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Octant Furnas

From Thermal Springs to Traditional Gastronomy: Octant Furnas in the Azores is a Gem of a Hotel Inside a Volcanic Crater

53 Rooms | 2 Suites | 2 Pools | Restaurant | Bar | Spa

Octant Furnas is situated within the crater of a dormant volcano on São Miguel Island. The island is a gem in the Azores archipelago renowned for Europe's highest concentration of thermal waters. The hotel effortlessly blends modern luxury with the island's natural beauty, providing an idyllic retreat for those seeking tranquility and rejuvenation.

Guests at Octant Furnas are greeted with an atmosphere of serene simplicity, highlighted by tasteful decor with retro touches and modern amenities, including Marshall speakers in each room. The 55 rooms and suites are fully in harmony with the surrounding nature with a color palette of greens and browns, simple decor and vintage elements. The Terrace Pool Rooms stand out for their private outdoor deck, pool, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Octant Furnas is a sanctuary for relaxation and wellness, boasting both indoor and outdoor thermal pools available 24 hours a day. The outdoor pool, a delight even in winter, allows guests to swim amidst lush vegetation and steam rising from the earth. The indoor dynamic thermal spa offers an intimate escape. For complete rejuvenation, the hotel's spa includes 10 treatment rooms offering a range of therapies, including body treatments, reflexology, massages, and exfoliation.

Culinary experiences at Octant Furnas focus on local Azorean flavors and ingredients. The hotel's two restaurants, one featuring a wood-fired oven and the other preparing stews over the hot springs, promise to elevate the dining experience to new heights. Guests can indulge in tasty Azorean meals at À TERRA restaurant, a blend of regional cuisine and traditional cooking techniques, surrounded by the island's lush vegetation.

For the adventurous, Octant Furnas offers a variety of experiences, including whale watching, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, and biking tours. The hotel's close proximity to Ribeira Quente Beach, Furnas Golf Course, and other island attractions makes it an ideal base for exploring São Miguel.

The hotel is Green Key and ISO14001 certified while the Azores are certified as a sustainable holiday destination by the GSTC.

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Sustainability Criteria

    • Octant Furnas promotes diversity and fair pay and employs local staff
    • The hotel participates in the HOSPES by AHP programme
    • It supports a children’s home, an animal shelter and a pet shop
    • Nespresso coffee capsules are recycled and the coffee grounds are used to make rice in Alcácer do Sal, which is then donated to the Food Bank
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    Community
    • To protect the flora and fauna, the garden is planted only with endemic plants
    • The fish comes from sustainable fishing
    • No chemical cleaning or pesticides are used
    • Beach clean-ups will take place from 2024 onwoards
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    Conservation
    • Average CO2 emmissions per guest is 15.1 kg per night
    • The hotel monitors their energy consumption and use LED lighting and energy-saving devices, and motion sensors turn off the lights
    • They use geothermal energy from the Quenturas spring for the pools hot water
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    Energy
    • You won’t find single-use plastic in your hotel room
    • Only glass bottles are used and there are large soap and shampoo dispensers in the bathrooms
    • Waste is separated and recycled and as little paper is used as possible
    • Employees receive training on how to reduce waste
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    Waste
    • Towels and bed linen are changed on request
    • Dirty water is filtered and reused
    • The pool water comes from thermal water springs
    • An in-house filter system with sand and UV purifies the water gently and sustainably
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    Water
    • Wellness and being close to nature are at the heart of the philosophy
    • Bath and spa products are natural
    • The hotel offers yoga and meditation
    • The spa offers holistic, local treatments
    • Guests can rent bikes
    • A free bike tour is offered
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    Wellness

Features & Activities

  • 24h Room Service
    24h Room Service
  • Bar at Hotel
    Bar
  • Diving center nearby
    Diving
  • Golf Course Nearby
    Golf
  • Gym at the Hotel
    Gym
  • Hotel in the Mountains
    Mountains
  • Hotel Close to Nature
    Nature
  • Pet Friendly Hotel
    Pet Friendly
  • Pool at the Property
    Pool
  • Spa Treatments Available
    Spa

Certifications

  • Logo Green Key
  • ISO 14001
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1080 Google Reviews
Nina Legath
in the last week
This hotel is stylish, elegant, and cozy, all at the same time. Especially the staff are so well coming and friendly that you immediately feel at home. Two of the greatest highlights are the amazing breakfast and the private thermal water spa, which is healthy and relaxing all at once. The beautifulorient surroundings make it
A. Baumann
in the last week
I had the pleasure of staying at Octant Furnas, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by the warm and friendly staff, who made me feel right at home. The hotel itself is a stunning blend of modern luxury and natural beauty, surrounded by
Jorge Martínez
a month ago
We stayed at Octant Furnas for 5 nights, including New Years eve. The hotel is mostly known for its spa, which was good for relaxing and was open 24 hours. Most of the time it was quiet but at peak hours it could be busy and with no seats available. Rooms are not as spacious

Location

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Octant Furnas is located in the centre of São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores archipelago,

  • 50 km from Ponta Delgada airport
  • 12 km from Povoação (village)
  • 7 km from Praia da Ribeira Quente (beach)
  • 4 km from the Furnas golf course
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