Luxury hotels in Cascais

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Cascais. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Senhora da Guia Cascais Boutique Hotel Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Situated between Cascais and Guincho Beach, the luxurious Senhora da Guia offers elegant accommodation in a green garden with pine trees and a salt-water pool. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Guest rooms of the Senhora da Guia Cascais Boutique Hotel have a fresh and modern décor. They include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and balconies. Guests can taste a Mediterranean risotto on the restaurant’s terrace and enjoy the sun set in the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel bar has a romantic fireplace for colder winter evenings. This small boutique hotel offers a variety of wellness facilities, including a indoor heated pool, a Turkish bath, hot tub, sauna and a gym. A variety of massages and beauty treatments can be arranged as well. Senhora da Guia is situated a 10-minute drive from the Guincho Fortress and the city centre of Cascais. The property is located 4 km from Cascais Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 160 EUR.

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• 2 Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. With studios and galleries surrounding it, the 5-star hotel overlooks sea and the Cascais Marina, and is part of the renovated 16th century citadel complex. The centrally-located Pestana Cidadela Cascais features an indoor pool with marina views and an additional lawn-surrounded exterior swimming pool, which also has marina views. Occasionally the hotel organizes "Art Invasions" of the rooms, in which noted artists are given "carte blanche" to decorate rooms and public areas. All of the rooms at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District have a seating area with a flat-screen satellite TV. Each of the rooms are soundproofed, and have a minibar. All have a private bathroom with slippers and bathrobes. The bright rooms feature modern décor and wooden floors. Free high-speed WiFi is provided. Guests can enjoy the free breakfast buffet at the Maris Stella restaurant, which offers views from the bay to the Santa Maria Lighthouse. The hotel has another restaurant, Taberna da Praça, more intimate, which serves a selection of Portuguese snacks. There is also a bar, and room service is provided. The lounge area is decorated with 608 swallows, which represent the number of days that the hotel's renovation took. The Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District features a 24 hour front desk with a concierge. Staff can provide further information about activities in the area, such as diving and cycling, among other sports, nautical or cultural activities. Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District is located in the centre of Cascais and is the first hotel in Europe to have its own Art District. Since March 2014 that the property is a sophisticated site of cultural creation. Lisbon International Airport is a 35-minute drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 155 EUR.

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• 3 Farol Hotel Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Located right beside Cascais Marina, this 5-star boutique hotel features a sundeck terrace over the Atlantic Ocean. The On the Rocks lounge bar overlooks the saltwater pool. Most rooms at the Farol Hotel come with a shower massage column. The rooms all feature bathrobes with slippers and also have free WiFi and minibars. Guests can indulge in Mediterranean fusion cuisine served at the elegant Mix restaurant or enjoy a sushi experience at the Sushi Design restaurant on site. When the weather is nice, guests can relax on the terrace and admire the ocean views. The city centre of Cascais is a 10-minute walk away. Guests can also visit the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, which is accessible by car in 20 minutes. Bicycles and cars can be rented at the reception. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 145 EUR.

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• 4 The Albatroz Hotel Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Situated on the cliffs of the Estoril Coast, The Albatroz Hotel enjoys superb views of the Cascais Bay. This welcoming and charming 5-star unit has a sea-view swimming pool and a sunny terrace. Guests can relax in the individually themed rooms overlooking the bay or picturesque Cascais, which can be situated in either the new or in the historic wing of the building. All rooms come with air conditioning and feature large bathrooms with Castelbel toiletries. With an elegant décor, the Albatroz provides a wicker basket with towels, to use at the beach or the pool. A fresh buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at Hotel Albatroz’s Panoramic Restaurant, which commands spectacular sea views. An extensive menu is on offer for both lunch and dinner service. The hotel’s terrace bar serves a variety of refreshments throughout the day. Wine tastings and show cooking events are also available on select dates, at the hotel. Alternatively, various restaurants are available in the Cascais centre, at a 5-minute walk. Set in the landscaped grounds, Albatroz’s pool area offers a peaceful retreat, where guests can recline on a lounger and soak up the sun. To explore the area, you can rent a bike or car. A gourmet shop is part of the hotel, with various products for foodies and fans of good wines. Popular Cascais Beach is at a 5-minute walk away, where guests will be able to enjoy the sun or a refreshing swim. Cascais Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. The Albatroz Hotel is located less than 17 km from scenic Sintra and a 30-minute drive from Lisbon. Portela International Airport is 35 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 180 EUR.

