Lisbon, Azores & Porto
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From £4,234pp
Sat 9 May · 7 nightsLondon Heathrow2 adults, 1 child · 1 room
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The Azores
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
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Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
An iconic hotel offering five-star glamour overlooking the ocean in the heart of Ponta Delgada.
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico’s glamorous ocean-liner vibes come with glossy floors, glittering spaces and a gilded staircase. There’s catch-of-the-day at ocean-gazing Balcony restaurant, Old Cubans on Vapore’s terrace and a large and glinting indoor pool. Sage green and soft white rooms with parquet flooring are designed to soothe, and suites feature separate living rooms.
Best for:
FamiliesYoung familiesCouplesOccasionYear round sunWellness & spaHoneymoonPrivate secluded villas
Avg flight time7 hrs
Avg transfer timeApprox. 15 minutes’ transfer from Ponta Delgada airport
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
Why our experts like it
We've done the exploring, asked the locals, made the mistakes, and found the gems... so you don't have to start from scratch! These are the bits we think you'll love the most. Think of it as travel advice from a friend who just got back and can't wait to tell you everything.
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An incredible way to kick off your Maldives holiday
“There's something pretty special about travelling by seaplane. The view from the sky is extraordinary - tiny specs of island and shades of blue that barely look real.”
Jeremy FisherKuoni Travel Expert
The iconic, mile-long sandbank
Perfect for isolated sunbathing, dramatic photoshoots, and watching breathtaking Maldivian sunsets.
Snorkelling and diving isn't the only way to catch sight of the underwater world
“If snorkelling and diving isn't for you, it's possible to catch a glimpse of the reef from a glass-bottomed boat instead.”
Sarah ShepherdKuoni Marketing Team
Kids club at Niva Kuramathi Maldives
Supervised activities through the day, so younger guests get their own adventure while you get a quiet hour by the water.
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
We book this hotel the way you want it
This Maldives hotel is perfect on its own, but add Sri Lanka, Dubai or the Seychelles and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Rooms available at Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
Rooms and suites
Every room type we can book, with what is included in each.
Twin City View Room
Overlooking the rooftops of Ponta Delgada; some have balconies. Rooms for single occupancy are also available. • air-conditioning • double bed or twin beds • television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • 23m²
Triple City View Room
Slightly larger than the Twin City View Room, with an extra single bed. • air-conditioning • three single beds • television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • 28m²
Twin Bay View Room
All have balconies with views of the bay; rooms for single occupancy are also available. • air-conditioning • double bed or twin beds • television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • 23m²
Twin Sea View Room
These have balconies and ocean-facing views; rooms for single occupancy are also available. • air-conditioning • double bed or twin beds • television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • 25m²
Junior Suite
Offering views of the bay and the sea, with a separate living room. • air-conditioning • king-size bed or twin beds • television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • 36m²
Suite
Spacious accommodation with sea views, a balcony and a dedicated sitting room. • air-conditioning • king-size bed or twin beds • balcony • television • Wi-Fi • minibar* • 52m²
Food & drink
In the restaurant, ocean views provide a suitable backdrop for dishes that take their cue from the ports of call on São Miguel’s trade routes, while the popular bar – whose name means ‘steam’ in Italian – has a shaded outdoor terrace where you can enjoy your drink to the accompaniment of an invigorating salty breeze.
The hotel’s Balcony restaurant – where an inviting buffet breakfast is also served each morning – takes its culinary influences from the trade routes that have long connected the Azores islands with each other, the mainland and the wider world. The result is a mixture of international and local dishes given a stylish update and made using the freshest local ingredients. The signature fish dishes are a delight, or you could indulge yourself with one of the tasting menus, available in 4, 5 or 8-course versions with optional wine pairing, while looking out over the marina. The tables on the arcaded terrace of Vapore bar and lounge are some of Ponta Delgada’s most coveted for people-watching, cocktails and an all-day menu that encompasses everything from sharing plates and sandwiches to top-notch seafood pasta.
The tables on the arcaded terrace of Vapora are some of Ponta Delgada’s most coveted for people-watching.
Balcony — The hotel’s main restaurant takes its culinary influences from the trade routes that have long connected the Azores islands with each other, the mainland and the wider world. The result is a mixture of international and local dishes given a stylish update and made using the freshest local ingredients. Vapore — Serving cocktails and an all-day menu that encompasses everything from sharing plates and sandwiches to top-notch seafood pasta.
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
Things to do nearby
Curated experiences to help you do more, see more, or simply switch off while you're here.
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Sao Miguel Whale Watching
• Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to 1pm\ • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, and species of whale that may be spotted depends on the time of year.
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Terceira Island Whale Watching
• Duration: half day • Time: 8.30am to 1pm or 11.30am to 4pm • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, and species of whale that may be spotted depends on the time of year. Guests need to be at Angra do Heroísmo Marina 30 minutes prior.
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Discover Furnas
• Duration: full day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Lunch will be the famous Cozido das Furnas served at a local restaurant. Entrance fees are not included.
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Angra do Heroísmo on Foot, Terceira Island
Later, visit verdant botanic gardens, Angra’s town hall and a historic grocery store that’s been passed through many generations of the same family. The final stop is the waterfront Pátio da Alfândega, the heart of maritime trade in the Azores during 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries. • Duration: half day • Time: 9am to midday • Departs Tuesday to Saturday • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included. Blackout dates: 24, 25 and 31 Dec and 1 Jan.
