Solar dos Cantos, Ponta DelgadaSolar dos Cantos in Ponta Delgada, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 6 of 13 hotels we score in Ponta Delgada. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $382 a night (cached, not a live quote).Solar dos Cantos is a three-star boutique hotel set within the former nineteenth-century residence of botanist José do Canto. Located on São Miguel Island in the Azores, the property features a 1.5-hectare botanical garden and an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. The rooms include air conditioning and a mix of modern and vintage decor. It is suitable for families and those interested in horticulture. The hotel is a short walk from the centre of Ponta Delgada and a brief drive from the local harbour. One limitation is that the property is a former private home, which may influence the layout and scale of the facilities.What stands out

Large botanical garden

Outdoor pool and hot tub

Air conditioned rooms

Watch out for

Located a short walk from town

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