Pousada Forte Horta | Hotel in Horta

| 7.7 (139 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  9 Bathrooms  25 Guests
Horta Hotel | Pousada Forte Horta

Hotel in Horta

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 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 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 Horta.

Pousada Forte Horta is located in Horta.

This 36 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 139 reviews with the average score of 7.7 . Coming to Horta and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 36 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Horta. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Pousada Forte Horta in Horta is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Pousada Forte Horta”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Fishing
  • Game room
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Diving
  • Walking tours
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Pet friendly
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Car rental
  • Concierge
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Shallow end
  • Beach umbrellas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

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 5 rooms or more, different policies will apply, please note that pets will incur an additional charge of € 25 per day, per pet, please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of € 30 per day, per dog.please inform 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 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, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 4777

Reviews

Value for money:
7.58
Location:
9.65
Staff:
8.97
Facilities:
8.09
Comfort:
8.47
Cleanliness:
8.39
John
Apr 2, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Nice location, excellent breakfast!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Classic Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 17 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Classic Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Superior Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Sea view

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Double or Twin Room with City View
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 20 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, TV, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Superior Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 27 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Sea view

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
Standard Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Sea view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Standard Suite (2 adults + 1 child)
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Sea view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Standard Suite (2 adults + 2 children)
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Sea view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Triple Standard Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Sea view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels
Standard Suite (3 adults + 1 child)
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 27 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Futon bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar

Bathroom

Bidet, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Air conditioning

Media & Technology

Telephone, Cable channels

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Sea view

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and Spa

Pool towels

FAQ's

Is this Pousada Forte Horta pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Pousada Forte Horta?

Check-in time for Pousada Forte Horta starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Pousada Forte Horta have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Pousada Forte Horta has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Pousada Forte Horta?

Best-rates for the Pousada Forte Horta starts from $263 per night with includes Parking, Pool, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, TV, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, Restaurant, Guest Services, Internet, Laundry, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Bar, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Entertainment, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Pousada Forte Horta a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Pousada Forte Horta wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Pousada Forte Horta is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Pousada Forte Horta?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Pousada Forte Horta indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Pousada Forte Horta?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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