- 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 - up to 20%
Save up to 20% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 July - 31 October 2020.
Save up to 15% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 April - 30 June 2020.
Save up to 10% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 03 January - 31 March 2020.
The above offers must be booked by 31 January 2020.
Please note that the above offers are not combinable with the Early Booking discount.
Early booking discount
Save up to 10% on the hotel price for holidays between 01 May - 31 October 2020 when booked minimum 60 days prior to arrival.
Based on 1851 traveller reviews
88% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
1081
Very Good
501
Average
164
Poor
64
Terrible
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Reviews
“ Terrible experience.
BonVivant1958, Catania, Italy
Jan 12 2020
A terrible experience. As the owner of a 5 star hotel I feel qualified to write the review.
The reception was 3 star and poor. Not enough staff for 5 star.
The room is basic, minimum standard. A...
A terrible experience. As the owner of a 5 star hotel I feel qualified to write the review.
The reception was 3 star and poor. Not enough staff for 5 star.
The room is basic, minimum standard. A pokey hole with a 800mm high window at floor level and another at 3m from the floor. Stupid. Standing in the room your view was wall all round.
Worst and smallest bathroom I have been in for 30 years. Belongs in a backpackers.
Breakfast is 3 star budget buffet. Poor selection. Only shining light was the foh manager at the restaurant who is highly skilled.
Parking is a joke. Far away and walk is uncovered. No valet service as ???hotel cannot afford insurance???.
We left hotel at 08h45 after hanging the : please clean room, sign on the door handle. We returned at 14h00 to find the room not made up. The room did not get made up on the day.
Overall a horrible experience.
Pricing scam. We made the reservation using booking.com. It was made at 21h30 the day prior to arrival. At first the rate was shown at ???126 per night. However when I confirmed the booking WITHOUT REFRESHING, it escalated to ???140.
Overall opinion. Oversold under delivered.
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“ Excellent Experience
antoniowinter, Sao Paulo, SP
Jan 11 2020
Excellent hotel in the Civic Center, within a fortress, it has comfortable rooms, attentive staff, good leisure facilities and restaurants. Not only that, it has great value for money and luxury...
Excellent hotel in the Civic Center, within a fortress, it has comfortable rooms, attentive staff, good leisure facilities and restaurants. Not only that, it has great value for money and luxury. Super indicated for those who want luxury, designer and proximity to where things happen in Cascais.
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“ Mixed feeling, some strengths some weaknesses
EuropeanTravelerEU, Germany
Jan 01 2020
(+) Location, close to downtown cascais in a unique spot
(+) High-end hotel over all
(+) Delicious breakfast
(+) High quality room
(+) High quality food and friendly staff
(+) Small but high-end gym...
(+) Location, close to downtown cascais in a unique spot
(+) High-end hotel over all
(+) Delicious breakfast
(+) High quality room
(+) High quality food and friendly staff
(+) Small but high-end gym room
(-) We didn't like the lounge / common area. So this hotel is only suited if you want to stay in your room by yourself. There is no other place where you can get a tea and relax to read a book. See photo.
(-) Very annoying TV in the lounge /common area. See photo.
(-) Important to know: Unfortunately, because the hotel is in an old fort, there are only a very few places / rooms from which you can actually see the ocean.
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“ Brilliant hotel.
Bob M, Singapore, Singapore
Dec 31 2019
Best hotel Ive stayed in in Portugal. Very modern boutique feeling hotel in an historic fort.
Good sized very comfortable rooms. Amazing staff. Sea views if you get one are great.
Restaurant is...
Best hotel Ive stayed in in Portugal. Very modern boutique feeling hotel in an historic fort.
Good sized very comfortable rooms. Amazing staff. Sea views if you get one are great.
Restaurant is across a courtyard and is very good. Doesnt feel like a hotel restaurant at all.
You have breafast in the hotel bar which was OK but wasnt great, how others have raved about the breakfast here I really dont understand.
Underground parking close by for a small daily fee.
Very short walk into the town centre. 10 mins walk to the train station.
We arrived on a wet December night after a long drive and I discovered on check in I had actually booked a different Pestana property in Cascais. That booking was non-cancellable but the reception staff called the central Pestana booking centre and for and extra EUR40 we got a room here and Im very glad we did. I havent always been impressed with Pestana properties but this has made me a fan.
I would love to go back though I expect it will be a lot more expensive in summer.
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“ Excellent and Beautiful
Trail798813,
Dec 16 2019
I had a beautiful stay at Pestana Cidadela and would love to come back. The hotel areas are lovely and artful, with a beautiful library cafe. The sea view is just amazing and the plaza outside with a...
I had a beautiful stay at Pestana Cidadela and would love to come back. The hotel areas are lovely and artful, with a beautiful library cafe. The sea view is just amazing and the plaza outside with a very nice restaurant.
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