Hotels near Sao Jorge Airport - SJZ, Velas

Velas is a lovely little town on Sao Jorge. It isn't large but has everything you need for a week on tge island. There are several natural swimming pools with free umbrellas and shower/changing facilities (the fact they're free unlike so many places is really good). The restaurants we ate in were really good serving local produce with good value for money. The rest of the island has the spectacular scenery and Velas is a good place to base yourself to see it.

Beautiful ocean view. Big quiet rooms. Nice leisure area in front of the apartment. Friendly staff. Breakfast was very poor. The coffee was not drinkable. The juice came from the machine and had an unnatural taste. And they charged extra money for the breakfast. It wasn't worth it. Inside pool definitely needs an update. Outside pool was very nice.

It is a very calm and serene place. Not much variety of outdoor activities. I am still happy I came and saw the lava natural pools, Faja do Santo Cristo and fajã do ouvidor. 2 nights was more than enough though.

Piscina Natural Simao Dias, the most beautiful natural pool in the Azores. I would recommend it to others. I traveled around the island on a rented scooter. But I thought it was safer to use a car.

They have paid attention to every little detail, from an amazing organic breakfast to kettle and kitchen towels in the room. Really an exemplary farm stay experience!! Not to mention the two lovely doggies and the donkey.

Amazing place. Completely stocked small supermarket. Chinese store had an amazing selection of clothes, electronics, etc. Restaurants were wonderful. Everyone we meet was helpful and friendly. Go to the lagoon on the otherside of the island - heavenly. Better hydranga lined roads and fields than Sao Miguel. Call Ramos for taxi service - he is my cousin.