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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

5.0 star property
Eco-certified pousada with 2 restaurants and a marina

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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine
Superior Room, Marina View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Superior Room, Marina View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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The Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District offers a prime waterfront location with tranquil surroundings. Enjoy breakfast at two restaurants, spa treatments, an indoor pool, or explore the picturesque area by bicycle. Attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Gym

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Marina View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Marina View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 54 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room (Extra Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Double Suite

  • Sleeps 1

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Living area | LCD TV

Superior Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 1

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cascais, Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District is in the city center and on the waterfront. Pena Palace and Belém Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carcavelos Beach and Costa da Caparica Beach. Sintra Science Center and TagusPark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Fortaleza Da Cidadela, Av. D. Carlos I, Cascais, 2750-310

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cascais Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boca do Inferno - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ribeira Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tamariz Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cascais Station - 16 min walk
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santini Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪K Bueno - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maria Pia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amor Aos Pedaços - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪the coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

Boutique eco-certified pousada on the waterfront
Consider a stay at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a marina, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and Portuguese cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a ballroom
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 126 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Recycling, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Bar
  • Maris Stella
  • Taberna da Praca

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (984 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 4609

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Pousada Cascais Cidadela Historic Art District
Pousada Cascais Cidadela Historic Hotel & Art District
Pousada Cidadela Historic Art District
Pousada Cidadela Historic Hotel & Art District
Pestana Cidadela Cascais Pousada Art District Hotel
Pestana Cidadela Pousada Art District Hotel
Pestana Cidadela Cascais Pousada Art District
Pestana Cidadela Pousada Art District Hotel
Pestana Cidadela Cascais Pousada Art District
Pestana Cidadela Pousada Art District
Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District Cascais
Pestana Cidadela Cascais Pousada Art District Hotel
Pousada de Cascais Cidadela Historic Hotel Art District
Pestana Cidadela Art District
Pestana Cidadela Cascais Pousada Art District
Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District Cascais

Frequently asked questions

Does Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District pet-friendly?

Yes, this pousada allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District located?

Located in the heart of Cascais, this spa pousada is steps from Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum and Condes de Castro Guimaraes Museum. Cascais Marina and Marechal Carmona Park are also within 10 minutes. Cascais Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 529 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, breakfast was great. Cleanliness was on point. Staff were all very friendly. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

luiz guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff & amazing area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great friendly and efficient staff. The property is beautiful, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Very well located, with easy access to all main spots in Cascais.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The welcome was great, the rooms were larger than expected, and you are staying in a castle, how amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

The perfect location for a visit to Cascais. The staff were amazingly friendly and the hotel was very clean although a bit tired in places.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in a unique and very convenient location with great aesthetics. The room had high ceilings, was attractive and comfortable. The service wasn't as helpful or warm as in other locations stayed at in Portugal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Love the location/art building/ pool/ staff/ breakfast. However saw numerous cockroaches- which I get happens. Also who we were with paid extra for a balcony and the balcony was basically little spaced in area with no view and they were very disappointed. Not the photos we saw on Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Snorri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location with great amenities and phenomenal customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel Great position Friendly and helpful staf
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely three night stay. Room was a great size and bed was very comfortable. Room cleaned daily and evening turndown service included. Good choice at breakfast and lovely views over the marina from the dining room. Hotel was quiet & relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, food wasn’t too good to be in Portugal, walkable area, excellent location. We had hard time to locate the hotel as they don’t have any signs. Parking is not onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel in historic building / setting

The Pousada Cascais is an excellent hotel. Such a fascinating, historic building and an excellent location just s short walk from the restaurants and bars of Cascais. Staff are also really friendly and helpful. This is our second visit and we’ll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a balcony overlooking the marina. You're looking through the castle's crenelations, because you are in an old fort. Bathroom lighting is a bit much, but it's clean. The location could not be better. The staff were universally competent and friendly, eager to please. There is quite a large lobby with easy chairs, chess tables, books, and a bar that also serves food. Again, staff were excellent. Breakfast was first class. In short a well-run, well-staffed, very pretty hotel in a perfect location. Note: There is another Pestana hotel in Cascais which is very definitely not this one.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was awesome, hotel was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omaima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Pousada in an old fort. It was amazing. Wonderful old buidling with all the amentities of a modern hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel!

Loved the hotel! Service was excellent. The only criticism we have is that there is zero signage - we circled three times before we finally stopped a police officer to help us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was unique. Room was spacious and uniquely designed. The only window was up some stairs and you couldn't really see out of it. There was an art gallery and book store next to the hotel on the property which were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff complementing an excellent hotel option in the Cascais city center. Being next to the Marina, with many shops and restaurants is a plus. Parking nearby is not expensive for longer stays.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel we really enjoyed our stay thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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