Name: Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel
Address: Praia do Guincho, S/N, Cascais, 2750-642, PT

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Jeanine

Beautiful location, unique hotel. Would definitely recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Lars

Spectacular view. Great character. Clean and quiet. It needs some maintenance but I would definitely stay there again. The charm and location far out weigh the maintenance

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Chelsea

Okay, the hotel concept and location is to die for. The beach itself is otherworldly- I’ve been to a ton of beach towns and it was stunning scenery. Book the beach view room. You won’t regret it. However. The pool was closed, we suffered a sand dune storm our second night having left the property we were completely unable to return to it until a bulldozer came and cleared the roads. All in the name of adventure. The storm is no fault of the hotel I’m just mentioning it because location was very natural and subject to the environment around the property. The housekeepers and bar staff were competent and kind. The front desk staff… a mess. They didn’t have our reservation when we arrived and it was pretty chaotic considering I was getting married during our stay. However it all worked out and let us use the event room late at night on a whim. Property does have some black mold. The breakfast was delicious. The other staff have poor communication and zero urgency. Overall, I’d give it a 6/10.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

ANGELIKA MARKOVNA

Terrible place don’t ever stay there very nasty personnel

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Christian

The overall place was very clean and functional. Large bedrooms, comfy beds, quality bed linens, very hot and powerful showers. As noted elsewhere, the place needs extensive redecoration as the 1970s is no longer that fashionable. The views were great, the bar and restaurants had great quality dishes (and good choice for such an isolated place). All staff (housekeeping, restaurant, reception) were extremely friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Daniel

This place is legendary!
A classic hotel with wonderful views!
The staff were first class!
The pool was massive!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Joel

Fantastic hotel with a lot of history and charm. Regardless of whether or not it’s been updated, it’s a locally owned hotel by a man who is over 90 years old that’s dedicated his life to the spirit of the hotel. This, in itself, is what gives the hotel 5 stars. Outstanding service, breakfast, unbelievable views and pure serenity with a piece of original history of Cascais left in your heart after departing.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

Arnaldo

This is a must do hotel. There’s no doubt that The location and scenery are beautiful.

However, it is to be visited once and that is it. We would not return.

I had high hopes that this place would be incredible. It fell short of that. There’s one thing having a hotel that is outdated but there’s another thing having a hotel poorly maintained.

Rooms felt as if they were not fully finished. Don’t get me wrong. They were clean but you can’t promote a hotel to be 4 stars and it barely having a proper bed to sleep in. It had two single beds pushed together with a sheet on top. Pillows that you can tell had been overused. No hair dryer.

The hotel inside smelled like mold. The morning breakfast served poor food. Ham and cheese was the best on the menu.

The swimming pool was being repaired upon arrival. Mind you the website clearly stated that it would be functioning starting June 1. Not the case. The pool deck was dangerous to walk on. The paint was coming off that as you walked it poked your feet. If you stepped wrong it would for sure cut you open. My three year old almost fell through the wooden old planks in the deep end part as we crossed the pool deck.

The beach is right next door. That made it super accessible. It is naturally a very windy spot definitely made more for windsurfing etc. not for laying but we made the best of it. Just heads up.

Overall yes do come and experience it—once. The view is the 4 stars it claims to be But not the hotel itself.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Beth

Excellent reception staff who helped organise replacement bike when puncture. Great food and bar staff, excellent views of beach surfers or kite surfers from the restaurant at sunset!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Christine

Les meilleurs vue possible un hotel qui a beaucoup de cachet du a son histoire viens avec une petite odeur au debut mais on s'y fait rapidement le charme et la vue de l'endroit vaut vraiment la peine a besoin d'amour ne pas se fier a la première impression au debut j'étais vraiment pas convaincu mais finalement la meilleure place de mes vacances staff tres familliale jai également eu la chance de rencontrer le propriétaire de 96ans tres sympathique comme homme un staff qui se tiens merci beaucoup nourriture tres bonne au bar et au resto et les déjeuner aussi

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Justin

What a great property! I would stay there again if I make my way back to Portugal

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2026

jose

The property could be so beautiful but is sadly so so run down. Our shower head was so low only suitable for a child.
Burnt out Light bulbs in bathroom made it hard to shave and they didn’t have a replacement considering the entire hotel uses these bulbs.
The tv did not work at all despite 3 days of complaining. Even after and finally a tech visit on our last day. The veranda was not swept nor cleaned. Had to ask for special cleaning. Sure it’s windy and sandy. And they should know that.
Most windows were new and updated and keyless entry was nice.
The pool and spa area are beyond repair or use and completely closed off and barred Couldn’t even use lounge chairs.
Staff and other guests smoked at entrances in No Smoking marked area so entrance smelled terribly of smoke.
Met the 96 year old owner and his mid 50 son who seemed nice. This property has amazing views and so much potential but sadly has been neglected far too long that I can’t see a possible comeback.
The interior has wonderful character and many many lounge areas.
Overall we enjoyed our stay but we had to close our eyes to so many depriving elements.

