Hotel Caravelas

4.0 star property
Beach fun, near Museu do Vinho
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room
Balcony
Beach
Standard Double or Twin Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Explore the area

Map
Rua Conselheiro Terra Pinheiro, 3, Madalena, 9950-329
  • Museu do Vinho
    14 min walk
  • Pico Island Vineyard Culture
    4 min drive
  • Gruta das Torres
    8 min drive
  • Pico Island (PIX)
    10 min drive

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Madalena

Hotel Caravelas puts you in the centre of Madalena, 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Museu do Vinho and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Pico Island Vineyard Culture. Highlights at this beach hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Madalena hotel include Gruta das Torres and Mount Pico.

What's nearby

  • Pico Island Vineyard Culture - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Gruta das Torres - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Horta Historic Center - 107 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Horta Harbour - 108 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Porto Pim Beach - 116 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Pico Island (PIX) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atmosfera - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cella Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Via Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffe 5 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Padaria Andrade - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Caravelas

Beach fun, near Museu do Vinho
Hotel Caravelas offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Caravelas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Madalena hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Caravelas offers 137 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. 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.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Caravelas Madalena
Hotel Caravelas
Hotel Caravelas Madalena
Hotel Caravelas Pico/Madalena
Hotel Caravelas Hotel
Hotel Caravelas Madalena
Hotel Caravelas Hotel Madalena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Caravelas?

Hotel Caravelas offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Caravelas?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Caravelas on 28 Nov 2024 start from NZ$122.59, including 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Caravelas?

Yep, Hotel Caravelas has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Caravelas?

The closest beach to Hotel Caravelas is Porto Pim Beach (8.6 km).

Does Hotel Caravelas have a pool?

Hotel Caravelas has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Caravelas a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Caravelas.

Is Hotel Caravelas family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Caravelas is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Caravelas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Caravelas?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Caravelas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Caravelas Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 192 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 192 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Charna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the only thing for me I didn't like was the mattress was very hard. I would stay there again, perfect location, great staff and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel on Pico island
Lovely hotel on Pico island great breakfast included. Beds are on the firmer side and parking might be a bit of a challenge in peak times but would stay again for sure. Pool area looked great too.
Front entrance
Pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl, Ottawa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

CARMEN DOLORES, TAIPA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean but a little dated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

minja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location they forgot of reserved transfer from AP to hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Janette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most depressing hotel we have experienced. The hotel staff was unresponsive, excluding the maids. The beds are extremely hard and like sleeping on a rock. The breakfast was simply unedidble.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very nice hotel. good service and pleasant staff. bar was nice too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

susanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean, rooms pretty spacious. Easy and convenient walk to ferry. We would have really enjoyed the bar being open in the afternoon, but it was closed for lunch from 13-17 (very typical for small local places). Since it’s a bigger hotel we were surprised to find it closed. We enjoyed the front desk person who agreed to drive us to and from Sao Roque even though it was a festival night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property itself is a little dated but the staff keep it clean. I was pleasantly surprised that the breakfast buffet had very fresh selection of fruits and hot food. For the price point, I would stay here again. The hotel also accommodates transfers around the island for a fee, but it's very convenient to set up instead of looking for a taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

S

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old, tired, smells bad and not clean
Old, tired, smells bad and not clean. Bathroom was covered in limescale, with very low water pressure. Balcony was covered in dust and spider webs, and the outdoor chairs were so dusty. Bad, cheap breakfast. Very dark hotel, like an old hospital. I Will not come back again. And certainly don't recommend it. Very expensive and you will find somewhere better for this price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Very central location. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Alla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Ми
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel Caravales Madalena Pico Island
Our room was on the outer edge of the hotel overlooking the back of a nearby bar/ restaurant,, not a good view. The balcony only had one chair which was broken, on the seconday, a second chair arrived, also broken. As always with Portuguese people, staff friendly and helpful. Hotel looking a little tired, in need of external decoration. Breakfast Ok, 3* standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good and practical location, provide onsite parking. Rooms are fine but bed is noticeable hard. Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Good hotel, located just steps from the ferry terminal. Good eateries are within a couple of blocks of the hotel. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mediocre Hotel in Madalena
I was not very happy with my stay at Hotel Caravelas. It is very run down looking and not like the photos on the website. The location is good but it was not worth what I paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Joelene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely not a 4 Star
We arrived to the best hotel in Madalena and found out it was the only hotel in Madalena. Check in was easy that was fine, hotel is ancient. We arrived to our room to experience that sleeping on the floor would have been better then our so called mattress which was probably as old as the hotel. There are no food options in the hotel just a simple ham and cheese sandwich which was mediocre at best. Numerous noises at all hours when someone showers, construction from outside, not peaceful at all. Stay in a B and B Instead. I do have to say however the only positive is that we could walked the wine tasting and museum from the hotel. It was close by and so was Grutas Des Torres.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

MADAN.MOHAN, Lisbon

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel nice staff breakfast is also very good we are enjoy our holidays ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020