Hotel do Canal
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.
Hotel do Canal is worth booking if you want a central base by the Horta marina with a spa, gym and buffet breakfast at a price close to the local median. Skip it if you expect brand-new interiors, since some guests say the facilities feel dated for the rate.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Horta, an officially rated four-star hotel with a guest score of 8.5 out of 10 from 572 reviews. The reference price was about €70 a night, not far above the €65.42 median we saw across the sample.
It suits couples and families who want to walk to the port, eat breakfast on site and have a gym or spa for a rainy island day. Family rooms and free parking are listed, which helps if you rent a car to explore Faial.
Skip it if fresh decor matters more to you than location. The main complaint is that the facilities are aging, and a few guests felt that made the price too high.
Location and getting around Horta
The address is Largo Drº Manuel de Arriaga, and guests describe a central position by the marina and the port. The location score is 9.7.
The Fort of Santa Cruz is about 0.4 km away, around 5 minutes on foot. The Nature Park of Faial is about 9.6 km away, roughly 120 minutes walking. That is far, so plan on a taxi, rental car or public transport. Walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes may take longer.
What guests say
Two things come up most. Guests like being by the marina and port, and several mention views of Mount Pico across the water. They also praise a varied buffet breakfast, served with views of the volcano according to reviewers. The breakfast types listed are Continental, American and Buffet.
On the downside, guests call the rates fair for the location but say the facilities are aging. For some, that makes the stay feel overpriced.
Price and how it compares with our other Horta picks
These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, 10 to 12 November. Hotel do Canal came in at about €70 a night, roughly €140 for both nights. They are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Faial Marina Apartments 1, was about €40 a night with a score of 8.2. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Horta, was about €64.80 with a score of 8.4. For around €5 more a night, Hotel do Canal gives you the highest score of the three plus a listed spa, gym and restaurant.
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Why it made our top 3 in Horta
We compared 4 eligible properties in Horta. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first; a four-star hotel qualifies only with a score of at least 8.5. Hotel do Canal meets that bar and shares the top review-score position among the 4.
Listed facilities include a gym, spa, restaurant, terrace, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is in your rate. Ask about spa and gym hours and any fees, as availability for your dates is not confirmed.
If a view of Mount Pico matters, ask which rooms face the water; we cannot confirm which ones do. Recent guest photos will help you judge the aging facilities.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel do Canal close to the Horta marina?
Yes, guests describe it as central, by the marina and the port. The location score is 9.7 out of 10.
How much does Hotel do Canal cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €70 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk from Hotel do Canal to the Nature Park of Faial?
Not realistically. It is about 9.6 km away, roughly 120 minutes on foot, so you will need a taxi, rental car or public transport.
What do guests complain about at Hotel do Canal?
Mainly that the facilities are aging. Some felt that made the price too high, though most found the rates fair for the location.