Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District
Inn in Cascais
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
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About this inn
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a sauna and free WiFi, as well as an LCD TV and a bidet. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Garden
Map of Cascais
Available Rooms
Standard Room
Beds not specified • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Room
Beds not specified • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Room, Marina View
Beds not specified • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite
Beds not specified • 581 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Room, Balcony
Beds not specified • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing hotel
Great position
Friendly and helpful staf
1.5 / 5.0
Beautiful , actually exceptionally well designed building and surrounding, the latter being the fact that the hotel is inside the citadel with interesting art galleries, next to the marina and the main city center. However, the stay did not meet our expectations. Despite having booked a room for three person (possible as per the search made) the room was prepared for two persons only, and to get another bed, towels, bath robes, cups etc for the third persons was not easy. Moreover the next morning despite call to the reception and talking to the spa staff, the sauna was not heated up to the requested level. And initially the reception did not recognize the VIP status and I had to specifically ask for it.
1.5 / 5.0
Beautiful , actually exceptionally well designed building and surrounding, the latter being the fact that the hotel is inside the citadel with interesting art galleries, next to the marina and the main city center. However, the stay did not meet our expectations. Despite having booked a room for three person (possible as per the search made) the room was prepared for two persons only, and to get another bed, towels, bath robes, cups etc for the third persons was not easy. Moreover the next morning despite call to the reception and talking to the spa staff, the sauna was not heated up to the requested level. And initially the reception did not recognize the VIP status and I had to specifically ask for it.
2.5 / 5.0
Very enjoyable stay. The hotel is ideally located in Cascais with beaches, major attractions and restaurants within 15-20 minute walk. Hotel design is quite unique given it’s in the old castle. Breakfast good with great views over the marina (watch for seagulls wanting your food though!)
As other reviewers have noted, the corridors are long and some of rooms have steps leading to them - not an issue for me, but could be for those with any mobility considerations.
Overall recommend this hotel.
2.5 / 5.0
Very enjoyable stay. The hotel is ideally located in Cascais with beaches, major attractions and restaurants within 15-20 minute walk. Hotel design is quite unique given it’s in the old castle. Breakfast good with great views over the marina (watch for seagulls wanting your food though!)
As other reviewers have noted, the corridors are long and some of rooms have steps leading to them - not an issue for me, but could be for those with any mobility considerations.
Overall recommend this hotel.
5.0 / 5.0
The indoor pool had a film of algae in the drains around the edges. The jacuzzi buttons on the indoor pool did not work (1 out of 4 worked).
The outdoor pool - At one end in the bottom of the pool was an un-capped drain hole which if you stepped on it was painful.
The decking around the outdoor pool was in poor repair.
On one side of the pool was a small hole which had such high suction that it could trap fingers or worse, injure a child. As an adult it was hard to remove my hand from this suction hole. this was just below the water level.
Other than the dangerous state of the outdoor pool, the hotel was great and the staff were brilliant.
5.0 / 5.0
The indoor pool had a film of algae in the drains around the edges. The jacuzzi buttons on the indoor pool did not work (1 out of 4 worked).
The outdoor pool - At one end in the bottom of the pool was an un-capped drain hole which if you stepped on it was painful.
The decking around the outdoor pool was in poor repair.
On one side of the pool was a small hole which had such high suction that it could trap fingers or worse, injure a child. As an adult it was hard to remove my hand from this suction hole. this was just below the water level.
Other than the dangerous state of the outdoor pool, the hotel was great and the staff were brilliant.
4.0 / 5.0
Was very convenient location. Pool was very small for a large hotel, hair dryer too hot.
4.0 / 5.0
Was very convenient location. Pool was very small for a large hotel, hair dryer too hot.
3.0 / 5.0
When I booked I chose a room with a balcony and that was not what I got. It was relatively clean and the breakfast was good.
3.0 / 5.0
When I booked I chose a room with a balcony and that was not what I got. It was relatively clean and the breakfast was good.
3.0 / 5.0
Overall the hotel is ok but definitely not 5*. The communal areas are pretty shabby, as are some aspects of the room, and there is very little atmosphere. We also had to ask for our coffee pods to be refreshed every day. On the plus side the location is great, the building is historically interesting and the staff were friendly.
3.0 / 5.0
Overall the hotel is ok but definitely not 5*. The communal areas are pretty shabby, as are some aspects of the room, and there is very little atmosphere. We also had to ask for our coffee pods to be refreshed every day. On the plus side the location is great, the building is historically interesting and the staff were friendly.
1.5 / 5.0
Great location and great staff. Poorly maintained. Very small pool which is not clean. No towels at the pool until1130! Room and bathroom need refurbishment now. AC very noisy. Breakfast is very limited and definitely not 5-star. Parking is 20 euros per day which is ok for the location. I have been coming to Cascais for several years but will avoid it going forward. Overcrowded and overpriced. There are so many better alternatives.
1.5 / 5.0
Great location and great staff. Poorly maintained. Very small pool which is not clean. No towels at the pool until1130! Room and bathroom need refurbishment now. AC very noisy. Breakfast is very limited and definitely not 5-star. Parking is 20 euros per day which is ok for the location. I have been coming to Cascais for several years but will avoid it going forward. Overcrowded and overpriced. There are so many better alternatives.
