Matriz Guest House

Large room, comfortable beds, plenty of towels, delicious breakfast, wonderful hostess, great location, excellent communication.

The breakfast was excellent and well-balanced. It featured local bread (ample for two), a boiled egg, homemade jam, butter, four slices of meat and cheese, and a different selection of fresh fruit daily. This was accompanied by juice, American-style coffee, milk, and a daily rotating slice of sweet cake—providing just the right amount to start the day. As a classic B&B, it offered practical amenities: we had access to the fridge for our own items and the option to eat in the kitchen. The location in Ribeira Grande is superb, featuring free street parking and a convenient five-minute walk to the town center.

There was no heating in the room. We stayed in mid-May when the daytime high was only 19°C, making the room quite cold during the evenings and nights.

Terrific location on Sao Miguel. Situated in a beautiful village with wonderful scenery and charm. Breakfast was amazing every morning. Delicious home made baked goods were over the top good.

Good, simple breakfast.

Late, 4 PM check-in. No early check-in possible, as host works. At 4 PM we had trouble getting the host to answer the doorbell. Finally a passerby phoned for us. We were led to a 3rd floor walk-up. From a small balcony there was a distant view of ocean over rooftops. Small bed. No A/C. We were often cold, as no heat pump, just a portable heater. The bathroom was unheated. The shower ran out of warm water after 3 minutes.