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• 5 Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. The outdoor infinity pool at this 5-star Cascais hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features a Spa, a Health Club, restaurants and free WiFi throughout the property. There is also a new area available for all guests, the Miragem Water Lounge. Rooms at Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa feature a marble bathroom stocked with a robe and luxury bathroom amenities. Some have floor-to-ceiling windows and a furnished, Cascais Bay-view terrace. The brand new Miragem Water Lounge is comprised of an adult and a family swimming pool, salt-water pond, sauna, Turkish bath and a relaxation area. Holmes Place Spa offers aromatherapy massages in ocean-view treatment rooms. Guests also have free access to Holmes Place Health Club, which features fitness classes, a gym, and an indoor pool. A buffet breakfast is available and served each morning at the hotel's meal area. Guests can enjoy traditional Portuguese dishes at Gourmet Restaurant, which overlooks Cascais Marina. Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa also has an international, buffet-style restaurant and a poolside bar. The Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa is 300 metres from Monte Estoril Rail Station and 300 metres from Praia das Moitas Beach. Guests can reach Lisbon’s Portela Airport with a 25-minute drive. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 172 EUR.

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• 6 Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress, this boutique hotel boasts a Michelin star award-winning gourmet restaurant and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. It overlooks the Portuguese surfers’ paradise, Guincho Beach. This boutique hotel has a second restaurant called Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho. As well as the partnership with a lotion SPA, 5 minutes from the Hotel by car, which allows our guests to enjoy preferential prices. Stone winding stairs, terracotta tiles and ceilings in exposed bricks create a medieval feel. The central cloister is fitted with velvet sofas and wrought-iron chandeliers. Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s rooms are appointed with rich fabrics, dark wood furniture, and paintings with golden frames. Some rooms have private closed balconies with ocean views. The Michelin-starred restaurant has strong Portuguese influences and serves dishes based upon quality national ingredients. Tasting menus are also available. The expansive wine list is hand-picked by an award-winning sommelier. Guests can enjoy Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s fine dining in the privacy of their room. After a day visiting the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, guests can sip a cocktail from the Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s bar, seated on the vast sun terrace overlooking the ocean. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 155 EUR.

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• 7 Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Former residence of the exiled Italian kings, Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa faces the Atlantic Ocean in Cascais. It features a thalasso spa with face and body treatments, a well-equipped gym and nearby golf courses. The palatial rooms of Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa combine classical furnishings with modern appliances, including free WiFi and a flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms include Italian marbles and Venetian mosaics. Guests can have a cocktail or a glass of wine on the terrace overlooking the sea, at the on-site gastrobar, La Terraza Bar. Other facilities of the hotel include babysitting services with a dedicated activities' room for children, and an outdoor pool. Popular nearby attractions include Estoril Casino and Sintra, a 30-minute drive away. Central Lisbon is 15 km away from the Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 127 EUR.

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• 8 Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel is a luxury resort situated in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It has an 18-hole golf course and 2 restaurants. Each of Onyria Quinta da Marinha's air-conditioned rooms has a spacious balcony with panoramic views of the golf course or the Sintra mountain range. Rooms also include a minibar, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with Molton & Brown amenities. Five Pines Restaurant offers international buffet meals and Rocca serves gourmet Portuguese cuisine made from organic vegetables grown on-site. Live music can be heard at the Trent Jones bar. At the spa, guests can enjoy a relaxing pedicure or body treatment. There is also an indoor pool. Located in the coastal town of Cascais, Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel is 4 km from Guincho Beach. It is a 35-minute drive from Lisbon's historic areas, like Chiado, Rossio and Bairro Alto. Scenic and beautiful Sintra is at a short drive and is renowned for its stunning sights and monuments. The property is 36.8 km from Lisbon International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 154 EUR.