5.0 / 5.0
Only spent 1 night, but wish it was two! Great location and views.
5.0 / 5.0
Only spent 1 night, but wish it was two! Great location and views.
2.0 / 5.0
Did not receive vip gift, service was poor, long wait for coffee and breakfast. Poor signs to where things were. Room cleaned but no towels left had to ask for towels. Told later! Not a 5 star accommodation
2.0 / 5.0
Did not receive vip gift, service was poor, long wait for coffee and breakfast. Poor signs to where things were. Room cleaned but no towels left had to ask for towels. Told later! Not a 5 star accommodation
5.0 / 5.0
You are inside of actual castle. Absolutely beautiful location. Staff friendly and amazing. I’ll be back
5.0 / 5.0
You are inside of actual castle. Absolutely beautiful location. Staff friendly and amazing. I’ll be back
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. I will return!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. I will return!
5.0 / 5.0
Location was awesome, hotel was excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
Location was awesome, hotel was excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent hotel all round. Staff always cheerful and helpful. Quirky hotel within a castle. Short walk to town.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent hotel all round. Staff always cheerful and helpful. Quirky hotel within a castle. Short walk to town.
2.5 / 5.0
the staff at this hotel were exceptional. My son left his mobile phone in the back of an Uber on the way out on Saturday evening and the staff (Sara and the main manager) were very helpful in tracking down the Uber driver and securing his phone back. i cannot fault the staff. Very accommodating and helpful.
2.5 / 5.0
the staff at this hotel were exceptional. My son left his mobile phone in the back of an Uber on the way out on Saturday evening and the staff (Sara and the main manager) were very helpful in tracking down the Uber driver and securing his phone back. i cannot fault the staff. Very accommodating and helpful.
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing stay. Love artwork throughout hotel and grounds. Such an unusual location inside a fortress. Great breakfast.
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing stay. Love artwork throughout hotel and grounds. Such an unusual location inside a fortress. Great breakfast.
5.0 / 5.0
Great hotel close to Downtown and the marina .
5.0 / 5.0
Great hotel close to Downtown and the marina .
5.0 / 5.0
The calm spaces within the hotel, the friendly staff and the whole art atmosphere. I like the breakfast on the terrace overlooking the marina and also the outside pool.
4.0 / 5.0
This is an amazing property built within a fortress and palace of the late King of Portugal. The rooms, facing a beautiful view of the water, look onto a marina with shops and restaurants. During the evening DJ music can be heard from the marina up to 2 am which can affect sleeping conditions. There are two very nice pools which added a lot of value to my experience. The outdoor pool is a bit of walk up some stairs but the ocean and grassy area around the pool is very nice. Unfortunately, there was no pool services outdoors where used towels and dishware sat. It was hard to find a clean towel.
As a five star property , I expected the bed comfort to match the rating. Unfortunately, it did not. The mattress was soft and bouncy and needed replacement. My back hurt getting up every morning and that affected my overall experience.
The hotel provides a wide array of food for breakfast including fresh squeezed juices, made to order coffee drinks, pastries , breads, meats, cheeses, vegetables and made to order eggs and omelettes. As a gluten free eater, there was no pastries to choose from and the small amount of bread they provided was packaged in plastic and not very good.
I really enjoyed the location being close to town but away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy town of Cascais. There is a very nice walking and biking path from the hotel that overlooks the ocean. The art district that surrounds the hotel adds a lot of value and interest to the property.
5.0 / 5.0
The calm spaces within the hotel, the friendly staff and the whole art atmosphere. I like the breakfast on the terrace overlooking the marina and also the outside pool.
4.0 / 5.0
This is an amazing property built within a fortress and palace of the late King of Portugal. The rooms, facing a beautiful view of the water, look onto a marina with shops and restaurants. During the evening DJ music can be heard from the marina up to 2 am which can affect sleeping conditions. There are two very nice pools which added a lot of value to my experience. The outdoor pool is a bit of walk up some stairs but the ocean and grassy area around the pool is very nice. Unfortunately, there was no pool services outdoors where used towels and dishware sat. It was hard to find a clean towel.
As a five star property , I expected the bed comfort to match the rating. Unfortunately, it did not. The mattress was soft and bouncy and needed replacement. My back hurt getting up every morning and that affected my overall experience.
The hotel provides a wide array of food for breakfast including fresh squeezed juices, made to order coffee drinks, pastries , breads, meats, cheeses, vegetables and made to order eggs and omelettes. As a gluten free eater, there was no pastries to choose from and the small amount of bread they provided was packaged in plastic and not very good.
I really enjoyed the location being close to town but away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy town of Cascais. There is a very nice walking and biking path from the hotel that overlooks the ocean. The art district that surrounds the hotel adds a lot of value and interest to the property.
5.0 / 5.0
Both pools very nice
Though access to outdoor pool quite a walk
5.0 / 5.0
Both pools very nice
Though access to outdoor pool quite a walk
5.0 / 5.0
Overall good location. We had a room with the window to the Marina. Time by time the music was little bit loud so that you could here it in the room. Not a big problem but in case of a five star you would expect more comfort.
FAQs
How much does this inn cost compared to others in Cascais?
The average price for a rental in Cascais is $129 per night. This rental is $94 above the average.
Is parking included with this inn?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District. Enjoy the water!
Is Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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