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 2253 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Was awesome!!!!! Amazing place ! Wish I could stay more ! Paulo received us with hospitality and was very helpful with the baggage, helping with everything! Thanks Paulo and The pousada
Israel
- 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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Cascais, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 28, 2012Hotel chain/brand: Pestana Hotel & Resorts
- 2 swimming pools
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Garden
- Bar
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Alan
Israel“Was awesome!!!!! Amazing place ! Wish I could stay more ! Paulo received us with hospitality and was very helpful with the baggage, helping with everything! Thanks Paulo and The pousada”- Bohbot
Canada“Great location near marina and village, beautiful property grounds” 
Ivan
United States of America“Everything was exceptional including staff, but the b de where a little uncomfortable”
IlonaUnited States of America“Location in the former Cidadela near the ocean within a few min from Cascais center. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was very good.”
Clare
Portugal“Beautiful! Set within an ancient facade. Private but central. Love the art that was all over the hotel.”- LaturaPortugal“Delicious breakfast. Heated indoor pool a godsave with kids.”
- Mark
United Kingdom“Great location. Fabulous property conversion from military fort to hotel.” - Christopher
Australia“Great location and attentive staff. Breakfast was great and a view to match.” 
LeahUnited States of America“The staff was incredible. Everyone we met, especially Iride and Kezia, were kind, friendly and showed us all around. We learned about the history of the building; we got to use a special entrance in near the marina, tour the art galleries in the...”
Maciej
Poland“Exceptional location within the old citadel by the marina and within museums district. The breakfast offered variety of options. The room itself was spacious and elegant, but the could have been improved. Both dry and wet saunas with change of...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you offer an airport shuttle service and what is the cost from lisbon airport
Hello, We can arrange a transfer for 65 Euros (1 to 3 persons in the car maximum). Regards Marta Esteves Guest Services ManagerAnswered on 21 October 2021Hi! Where it’s possible to park a car?
Hello, There is a free parking 7 min walking distance from the hotel or if you prefer the marina parking, it has a cost of 12 euros p/ day. Kind reg..Answered on 2 July 2021Does the indoor pool stay open throughout the winter?
Hello, yes, our indoor pool is open from 8am to 8pm during all year. Regards Marta Esteves Guest Services ManagerAnswered on 4 October 2021Hi. We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children aged 16 and 13). Does your Junior Suite accommodate 4 people? I can see it’s 60sqm. Thank you
Hello, Yes, our Junior Suites are the best rooms for families, it accommodate 4 persons. Regards Marta Esteves Guest Services ManagerAnswered on 27 September 2021do you have a gym?
Hello and good mornig! How are you? I confirm we have a Gymnasium, close the restaurant were the breakfast is served, along the path for the outdoor s..Answered on 11 June 2023We have seen a superior double room with terrace advertised with yourselves, can you let us know if the terrace has a sea view, many thanks
Hello, Superior double room with terrace doesn't have a sea view, the only rooms with sea view is our "Sea View Room". Regards Marta Esteves Guest ..Answered on 3 June 2021- Still looking?
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
- Garden
- Bar
- 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 are considered 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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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
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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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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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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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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District has 2 restaurants:
- Maris Stella
- Taberna da Praça
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Room options at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Triple
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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: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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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.
