Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Cleanliness
Spacious rooms
Great amenities
Excellent food
Cons:
Minor odor issue in lower apartment

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Very clean and well-maintained, specific sentiment from text.
Service
10
Staff were very friendly, helpful, and attentive; excellent service mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
10
Close to everything, highly regarded by guests.
Room Quality
10
Spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped rooms.
Amenities
10
Great amenities mentioned, including spa, pool, and gym.
Value for Money
10
Excellent quality for the price, as highlighted in reviews.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast and dining options received positive comments.
Overall Experience
10
Overall stay was exceptional, guests had a wonderful time.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:12

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Experience
Enjoy a sauna, hammam, and more at our 4-star aparthotel's spa and wellness centre.

Modern Amenities
Air-conditioned units with fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Family-Friendly Facilities
Kids pool, sun terrace, and stunning sea views for a relaxing holiday experience.

Book your stay at Alto do Forte for a perfect blend of comfort and luxury.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 52 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
K
Karanjit couple gb
7
Clean, spacious, ample parking available!
Pros:

Alto do forte

The accommodation has ample parking although the entrance to get in and out is intimidating, but once you get used to it, it’s easy to navigate. The parking is safe, secure and you can get the lift straight to the rooms to the garage and vice versa. It isn’t as clear though where the lifts are inside the parking garage so signage could be clear to avoid people hiking back up the steep decline the car came in from.

The accommodation is beautiful, very modern and plenty of space to put away your clothes with towels being changed everyday and rooms cleaned everyday. There’s plates, mugs, cutlery, utensils, frying pan and a kettle and coffee maker. I’d advise you to buy some sugar or sweetener if required and bring some fairy liquid and surface cleansing wipes just to maintain the hygiene whilst cooking or making food at the apartment. They do provide some dishwasher tablets however! I brought my own dish cloth and hand cloths for wiping dishes and hands after reading the initial reviews and im glad i did, as the apartment doesn’t provide this. I also brought my own tea bags as we drink at least two cups a day between us. The apartment could do with providing some cling film, foil or some sandwich bags/ lunch boxes which would be super helpful for families staying here, we went to the local supermarket and brought some. We also brought some additional toilet rolls not realising there’s some spares under the sinks if you push press the draw. The apartment had a hairdryer but not a very powerful one so I did bring my own, I’m glad I did. They do provide you an iron and ironing board upon request and there is a washing machine and some laundry detergent as well as some laundry pegs although I haven’t quite discovered where to dry the laundry yet. The bathrooms are modern, clean and well maintained. The drain sometimes can be slow to drain but the showers are hot and hand wash and shower gel is provided.

Cons:

See above

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
L
Louise family_with_children us
9
Wonderful and would plan to return here again!
Pros:

Great quality and spacious for a ‘small’ appearing hotel. We had a one bedroom apartment. Kitchen and dining area very nice! We used the pull out sofa bed in the living area. Beds were very comfortable and the rooms didn’t feel cramped with the sofa bed pulled out like traditional hotel rooms.
Ground floor lobby was very inviting and breakfast area comfortable and good quality. One dish of hot cooked eggs seemed to be the standard each morning, and the rest was continental style.
Very responsive staff and very friendly and helpful in communications before arriving and throughout our stay. Enjoyed the sauna and the hot tub! We went late March and the AC units were also for heat which kept the room very comfortable.

Location was excellent for walking to the marina where we had meeting points for activities. And walkable to all the main areas in Ponta Delgada. Steps away from the iconic church.

Cons:

If I had to really find something it’s that our room was next to the road so we didn’t want to open drapes wide for privacy, and there wasn’t really a view. But there were 3-4 floors so one level up probably felt more private. It was however a very quiet road and it felt like good sound insulated windows.

There was a safety/emergency exit light above the door which was extremely bright at night so we had to cover it with a small towel for the person sleeping on the sofa bed. We forgot to ask the front desk if there was anything they could do but we found our own makeshift solution.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
Z
Zarina couple lv
10
Pros:

The apartment was spacious and bright! The breakfast was good, the location was perfect for the last day to relax after hiking all week. We had the spa all to ourselves!

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
F
Filipa couple pt
10
Para além de confortável, a limpeza é impecável, adorámos tudo! Facilita muito o acesso por código e as informações são
Pros:

Alojamento muito confortável e a limpeza impecável!

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
S
Stayathome solo_traveller gb
8
Good but not great
Pros:

Room reasonable size, clean and reasonably equipped, although it could do with suitcase stands. Breakfast good. Facilities good pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath. Underground garage to save your rental cars wing mirrors. Staff friendly.

Cons:

No message sent with key code for door, necessary as reception is not staffed 24×7. In addition staff took over 20 minutes to respond when fire alarm went off at the weekend as no one on site. This only after they were telephoned. If it had been a real emergency this could have been disastrous. Otherwise plastic covered sofa in room not comfy and limited hanging space for clothes compounded by no suitcase stands (try using a couple of dining chairs).

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
A
André couple ch
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
B
Betty couple fr
10
Un séjour fabuleux !
Pros:

L’emplacement avec vue sur le coucher de soleil et proche du centre, la propreté de l’appartement, la qualité du petit déjeuner, le calme et un super accueil !

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
N
Nikita solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
L
Louis couple ca
9
Endroit parfait pour un séjour d’une semaine.
Pros:

Bien localisé. Très propre. Déjeuner parfait.

Cons:

Manque de rangement et salle de bain petite.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
L
Lucia solo_traveller pt
10
Pros:

Nice and spacious apartment, with balcony and equipped kitchen, good breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, garage, good location

Cons:

The apartment was relatively clean (compared to other hotels I've stayed in

6), but could be cleaner (mostly bathroom and floors). And spa area - jacuzzi, wasn't clean.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
I
inma solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Me gustó todo.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
A
Alexandre couple nl
9
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
S
Sandra family_with_children pt
10
A voltar
Pros:

O apartamento tem tudo o que precisamos, o staff é muito simpático e profissional. Estava frio para a piscina exterior, mas aproveitámos bem o jacuzzi, sauna e banho turco. O pequeno almoço é bom e variável. A localização é excelente para ir a pé ao centro. Recomendo.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
R
Réka couple hu
9
Exceptional - highly recommend
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The apartment we stayed in was very spacious and clean. The kitchen was very well equipped, we even did a bit of cooking during our stay and could find everything we needed. The hotel staff was very helpful, they kept in touch on WhatsApp during our stay and gave us recommendations. They even helped us book tables at different restaurants. The staff was also happy to turn the sauna on when asked which we greatly enjoyed after a long day of sightseeing. Also, huge plus for the free underground parking garage.

Cons:

Nothing really, more like recommendations. There was no place by the entrance to hang our coats, even though there was plenty of space. A kitchen towel in the kitchen would've been really useful! Also, our towels were replaced most of the days, even though we didn't throw them on the ground (they were just hanging in the bathroom). Again, not an issue, just something we noticed.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
G
Gonçalo family_with_children pt
9
excelentes funcionários, sobretudo o João
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
A
Anna family_with_children ua
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
S
SERGEY family_with_children pt
9
The wonderful stay at the apartment. I really loved the property and definitely would recommend to my friends
Pros:

Clean and comfortable apartment

Cons:

The parking lot in -3 floor smells like a paint

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
A
Ana Luísa couple pt
10
recomendo!
Pros:

gostamos de tudo

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
Y
Yolanda couple es
9
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
C
claudine couple ca
10
Très beau séjour
Pros:

Excellent petit déjeuner, propreté, équipement, services hôteliers

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-03-25 via Nuitee