Hotel Horta
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.
Worth booking if you want a 4-star hotel in Horta with views towards Pico Island and the port at a mid-range price. Skip it if you plan to spend long hours on a sun lounger, since guests say many are broken, or if you only need the cheapest bed in town.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Horta, a 4-star hotel on R. Marcelino Lima. It suits couples and families (family rooms are listed) who want sea and island views, a pool and a good breakfast without paying much more than the cheapest option. Free parking helps if you rent a car to explore further afield.
Pool lovers should read the guest complaint below. Travellers on the tightest budget may prefer our Budget pick, which is about €25 a night cheaper.
Location and getting around
The address is R. Marcelino Lima, and the location score is 8.9. The Fort of Santa Cruz (Horta) is 0.5 km away, about 6 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
The Nature Park of Faial is 9 km away, about 113 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport, a taxi or a hire car. Free parking is listed. We have no other verified distances, so check the route to the port or restaurants you plan to visit.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 out of 10 from 764 reviews, joint second of the 4 hotels we compared. The views are the standout: guests say the hotel overlooks Pico Island, the ocean and the port, often from private balconies. Not every room necessarily has a balcony, so ask.
Breakfast is also praised as a varied buffet with fresh pastries, bread, cheese, eggs and fruit. The complaint is about the pool area: the outdoor space is large, but guests say sun loungers are often broken or damaged. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €64.80 per night, about 1% below the sample median of €65.42. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Faial Marina Apartments 1, scored 8.2 at 4 stars for €40 a night. Our Luxury pick, Hotel do Canal, scored 8.5 at 4 stars for €70. Hotel Horta sits in the middle: about €5 a night less than Hotel do Canal for a very similar score, and about €25 more than the apartments, with a pool, restaurant and garden listed. Over two nights the gap to Hotel do Canal is around €10.
Listed facilities include a pool, restaurant, garden, free Wi-Fi, free parking, family rooms and air conditioning. Breakfast type and whether it is included in your rate are not confirmed in our data, though guests describe a buffet.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Horta, a small sample. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and price, and Hotel Horta does well on all three, with 764 reviews behind its 8.4. It is not necessarily the cheapest option.
Before you book
Ask for a room with a balcony and a view towards Pico if that is why you are booking. Check whether breakfast is included. Ask about the pool's opening dates in November and the state of the loungers. Read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Hotel Horta have views of Pico?
Guests say the hotel overlooks Pico Island, the ocean and the port, often from private balconies. Request a view room when you book.
Is Hotel Horta close to the Fort of Santa Cruz?
Yes, about 0.5 km, roughly 6 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
How much does Hotel Horta cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €64.80 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Does Hotel Horta have a pool?
Yes, a pool is listed. Guests say the outdoor area is large but many sun loungers are broken or damaged.