Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux
Estrada do Guincho, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress, this boutique hotel features 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Garden
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- ElenUnited States of America“the place is wonderful facing the sea. the employees are polite, kind, the breakfast is wonderful when it's big and everything is very clean.”
- TinaCanada“Breakfast was delicious and you can’t beat the views!”
- LoriUnited States of America“1st class service from start to finish. Unique and comfortable room, lot of charm.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Fortaleza do Guincho -Restaurante Gastronomico
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & ChâteauxGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Garden
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Landmark view
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rental
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- RacquetballAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Street parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Pets are allowed and have a cost of EUR 40 per day.
Please note that guests that wish to have dinner at the restaurant should contact the hotel for availability.
Please note that the hotel has agreements with several neighboring properties, which allow guests of the Hotel to access Spa, tennis courts and swimming pools at a special rate. This service is upon request.
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Extra bed policies are as follows:
- Only one extra bed per room and for childrens up to 12 years all. Extra bed is free of charge.
- Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Extra beds are only accepted in the rooms Junior Suite with Balcony and Sea View and Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View.
Please note that Fortaleza do Guincho Restaurante Gastronomico is opened from Wednesday to Saturday from 19:00–22:00.
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.
Please inform Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
License number: 1293
FAQs about Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux
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Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux has 2 restaurants:
- Fortaleza do Guincho -Restaurante Gastronomico
- Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho
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The nearest beach is 650 feet from Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux include:
- Single
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux is 3.1 miles from the center of Cascais. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Racquetball
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding
- Bike tours
- Beach