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Pousada Forte Horta

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Room (Family) | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Rua Vasco Da Gama, Horta, 9900-017
  • Place, Horta Historic Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort of Santa Cruz
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Horta Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Horta (HOR)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room (Family) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room (Family)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite (2Ad+1Chd)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite (2Ad+2Chd)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite (Triple)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Pousada Forte Horta

Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a children's pool.
Pousada Forte Horta offers 28 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Pousada Forte Horta, you're just a quick walk from Horta Historic Center. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Horta Historic Center and Fort of Santa Cruz
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pousada Forte Horta offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Pousada Forte Horta. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Horta hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 4777
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pousada da Forte Santa Cruz
Pousada da Forte Santa Cruz B&B
Pousada da Forte Santa Cruz B&B Horta
Pousada da Horta Forte Santa Cruz
Pousada Forte da Horta Historic Hotel
Pousada Forte da Historic Hotel
Pousada Forte da Horta Historic
Pousada Forte da Historic
Forte Da Horta Historic Horta
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel Horta
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel Pousada (Portugal)
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel Pousada (Portugal) Horta

Pousada Forte Horta Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff, plentiful high quality breakfast, unbeatable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel. Restaurant just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extra attentive staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the old Fortress in Horta. It's in a great location and the rooms are very comfortable. The breakfast was great with some real flavour and local specialities on offer. Dinner was good but the service was a little slow. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the Pousada, We use them regularly. Great service from reception and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Needs modernizing. Great location and views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was right in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Amenities
We stayed one night at Pousada Forte de Horta and absolutely loved it. The hotel is full of character with a unique historical charm — you really feel like you’re stepping into a piece of Azorean history. The location is unbeatable, right inside a fortress overlooking the marina, with a breathtaking view of Pico Island across the water. The room was comfortable, the staff friendly, and the atmosphere peaceful. Wish we had more time here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unkompliziert, gute Lage, freundliches Personal, Frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DR. KEYFIDEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recepción excelente , Muy amables , la atención en check in muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horta

Perfekt läge, bra service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons adoré la situation de l'hotel et le fait d'avoir un balcon vu mer a été très agréable, les déjeuners sont très bon, chambre très confortable. très belle iles a visiter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Andrée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emplacement parfait tout près de la marina ou mon conjoint est arrivé d'un transatlantique! Personnel accueillant! Seul bémol, puisqu'il faut en donner un: changer le bain qui était un peu égratigner. Je recommande cet établissement!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zdravka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a converted nicely Preserved Old historic building/fort, centrally located, on the main tourist street, and on the water next to the marina. Beautiful direct views of Mount Pico on Pico island. Excellent staff. Nice swimming pool. Rooms with nice balconies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cool historic setting

Central location, and cool historic setting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great value!

Great, historic location and they do a great job of preserving that vibe! However, comfort could be greatly (and inexpensively) enhanced with minimal upgrades to modernize these rooms with 21st century amenities, such as dedicated smart charge stations. Nevertheless, the staff was professional, and extremely helpful and informative. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Horta

Great location Very nice historical place We felt very safe during the hurricane and the personal were available to give us information
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Zany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in town. Friendly staff and a nice buffet breakfast. Dinner we had was average.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortabel verblijf in mooi kader

Geweldige locatie - oud fort in de jachthaven van het levendige horta met een fantastisch zicht op het eiland Pico. Kleine, maar geriefelijke kamers, mooi zwembad en prima restaurants (ontbijt en diner). Over het algemeen gedienstig personeel. Zeker een aanrader.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and informative. Not a lot of amenities, like a gym
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent ...great service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
De ligging en het karakter van het pand was uitzonderlijk. Ontbijt was top.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, views and staff. Walking distance to everywhere in town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnoldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enhancing/Charming castle

Charming and enchanting castle in the heart of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018