10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful grounds, great pool, great staff, excellent breakfast.
len
len, 5-night trip
Convento de São Francisco
São Miguel country house with outdoor pool and bar/lounge
Located in a serene setting, Convento de São Francisco offers the perfect blend of relaxation and connection. Enjoy a continental breakfast, unwind on the tranquil terrace or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Main amenities (11)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Outdoor pool
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Self-serve laundry
- Barbecue grills
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Living room
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
Room options
Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Economy Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
- 161 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Standard Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
- Garden view
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom
Wonderful
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood
Avenida da Liberdade s/n, Rotunda dos Frades, Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, 9680-101
About this property
Convento de São Francisco
Convento de São Francisco is a great choice for a stay in São Miguel. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
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Convento de São Francisco Reviews
Exceptional
9.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was very fresh, delicious, and healthy, with a variety of options including local fruit, yogurt, cheese, eggs, and cereal. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffBreakfastBuildingFurnitureBedTownsRoomGardens10/10 Exceptional
beautiful property, good beds, on site parking and walkable to town and the beach
Julianna
Julianna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A delightful stay thanks in no small part to the manager Emanuela.
J Paul
J Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Exquisitely beautiful and peaceful
Sebastian
Sebastian, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The stay is like staying in a museum. Very interesting building and furnishings. The breakfast was very good.
Kevin
Kevin, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A lovely place, spacious, in an old monastery renovated with taste, lovely furniture, comfortable, and friendly and helpful staff.
Jacques
Jacques, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The convent is a very interesting building with atmospheric rooms that are well decorated. Nicely located at Villa Franca and excellent hosts.
Elisa
Elisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful & Unique
Mukeshkumar
Mukeshkumar, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hosts are wonderful. Amazing old convent. Thank you !
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
You stay in a centuries old building. Very picturesque, lots of common space. Nice and friendly people.
Sergey
Sergey, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Going back centuries
It is an amazing place to stay. W e had 6 nights. The hotel is restored carefully with lots of details refering to its former function.
Very lovely staff and nice breakfast.
Morten
Morten, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely and unique.
William
William, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very unique property. Excellent service,
Igor
Igor, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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
Bryan
Bryan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Super
Poulsen
Poulsen, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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.
Thiago
Thiago, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
The pool was not well cared for - water was murky - one day the cleaning robot was left in the all day and generally there was white fluffy stuff swimming in the water like mold/algae
Lydia
Lydia, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
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.
Bruno
Bruno, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Séjour parfait.
Nous avons passé un très agréable sejour dans cet ancien couvent réaménagé avec le confort moderne. Le cadre du bâtiment est extraordinaire, les espaces extérieurs sont un parc arboré et fleuri. La piscine est propre ainsi que les abords.
L'accueil de l'arrivée au départ est très professionnel et sympathique.
Le petit-déjeuner est composé de produits frais, dont des ananas cultivés dans les serres de l'hôtel.
Boissons et pâtisseries restent à disposition des clients toute la journée.
Paul
Paul, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nous avons adoré le confort et tout particulièrement l’ambiance unique d’un ancien couvent restauré avec beaucoup de soins.
Francois
Francois, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Tolles Ambiente aber die letzte Renovierung ist schon wieder einige Jahre her. Frühstück ist für Marmelade-Freunde ohne jegliche Abwechslung.
Bernhard
Bernhard, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Quiétude
Nous regrettons n'avoir pas pu rester plus d'une nuit.
Une fois à l'intérieur on découvre un havre de paix. L'endroit et calme et très bien entretenu.
Il y a plusieurs salons et espaces à découvrir (dont une belle piscine).
Le personnel est également très sympathique.
Bref nous recommandons!
Fabien
Fabien, 1-night trip
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