Octant Hotel Furnas, The Azores (sao Miguel)

Octant Furnas is a contemporary spa and wellness hotel set in the heart of the lush Furnas Valley on São Miguel Island in the Azores. It is best suited for couples, solo travellers and wellness seekers looking for peaceful surroundings, modern comfort, and geothermal healing experiences. The atmosphere is calm and elegant, with a focus on natural materials, soft lighting and earthy tones that reflect the volcanic landscape outside. The hotel blends minimalist design with the soothing energy of hot springs, offering indoor and outdoor thermal pools, a full spa, Azorean-inspired cuisine and access to the scenic nature trails and crater lakes of Furnas.

The Standard Double or Twin Room measures around 23 square metres and sleeps up to two adults. It features either a double bed or two singles, a marble bathroom with bathtub and rain shower, a small seating area, and a view of the garden or village. Amenities include air conditioning, a smart TV, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, a minibar with local products, a Nespresso machine, a kettle, bathrobes, slippers, and Wi-Fi.

The Terrace Pool Room is approximately 17 square metres and is designed for two adults. It includes a double bed, a bathroom with a rain shower, and direct access to a shared outdoor heated pool. The room opens onto a private terrace with two sun loungers. These rooms are adults-only due to the poolside access.

The Suite Furnas offers about 50 square metres of space. It accommodates up to two adults and two children. The suite includes a separate living room with sofa bed, a king-sized bed in the bedroom, work desk, bathroom with bathtub and shower, and all the standard amenities. It also has large windows or balcony doors for natural light and views of the garden or hills.

The Master Suite is the most spacious at around 60 square metres. It is ideal for two adults seeking luxury and comfort, with a king bed, a large bathroom with twin sinks, walk-in rain shower, separate bathtub, a swing chair, private bar area, and a lounge for reading or relaxing. It features modern lighting, wooden floors and high-quality linens.

The hotel’s main wellness highlight is its geothermal swimming pools. There is a large indoor thermal pool open 24 hours, heated by local hot springs, and a garden-set outdoor pool with loungers and seating areas. Both offer natural warmth and mineral benefits all year round.

The spa includes multiple treatment rooms offering massages, scrubs, hydrotherapy, facials, and relaxation rituals. A thermal circuit includes sauna, steam room, hot tubs and Vichy showers. Spa treatments use volcanic stone, local herbs and essential oils, drawing on both Eastern and Azorean traditions.

There is a fitness room with cardio and strength-training equipment, and guests can join yoga, stretching or wellness classes. Walking trails, crater lakes and botanical gardens are all within walking distance of the hotel.

The on-site À Terra Restaurant serves locally inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes Azorean cheeses, fresh seafood, local beef, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonal vegetarian options. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and fishermen. The dining room opens onto a terrace for open-air meals in warmer months.

The lounge bar offers cocktails, wine, herbal teas and snacks, with a fireplace in cooler seasons and views over the garden. Afternoon tea and house-made cakes are available daily.

Guests can take part in daily activities such as herbal workshops, tea tastings, wine pairings or wellness rituals. The hotel can also organise whale-watching, crater lake hikes, diving, horse riding, canyoning and cultural excursions across São Miguel.

Services include daily housekeeping, laundry and pressing, 24-hour reception, room service, concierge support, luggage storage, free parking and airport transfers by request. All guests have complimentary Wi-Fi and access to bikes for exploring the Furnas area.

Octant Furnas is a sanctuary of stillness and comfort where volcanic energy meets refined design, perfect for those who want to slow down, connect with nature, and indulge in thermal wellness in the heart of the Azores.