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Elegant corner of a guest room at Solar de Lalem featuring a wooden writing desk, classic chair, soft lamp lighting, and a cozy armchair against a warm burgundy wall.

Nature Meets History

Named after São Miguel’s parishes and native birds, our rooms blend history and nature offering a unique Azorean experience.
🛜🌡️❄️ All of our rooms offer Wi-Fi, heating, and air conditioning.

Main House Rooms

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

Room 0 at Solar de Lalem featuring a classic double bed with a carved wooden headboard, vintage bedside tables, warm lamp lighting, and an elegant mirrored wardrobe.

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.

Room 1 ‘Lomba da Maia’ at Solar de Lalem, featuring a dark wood double bed, vintage furnishings, writing desk, cozy seating, and classic décor with floral accents

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. 

Room 2 ‘Fenais da Ajuda’ at Solar de Lalem featuring two twin beds with ornate carved wooden headboards, colorful accent pillows, and framed artwork against soft-toned walls.

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.

Room 3 ‘S. Pedro’ at Solar de Lalem featuring a double bed with carved wooden headboard, vintage nightstands, a writing desk, and access to a private balcony with sea views

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.

São Brás King Suite at Solar de Lalem, featuring a spacious bedroom with a carved wood double bed, a single bed, vintage furniture, large wardrobe mirror, and a cozy adjoining sitting area.

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.

Maia Queen Suite at Solar de Lalem featuring a cozy living room with a grey sectional sofa, writing desk, and floral decor, part of a spacious suite that includes a queen bed in a separate bedroom

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.

Room 6 ‘Porto Formoso’ at Solar de Lalem featuring two elegant twin beds with carved wooden frames, a cozy reading chair by the window, and warm decor with a classic armoire and writing desk.

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 building in front of our side garden.

Priolo

Room 7 | 1 double bed

Garden Room 7 ‘Priolo’ at Solar de Lalem, featuring a double bed with a carved wooden frame, classic furnishings, a cozy red armchair, and views of the surrounding garden through bright windows.

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

Garden Room 8 ‘Milhafre’ at Solar de Lalem, featuring two twin beds with intricately carved wooden headboards, classic nightstands, a vintage armoire, and natural light streaming through large garden-facing windows

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

Garden Room 9 ‘Canário’ at Solar de Lalem featuring a double bed with curved wooden frame, vintage nightstands with soft lighting, a writing desk, and a bright garden-facing window with yellow accent wall.

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

Garden Room 10 ‘Verdilhão’ at Solar de Lalem, a spacious suite with two twin beds, a dining area, a cozy sitting space with a sofa, and a decorative wooden screen separating the living and sleeping areas

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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