Pousada Forte Horta
Rua Vasco Da Gama, 9900-017, HORTA
Set in a marvellous 16th-century fortress which overlooks Horta Bay on the island of Faial, this pousada is the perfect base for a cultural holiday in the Azores. The city's port is just 400 metres away, bringing visitors to and from other islands of the Azores, and the beautiful black sand beach at Praia de Almoxarife is just a ten-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel itself has been classified as a national monum…
Set in a marvellous 16th-century fortress which overlooks Horta Bay on the island of Faial, this pousada is the perfect base for a cultural holiday in the Azores. The city's port is just 400 metres away, bringing visitors to and from other islands of the Azores, and the beautiful black sand beach at Praia de Almoxarife is just a ten-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel itself has been classified as a national monument since 1947, and its classic rooms provide a wonderful oasis of peace and comfort with a historical air. Guests are welcomed by multilingual staff in the 24-hour reception, and might take advantage of a wealth of helpful facilities offered by the hotel, including a business centre, reading room, and free internet access in common areas. There is also an outdoor pool and games room with table games for guest leisure, all for a wonderful island retreat.
Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):
49 facilities across 9 categories.
- Library
- Mobile phone coverage
- Newspapers
- Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
- Wi-fi
- Room service
- Terrace
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Shop
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Lift access
- Fireplace
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour reception
- Car park
- Concierge
- Hotel safe
- Poolside snack bar
- Non-smoking area
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Café
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Parasols
- Sun loungers
- Game room
- Children’s swimming area (1)
- Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
- TV lounge
- Accessible rooms (1)
- Double rooms (28)
- Total number of rooms (28)
- Year of most recent renovation (2004)
- Number of floors (main building) (3)
- Special dietary options
- À la carte dinner
- À la carte lunch
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Conference room
- Business centre
- Meeting room
- Cycling / mountain biking
- Horse riding
- Diving
- pousada
- Green Key (FEE)
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Rua Vasco Da Gama, 9900-017, HORTA
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- Check-inFrom 16:00
- Check-out10:00–11:00
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- MasterCard
- Diners Club
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- LGTBIQ friendly
- Non-smoking establishment
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