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Discover Terceira Island
Pass by Salga Bay, Ponta das Contendas and Mos Bay on the way to San Sebastião village, one of the island’s earliest settlements, and the town of Praia da Vitória. The next couple of stops are perhaps the most striking; the Serra do Cume Viewpoint has panoramic views over Terceira’s patchwork landscape of agricultural fields while the Algar do Carvao is a jaw-dropping walk-in volcanic vent. • Duration: full day • Time: 9am to 4pm • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included. Blackout dates: 24, 25 and 31 Dec and 1 Jan.
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Hike to Salto do Cabrito
• Duration: Half day • Departs: Thursdays • Timings: departs at 9am • Operates: April-October • Group experience Good to know Return transfers are not included but can be arranged at an extra cost. Meals are not included. This hike has been classified as ‘easy’, with a distance of 4km and estimated time of 3.5 hours. Full terms and conditions are available upon request.
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Explore Nordeste By Jeep, Sao Miguel
• Duration: full day • Time: 9am to 4.30pm • Departs on Saturdays • Operates April to October • Group experience
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Discover Nordeste
Enjoy a day of exceptional views, traditional village scenes and stunning landscapes on this exploration of the north-eastern reaches of Sao Miguel. The first stop is Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park, a magical world of emerald forest trails, vibrant flowers and beautiful waterfalls. Continue along the north coast, stopping at various viewpoints such as Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego and Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada along the way. Return to the capital via the south coast and the town of Povoacao, the island’s first settlement. • Duration: full day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience
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Discover Sete Cidades. Sao Miguel
• Time: half day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included.
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Discover Lagoa do Fogo
Your adventure into the heart of Sao Miguel begins at Pico da Barrosa, the island’s second highest peak. On a clear day, there are breathtaking views out over the Atlantic and down to Lagoa do Fogo, the flooded caldera of the island’s youngest volcano. Following the descent, head to Caldeira Velha with its hot spring pools and waterfalls (entrance fee not included). Before returning to Ponta Delgada, make a stop in the traditional town of Ribeira Grande which has a charming historic centre where narrow streets are lined by 17th and 18th-Century buildings. • Duration: half day • Departs daily • Operates April to October • Group experience Good to know — Entrance fees are not included.
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
There is more than one way to do this trip
A match made in paradise
This hotel is perfect on its own, but add a second destination and it becomes something even better. Discover our multi-centre holidays and make paradise last longer.
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
In the area
On the marina in Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel island
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
Trip ideas
You've come this far - and the world has more to offer. Why not pair Niva Kuramathi with another island, add a stopover in Dubai on the way for city lights and desert skies, or extend to Sri Lanka for tea, temples and safari? Below you'll find our recommendations for maximising your time away...
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
When to visit
Whether you're chasing guaranteed sunshine or don't mind a little rain with your relaxation, here's how the weather stacks up throughout the year. Use the chart below to find your perfect window, or just pick whenever suits you best, paradise doesn't really have a bad season.
| Measurement | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Average temp | 15°C | 14°C | 14°C | 15°C | 16°C | 18°C | 21°C | 22°C | 21°C | 19°C | 17°C | 15°C |
| Average rainfall | 110mm | 60mm | 75mm | 125mm | 220mm | 175mm | 150mm | 175mm | 200mm | 195mm | 210mm | 215mm |
| Average price | £4,746pp | £4,992pp | £4,149pp | £4,222pp | £4,827pp | £4,835pp | £5,104pp | £5,176pp | £5,176pp | £5,129pp | £3,958pp | £3,958pp |
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
Current offers
Savings worth having on the departures we think are worth taking. Every offer below applies to this hotel — check each one for the dates and conditions that come with it.
Save up to £300pp
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 25% when you book by 6th July
Based on selected departures in September 2026
Save up to 35% + complimentary meal upgrade
Based on 20th July 2026 departure
Free half-board upgrade
Based on selected departures in October 2026
Stay 7 nights, pay for 6
Based on selected departures in November 2026
Save up to £200pp on honeymoons
Based on selected departures in January 2027
Complimentary spa treatment for two
Based on stays of 7 nights or more
Free kids' places
Based on selected departures in August 2026
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
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Local taxes & fees apply upon arrival.
Who's going?
2 adults, 1 child
Duration
7 nights + travel
Departure airport & date
Sat 9 May 2026London Gatwick
Board basis
Speak to an expert | Available until 8pm0800 298 5034
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- Total flight time ~ 7 hrs
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- Overnight in Malé may apply (subject to flights & transfers)
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
Questions? Sorted.
Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?
British passport holders are issued a free 30-day visitor visa on arrival. You'll need a passport valid for the duration of your stay, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of your accommodation booking.
When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
November to April is the dry season, with the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas. May to October brings shorter rain showers, lower prices and better surf.
What currency is used in the Maldives, and do I need cash?
The local currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa, but resorts price and bill in US dollars and take major cards. Most guests never need cash — a small amount is handy for tipping.
Is the Maldives good for honeymoons outside peak season?
Yes. Off-peak brings noticeably lower rates and quieter islands, and rain tends to come in short bursts rather than all day. Many resorts add honeymoon extras during these months.
What activities are there for older kids and teens in the Maldives?
Most resorts run watersports centres with windsurfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus PADI dive courses from around age ten. Snorkelling safaris, sandbank trips and night fishing all suit older children.
Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
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Glitzy views and salty air on São Miguel Island
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