Escape to INATEL Flores, an eco-certified haven on the waterfront. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, unwind on the tranquil garden or vibrant arcade/game room. With in-room WiFi and helpful amenities like luggage storage and bike rentals, you'll feel right at home.
Zona do Boqueirao, sn, Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, 9970-390
What's nearby
Reserva Florestal Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa - 18 min drive
Getting around
Flores Island (FLW) - 2 min drive
Corvo Island (CVU) - 14.4 miles/23.1 km
Restaurants
Fora d'Horas - 19 min walk
Restaurante Casa do Rei - 20 min drive
Lucino's Bar - 3 min drive
O Arruda - 19 min drive
Cana roca - 17 min drive
About this property
Inatel Flores Hotel
Inatel Flores Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Santa Cruz das Flores. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Restaurante Inatel, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Sailing
Scuba diving
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Arcade/games room
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Restaurante Inatel – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bar – This bar only serves light fare.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 6 May and 1 September.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 34.38 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
INATEL Flores
INATEL Flores Hotel
INATEL Flores Hotel Santa Cruz Das Flores
INATEL Flores Santa Cruz Das Flores
INATEL Flores
Inatel Flores Hotel Hotel
Inatel Flores Hotel Santa Cruz das Flores
Inatel Flores Hotel Hotel Santa Cruz das Flores
Frequently asked questions
Is Inatel Flores Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 6 May and 1 September.
Does Inatel Flores Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Inatel Flores Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Inatel Flores Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Inatel Flores Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Inatel Flores Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Inatel Flores Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Inatel Flores Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as sailing and scuba-diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and an arcade. Inatel Flores Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Inatel Flores Hotel?
Does Inatel Flores Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Inatel Flores Hotel like?
Inatel Flores Hotel is located on the waterfront.
Popular attractions include Reserva Florestal Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa, which is 18 minutes away by car.
Inatel Flores Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Perfect stopping point after a long day of travel
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
We loved the pool and easy access to natural swimming pools in the ocean. Good restaurant.
Harriet
Harriet, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Flores
Friendly helpful staff
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 July 2024
Decent place to stay
The place is a bit old yet mostly renovated. The service was good, the room was good with a nice view, and there was a good breakfast.
It lacks any character to make you feel you are on this unique island.
Noam
Noam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 June 2024
Great location facing the ocean, not far from the little town but sadly it is in need of some repairs. Great breakfast options.
N
N, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
17 June 2024
Dated and poor service
This hotel is tired. It’s need some serious renovations. Restaurant food is mediocre. However AC stopped working on the entire side of the hotel during our stay. We went from an ocean view with a balcony view to a city view with no balcony and zero compensation. It took almost two hours for them to move us to a new room.
liana
liana, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 June 2024
Property was very nice, clean, decent restaurant, front desk staff was not helpful and not friendly. We didn’t book a tour in advance. She tried a couple of people but they were booked. However, there are other options in the area including boat tours which we would have loved and she didn’t bother to look anything up for us. Not very tourist friendly.
Cidalia
Cidalia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 June 2024
Olga
Olga, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Donald
Donald, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
22 May 2024
Water damage on the walls, air conditioner does not allow you to go below 23C. Electrical fixture pulled out of wall and sitting on floor with cables exposed. Water damage on wood floors. Floors worn. Smell of mold. Visible mold in shower. Breakfast goes from 8-11 am, out of freshly sliced fruit by 9 am. Disappointed in hotel. This island is beautiful, this hotel was a disappointment. It was a beautiful location and if you have a water view amazing. It is just obvious that upkeep/update of the hotel is needed.
Suggest eating at local restaurants which are wonderful.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2023
Amazing view
Tatyana
Tatyana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2023
Risel
Risel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 September 2023
Beautiful location by the ocean, conveniently located by two museums and a grocery store, and very easy to walk around town
Natasha
Natasha, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 September 2023
This hotel was nice, though showing its age in places. The proximity to the natural pools and airport were great. Since the town is pretty small, you could walk to a lot of places from the hotel.
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 June 2023
hotel was nice and it had parking which was a plus. Very convenient location. Well kept up and very clean.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 May 2023
Good place to stay in Santa Cruz - more stylish and classy than the pictures show. Beautiful view (sea view-side) and quiet, except for astonishing bird calls at night (Cory's Sheerwaters). Seaview well worth it, but there are pleasant lounges and balcony to get the view as well. Food is good quality, but the half-board is so limited in starters (soup of the day) and sweets (ice-cream, fruit or sweet of the day, which did not change daily) and saves so little money (and none at all if you have many of the main courses), that it is not worth having. Breakfast has a reasonable range, but less so as it declined while we were there. The freshly squeezed orange juice, variety of fresh fruits and yoghurt all disappeared. Some days delays for food due to incredible understaffing: a single person at breakfast and at dinner some days.
Hilary
Hilary, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2022
The staff is wonderful and the views are amazing. The restaurant had many tasty options, fresh food with great wines and the service was friendly, patient and helpful. It was great to have the large upstairs living room available to hang out when our newly met cousins came to visit. The rooms are very comfy and the mini fridge got nice and cold and the balcony over looking the shore was my favorite place to kick back especially after dark when the cagarros start their weird calls among the sounds of the waves. My great great grandfather once owned the property and the hotel fit in very well in the surrounding landscape. The pool overlooking the seascape was a treat. My family and I will definitely be going back.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2022
A small hotel with the best views and wonderful friendly staff. I highly recommend.
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 June 2022
Flores Island 2 nights
We arrived the hotel at around 2:30pm, after having traveled on 3 flights from San Francisco to Flores transiting in Newark and Ponta Delgada. We were told that our room was not ready so we left our luggage in the luggage room and went out for a walk around town for almost 2 hours. We went back to the hotel shortly after 4pm and were told that our room was still not ready! We were exhausted but we didn’t get our room until after 5pm, which is an hour after the official Checkin time. The woman who checked us in earlier when we first arrived was somewhat rude and didn’t even apologize for telling us our room would be ready by 4pm when it did not. Next morning when we went to the reception desk to ask for 2 more small bottle water (there were 2 in the room when we checked in) since we were staying 2 nights, and she just told us in a cold voice that you would only get 2 small bottles upon Checkin and for the rest of the nights we would need to purchase the water from the bar. That is poor guest service, especially when we had to wait for our room past Checkin time the previous day. They gave us a handicapped room which was a bit awkward for us since the toilet is slightly higher than usual. The restaurant’s food was good but our impression of the hotel was tainted by our Checkin experience and that female receptionist until the day when we checked out. The male receptionist was a lot friendlier and helpful so that had prompted me to give an OK rather than a poor rating.
Annie
Annie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2022
Offeted awesome breakfast and dinner. Beautiful views from the restaurant and rooms.
Debby
Debby, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2022
Janis
Janis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2022
Stanislav
Stanislav, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 April 2022
Beautiful location next to the ocean with view of Corvo. Breakfast was good. Staff seemed very formal and not friendly unlike other hotels we have stayed in in the Azores.
david
david, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2021
4 stars on Flores
All seaview facing rooms. The window pane on one of the balcony doors rattled from the wind so we switched rooms. The only 4 star on Flores.