About this property

Beachfront Location: Pensão Alcinda Bettencourt in Santa Maria offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy the bar, perfect for unwinding by the shore. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, shower, and wardrobe. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and garden views, ensuring a comfortable stay. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free WiFi, a paid airport shuttle service, housekeeping, and a tour desk. Free parking is available, and the reception staff speak German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Nearby Attractions: Praia António Sousa is a 5-minute walk away, while the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows lies 800 metres nearby. Other points of interest include Nazarene Church and Funana Casa da Cultura, each within 1.3 km.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Serdar
    Portugal Portugal
    Location Owners are very kind and helpful Room is small but enough Balcony is good to have
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for me, opposite beach but in quiet area. short walk into main street/beach so you can dip in and out. Balcony with view of beach and sunshine all morning. Regular cleaning, linen change etc.
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is in the better side of Santa Maria. Away from big resorts. Apartments with a good beach and good bars and restaurants along the beach. A quieter area of Santa Maria with more quality restaurants
  • Maria
    Finland Finland
    Total experience was amazing. Starting from the warm welcoming untill booking a taxi to the airport the last day, Ricardo was super helpful and friendly. Appartment was easy to find and situated perfectly. Next to the beach, really close to the...
  • Luyten
    Belgium Belgium
    Comfortable apartment, close to the beach. Balcony with a sea view. Host Ricardo & his team created a nice, relaxed atmosphere.
  • Catalina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation is clean and quiet. The host is friendly and ready to help with anything. I enjoyed my stay and definitely will come again.
  • Janine
    Spain Spain
    It's the best spot: central, but quiet and at the beach. I loved it! downstairs is a great surf and kite school! Highly recommended! already planning to come back. :)
  • Kim
    Norway Norway
    the staff is amazing! 🥰❤️ and the place is super sweet and nice I like it a lot.
  • Marina
    Spain Spain
    Muy bien ubicado. Cerca de la playa y a unos 5 min caminando del centro, con la que no hay ruido de las fiestas nocturnas pero puedes disfrutar de ellas. Apartamento limpio con un balcón donde poder sentarte y disfrutar las vistas de la playa. La...
  • M
    Spain Spain
    La ubicación es perfecta! A pie de playa. Zona muy tranquila y bonita. A 10 minutos de el centro Con restaurantes turisticos en la misma playa y restaurantes locales muy cerca. El personal muy atento y amables.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Alcinda Bettencourt

Company review score: 8.9Based on 98 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Alcinda Bettencourt is your host and will be happy to welcome you in the best conditions.

Property information

Residencial Alcinda Bettencourt is owned by a warmly family team. Located just 100 meters from the beach, offering a prime location in Santa Maria. Our rooms and apartments are perfect for groups and families, providing both convenience and comfort. In addition to being close to the beach, you'll find supermarkets, kitesurfing and surfing club, and restaurants just a short walk away. Check our location on the Google Maps and discover how easy it is to enjoy the best of the beach with all the conveniences around you. We will be glad to make your stay as much pleasant as possible!

Neighbourhood information

You are at only 100 m of the beach and can access there by feet! It's a quiet place, surrounded by accommodations. You can walk to Santa Maria Center by feet at 500m.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Italian,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Pensão Alcinda Bettencourt 100 meters to the Beachfront takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CVE 11,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$117. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Pensão Alcinda Bettencourt 100 meters to the Beachfront in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of CVE 11,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.