Pousada Forte Horta - Horta (Azores)

3-star historic fortress hotel overlooking Horta Bay and Pico Island

Amenities

Pousada Forte Da Horta offers an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, tables, and parasols looking onto Pico Island. The hotel provides complimentary welcome drinks upon arrival and a 24-hour reception with concierge services for car rentals and excursion bookings. A games room and walking tours are available on site, alongside a shared lounge with a piano bar.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Pousada Santa Cruz Horta serves regional dishes such as fried pork, tuna, and passion fruit pie paired with local wines. A breakfast buffet is served daily on the poolside veranda terrace with views of the marina. Guests can also order special diet menus, kids' meals, and wine or champagne through room service or the bar.

Rooms

Pousada Forte Horta has air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, minibar, and a private bathroom stocked with a hairdryer and bathrobe. Most accommodations offer views of the marina, and superior suites include separate bedrooms and large balconies with direct views of Pico volcano. The hotel is pet-friendly for small dogs and provides daily housekeeping, laundry, and 24-hour room service.

Family

This family-friendly property in the 16th-century fort has an outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and pool towels for children. The hotel arranges walking tours and connects families with local guides for excursions like whale watching and hiking trails. Kids' meals are available in the restaurant, and the 24-hour front desk can help with taxis to nearby botanical gardens and cultural events.

Location

Set in a 16th-century fortress classified as a National Monument since 1947, Pousada Forte Da Horta overlooks Horta Bay and Pico Island. The hotel is a short walk from Horta's marina, restaurants, and bars, with direct access to snorkeling, diving, and hiking trails. Horta Airport is 8.7 km away, and free on-site parking is available for guests renting cars.

• Historic Setting: 16th-century fortress classified as a National Monument
• Views: Rooms overlooking Horta Bay, marina, and Pico volcano
• Dining: Regional cuisine with local wines and poolside breakfast buffet
• Pool: Outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and panoramic Pico views
• Activities: Whale watching, hiking, walking tours, and games room
• Pet Policy: Pet-friendly accommodations for small dogs
• Concierge: 24-hour front desk with car rental and local guide booking

License number: 4777