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

neda

It’s very old and food was so bad

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

scott

Old but nice hotel in wonderful location

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Richard

Good price and good location on the beach

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Kim

Rooms was clean,
hotel in general is a bit dated but has a very unique feel.
All staff was very nice and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Lawrence

Great Place, just getting a little dated. But we loved our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Robert

The beach and all the scenic views were spectacular! Room was clean efficient. The view from the second floor room was worth the price difference, but the restaurants and shared space have an excellent view as well! Staff was super helpful as has been all of our Portugal trip!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Diaja

Clean room. Staff was very helpful, pleasant, and friendly. Beach view was amazing! Will definitely be staying there again

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Felicity

We had a problem with our first room (water leak) but the reception staff were brilliant and moved us to two new rooms. These rooms were excellent, great views and good breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2026

Veronica

Property is staring to be remodel. As of now many a 2 ** hotel

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Peter

Always a pleasure to return. The property is in need of a sympathetic renovation, but the unique character and wonderful staff make all the difference to special hotel and unique location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Antonio

We has a sand bune view witch was nice. The outside of the place is starting to show needing major repairs. Very friendly staff. Food was litttle on the higher side but was good. Overall a good stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Anatolii

Great staff and perfect and clean amenities

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Christine

I loved staying here it brought back memories of family vacations in this same place. It was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Halyna

Best morning walk in the beach, wake up and surf, great stuff, renewed rooms are warm to stay.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Peter

Modern room with great Guincho beach view. While the hotel is in need of renovation, it’s a fantastic location, with a unique hotel design, decor and history. It’s really worth a visit.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

John

The beach is exceptional, this was our second stay .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Barbara

Beach is beautiful. Watching the surfers was entertaining. we wanted to sit on a yellow deck chair but staff told us we had to pay. Disappointed

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

Marilyn

Beautiful water view but too cold to swim. Very rustic hotel and needs updating.

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2025

Diane

This place could be beautiful but it needs alot of work. Everything is very old and dingy. Did not feel comfortable staying here. The only nice thing was the stunning pool.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

11 Sep 2025

fernanda

The front desk people so nice , the cleaning ladies very pleasant, kind and happy . Bartenders very professional and nice .

Near breakfast area smelled like sewer . Entrance of hotel smelled like mold . Place is abandoned.. owner should sell the place since he doesn’t care about it. It’s great location in a very beautiful beach. Such a shame left like no one cares

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

phantasmic service- kind people making stay as pleasant as possible- delicious breakfast buffet with ocean view- restaurant and bar with ocean view- beach downstairs- gorgeous place.

4/10

Poor

30 Jul 2025

Guy

Personnel pas très accueillant ni à l’écoute

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Kyle

The owner was so cool. Great dude, great spot.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Ophélia

The pictures really does not match the property. It is very run down, the pool is disgusting, few rooms are renovated. Very misleading

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

gina

Very hospitable, cozy , clean! Great location! Looking forward to returning

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Anna

Location is excellent for quiet ,relaxing holiday away from city madness.
The propery is great ,but would benefit with some loving touch, a bit of updating but otherwise is excellent.I loved it as this hotel is not part of any big names ,any commercial chain ,it is unique, run by family. .Thank you for that.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Timothy

Great breakfast included.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

jonathan

The most incredible and friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble, going out of their way at every opportunity.
Beautiful location overlooking Guincho beach. Simple but charming.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2025

Alexis

Great location, perfect spot for sunsets and beach activities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Amy

It was quite a beautiful location and lots of History associated with the hotel. Our view was fantastic! We also enjoyed the breakfast. We were very happy to have chosen this hotel!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2024

Arshpreet

Lovely place to stay..

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2024

KEM HUNG

Too far from Lisboa

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2024

Kim

Beautiful beach. Hotel rooms extremely sparse. No pictures, no available bottle of drinking water, minimal linens, musty smell. breakfast not good. Restaurant food good, though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

BRETT

The staff was polite and helpful at all times

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2024

Jon

Final days of our honeymoon.

There was an older manager I believe who was incredibly rude and unprofessional. Wouldn’t let us use the pool while we waited for our room to be ready. Unfortunately tainted our stay. Other than that we loved the charm of the hotel and the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Debbie

Beach is sandy & beautiful but very windy when we

Very windy. Beautiful beaches. Looked like Nice pool

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Linda

Charming older property but sits on a beautiful beach. Great views! Staff were friendly and helpful.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2024

Melissa

Very dated. needs an upgrade. But its the only property on the ocean in the area. A bit isolated. Would recommend staying in town as opposed to this location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Kaela

Such a quaint hotel, a lovely night to pop out of the city. We had the best time.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2024

Georgette Gonzalez

The property was unique because it was a fortress.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2024

Joris

Great stay with stunning ocean view

Had a lovely time as a family stay for few days. L
Amazing location and stunning view on the ocean.
Easy access to the beach.
Hotel team was friendly and helpful.
The hotel is very spacious, some area are a bit old but it gives its charm

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Derek

Very nice rustic getaway spot. Pool is awesome to hang around and suntan.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Willard

Beautiful views!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

christina

This place was unique and beautiful. Rooms were clean and very comfortable. