The curtains in our room smelled so badly my husband and I ended up arguing over who would sleep on the 'stinky' side of the bed. an acrid stench that filled the room, akin to cat wee and sulphur. The toilet rolls in the room were not replaced so we had to ask at the front desk for more. The... more

" THE BEST PLACE I HAVE BEEN ". It is a very special place. Wonderfull. Every thing is beatifull, the sea in front , the gardens, the hotel, swiming pull. The brakfast was great. The honors are saw nice, and kind. Very clean. Simple the best. more

I stayed in Quinta das Merces with my wife and we both loved it. As one of the previous reviews states, the Quinta is beautiful and the hosts truly understand what is meant by hospitality. They were so helpful and conscientious that one of the owners even drove us to a nearby restaurantant in Sao Mateus because they thought we... more

This is a gem. If you are going to Terceira and are looking for somewhere to stay I'd strongly recommend this Quinta. The hosts are delightful and have made an enormous effort in ensuring that the quinta is welcoming, comfortable environment. By booking directly we were given a 10% discount on quoted prices, plus flowers and a bottle of sparkling... more

I've stayed at this wonderful place some years ago, but we still remember those days as very special. Despite the incredible location, the room was very confortable as well as the comum areas. Not to be missed is the infinity pool facing the ocean, and the night outside at the courtyard facing the ocean and if you are lucky the... more

This summer I went with my family to the Azores, Portugal. We were there fore approximately two weeks where we had a few unlucky incidences with rented houses and poor weather. We visited three of the beautiful islands of the Azores: Saõ Miguel, Pico and Terceira. After rain and dissatiafaction we came to Angra do Heroismo at Terceira. The weather... more

Quinta das Merces is hands down the best hotel in the Azores. It's right on the ocean, the property is beautiful - an old manor house from the early 1500s. The breakfasts were nice - yogurts, fruit, ham, cheese, eggs, etc. & can be eaten in the pretty court yard or the intimate dining room. The manor is filled with... more

Azores - Island of Terceira - Angra do Heroismo May 28 - June 1st. 2007 Trip Advisor Member - Buenos Aires - Argentina Visited Portugal part of May and June 2007. And The Island of Terceira was an unique and different place to visit. Has interesting areas around the island to visit, all different and the main city "Angra do... more

We loved this place! Its a lovingly refurbished Quinta, owned by a charming couple. He is a retired army officer, she is Azorean. Its their home and they welcome you into it. When you arrive, you are made to feel like a special guest, with a personal tour of the property and its facilities. The Drawing Room gives pride of... more