Welcome to the Room + Wild landscape hotel guide of the Azores, where the stunning natural beauty of this Portuguese archipelago meets the comfort of modern hospitality. From the serene shores of Furnas Lake Forest Living, surrounded by lush gardens and offering contemporary Japanese Villas and Oak Studios, to the picturesque northern coast of São Miguel, where the Azores' first eco-beach resort, overlooking Santa Barbara beach, awaits. White Villas, an adults-only retreat, invites you to slow down and connect with nature on the Atlantic coast. Meanwhile, Pink House Azores, with its carefully transformed family-owned property and award-winning architecture, offers a unique blend of history and modernity in Ponta Delgada.
Pink House
GARDENS, SAO MIGUEL
The Pink House is a boutique design retreat in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, the largest of Azores islands. The property is a restored barn that has been in the owners’ family for six generations. There are two contemporary guest houses, surrounded by gardens and orchards - The Pink House and the Pink Studio. The two-floor House has kept the timeless aesthetic of the barn with modern touches and is perfect for a family or a group of friends. The cozy Studio is full of natural light and complete with custom-made furniture, a private terrace, a living space, and a kitchenette. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings woods. Cool off in the outdoor pool. Take in the unique design of your home away from home.
Photos by The Pink House
White Villas
OCEAN, SAO MIGUEL
WHITE is a boutique seaside hotel on the south coast of São Miguel island, part the Portuguese Azores archipelago. Once a wine production estate, the retreat now consists of nine suites, beautifully integrated into the landscape, with volcanic stone accents. Stay in one of the Ocean Suites with unparalleled views of the Atlantic, or one of the Unique Suites reminiscent of the building’s original design - with its stone walls and arches. Larger groups will love the cliffside villas with large terraces and heated saltwater pools. Take part in yoga and sound baths meditations. Get an unforgettable massage to the sound of the waves. Enjoy the open-air restaurant, the peaceful ambiance, and the unique location.
Photos by White VILLAS
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort
BEACH, SAO MIGUEL
Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort is a remote retreat located on the north coast of Sao Miguel, the largest of the Azore Islands, between the mountains and Santa Bárbara beach. Choose one of 30 modern villas, designed with nature in mind, with dark concrete and driftwood accents, as well as Azores Islands volcanic rock. Enjoy views of the beach and the mountain range near Lagoa do Fogo. Relax in the saltwater infinity pool to the sound of the waves. Get a massage in front of the sea.
Photos by Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort
Furnas Lake Forest Living
FOREST, SAO MIGUEL
Furnas Lake Forest Living is a boutique retreat in São Miguel, the biggest island in the Portuguese Azores archipelago, surrounded by gardens, mountains, and forests in a volcanic basin that is Furnas. The 13 modern villas are built with local Japanese cedar wood, and sit on low concrete pillars over a man-made pond. The minimal Scandinavian design is complimented with neutral colours, floor-to-ceiling windows, a self-catering kitchen, and a fireplace. Stay in one of four Oak Studios or one of eight Japanese Villas, covered with locally grown wood called ‘cryptomeria’ (meaning ´hidden parts´). Alternatively, choose the Chestnut House - a traditional house with a large private porch. Furnas Lake Villas are the perfect base to start and end your Azores adventure. Enjoy the property’s many hiking trails, the lake, fruit gardens, and the swimming pool. Fall asleep to complete silence.
Photos by Furnas Lake Forest Living
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