Pousada Forte da Horta
Rua Vasco da Gama, 9900-017 Horta, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
For us it was convenient to all the locations we wanted to get to (e.g. marina, restaurants, convenience store, etc.
United States of America
- View
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- 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 mini-bar. 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 5.4 mi from the Pousada Forte da Horta.
Couples in particular 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
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Alfred
United States of America“For us it was convenient to all the locations we wanted to get to (e.g. marina, restaurants, convenience store, etc.”
Cynthia United States of America“Breakfast was wonderful, with an abundance of choices offered. My knees were sore after some hikes and the staff was able to provide ice for me. We also were easily able communicate with the staff.”
Petr
Poland“A nice hotel in an old fortress, truly amazing breakfast, the pool and convenient location.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Sal & Pico
- CuisinePortuguese • Local
Amenities of Pousada Forte da HortaGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Landmark view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- 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
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Pousada Forte da Horta accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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 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 6 rooms or more, different policies will apply.
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.
Please inform Pousada Forte da Horta 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 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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Pousada Forte da Horta offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Swimming pool
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Room options at Pousada Forte da Horta include:
- Twin/Double
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Pousada Forte da Horta has 1 restaurant:
- Sal & Pico
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Pousada Forte da Horta is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Pousada Forte da Horta is 2,150 feet from the center of Horta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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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The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Pousada Forte da Horta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Pousada Forte da Horta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