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• 9 The Oitavos Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. The luxurious 5-star Oitavos combines ultramodern design with an untouched natural location within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. It features pools, state-of-the art sports facilities, an Equestrian Centre, Helipad and the award-winning Oitavos golf course. All of the elegant lofts and suites are decorated with modern furnishings in white and blue colours. They all feature comfortable extra long beds, 2 flat-screen satellite TVs and a Nespresso coffee machine. The modern bathroom is complemented by a separate dresser. Some have a separate living area, while others have it included in an open plan space that stretches towards the scenic views of the private balcony, that each unit enjoys. Guests can enjoy a selection of contemporary cuisine at the hotel’s in house Ipsylon Lounge restaurant while gazing pool and garden views. Just a short 3-minute walk from the main building is the hotel's other restaurant, Verbasco. With a more relaxed atmosphere, this dining venue specialises in Portuguese dishes and tapas. The bar of The Oitavos serves a wide variety of drinks well into the night. The Oitavos’s full-service spa offers natural and organic treatment products and a holistic approach to wellness. There are 10 massage rooms, while the hot tub and dry and wet saunas further allow guests to have a relaxing body experience. There is a 24-hour fitness centre and regular activities, like yoga and pilates classes. The sports facilities include a Tennis court, Padel, Squash, Group fitness classes, fitness academy and a semi-olimpic indoor pool. The heated (from May to September) outdoor salt-water swimming pool is ideal for guests to relax with a cocktail or refreshing beverage from the bar. The Oitavos Hotel is located 5 km from central Cascais and a 30-minute drive from Sintra, which is famed for its stunning monuments and palaces. Lisbon is a 30-minute drive away as well, featuring iconic areas and sites like Chiado, Bairro Alto and Alfama. The popular Praia do Guincho beach is a mere 5 minutes away by car. A free shuttle service is available during high season between 10:00 and 18:00 upon request and availability. Bicycles are also available at the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 207 EUR.

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• 10 Sheraton Cascais Resort - Hotel & Residences Cascais, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Located in upscale Cascais, the 5-star Sheraton Cascais Resort - Hotel & Residences is surrounded by quality golf courses and is 4-minute drive from the Atlantic Ocean. The recently-renovated resort includes a restaurant, outdoor swimming pools, extensive garden and a relaxing Spa & Wellness area. Featuring ample suites and rooms, the luxurious accommodation at the resort features an elegant décor and modern equipment. Each includes a private bathroom and a spacious seating area, with sofas and a flat-screen TV. All suites come with an equipped kitchenette. The resort's in house restaurant will provide guests with a true Portuguese culinary experience, with its extensive à la carte service and comprehensive wine list. Guests of the suites are also welcome to try their hand at cooking their own meals in the kitchenettes at their disposal. The resort also features the Flow Pool Bar, as well as the Yakuza Restaurant serving Japanese cuisine. The modern Spa & Wellness centre comes complete with a sauna, Turkish Bath and hot tub. Relaxing massages are also available, upon request. The 24-hour front desk is always available to assist guests with a variety of services, including room service, car rental, bicycle rental, tour desk services and even booking airport shuttle services. There is an onsite Glass Terrace which was recently fully renovated. For the younger guests of the Sheraton Cascais, there is a new kids club, the Brave Kids. The Cascais centre is within 5 km, with a variety of shops, restaurants, cafés. Also at 5 km is Cascais Beach, where guests will be able to enjoy activities like swimming, sun lounging or various water sports. Estoril is 10 km away and features the famed Estoril Casino. Lisbon International Airport is 33 km from the Sheraton Cascais Resort - Hotel & Residences. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 171 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!