Pousada Forte da Horta
Rua Vasco da Gama, 9900-017 Horta, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Pousada Forte da Horta
- View
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
Set in a 16th century fortress overlooking Horta Bay and Pico island, this Pousada hotel features a swimming pool and regional restaurant. Most of the air-conditioned rooms have views of the marina. Classified as a National Monument since 1947, the Pousada Forte da Horta offers modern rooms with cable TV and a minibar. Each private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer and bathrobe. A breakfast buffet is served daily on the poolside veranda terrace. Guests may taste fried pork, tuna and passion fruit pie in Pousada Forte da Horta’s restaurant. The swimming pool area is furnished with sun beds, tables and parasols. Indoors, there is a lounge with various seating areas and a bar with a piano. The 24-hour reception offers car rentals and free on-site parking. The Horta Airport is just 8.7 km from the Pousada Forte da Horta.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- RegulaSwitzerland“We loved the hotel. We upgraded to a room with balcony and seaview, it was beautiful with view on Pico. The staff was very friendly and helpful.”
- RedbikCzech Republic“Working air condition, large room with a great view.”
- SailingUnited Kingdom“The location was great over looking the marina and fairly central. Short walk to some nice restaurants and bars. The staff were all very friendly and nothing was to much for them.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Sal & Pico
- CuisinePortuguese • Local
Facilities of Pousada Forte da HortaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Concierge service
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
House rulesPousada Forte da Horta takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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 travelling 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 6 rooms or more, different policies will apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Pousada Forte da Horta in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 4777
FAQs about Pousada Forte da Horta
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The prices at Pousada Forte da Horta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Pousada Forte da Horta is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Room options at Pousada Forte da Horta include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
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Guests staying at Pousada Forte da Horta can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Pousada Forte da Horta is 700 yards from the centre of Horta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Pousada Forte da Horta has 1 restaurant:
- Sal & Pico
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Pousada Forte da Horta offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Swimming Pool
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The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Pousada Forte da Horta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.