Pousada Forte Angra do Heroísmo

One week vacation here in May 2025, package from Azores Getaways (an excellent travel operator, my sixth trip with them). Direct flight (once a week) from Toronto to Lajes (or Praia da Vitoria, or Terceira – I've seen all three names used for the same airport). Landing before 7 AM – transfer to hotel maybe 30 minutes; I’ve purchased the early check-in too (CAD 150 at the time). The fortress complex is very interesting, and the modern hotel building (I believe 28 rooms in total, four could be in an old building) is perfectly integrated. Rooms are large-ish for Europe, very well maintained and cleaned. There is a modern safe, no extra charge. The TV is quite small; you also have a fridge mini bar. Bathroom is nice, with a full bathtub (careful when in or out). Air conditioning was probably seasonally activated on May 15, not that warm yet but quite humid. There is an outdoor pool, rather small and expect people roaming around you (the outside interior area is a local touristic attraction – probably #1 human-made on the list for every visitor to Angra). Breakfast is included and it’s reasonably good, go early to have all selections ready at the same time. The restaurant was daily open for dinner, and on weekends for lunch. Not an extensive menu but good options in the local market range (had dinner twice: alcatra regional, and grilled octopus). There is a bar in another building (entrance across the hotel entrance), most of the time it was empty (low season) - ask at reception for service. They do offer some good drinks / coffees. City centre is quite close, with many restaurants and grocery stores in walking distance. Yes, if having mobility problems it might no be the best choice but Angra itself is not the best destination in that case. Overall, highly recommended, happy travels!

We enjoyed our stay here very much. The setting inside the fortress was quite unique and interesting. The staff was kind and accommodating. The room was quite nice. The restaurant was very good and the included breakfast was excellent. I removed one star because there were several small issues with the facility. Elevator out if order. Phone didn't work. I got locked in the public restroom stall. No deal breakers and the staff was very helpful. I would definitely recommend a stay here.