Pousada Forte Horta

Name: Pousada Forte Horta
Address: Rua Vasco da Gama, Horta, 9900-017, PT

8.3Very good254 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

Rua Vasco da Gama · Horta

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Outdoor pool
Room service
Daily housekeeping
Elevator

About this place

Historic Fortress Setting Located in a 16th-century fortress with stunning views of Horta Bay and Pico island, Pousada Forte da Horta offers a unique and historic accommodation experience. Luxurious Rooms and Amenities Featuring modern rooms with cable TV, minibar, and air conditioning, guests can enjoy comfort and convenience during their stay. The private bathrooms stocked with a hairdryer and bathrobe add a touch of luxury. Relaxation and Dining Guests can unwind by the swimming pool area furnished with sun beds, or enjoy a meal at the regional restaurant offering delicious local dishes. The breakfast buffet served on the poolside veranda terrace provides a delightful start to the day. To experience the charm and luxury of Pousada Forte da Horta, book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

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12 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Double or Twin Room with City View 20 m²2 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Suite 27 m²Sofa bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Triple Standard Suite 27 m²Sofa bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Standard Suite (2 adults + 1 child) 27 m²Sofa bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Standard Suite (2 adults + 2 children) 27 m²Sofa bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Standard Suite (3 adults + 1 child) 27 m²Sofa bed, 2 × Twin beds, Futon	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Superior Room 20 m²3 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Double or Twin Room 19 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Classic Room, City View 20 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Classic Double or Twin Room 17 m²Double bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior Double or Twin Room 19 m²Double bed, 2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior Family Room 27 m²2 × Twin beds, 2 × Sofa bed, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Room service

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

Accessible
Elevator

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Rua Vasco da Gama, Horta, 9900-017, Portugal
0.5 km from the center of Horta

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 12:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

8.3254 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.4

Service9.9

Location9.9

Room quality7.4

Amenities8.9

Value for money6.4

Food and drink8.4

Kathy
United States · Couple · October 2026
10.0
+Good location and beautiful Pousada. Great staff!
Kathy
United States · Solo · October 2026
10.0
+Good breakfast, comfortable beds, good location. Super staff.
Francesco
Switzerland · Family · August 2026
8.0
“Great stay”
+Location, historical building, very clean and well maintained , breakfast was very good
−Restaurant was closed
764joanag
Family · July 2026
2.0
“A disturbing experience,severe privacy concerns, hygiene issues, and unprofessional staff”
+I recently stayed at the Pousada Forte da Horta, and to say it was a disappointment would be a massive understatement. What should have been a historic and relaxing stay felt more like a dodgy, unsettling nightmare. By far the most alarming part of the stay was the room's setup. There were bizarre electrical components positioned directly facing the bathtub. They served absolutely no logical purpose, had no apparent function, and left me with a deeply unsettling feeling that they could easily be hiding a pinhole camera. The entire stay felt like a massive invasion of privacy, and I couldn't relax for a single second in my own room. Because of this, I felt forced to drape towels and other items over these strange fixtures just to protect my family's basic privacy. The unprofessionalism didn't stop there. One morning, I walked outside and saw one of the hotel's breakfast staff members sitting on the bench right in front of the hotel, openly watching pornography on their phone. It was incredibly trashy, highly unprofessional, and set a terrible tone for the entire establishment. As for the property itself, everything felt incredibly old, neglected, and dodgy. The outdoor pool was unus
robinwM9521YW
Group of friends · June 2026
10.0
“Friendly service”
+Great range of choices for breakfast with helpful friendly service.
Gregory
United States · Couple · June 2026
1.0
“Needs renovation, service below average but some is excellent, some is just unacceptable.”
+Room quality is very bad. Service is mixed. 50% excellent, 50% completely unacceptable. Breakfast is actually ok, probably the best part of the stay. We had to cut our stay short - instead of 3 nights stayed just 1 night.
−The rooms overall are outdated and absolutely in need of renovation. The days we stayed they had a festival next to the hotel - I understand it's beyond their control, but they placed us in the room that faces the festival and during those days has no business to host guests.
ericlI5405ZA
Couple · June 2026
10.0
“Great and tasteful dinner”
+The restaurant is worthwhile a visit. Its menu contains Azore specials. The food is well prepared. Great are the fish soup, catch of the day, Azore wine choice and the gin menu card. The flammed ananas …. GREAT you can awake me in the middle of the night for another serving!
alun100
Group of friends · June 2026
10.0
“Pleasant Hotel Overlooking Harbour”
+Hotel is very pleasant with rooms overlooking the harbour. Room was spacious and clean. Pool was very pleasant and not busy while we were there. Breakfast was adequate but cannot comment on lunch or dinner as we ate elsewhere. Central for activities. Unfortunately there was a 4 day festival next door that kept going until 1-2am but noise levels were acceptable
Andrea
Spain · Couple · June 2026
10.0
“Wonderful”
+All the staff members were marvelous!
Christian
Switzerland · Couple · September 2026
7.0
“Für einen Kurzaufenthal auf Fial bestens geeignet”
+Die Lage beim Hafen mit dem Swimmingpool
−Das Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Leider ist das Restaurant dauernd geschlossen. Da es wenig brauchbare Restaurant s in Horta gibt, wäre eine Vermittlung durch das Hotel wünschenswert

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 12:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

12 room types

Double or Twin Room with City View

Standard Suite

Triple Standard Suite

Standard Suite (2 adults + 1 child)

Standard Suite (2 adults + 2 children)

Standard Suite (3 adults + 1 child)

Superior Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Classic Room, City View

Classic Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Family Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Accessibility

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews