- The hotel is the first in Europe with an in-built art district featuring 12 museums
- Is located in the heart of historic Cascais Marina, just three minutes from the beach
- Offers a relaxing spa, pools, state-of-the-art fitness centre, two restaurants and a bar
- Elegant rooms are perfect for couples, set in the 17th century fort with modern décor
The Pestana Cidadela Cascais is one of Portugal’s most unique hotels, set in a historic 17th century fort with an on-site art district. The 5-star hotel has 126 rooms including 18 suites and 17 author’s rooms, with hardwood floors, and stunning art work. Experience a blend of contemporary and historic design, with courtyard or sea views.
Pestana Cidadela is set above the beautiful Cascais Marina, located just outside of Lisbon. The hotel is integrated into the Musuem Neighbourhood which includes two parks that hold concerts and exhibitions, as well as 12 museums and galleries and a charity bookstore. You can take boat trips from Cascais Marina, visit nearby surfing spot Guincho Beach and head to Sintra or Estoril, which is home to Europe’s largest casino.
Take advantage of the pool and spa, as well as the dedicated art concierge who can help you make the most of your experience, offering advice on touring the exhibitions and galleries. When it comes to dining, there are two restaurants and a bar where you can feast on local and international cuisine. Hotel child prices apply to ages 3–12 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Maris Stella Restaurant
The Maris Stella is a pool lounge with all-day dining and panoramic views of Cascais Marina. The restaurant offers an elegant, Atlantic-based menu featuring fresh fish and seafood.
Open: for breakfast all year round and lunch and dinner from June to mid-September
Taberna da Praça
Dine at the Taberna da Praca for brunch and traditional Portuguese cuisine, set in a relaxed environment. Enjoy a selection of local wines and cocktails.
Open: for lunch and dinner as well as brunch on the weekends from 12:00 – 16:00
Beach & Pools
Swimming pools
The indoor pool has views of the marina, while the outdoor pool is set in the pretty Fortaleza gardens, surrounded by a lawn area with lounge chairs.
Spa & Wellness
Spa
The hotel’s spa and wellness centre offers a variety of treatments, including the signature MagicSpa massage.
Fitness Centre
Pestana Cidadela Cascais' fitness centre provides a range of exercise machines and gym facilities.
Activities & Entertainment
Art District
Explore the hotel’s on-site art district, which has 12 museums, galleries and exhibitions.
Book Shop
Pestana Cidadela Cascais has a charity bookstore, Déjà Lu, where you can shop for books.
Activities
Ask hotel staff to arrange activities such as body boarding, parasailing, tennis, sailing, windsurfing and golf.
About the location
Found along Portugal’s Lisbon Coast, in the pretty whitewashed fishing village of Cascais, Pestana Cidadela Cascais is perfectly located for those wanting to enjoy the traditional charms of Portugal. The town is home to pretty pedestrianised lanes which house cafés, restaurants and little boutiques. Alternatively, visit one of the museums in Cascais and learn about the area’s fascinating history.
There are some fantastic attractions to explore in the town itself, as well as the local area. Hit the many spectacular golf courses, or spend your days relaxing on the beaches. Visit historic forts and ruins or make your way through some of the delicious local dishes, including fresh seafood washed down with local Portuguese wines. If you want to keep active there are water sports to enjoy on the beach, including sailing and windsurfing, while underwater you can try scuba diving or snorkelling.
Transfer time
Pestana Cidadela Cascais is a 40 minute drive from Lisbon Airport.
Classic Room
Max 2 adults
Classic Rooms are located on the first and second floors of the hotel and overlook the interior of the fortress and the gardens.
Superior Room
Max 3 adults
Superior Rooms are located on the ground and second floors overlooking emblematic points of the fortress and are decorated in soft beiges and whites.
Superior Balcony
Max 3 adults
Superior Balcony rooms overlook many of the hotels courtyards or the fortress and are located on the ground or second floor.
Superior Sea View
Max 3 adults
Superior Sea View rooms are located on the second floor with a balcony that overlooks the Cascais Marina and Atlantic Ocean.
Junior Suite
Max 4 adults
Junior Suites are located in the oldest part of the fortress on the ground floor. The suites are decorated in neutral tones with splashes of bold colour and overlook the marina through a porthole window.
Room discount
Save up to 35% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 - 31 October 2019.
Save up to 30% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 - 30 September 2019.
Save up to 25% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 02 - 31 August 2019.
