Sensi Azores, Nature and Spa

Ostatniej nocy na Azorach postanowiliśmy zafundować sobie przyjemność i znaleźć elegancką restaurację. Przeszukaliśmy Sao Miguel i znaleźliśmy Sensi. Przyjechaliśmy bez rezerwacji, ale okazało się, że właściciele byli bardzo gościnni i przyjaźni, zapewniając nam napoje i doskonałą rozmowę przed zakwaterowaniem na kolację. Deska serów była naprawdę spektakularna. Wszystko zostało dostarczone zgodnie z najwyższym standardem, a obsługa była bez zarzutu. Trzeba odwiedzić. Możemy sobie tylko wyobrazić, że zakwaterowanie jest równie wspaniałe. Tereny i widoki na ocean z restauracji zapierały dech w piersiach.

We spent five wonderful nights at Sensi and felt lucky for this introduction to Sao Miguel. The resort is situated on a special property (formerly a farm), with an incredible view of the ocean and a cornfield stretching down to it. The grounds are beautifully laid out and manicured, with green lawns, mature, graceful trees, and a pool that would make our top five list. The sun sets dramatically over the ocean in full view from the property. A visiting artist would be kept busy with all the worthy scenes to paint! We were lucky to stay in a premiere room, one of the few upper rooms that looks out over the ocean. The windows are so big, it’s as though you’re outside. We slept with the windows open and listened to the Corey Shearwaters, birds that are almost entirely unique to the Azores. We found the quiet country location to be far preferable to a busy town or city hotel. It’s convenient to sights such as Sete Cidades and Ponta da Ferraria Hot Springs. We also found the hydrangeas and flowers on this side of the island to be most abundant. The breakfast and dinner service was impeccable and delicious. The restaurant at Sensi, MÔMÔ is top notch and we were wowed by every meal. Finally, but importantly, the staff at Sensi, MOMO and the bar, were all excellent and bent over backward to make our stay delightful.

Everything and everyone was perfect at this spectacular resort well-located in the west. Joanna in reception was extremely helpful. Daniella in the restaurant was so friendly and made our every wish come true. She is a true professional. Nulan in the spa did the most amazing deep tissue massage, and his words of wisdom afterwards will stay with me for a long time. If you are going to the Azores as a couple this is the place to be.

There was one night during my stay at Sensi when I realized I was totally relaxed in a way that is rare for this working senior from NYC. And yes, it was this place, watching the sunset, listening to cool, mellow jazz on the sound system and enjoying a glass of Vino Verde. I loved this hotel. It’s a converted farm and the old stone walls provide the motif for a very chill vibe. I love the modern design touches….the dining room, bar overlooking the sunset, the outdoor area, the deep pool and the indoor warm plunge pool. Our room was off an atrium and overlooked the ocean although it was about a mile off. The room was beautifully designed. We had room 8 and will include pix. The staff is top notch, very friendly and eager to please. They work hard! No complaints. Highly recommended. The food at breakfast is everything you’d want and there are good dinner selections. I preferred eating at the bar because we did not have to have a set seating time. Enjoy!

Sensi is a marvelous boutique hotel, we had a wonderful stay. The tucked away setting with views of the Atlantic going on into the horizon is so special, you really feel like you're at the end of the world. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a calm, beautiful base, provided they know they will need to drive far sometimes to visit other parts of the island. This did not bother us at all, as we enjoyed driving around to visit as much of the island as possible during our 5 day visit. We enjoyed the spa very much, as well as the hotel restaurant Momo, and bar. Special thank you to Joana, who kindly helped us organize our stay both from afar and once we were at Sensi. The level of attention from all the staff was wonderful. One thing to note is that the hotel does allow babies and children, if that is something that bothers you. It did not bother us at all and we hope to bring our own young children one day.