Hotel Gaivota Azores
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is a strong choice in Ponta Delgada for couples and families who want a central marina-side location, a pool, spa and gym, and a 9.0 guest score at close to the median price. Skip it if you want the cheapest room, as our Budget pick costs about €36 less a night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Our Best Value pick in Ponta Delgada is a 4-star hotel that suits couples, families and anyone who wants facilities on site. A gym, spa, pool, family rooms and air conditioning are listed. Breakfast is listed as Continental, gluten-free and buffet, which may help guests with dietary needs.
Skip it if your budget is tight. Some guests feel the cost is high for the quality, and our Budget pick in the city is much cheaper.
Location and getting around
The address is Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Nº103, and the location score is 9.6, the highest figure on this page. Guests describe a central setting facing the marina, within walking distance of restaurants and shops.
We have no walking-time data for sights in Ponta Delgada for this hotel. Check the map for the places you want to see, and ask the staff about transport for trips further out on the island.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 792 reviews, joint 2nd among the 8 eligible properties we compared. Guests praise the staff for warm service and helpful local recommendations. The marina-facing location is the other big plus.
The criticism is about value. Most guests find the rates reasonable, but some think the cost is high for the quality. It is a minority view, though worth knowing.
Price and what you get, with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults, was €94.01 per night. That was slightly above the sample median of €90.08. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, MS Vila Nova, is a 3-star with an 8.6 score at €57.76 a night. Our Luxury pick, Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, is a 5-star with a 9.1 score at €123. Gaivota sits between them: about €29 cheaper than the Luxury pick with almost the same score, and with a listed pool, spa and gym.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Ponta Delgada. The Best Value slot rewards the best balance of guest score, number of reviews and reference price, not the lowest price. A 9.0 score from nearly 800 reviews at a median rate earned this hotel the spot.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check pool, spa and gym opening times for November and any fees. Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate. Ask if marina views apply to your room type, since that is not confirmed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Where is Hotel Gaivota Azores?
At Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Nº103. Guests describe it as central and facing the marina, within walking distance of restaurants and shops.
Does Hotel Gaivota Azores have a pool and spa?
Yes, a pool, spa and gym are listed. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed, so check for your dates.
Is there gluten-free breakfast?
Breakfast is listed as Continental, gluten-free and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Is Hotel Gaivota Azores good value?
Most guests find the rates reasonable, though some feel the cost is high for the quality. With a 9.0 score near the median price, we rate it our Best Value pick.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €94.01 per night. Check today's price for your dates.