★★★★ Rua Vasco da Gama, Horta, PT
8.4 guest rating· 241 reviews
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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Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed
This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning, soundproof walls and sea views. The unit has 3 beds.
Sleeps 3 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed
This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning, soundproof walls and sea views. The unit has 3 beds.
Sleeps 4 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed
This suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning, soundproof walls and sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Sleeps 4 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed, Futon Mat
This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features air conditioning, soundproof walls and sea views. The unit has 3 beds and 1 futon.
Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · 3× Twin bed
<p><strong>3 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>215 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>
Sleeps 3 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed
This suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning, soundproof walls and sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed
<p><strong>1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>205 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair-width doorways</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>
Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Double bed
<p><strong>1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>215-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, desk, and phone</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Smoking And Non-Smoking</p>
Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed
Located in a beautiful 16th century fortress, this room is contemporary decorated with wooden furniture and tiled floors. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has 1 double or 2 single beds, a cable TV and a mini-bar.
Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed
This room is contemporary decorated with wooden furniture and tiled floors. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has 1 double or 2 single beds, a cable TV and a mini-bar. Some of the rooms have a balcony and a panoramic view over the magnificent Pico Island and the famous marina.
Rua Vasco da Gama, Horta, PT
Guest review
9.0La gentillesse du personnel. L'emplacement exceptionnel
− Toutes les chambres ne donnent pas sur le mont Pico.
Guest review
7.0Localização e serviço pequeno almoço
− A relação preço / qualidade
A disturbing experience—severe privacy concerns, hygiene issues, and unprofessional staff
2.0I 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
10.0Great range of choices for breakfast with helpful friendly service.
Needs renovation, service below average but some is excellent, some is just unacceptable.
1.0Room 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.
Great and tasteful dinner
10.0The 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!
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.
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.