (6km)

Languages Spoken

English,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Atafona
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Vinhas do Calhau takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $115. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Housekeeping every 3 days is included. Additional cleaning is available for a EUR 30 fee.

If accompanied by children, kindly inform the property in advance if they will stay in the same or different rooms.

Please note that the extra bed is a sofa bed that can accommodate 2 people.

Renovation work is done from (08:00) to (18:00) daily. The property is under renovation.

Please note that construction work is going on nearby until the end of 2023 and some rooms may be affected by noise.

There is an additional charge to use the jacuzzi.

The jacuzzi is only available in the following room types: villa.

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 Vinhas do Calhau 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.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 9332