We have created a list with the best castle hotels in Estoril Coast, Portugal. We have also included hotels in palaces, historic villas, historic properties, resorts, french "relais" (mansions), beautiful country residences and old palaces. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Close to beach front. Historic property. Great value. Featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Vila Gale Palácio dos Arcos is a refurbished 15th-century palace located a 30-minute drive from Lisbon city centre and offering views over Tagus River. Rooms feature earthy tones and a décor with inspiration on Portuguese poetry. All the new wing rooms have river and garden views. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a bathrobe. An à la carte breakfast is served daily, and guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. There is also a bar available with drinks. The palace's old wine cellar will be converted into a modern conference room, fully equipped for events. For relaxation, guests can head to Satsanga Spa offering a variety of massage treatments, Turkish bath, hot tub, and sauna. Lisbon International Airport is 20 km away, and Paço de Arcos Train Station is 250 metres away. Paço de Arcos Beach is 350 metres away.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most HISTORIC luxury hotels in Estoril Coast.
Unique. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress, this boutique hotel boasts a Michelin star award-winning gourmet restaurant and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. It overlooks the Portuguese surfers’ paradise, Guincho Beach. Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s rooms are appointed with rich fabrics, dark wood furniture, and paintings with golden frames. Guests can enjoy Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s fine dining in the privacy of their room. 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. 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. 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.Show full description
Great views. The luxurious 5-star Oitavos combines ultramodern design with an untouched natural location within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. It features pools, state-of-the art sports facilities, an Equestrian Centre, Helipad and the award-winning Oitavos golf course. All of the elegant lofts and suites are decorated with modern furnishings in white and blue colours. They all feature comfortable extra long beds, 2 flat-screen satellite TVs and a Nespresso coffee machine. The modern bathroom is complemented by a separate dresser. Some have a separate living area, while others have it included in an open plan space that stretches towards the scenic views of the private balcony, that each unit enjoys. Guests can enjoy a selection of contemporary cuisine at the hotel’s in house Ipsylon Lounge restaurant while gazing pool and garden views. Just a short 3-minute walk from the main building is the hotel's other restaurant, Verbasco. With a more relaxed atmosphere, this dining venue specialises in Portuguese dishes and tapas. The bar of The Oitavos serves a wide variety of drinks well into the night. The Oitavos’s full-service spa offers natural and organic treatment products and a holistic approach to wellness. There are 10 massage rooms, while the hot tub and dry and wet saunas further allow guests to have a relaxing body experience. There is a 24-hour fitness centre and regular activities, like yoga and pilates classes. The sports facilities include a Tennis court, Padel, Squash, Group fitness classes, fitness academy and a semi-olimpic indoor pool. The heated (from May to September) outdoor salt-water swimming pool is ideal for guests to relax with a cocktail or refreshing beverage from the bar. The Oitavos Hotel is located 5 km from central Cascais and a 30-minute drive from Sintra, which is famed for its stunning monuments and palaces. Lisbon is a 30-minute drive away as well, featuring iconic areas and sites like Chiado, Bairro Alto and Alfama. The popular Praia do Guincho beach is a mere 5 minutes away by car. A free shuttle service is available during high season between 10:00 and 18:00 upon request and availability. Bicycles are also available at the hotel.Show full description
This luxury hotel has outstanding views and a great SPA.
Beach front location. Elegant. Great location. Situated on the cliffs of the Estoril Coast, The Albatroz Hotel enjoys superb views of the Cascais Bay. This welcoming and charming 5-star unit has a sea-view swimming pool and a sunny terrace. All rooms come with air conditioning and feature large bathrooms with Castelbel toiletries. Guests can relax in the individually themed rooms overlooking the bay or picturesque Cascais, which can be situated in either the new or in the historic wing of the building. With an elegant décor, the Albatroz provides a wicker basket with towels, to use at the beach or the pool. A fresh buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at Hotel Albatroz’s Panoramic Restaurant, which commands spectacular sea views. An extensive menu is on offer for both lunch and dinner service. The hotel’s terrace bar serves a variety of refreshments throughout the day. Wine tastings and show cooking events are also available on select dates, at the hotel. Alternatively, various restaurants are available in the Cascais centre, at a 5-minute walk. Set in the landscaped grounds, Albatroz’s pool area offers a peaceful retreat, where guests can recline on a lounger and soak up the sun. To explore the area, you can rent a bike or car. A gourmet shop is part of the hotel, with various products for foodies and fans of good wines. Popular Cascais Beach is at a 5-minute walk away, where guests will be able to enjoy the sun or a refreshing swim. Cascais Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. The Albatroz Hotel is located less than 17 km from scenic Sintra and a 30-minute drive from Lisbon. Portela International Airport is 35 km away.Show full description
Highly elegant. The 5-star Palácio Estoril offers opulent interiors set in lush gardens with a golf course. Just 200 metres from Congress Estoril Center and from the Atlantic Ocean, it has 4 dining outlets and an Asian-inspired spa. Rooms at Palácio Estoril Hotel & Golf are spacious and warmly decorated. They are fitted with every comfort, including a spacious work area and a flat-screen TV. The marble bathroom includes luxury amenities. The Grill Four Seasons offers a selection of Portuguese and international specialities in a sophisticated atmosphere. Guests can also dine in style on the Bougainvillea Terrace. Bar Estoril was a favourite hang-out for spies during World War II. Today the Bar Estoril offers a charming, classical atmosphere where guests can enjoy a pleasant drink overlooking the poolside gardens. Palácio Estoril Hotel Golf & Spa has a sauna and Turkish bath. Massage and beauty sessions are available at the Banyan Tree Spa and Estoril Wellness Center. Guests enjoy complimentary access to the Banyan Tree Spa's indoor pool, hot tub and Turkish Bath.Show full description
Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set in the historical centre of Cascais, Villa Cascais Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in a renovated aristocratic residence of the 19th century. Boasting an elegant atmosphere, the property has views of Cascais Bay and the beach, including from its restaurant’s terrace. With a mix of modern and vintage décor, all the air-conditioned rooms have modern bathrooms. Some come with a charming fireplace or a separate bath. Each floor has a themed decoration, with a different colour. Breakfast is served at the Reserva da Villa Restaurant, located on the first floor of the hotel and offers the best of the Portuguese Contemporary Gastronomy for lunch and dinner. The restaurant's view invites you for a drink or a light meal at any time of the day. At the on-site bar you can experience the various smells, flavors and textures present in 48 different Portuguese wines, available. The beach is across from the property, where guests can swim or lounge in the sun. Estoril Golf is less than 5 km away from the hotel. Transfers from and to the Lisbon International Airport can be arranged on request, which is 36 km away from the hotel. Sintra is 16.5 km away and is famed for its beautiful palaces and mountain-side scenery. Cascais Train Station is just a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Surrounded by the perfume of the gardens and the pine trees, in the heart of Quinta da Marinha, next to the King D. Carlos I Hunting Pavilion, the Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel, is a luxury five star hotel opening on January 16, 2022. 20 minutes from Lisbon, adjacent to the famous golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. that allows you to enjoy 18 world-class holes with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra Mountains, the Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel has deluxe rooms and suites of refined taste, some, as well as 11 Villas equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. With superior service and facilities designed in detail to combine the best of leisure and business, the Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel has facilities for meetings, gatherings and conferences. And so that your stay can rise to the level of a unique experience, Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel has the NaturSpa for therapeutic and relaxation treatments ideal to refresh, rejuvenate and invigorate body and soul. Designed by architect João Paciência and landscape architect Francisco Caldeira Cabral, Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel is in communion with the sea, in such a way that the landscape where it is located extends harmoniously into its interior. Stone of different textures and, above all, wood are an essential part of the decoration, where the golden tones of the earth, the ochre of the hillside, the whites and the crudes predominate in a natural fluidity that intentionally accentuates the "spirit of the place".Show full description
Superb breakfast. This 4-star hotel on the Estoril Coast features an indoor pool and a sauna. The outdoor pool and the palm gardens offer Atlantic Ocean views. All rooms at Pestana Cascais feature a spacious balcony and an outdoor seating area, with ocean or garden views. They come with a fully equipped kitchenette, including a fridge. The Oceano restaurant serves Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine and hosts various theme evenings. The indoor Atlantico lounge bar and the pool bar offer light snacks and drinks. The hotel is located 20 km from Lisbon Airport and offers a car rental service at an additional cost.Show full description
Friendly staff. Featuring an outdoor pool, Hotel Real Oeiras offers a gym and Turkish bath. With large windows, each air-conditioned room includes a cable TV, minibar and free wired internet. The private bathrooms provide free toiletries. Breakfast is available daily and the air-conditioned à la carte restaurant serves a variety of regional and international dishes for lunch and dinner. Room service is available and there is an on-site coffee shop which also offers snacks. The 24-hour reception staff can organise car hire and book tours. The centres of Lisbon and Cascais are both 17 km away and are easily accessed via the A5 motorway, located a 5-minute drive away. The nearest beach is 4.5 km from Real Oeiras Hotel and Lisbon International Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel is a luxury resort situated in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It has an 18-hole golf course and 2 restaurants. Each of Onyria Quinta da Marinha's air-conditioned rooms has a spacious balcony with panoramic views of the golf course or the Sintra mountain range. Rooms also include a minibar, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with Molton & Brown amenities. Five Pines Restaurant offers international buffet meals and Rocca serves gourmet Portuguese cuisine made from organic vegetables grown on-site. Live music can be heard at the Trent Jones bar. At the spa, guests can enjoy a relaxing pedicure or body treatment. There is also an indoor pool. Located in the coastal town of Cascais, Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel is 4 km from Guincho Beach. It is a 35-minute drive from Lisbon's historic areas, like Chiado, Rossio and Bairro Alto. Scenic and beautiful Sintra is at a short drive and is renowned for its stunning sights and monuments. The property is 36.8 km from Lisbon International Airport.Show full description
Charming. Comfortable beds. Set 21 km from Quinta da Regaleira, Onyria Quinta da Marinha Villas offers accommodation with a patio, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa offers garden views, a children's playground and a 24-hour front desk. All units at the villa complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, bathrobes and slippers. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Portuguese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire and car hire are available at the villa. Kids pool is also available for guests at Onyria Quinta da Marinha Villas. Sintra National Palace is 22 km from the accommodation, while Pena National Palace is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Humberto Delgado, 39 km from Onyria Quinta da Marinha Villas, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
I think this is the most cosy and romantic villa in Estoril Coast.
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