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Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa services and coffee shop/cafe

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Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort combines relaxation with recreation along the coast. Travelers can play a round of golf, enjoy treatments with sea breezes, sip drinks at the beach bar, or simply relax on sun loungers by the pool or on the distinctive black sand beach.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Spa
The current price is ฿6,119
฿6,513 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

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Standard Villa, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, Jetted Tub (Jacuzzi ou Banheira Hidromassagem)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Pool Access, Partial Sea View | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Studio, Pool Access, Partial Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, Jetted Tub, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Studio, Jetted Tub, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Retreat Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Retreat Villa

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Villa, Jetted Tub (Jacuzzi Ou Banheira Hidromassagem)

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
Estrada Regional nº1, 1º Morro de Baixo, Ribeira Seca, Ribeira Grande, 9600-219

What's nearby

  • Santa Bárbara Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monte Verde Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Caldeira Velha - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Museu Casa do Arcano - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ponta Delgada Harbour - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Ponta Delgada (PDL-Joao Paulo II) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Silva - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Galp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante da Associação Agricola de São Miguel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪O Chocolatinho - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean
An adjacent golf course, a beach bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort. With a beachfront location, beach massages and surfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Areais, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in reception, massage treatment rooms and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Areais

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf carts
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: EUR 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 75, per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of EUR 75.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 40 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 75.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 8758

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Ribeira Grande
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Hotel Ribeira Grande

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort on 28 Nov 2025 start from ฿6,118.92, excluding 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.

Is Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 75.00 per stay and a fee of EUR 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 25.

Does Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per person applies.

Where is Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort located?

Located in Ribeira Grande, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of Honey Route Experience, Santa Bárbara Beach and Monte Verde Beach. Caldeira Velha and Ponte dos Oito Arcos are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 225 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, very unique hotel. Full access to a long beach where you can watch the surfers. Staff were wonderful and attentive. Also, great location on the North coast to do day trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with stunning views and wonderful staff! Very helpful with daily itinerary and recommendations around the island!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to have a relaxing stay. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The restaurant served delicious food with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a walkway to the beach down a hill. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Given a phone to communicate with staff and got responses within minutes. Our 2 bedroom B&G villa was nicely decorated with spacious living room/kitchenette/ dishes and microwave. Private hot tub on the deck, great A/C. Pool has ocean view. Gym has only a few weights, one treadmill, feels hot inside due to hot tub in same space. Breakfast was included and was excellent. Highly recommend; we loved our stay.
Sunset from beach
Living room
Bathroom
Bath tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights, had a lovely diner, and evening swim in the adjacent pool. Beautiful view on the sunset and sea. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Very overpriced and underwhelming experience. We went here for our honeymoon and wouldn’t recommend as a “honeymoon” type of visit. Not even a free dessert that congratulated us. AC broke done last night and couldn’t be fixed. Kitchen staff and breakfast was the only good thing. But otherwise this hotel categorizes itself as luxury but I wouldn’t agree with it. We don’t usually travel luxury either and aren’t high maintenance but this hotel missed the mark. The extra level of care and service was lacking to make this luxury.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility. Rooms are very comfortable. Staff was over the top helpful! The restaurant is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DONT HESITATE TO BOOK

Incredibly gorgeous resort!! The food was absolutely incredible and so was the service! Shoutout to Claudia who made our stay incredibly comfortable and wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location on the beach was fantastic. The restaurant on the property was perfect. I have never had service like this before. Every staff member was kind and seemed genuinely happy. The thoughtfulness for sustainability was in every detail .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Santa Barbara

What a beautiful place to stay and chill. We were there in October, which we unfortunately hit the rain. I can’t wait to come back in July or August. 100% recommend
View from the room
View from the room
We were agreed with wine and cheese at the arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana Morato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful eco resort. I loved going into the sea (plenty of lifeguards around), the resort is accessible to wonderful restaurants (including their own) and attractions. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough good things about this beautiful property. The staff was phenomenal. The room (and upgrade) was immaculate, spacious and comfortable. The food was wonderful at every meal we had. You could not find a better spot to use as a base to explore the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One-of-a-kind property. Beautiful architecture, great attention to details. Feels very "zen". Right beside the most walkable beach on the island (our opinion). I already miss it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Magdalena Teodora

Stayed here with my boyfriend for 12 nights. What we liked most: View from pool and restaurant area is lovely. Staff is nice, the reception staff helped us a lot with recommendations on things to do and see. We liked the breakfast. What we liked less: There are no adults only areas and some days the pool turned into a childrens play pool and we had crying and screaming children in the restaurant, while other days were OK. Rooms are becoming somewhat timeworn and we found them too dark and not so pleasent, but I guess it depends on your taste. Gym area is very minimal and could be expanded with some more equipment. Overall when considering the price level of this hotel I found it to be okay but not great.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness
The breakfast was good. Plenty to be had..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Frühstück war prima. Man konnte aus einem vielfältigen Angebot wählen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Verkleidung an manchen Gebäuden fällt leider an manchen Gebäuden ab. Vielleicht lag dies aber am Hurrikan Gabrielle.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique hotel that was beautiful with delicious food, and the staff was so wonderful. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with amazing staff! Everyone was so helpful! Everyone was was ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couple at Santa Barbara

Amazing beach and facilities...very private and service focused.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice loction
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Sat very well w/ natural landscape, and easy access to the beach. Very pretty grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful place to stay!

Amazing! We really enjoyed the beautiful location and views from the hotel. The food was delicious too. Very friendly and helpful staff. It is so close to the beach and a local surf club and cafe for other options for snacks and drinks if you ever want to leave the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is a beautiful property sitting on top of Santa Barbara Beach. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent and staff was very friendly. Unfortunately during our stay it was very windy, which is why we couldn't use most of the resort, including the beach. Also with big gusts of wind, the door to our Resort Villa slammed in its hinges. The Spa is unfortunately disappointing, it's just a hot tub and the massages are very expensive. It's nice but for the price point, we would have expected more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
On the beach. Beautiful. Staff very helpful and friendly. The food in the restaurant was delicious. Location was also very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025