Faial Marina Apartments 1
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Faial Marina Apartments 1 is worth booking if you want the cheapest central base in Horta, with parking and the marina and ferry station close by. Travellers who are sensitive about cleanliness should read recent reviews first, as some guests report mould, pests and odours.
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Price-conscious travellers get the most out of this one. At a €40 reference price per night, it sat 39% below the sample median for Horta. Drivers benefit too: guests mention private parking on site or in a rear courtyard, and free parking is listed.
Island hoppers catching a ferry will like the position near the ferry station. Family rooms are listed, and the property is tagged as pet-friendly, though the pet policy and any fee are not confirmed.
If spotless rooms are non-negotiable, think twice. Most guests call it generally tidy, but some reports mention mould, pests and unpleasant odours. That is the main risk here.
Location and getting around
The apartments are at Rua Conselheiro Medeiros nº 8 in Horta, with a location score of 9.5 out of 10. Guests describe a central setting near the marina, the ferry station, shops and restaurants.
The Fort of Santa Cruz is about 0.2 km away, roughly 3 minutes on foot. The Nature Park of Faial is about 9.3 km away, close to 116 minutes walking. That is far, and you will need a car, public transport or a taxi to get there. With free parking listed, a hire car is a practical option.
All walking times here are straight-line estimates, not verified routes.
What guests say
Guests give it 8.2 out of 10 across 690 reviews. On score, it placed third of the 4 eligible properties we compared, so it is not the top-rated option in town.
Location is the main praise point. Parking is the second, which is useful in a small port town.
The complaints focus on cleanliness. Generally tidy is the common view, but some guests mention mould, pests and bad smells. Given the volume of reviews, these are worth taking seriously rather than dismissing as one-offs.
Price and what you get against our other picks
The reference price was €40 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one unit. The sample median was €65.42. Treat these as reference prices, not live quotes, and check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Horta, came in at €64.80 per night with a score of 8.4. Our Luxury pick, Hotel do Canal, was €70 with 8.5. Both score a little higher. The question is whether a modest score gain is worth paying around €25 to €30 more each night. For a short stay on a tight budget, many travellers will say no.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible properties in Horta. Faial Marina Apartments 1 is our Budget pick because €40 was the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice was set aside.
It pairs that price with 690 reviews, a 9.5 location score, free parking and air conditioning. The cleanliness reports keep it from being an easy recommendation for everyone.
Before you book
Unit size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast is not confirmed at all, so plan on eating out unless the listing says otherwise.
Read the most recent reviews for cleanliness comments before paying. Confirm how parking works for your dates, and if you bring a pet, check the policy and any charge.
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Is Faial Marina Apartments 1 close to the Horta ferry?
Guests describe it as central and near the ferry station and marina. The exact walking time to the ferry is not confirmed, so check a map.
Does Faial Marina Apartments 1 have parking?
Yes. Free parking is listed, and guests mention private spaces on site or in a rear courtyard. Confirm availability for your dates.
Is Faial Marina Apartments 1 clean?
Most guests call it generally tidy, but some report mould, pests and odours. Read recent reviews before booking if this matters to you.
How much does Faial Marina Apartments 1 cost?
The reference price was €40 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.
Can I walk to the Nature Park of Faial?
No, not realistically. It is about 9.3 km away, around 116 minutes on foot, so use a car, public transport or a taxi.