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: Rooms feature private bathrooms, showers, and wardrobes. Additional amenities include balconies, terraces, kitchenettes, and garden views. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Convenient Facilities: The property provides a tour desk, outdoor seating area, and free off-site parking. A paid airport shuttle service is 11 mi from Amílcar Cabral International Airport. Nearby attractions include Praia António Sousa (5-minute walk) and Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows (2625 feet). Explore the Area: Guests can enjoy water sports and scuba diving in the surrounding area. Points of interest include Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra (3.7 mi) and Monte Curral (13 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ryan
Switzerland Switzerland
Great location! Right in front of the beach. Very spacious and great value for money. Staff were very friendly and I would definitely stay there again.
Sheila
United States United States
A perfect place to stay - clean, cozy room - right across from an uncrowded beach - breakfast cafe on the corner - 2 minimarkets nearby - and just a 5 minute walk from the busy town centre.
Elżbietaq
Poland Poland
A great location, I could see the ocean from my balcony. There were two wonderful places to eat nearby: Giramondo, where I used to have my breakfasts, and Columbus Restaurant, where you can eat listening to the sounds of the waves and looking at...
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. :)

Managed by Alcinda Bettencourt

Company review score: 9.1Based on 107 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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!

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

Pensão Alcinda Bettencourt 50 meters to the Beachfront takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CVE 11,000 is required on arrival. That's about $115. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Pensão Alcinda Bettencourt 50 meters to the Beachfront of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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.