Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
Fortaleza da Cidadela - Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-000 Cascais, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 2415 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Unique property in a beautiful place. The staff went over and above to make our stay a memorable experience

- Ocean view
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Pool 1 – outdoor
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
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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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
- 2 swimming pools
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Excellent Breakfast


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- Tammy
United States of America
“Unique property in a beautiful place. The staff went over and above to make our stay a memorable experience” - Kelley
United States of America
“The location is perfect for the Cascais area. The beach is nearby and restaurants in the marina area and very good.” - Lisa
United States of America
“The Pestana Cidadela Cascais is in a stellar location. The hotel itself is set among beautiful historic buildings, and our room had a great view of the marina & surrounding 16th century citadel walls. Lots of art work and interesting...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Taberna da Praça
- CuisineLocal
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Maris Stella
- Open forBreakfast
Amenities of Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art DistrictGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- 2 swimming pools
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Excellent Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Beach
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool cover
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rules
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.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 for pets.
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.
As a sustainability measure, the indoor pool's water will only be heated to 26ºC.
License number: 4609
FAQs about Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
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The prices at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District has 2 restaurants:
- Maris Stella
- Taberna da Praça
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The nearest beach is 800 feet from Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District is 1,000 feet from the center of Cascais. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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Room options at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Triple
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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Diving
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Foot massage
- Swimming pool
- Back massage
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Bicycle rental
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Beach
- Hand massage
- Locker rooms
- Neck massage
- Couples' massage
- Spa facilities
- Full-body massage
- Spa/Wellness packages