7 Cidades Lake Lodge

The little lodges are very cute and cozy. They seem pretty well appointed and designed. The shower was quite nice and spacious and the towel heater rack was clutch - as rain/mist is quite common in the area. There was a little welcome basket and all the basics we needed. It was right by the lake and quite beautiful. The town is very quiet, with few options for food and drink - but there is a little shop down the road, which is quite handy. The only thing that seemed to be a minor issue was bugs. A few ants and moths - nothing bad, but one or two, here and there. I guess it can't be helped - but maybe screens on the windows? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Very beautiful and romantic lodges at the banks of the 7 Cidades lakes. The lodges are located in a very quiet and green part of the island. The lodges offer bikes and kayaks to go around or over the lake and it’s the perfect starting point from which to discover the island and have some peace and quiet. The lodges are at the edge of the town and there is also a very small and hidden bakery where you can get bread for 40 cents. We would recommend this place for couples or small families. It’s roughly 30 minutes from the airport and Ponta Delgada and an oasis of rest.

We booked two of the lake lodges for 7 nights. The lodges are spacious and very well designed. An eye for the mid century in style but clearly well thought out to blend in with the environment. The surroundings are lovely semi tropical and private. The welcome pack was the best we’ve ever had in any accommodation. Our only constructive criticisms are that the Sete Cidades are a humid environment and the lodges would benefit from having dehumidifiers installed to avoid a slight feeling of damp. The owner André and his father were both extremely helpful and gave us excellent info on things to see and do - perhaps having a “house book” with such info in would be good (saves on having to send WhatsApp messages). A very enjoyable stay and happy to recommend.

These are 3 very well-planned out cabins by the lake of 7 cidades. They each have their own little garden with a communal bbq area and free bikes and a kayak are also available. The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen and a fireplace which we lit up every evening since it was quite chilly. A food basket was prepared for us including some very delicious cheese and honey. The highlight of our stay was the baker close by from where we got freshly baked warm bread every morning for just a few cents. We used to go for bike rides along the lakes in the afternoons and further away by car in the mornings and evenings since the good restaurants are at least 15mins away in Mosterios which is lovely at sunset.

Staying here made me feel like a local villager in this small town of 500 people. The cabin itself is so cute - I loved burning the candles and the fireplace at night to set a beautiful ambiance. This place is perfect for 1-2 people. I made good use of the free bikes and rode both of the lakes as far as possible/paved. Go to the little market up the street and stock the fridge as the food options in this town are minimal. Visit the little bread house - doors open at 7 a.m. each morning and a family bakes fresh break for about 30 cents. The owner left me a huge basket of local cheeses, wine, biscuits, and fruit - totally delicious stuff and above and beyond expectations.||||I enjoy the lakes and the trails all day and then would drive over the mountain to Mosteiros to catch the sunset. Chase that weather and live the dream!

A lovely spot right on the crater lake in Sete Ciudad. Very quiet, sleepy little town, with lots of beautiful views and lots of cats (that mind their own business unless you’re like me and want to say hi to them, then they’re often friendly!). The bungalow is beautiful and it was very nice to mix it up and stay in a private space instead of a hotel. The host, André, gave us fantastic suggestions for local activities and information on low tide to visit Ponta de Ferraria, which was a highlight of our trip (an inlet where the Atlantic Ocean is warmed by volcanic activity that is dreamy at low tide).

Fantastic cabin - very stylish, cozy and comfortable! Nice fireplace. Very quiet and peaceful. Andre and his family are great hosts ) They gave loads of tips on what to see in the area and gave me a bike for free :) Welcome basket was amazing!! Internet connection is very good. No cleaning service, but it wasn't a problem for me.

The view of sete cidades from the top of the craters was already amazing. Arriving to a cozy bungalow with fresh fruit, cheese, local bread and jam to start your holiday the right way can only make it better. Being right in front of Lagoa Azul shores was amazing: Perfect for a late afternoon picnic. ||Andre was a top notch host: he gave us all the info for the local spots, walks, restaurants and arranged our taxis on more than one occasion. Ask for the direction to the local bakery: it cannot get better. ||Definitely coming back for more hiking and relax! It's like being in a bubble away from everyone!