Tranquility, Hospitality and Comfort.


Yes, Miradouro Da Papalva offers personalised service
and a place to call home whilst you explore the wonders of Pico Island, Azores. 

All suites feature a seating area, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath. A microwave, fridge and coffee facilities are provided.

Guests enjoy a delicious breakfast loving prepared from locally sourced Azorian delicacies.

 

 

With barbecue facilities and a garden, Miradouro da Papalva Guest House Inn provides comfortable, convenient accommodation.

Miradouro da Papalva Guest House offers a terraces with amazing views.
Cycling, hiking, whale watching can all be enjoyed nearby.
The delightful old whaling village of Lajes do Pico is only 9 km from the accommodation and also offers an array of authentic cafes, restaurants and bakeries.

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

We Speak Your Language

  • Portuguese

  • English

Our Specialties

  • Spotlessly clean rooms

  • Comfortable Beds

  • Personalised Service

  • Delicious Gourmet Breakfasts

  • Friendly Welcoming Atmosphere

We can assist you to arrange:

  • Hire Cars

  • Whale Watching

  • Island Tours

  • Restaurant Bookings

  • Fishing Trips

  • Hiking Adventures

  • Diving

  • Climbing Mount Pico

  • Gourmet Picnics

  • Wine Tastings

  • Day Trips

    …. and so much more

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Check-in is available on the day of your arrival from 2pm

Should you be arriving earlier, guest are welcome to call by to drop off luggage etc so they can enjoy exploring earlier.

Guest are required to please check out  by no later than 11am

 

Miradouro Da Papalva is centrally located and the Isle of Pico has many activities suited for both adventure seekers and those looking to relax and simply soak up the amazing sights and the local hospitality.

We delight in assisting guests to find the perfect activities and are happy to make recommendations and or make bookings on your behalf.

Popular activities include:

  • Hot tub/jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing
  • Beachfront
  • Horse riding
  • Walking tours
  • Public Bath
  • Bike tours
  • Beach

Yes, Miradouro da Papalva Guest House is popular with families and can provide an additional *bed if required.
( *A small additional charge may apply for additional beds).

One of the highlights of your stay will be enjoying our delicious spread of freshly brewed coffee, tea, orange juice and a variety of locally sourced produce.  

Amongst the most popular is the delicious, freshly baked Corn Bread serve with a selection of amazing home made jams and Azores honey honey.

Guests are also treated to a selection of spectacular, locally made Azores cheeses.

Miradouro da Papalva Guest House Inn always receives rave reviews about their breakfast which is traditionally served in a gazebo overlooking spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.

It is no wonder that guests highly-rate their breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

Breakfast option(s) also include:

  • Continental
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-freeBom apetite !

Yes, On-site, private car  parking is available FREE OF CHAGE  (subject to availability)

 

The private car park conveniently located directly opposite and only a few step to the guest reception.

We are perfectly located in Sāo Joāo which is only around a 45 minute drive from Pico Airport (Madelena).

Lajes do Pico - A very authentic whaling village

Once you have arrived you with soon discover that the location is central to all the popular tourist spots and only 20 minutes from the old whaling town of Lajes Do Pico where you will enjoy browsing and some of the best eateries that Pico has to offer.

Spotlessly clean room options at Miradouro da Papalva Guest House Inn include:

  • Double Bed
  • Twin Single Beds
  • Suite
    (For a small additional charge, extra beds are available)

OUR LOCATION

Ramal Salazar, 13 São João – São João – Portugal.

THE LOCAL AREA OF SÃO JOÃO

São João, named for John the Baptist is the home of Miradouro da Papalva and a civil parish in the municipality of Lajes do Pico.

It is the only civil parish in the municipality with a frontier on the summit of Pico

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT OUR LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Our local attractions:

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São Joåo Park Holy Ghost Chapel Baía Arruda Ponta Admoiro Chees Factory Dairymen Monument Pico House Museum MIRADOURO DA PAPALVA GUEST HOUSE Cheese Museum São João Church Holy Ghost Chapel Porto São João Santo Antonio Chapel Arinhas Swimming Lagoon Ponta Easa Windmill Pirate's Lookout

São Joåo Park

A fabulous recreational and barbecue area!

This recreational forest reserve features a covered picnic area, a playground, fences with animals, a Forest, a post Disclosure of birdwatching, pathways of maintenance, an area of traditional games, a MultiSport field and a croquet field.

Holy Ghost Chapel

A small holy ghost chapel is in each the upper and lower village

There is a park built where the1720 lava flow destroyed the original church.

This park is call the Largo de Sao Joaoit has picnic facilitiesaplayground and wildlifeAt the Seashore of the upper village there is the Ponte de Sao Joao where there is asand volleyball courtshowers and picnic facilities adjacent to a point that projects out into the ocean and is hometo a small tidal pool that is used as a local swimming hole.

Baía Arruda

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Small natural wells, of volcanic origin,  popular during the summer season for swimming .

Ponta Admoiro

Chees Factory

Dairymen Monument

Pico House Museum

MIRADOURO DA PAPALVA GUEST HOUSE

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Miradouro Da Papalva Guest House

Cheese Museum

São João Church

Igreja de São João Baptista, fachada, São João, concelho das Lajes do Pico, ilha do Pico, Açores, Portugal

Holy Ghost Chapel

Porto São João

Santo Antonio Chapel

Arinhas Swimming Lagoon

Ponta Easa Windmill

Pirate's Lookout