The above offers must be booked by 31 August 2019.
Based on 1763 traveller reviews
88% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Great Location
Travelgirl6169,
Aug 12 2019
Very clean. Some rooms are better, such as location, not all have a balcony or a coffee maker. Our room overlooked the courtyard with a Juliet balcony, would have preferred a full balcony or garden...
Very clean. Some rooms are better, such as location, not all have a balcony or a coffee maker. Our room overlooked the courtyard with a Juliet balcony, would have preferred a full balcony or garden terrace but they were fully booked. Also, a coffee maker in the room would have been nice, since it did say it came with one. Great outdoor pool area and the spa was a nice touch. Never ate at the restaurant but did have cocktails in the afternoon on the patio in the courtyard. Would stay here again but definitely get a better room. Walking distance to everything.
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“ high quality rooms, but spotty and inconsistent housekeeping
Robert S,
Aug 08 2019
we stayed there for a week in July. The check-in process was easy and efficient. The hotel is inside a 400 year-old fortress. As a result, the hallways are like rabbit warrens making it initially...
we stayed there for a week in July. The check-in process was easy and efficient. The hotel is inside a 400 year-old fortress. As a result, the hallways are like rabbit warrens making it initially difficult to find our room, but pretty easy after a day or so. The rooms themselves are bright and cheerful, modern and clean. However, the housekeeping was very inconsistent. First, we noticed that our bed consisted of a bottom sheet and a comforter - no top sheet at all. When we asked for a top sheet it was provided, but after a couple of days the housekeeping staff removed it. Blankets were hard to find; dirty beach towels were not replaced, and face cloths were replaced on some days but not on other days. Turn down service was provided on some days but not on other days. This kind of housekeeping just isn't what we expected or what anyone should expect for a higher end hotel.
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“ Nice hotel - could be way better
S4763AApaulm, London, United Kingdom
Aug 05 2019
Stayed at this hotel with my family for a week.
First the good things:-
The hotel is set within the grounds of an old fort and is really nicely presented. It also overlooks the marina. The reception...
Stayed at this hotel with my family for a week.
First the good things:-
The hotel is set within the grounds of an old fort and is really nicely presented. It also overlooks the marina. The reception area is nice & the reception staff were really helpful. The hotel is also in a great location for the town of Cascais - about a 5 minute walk into centre.
The buffet breakfast was good with plenty of variation though could have provided more hot options. We had two separate rooms and both were nice, bright and spacious. The rooms were cleaned daily and everything was well maintained. A shame that neither room had a view but I think there are not many rooms with a sea view.
Now the negative:-
The hotel has 2 pools that are very small for the size of hotel. One was indoor that looked like it had a retractable roof but this never opened. The other pool was outdoor but was a bit of a trudge away via a narrow uneven paved path. This pool was pretty tiny as well. It had a pool bar/snack bar but with a limited selection. I???m guessing that there wasn???t enough space for a large pool when the built this hotel within the confines of the fort?
My main downer on this hotel was that of an evening the place just seemed to go to sleep. This despite having a huge double height foyer with a small ???bar???. This area is badly designed and seems to put people off using it meaning it ultimately ends up with a totally soul less/empty atmosphere every night. Also there is another restaurant (where they serve breakfast) which is actually a pleasant bar/restaurant area of an evening, overlooking the Marina. Again though this place was nearly empty on the evenings we used it. I feel this hotel does not make enough of the communal spaces it has by making them more welcoming in the evenings.
All in all we enjoyed our stay here but feel the hotel could be so much better.
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“ Beautiful oasis
Deborah C, Almancil, Portugal
Aug 03 2019
A fantastic hotel located within walking distance to central Cascais with art museums in the courtyard with an excellent restaurant. The hotel itself is extremely spacious with comfortable rooms...
A fantastic hotel located within walking distance to central Cascais with art museums in the courtyard with an excellent restaurant. The hotel itself is extremely spacious with comfortable rooms. There is also an upstairs bar with beautiful views over the marina.
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“ Decent service, great location.
Jaymz B, Toronto, Canada
Aug 01 2019
Everything about our stay was excellent. The Spa is a little too pricey but the restaurants are decent, the brunch is exceptional and the staff took care of my and a large group of friends. Best of...
Everything about our stay was excellent. The Spa is a little too pricey but the restaurants are decent, the brunch is exceptional and the staff took care of my and a large group of friends. Best of all...the location! You couldn't ask for a better place in Cascais!
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