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.
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Great location
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Friendly staff
At the hotel
Popular amenities
62 listed
24-hour front desk
24-hour security
Access to health care professionals
Accessible parking
Air conditioning
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Car hire
Cashless payment available
CCTV in common areas
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Pools & wellness
Outdoor pool
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Delivered food - securely covered
Food delivered to guest room
Fruits
Kid meals
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Special diet menus - on request
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Garden
Hiking
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Terrace
Rooms & comfort
CCTV outside property
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & cleanliness
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Physical distancing rules followed
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Overall sentiment about staff service is positive, with many reviews highlighting friendly and professional staff.
Location9.9
The hotel's location received consistent praise for its convenience and attractiveness.
Amenities8.9
Amenities such as the swimming pool received positive mentions, though some reviews noted overall aging facilities.
Overall Experience8.9
Despite several issues, many guests expressed a willingness to recommend the hotel for its positives.
Food and Beverage8.4
Breakfast and food service received mixed reviews, with some positive comments but also some dissatisfaction.
Cleanliness7.4
Multiple reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and a lack of proper maintenance.
Room Quality7.4
Reviews mention outdated and poorly maintained rooms, affecting overall comfort.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
53% of 17 recent stays rated 8+
8.4254 reviews
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7/10
Christian · couple · 2026-09-15
“Die Lage beim Hafen mit dem Swimmingpool”
Guest review
5/10
Natalia · family with children · 2026-08-22
“Расположение в центре, в старинном здании. Персонал ресторана очень отзывчив, старается запомнить предпочтения и на следующий день предложить то, что было накануне. Отдельно заказывали яичницу, сделали без вопросов.”
Guest review
10/10
Franck · solo traveller · 2026-08-07
“Location and accommodations.”
Guest review
7/10
JosePT1982 · solo traveller · 2026-08-03
“Localização, mesmo no centro da Horta. Quartos confortáveis, pequeno almoço adequado.”
Great stay
8/10
Francesco · family with children · 2026-08-02
“Location, historical building, very clean and well maintained , breakfast was very good”
Guest review
9/10
Nathalie · solo traveller · 2026-07-25
“La gentillesse du personnel. L'emplacement exceptionnel”
Guest review
7/10
Luis · family with children · 2026-07-18
“Localização e serviço pequeno almoço”
A disturbing experience—severe privacy concerns, hygiene issues, and unprofessional staff
2/10
764joanag · Family · 2026-07-16
“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
10/10
robinwM9521YW · Friends getaway · 2026-06-30
“Great range of choices for breakfast with helpful friendly service.”
Needs renovation, service below average but some is excellent, some is just unacceptable.
1/10
Gregory · couple · 2026-06-29
“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.”
Great and tasteful dinner
10/10
ericlI5405ZA · Couples · 2026-06-22
“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!”
מלון מיוחד ומיקום מצוין
8/10
Ido · extended group · 2026-06-18
“מיקום מצוין, מלון מיוחד הממוקם בתוך מבצר עתיק. מאד מיוחד. ארוחת בוקר טובה וצוות אדיב”
Pleasant Hotel Overlooking Harbour
10/10
alun100 · Friends getaway · 2026-06-15
“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”
Wonderful
10/10
Andrea · couple · 2026-06-02
“All the staff members were marvelous!”
Foi curta😜
8/10
João · extended group · 2026-06-02
“A localização”
Het historische gebouw is centraal gelegen.
7/10
Marguerite · extended group · 2026-05-26
“Het ontbijt was uitstekend. De restaurant was uitstekend. Het personeel daar was zeer vriendelijk.”
Nicht nochmal …
5/10
Bernd · couple · 2026-05-22
“Die Lage dieses Hotels ist gut am Hafen und der Promenade - der Blick auf den Pico - wenn nicht in Wolken gehüllt - sehr schön. In den oberen Zimmern wäre es wohl noch schöner.”
