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Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Pousada in Horta with marina and free breakfast

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Superior Room (Family) | View from room
Superior Room (Family) | Balcony
Reception
Outdoor pool
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

Explore the area

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Rua Vasco Da Gama, Horta, 9900-017
  • Place, Fort of Santa Cruz
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Horta Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Horta (HOR)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, City View

Classic Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room (Family)

Superior Room (Family)

Superior Room (Family)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite (2Ad+1Chd)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite (2Ad+1Chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite (2Ad+2Chd)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite (2Ad+2Chd)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite (Triple)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite (Triple)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Horta

At Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel you'll be within steps of Horta Historic Center and Fort of Santa Cruz. Highlights at this pousada include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a marina. .The pousada's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Horta pousada include Peter's Scrimshaw Museum and Horta Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Horta Historic Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort of Santa Cruz - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Horta Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porto Pim Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Horta (HOR) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peter Café Sport - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ah! Boca Santa - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oceanic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪snack- bar ilha azul - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel

Pousada in Horta with marina and free breakfast
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Horta pousada is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel offers 28 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 4777

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pousada da Forte Santa Cruz
Pousada da Forte Santa Cruz B&B
Pousada da Forte Santa Cruz B&B Horta
Pousada da Horta Forte Santa Cruz
Pousada Forte da Horta Historic Hotel
Pousada Forte da Historic Hotel
Pousada Forte da Horta Historic
Pousada Forte da Historic
Forte Da Horta Historic Horta
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel Horta
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel Pousada (Portugal)
Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel Pousada (Portugal) Horta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel?

Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel on 29 Oct 2025 start from NZ$202.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel?

Yep, Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel?

Yep, Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Porto Pim Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Does Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel have a pool?

Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel?

No, Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.