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  • Pousada Forte da Horta – Hotel Santa Cruz

    One of two Pousadas in the Azores, the elegant Pousada of Horta is situated in a 16th century fortress.

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    Hotel Horta

    The Pousada Horta in Faial, one of the Azores most beautiful islands, is set in a 16th Century fortress overlooking Horta, the island’s main town. With some of the best views in the Azores, guests in the Hotel Horta can enjoy views of the town’s famous marina, the Pico Islands with its volcano and Ponta de Pico the highest point in Portugal, all from the Pousada’s restaurant and outdoor swimming pool.

    Excellent Facilities at Pousada Forte Da Horta

    Classified as a National Monument since 1947, this elegant Hotel Santa Cruz in the Azores has 26 rooms and 2 suites. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, heating/air conditioning, minibar, phone, cable TV, hairdryer, safe and internet access.

    The Hotel Horta is situated within a 16th Century Fortress and only 450 metres from the ferry that takes you to Pico Island.

    Pousada Horta is Perfectly Located

    The island of Faial is 21 kilometres long and 14 kilometers wide and there are good views of the other islands of the central group. The Hotel Horta is perfectly located to enjoy the many activities that Faial has to offer, from stunning hikes to dolphin and whale watching.

     

    Hotel Horta Facilities

     

    • Restaurant and Bar
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Children’s swimming pool
    • Reading room
    • Room service
    • Lift
    • Free internet access in public areas
    • Business centre
    • 24h reception
    • Parking
    • Laundry
    • Shop
    • Dog friendly (conditions apply)

    Activities Nearby

    • Diving
    • Walks
    • Horse riding
    • Whale watching
    • Dolphin watching
    • Bike rides
    • Fishing

    Other Information About Hotel Horta

     

    • Rooms for disabled persons available
    • Horta airport is 9 kms
    • Excellent conference/meeting facilities
    • Stunning wedding location
    • RNET 4777

    Nearest Pousada Hotel

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    For very competitive rates we would recommend booking with Auto Europe.

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      Hotel Horta Facilities

       

      • Restaurant and Bar
      • Outdoor swimming pool
      • Children’s swimming pool
      • Reading room
      • Room service
      • Lift
      • Free internet access in public areas
      • Business centre
      • 24h reception
      • Parking
      • Laundry
      • Shop
      • Dog friendly (conditions apply)
      Activities Nearby
      • Diving
      • Walks
      • Horse riding
      • Whale watching
      • Dolphin watching
      • Bike rides
      • Fishing

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      Testimonials

      5 testimonials for Pousada Forte da Horta – Hotel Santa Cruz

      1. What a spectacular facility and staff you have at the Pousada in Horta, The staff was so giving and loving. It really is like a family staying there. This was my second visit there and I brought more family and they are all now in love with your Pousada.

      2. Truly enjoyed the stay in this Pousada. Have been a fan of the Spanish Paradores for many years and this was the first Portuguese Pousada I satayed in. The Azores are fascinating, the landscapes are unforgettable. I must have taken hundreds of pictures.

      3. A fine hotel,I found it a pity that I had a room at the side of the hotel with no view of the sea, as the hotel was absolutely not full I found this a bit strange. The resturant staff were excellent. I had the feeling that there were not so many guests and that the reception staff were a bit bored . However it was a good place to stay for the start of my holiday in the Azores although expensive. maybe an idea to introduce better packages especially for the over 60,s as we seem to be the group travelleling a lot. Angela Renner

      4. Ein sehr schönes gepflegtes Hotel mit toller Aussicht auf den Hafen und die Nachbarinsel Pico. Die Lage ist perfekt. Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Preis für die Pousada ist in der Nebensaison akzeptabel. Können das Hotel sehr empfehlen

      5. Stayed here in late September on our first visit to Acores. Excellent location, right in centre of Horta. Balcony room had great view of harbour and of Pico with all it’s various cloud formations. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

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      Stayed here in late September on our first visit to Acores. Excellent location, right in centre of Horta. Balcony room had great view of harbour and of Pico with all it's various cloud formations. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
      Tim Clifford
      Ein sehr schönes gepflegtes Hotel mit toller Aussicht auf den Hafen und die Nachbarinsel Pico. Die Lage ist perfekt. Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Preis für die Pousada ist in der Nebensaison akzeptabel. Können das Hotel sehr empfehlen
      Christian Dinsen
      A fine hotel,I found it a pity that I had a room at the side of the hotel with no view of the sea, as the hotel was absolutely not full I found this a bit strange. The resturant staff were excellent. I had the feeling that there were not so many guests and that the reception staff were a bit bored . However it was a good place to stay for the start of my holiday in the Azores although expensive. maybe an idea to introduce better packages especially for the over 60,s as we seem to be the group travelleling a lot. Angela Renner
      angela renner
      Truly enjoyed the stay in this Pousada. Have been a fan of the Spanish Paradores for many years and this was the first Portuguese Pousada I satayed in. The Azores are fascinating, the landscapes are unforgettable. I must have taken hundreds of pictures.
      Sebastian Grolinger

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      1 Nov 2022 to 31 Oct 2023
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      Superior room from 110 from 120 from 165 from 195 from 195 from 215 from 215 from 230
      Suite from 125 from 135 from 225 from 225 from 235 from 245 from 255 from 300
      Please note

      – Prices are per night for 2 persons sharing a double/twin room and include breakfast and taxes 

      – Prices are valid until 31 October 2023 – they are subject to change without prior notice 

      – Special rates apply at New Year (30 and 31 Dec) 

      – Special rates are available for reservations of 10 bedrooms or more 

      – Cancellations – 1st night will be charged if the reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival (special promotions may have different cancellation policies) 

      – No show – the whole stay will be charged

      Location/Directions

      Address: 
      Rua Vasco da Gama
      9900-017 Horta 

      Surrounding area: 

      • Boat trips to watch dolphins and whales.
      • The ‘lunar’ landscape of the Capelinhos Island which emerged from the Atlantic in 1957.
      • Caldeira do Cabeco Gordo which is a crater of volcanic origin with a diameter of nearly 1450 metres and a depth reaching 400 metres.
      • Pico Island – 450m to the ferry.

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