Description
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this pousada include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite..
When you stay at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel in Horta, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Horta Historic Center and Fort of Santa Cruz. This pousada is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Peter's Scrimshaw Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Horta Harbour.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Horta Historic Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Fort of Santa Cruz - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Peter's Scrimshaw Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Horta Harbour - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Porto Pim Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Horta Regional Museum - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Igreja do Santíssimo Salvador da Horta - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Museu de Arte Sacra da Horta - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Azores Sea Observatory - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Casa dos Dabney - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Miradouro da Lira - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Miradouro das Caldeirinhas - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi The nearest airports are: Horta (HOR) - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi Pico Island (PIX) - 45.3 km / 28.1 mi Sao Jorge Island (SJZ) - 57.7 km / 35.9 mi . Near Fort of Santa Cruz.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the pousada's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Entertainment
- Games room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Outside parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Car rental
- Cloakroom facilities
- Conference centre
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Library
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Security
- Serviced office
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Children
- Cot
- Game area
- Kids' TV channels
- Bars
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Children’s pool
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside sun loungers
- Activities
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Based on 369 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Horta
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Maureen P
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
19/05/2026
“Flawless hotel. Highly yrecommended”
We stayed for 9 days as part of a whale watching trip with Whale watching Azores. From Rui at check in to Fernando at breakfast, to the housekeeping staff - a massive thank you and appreciation for your hard work. We had a wonderful stay. Our room was big and overlooked the harbour and Pico. Breakf… more
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lopest819
07/04/2026
“Breakfast in paradise at Pousada Forte da Horta”
Today I had breakfast at Pousada de Santa Cruz in Horta and the experience was excellent. Besides the spectacular views and the unique atmosphere inside the fort, the staff were very friendly and professional. The breakfast was very well prepared, with a great variety of options, excellent quality,… more
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Cruiser54829138667
15/08/2025
“Once again Wonderfull”
Working this time. That´s not the first time that I came to Faial to work. since the hotel that my company uses was full, I choose Pousada for staying, because I already stayed there during vacation time this year. This is simply an amazing place to stay, I just love them. To all the Staff - They … more
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CathyWinchesterUK
Winchester, UK
04/08/2025
“Excellent stay”
Superb pousada - when aren’t they ! A wonderful location on the waterfront in a converted C17th fort. To open the curtains onto our balcony to a picture perfect view of Pico volcano was the icing on the cake ! The room was spacious, bed comfy, balcony & chairs all kept spotlessly clean. The recep… more
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Annerly777
London, United Kingdom
22/04/2025
“Wonderful stay”
We loved our stay here. The reception staff are so helpful. They put us in touch with a lovely family (Miriam and family) who provide a wonderful taxi service all over the island. They are the best place to go for any advice. Food was very good. But the best part was the amazing views from the din… more
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Service: 10
Cleanliness: 9
Room: 9
Facilities: 9
Location: 10
Breakfast: 9
Quality/Price: 9
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