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Nature Meets History

Named after São Miguel’s parishes and native birds, our rooms blend history and nature offering a unique Azorean experience

Main House Rooms

The Main House features our premium rooms, complete with sea views and the charm of a historic building from the 1700s.

🛜 Wi-Fi | 🌡️ Heating | ❄️ Air-conditioning

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Capitão-Mor

Room 0 | 1 double bed

​Our main house double room Capitão-Mor honors revered Portuguese sea captains who found solace here between daring expeditions, safeguarding maritime routes, and upholding São Miguel's Portuguese interests.

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Lomba da Maia

Room 1 | 1 double bed

Named after the picturesque that inspired it. Nestled on a ridge ("lomba") overlooking Maia, this charming area boasts stunning coastal views and a rich cultural heritage. 

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Fenais da Ajuda

Room 2 | 2 twin beds

A place known for its abundant production of animal fodder, Fenais da Ajuda is also associated with Nossa Senhora da Ajuda, or Our Lady of Help, the patron saint of assistance, and once housed a Franciscan monastery dedicated to her in the parish.

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L. S. Pedro

Room 3 | ​1 double bed

Named after the easternmost civil parish in Ponta Delgada, which played a pivotal role in the island's development while offering a picturesque atmosphere.

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São Brás King Suite

Room 4 | Living room, 2 bedrooms; 1 king bed, 2 twin beds

Named after Lagoa de São Brás, a lagoon located 610 meters above sea level in Ribeira Grande. The stunning body of water showcases the untouched beauty of its surroundings, with Macaronesian flora, serene grazing meadows, and impressive dimensions.

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Maia Queen Suite

Room 5 | Living room, bedroom; 1 queen bed

The Maia room is named after the charming perish where Solar de Lalém is located. Renowned for its natural pools, waterfall beach, and stunning coastal view in Northern São Miguel, its name derived from its founder, Inês da Maia, a Portuguese aristocrat who established the town in the 15th century.

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Porto Formoso

Room 6 | 2 twin beds

Porto Formoso is Solar de Lalém's neighboring parish, meaning "Beautiful Port." Rich in history, Porto Formoso dates back to the early 16th century and is known for its stunning coastline, historical church, and tranquil seaside atmosphere.

Garden House Rooms

Our most affordable rooms, set in a quiet area of the property. These rooms do not have air conditioning and are ideal for a simple and practical stay.

🛜 Wi-Fi | 🌡️ Heating 

Priolo

Room 7 | 1 double bed

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The Priolo room is named after the endemic bird species found exclusively in the eastern part of São Miguel Island. This tiny bird, emblematic of the Nordeste and Povoação districts, attracts numerous tourists and is under threat of extinction. 

Milhafre

Room 8 | 2 twin beds

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The Milhafre room is named after the local bird species that dominated the skies above the remote archipelago of the Azores. It is a buzzard species that became emblematic of the islands, with the Portuguese explorers mistaking it for goshawks.

Canário

Room 9 | 1 double bed

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Named after the picturesque Lagoa do Canário, a stunning volcanic crater in Serra Devassa. Situated approximately 800 meters above sea level, this enchanting lagoon is surrounded by lush Macaronesian forests and captivating cryptomeria plantations.

Verdilhão

Room 10 | ​2 twin beds

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This room is named after the vibrant greenfinch bird species that predominantly nests in São Miguel and Terceira, with fewer sightings in Pico. The greenfich bird showcases its olive-green plumage with hints of vibrant yellow in males, including wing bars, tail, and rump, while juveniles exhibit a browner plumage compared to the adults. 

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