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Hotel Caravelas

4.0 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Museu do Vinho

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room
Balcony
Standard Double or Twin Room
Beach

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Exterior detail

Pico TERRAMAR & SPA

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (28)
The price is AU$237
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Pico TERRAMAR & SPA

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

  • Museu do Vinho - 14 min walk
  • Pico Island Vineyard Culture - 4 min drive
  • Gruta das Torres - 8 min drive
  • Mount Pico - 22 min drive
  • Horta Harbour - 108 min drive

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 in outdoor pool, 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, bathrobes, 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

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 at the property

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

Is parking available at Hotel Caravelas?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Caravelas?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Caravelas on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$148.07, 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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 194 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

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better then I expected, A welcomed surprise
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always seem to be irritated. They are not helpful. The beds are hard as a plank of wood. Furnishings are very dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Way better than expected
Wow, this hotel has some of of the best hotel staff I have experienced (the bartender was a bit maudlin for 11pm on a Saturday), amazing location, great pool and lots of breakfast. My air conditioner was leaking - they came and fixed it and even left me an extra large towel if it acted up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great choice in Pico
The staff here are excellent. Good breakfast. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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