Pousada Forte Horta
About the hotel
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.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Hiking
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Fishing
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Breakfast in the room
- Diving
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Outdoor pool
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Accessible parking
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 12:00
Guest reviews
Very good
Liked: Good breakfast, comfortable beds, good location. Super staff.
Liked: Good location and beautiful Pousada. Great staff!
Great stay
Liked: Location, historical building, very clean and well maintained, breakfast was very good
Disliked: Restaurant was closed
A disturbing experience—severe privacy concerns, hygiene issues, and unprofessional staff
Liked: 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 unusable—completely filthy and covered in pigeon droppings. It was clear that basic maintenance is entirely ignored here. The single saving grace of this hotel was the cleaning staff. The cleaning ladies were genuinely friendly, polite, and did their best with what they had. Unfortunately, their warmth couldn't make up for what was otherwise a deeply uncomfortable, stressful, and poorly run experience. I would strongly advise anyone looking for peace of mind and basic hygiene to steer clear of this place.
Friendly service
Liked: Great range of choices for breakfast with helpful friendly service.
Needs renovation, service below average but some is excellent, some is just unacceptable
Liked: 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.
Disliked: 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.
Good to know
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Prior to their arrival, guests are kindly requested to specify their bedding preference for any room type. Please specify the extra beds required, if any. Please specify the number of adults and children under 12. This can be inserted in the Special Requests Box during booking.
Please note that pets are only allowed in some of the property’s public areas. Upon check-in, please ask the front desk for more details. When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of 25€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow dogs with a maximum weight of 15 kilos.
Please note that only 1 extra bed or baby cot can be accommodated, on request. Charges may be applicable.
Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. Payment of the full reservation amount is due at the property.
Please note that for reservations of 5 rooms or more, different policies will apply.
Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of € 25 per day, per pet.
Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of € 30 per day, per dog.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Pousada Forte Horta compared with other hotels in Horta
Based on guest scores and reviews for 135 places to stay in Horta. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Horta
- 20th of 135
- its score; the average in Horta is 9.0
- 8.4
- guest reviews
- 254
- from the centre of Horta
- 100 m
What’s near Pousada Forte Horta
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Horta (Faial) Airport (HOR) 7.9 km
Frequently asked questions about Pousada Forte Horta
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pousada Forte Horta?
Check-out is until 12:00.
Does Pousada Forte Horta have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, free parking, accessible parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
Are pets allowed at Pousada Forte Horta?
Yes: pets allowed. Let the hotel know when you book in case there is a supplement or a size limit.
Does Pousada Forte Horta have a pool?
According to the hotel: swimming pool, outdoor pool.
How far is Pousada Forte Horta from the centre of Horta?
About 100 m from the centre of Horta, as the crow flies.
