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The Best Hotels in Cascais
Cascais is a classic seaside base near Lisbon, with sandy beaches, a pretty old town and fast trains into the city. Its hotels range from historic seafront mansions to golf resorts by the wild Guincho coast. Here are the best hotels in Cascais.
Quick answer: for history and sea views, book The Albatroz. For design, try the Farol Hotel. For something unique, stay inside the old fortress at Pestana Cidadela. For golf and nature, choose The Oitavos. For families, try Onyria Marinha. For value in the centre, the Hotel Baía is on the main beach.
The best hotels in Cascais
The Albatroz Hotel
A historic seafront hotel in former aristocratic villas, above the fishermen’s beach, with a pool and a terrace facing the bay. Check prices.
Farol Hotel
A modern design hotel built around a 19th-century mansion on the rocks by the lighthouse, with ocean views. Check prices.
Pestana Cidadela Cascais
Set within the walls of the Cascais citadel, near the marina, with art studios and restaurants in the fortress courtyard. Check prices.
The Oitavos
A resort hotel by the Quinta da Marinha golf course and the dunes near Guincho, with big sea views. Check prices.
Onyria Marinha Cascais
A family-friendly resort with kids’ facilities, near the golf courses west of town. Check prices.
Grande Real Villa Itália
A seafront hotel and spa in the former villa of Italy’s exiled last king. Check prices.
Hotel Cascais Miragem
A large hotel on the seafront between Cascais and Estoril, with a pool and ocean views. Check prices.
Hotel Baía
A simple hotel right on the main beach in the centre, good value for the location. Check prices.
Vila Galé Cascais
A good-value hotel with a pool, a short walk from the centre. Check prices.
Where to stay in Cascais
- The old town and seafront: walk to beaches, restaurants and the train.
- Estoril: quieter, with the casino and the seafront promenade.
- Quinta da Marinha and Guincho: golf, dunes and surf. You’ll need a car.
Cascais or Lisbon?
Trains run along the coast to Cais do Sodré in about 40 minutes. Cascais is a great choice for beaches and a slower pace. See Sintra vs Cascais.
More: things to do in Cascais and all Cascais stays.
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