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 mini-bar. 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 center 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Pestana Hotel & Resorts
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Pestana Hotel & Resorts

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Cascais, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Jennifer
Canada Canada
Staff was amazing! We loved our room - it was clean and spacious.Location was great!
Vicki
United States United States
The art, decor and ancient walls and structures were exceptional. The adjacent ocean was wonderful.
Maria
United States United States
The room was nice but did not have any place to seat so we could enjoy a Drink.
Dan
Israel Israel
Great location, very nice room (although the bed was a bit too hard for our opinion) and fantastid, rich breahfast.
Vicki
New Zealand New Zealand
Such an incredible experience to stay inside a Fortress! Superb stay for a couple of nights to relax and enjoy Cascais!
Fernando
United States United States
Very well maintained, clean and easy access. Also having free parking at the garage is definitely a plus.
Jeffrey
Canada Canada
Breakfast with a view! Amazing breakfast, lots of choices and freshly made omelettes! Accommodated an early check in (requested well in advance). Friendly helpful staff, great location, wish we had stayed more than one night!
Lawrence
Italy Italy
Beautiful, historical, large communal spaces, loads of charm, great staff, superb breakfast
Bertrand
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Great location and facilities overall. Very kind staff
Irene
United States United States
My room was facing the ocean and marina - it was an excellent view. The bed is very comfortable, the cleaning service was excellent, the breakfast was nice. The staff was always smiling and helpful, thank you for the good memories, I definitely...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Taberna da Praça
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
Maris Stella
  • Open for
    Breakfast

Amenities of Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

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From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the city tax of EUR 4 per person per night is charged to guests aged 13 and older for a maximum of 7 nights.

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. Payment of the full reservation amount is due at the property.

Please note that pets are only allowed in some of the property's public areas. Upon check-in, please ask the front desk for more details.

If you are traveling with your pet, please contact the hotel before your arrival for information on availability, prices, and admission restrictions.

Please note that rates including dinner do not include drinks.

For bookings of 9 or more rooms, the hotel will charge a nonrefundable prepayment of 50% of the entire reservation on the guest's credit card.

License number: 4609

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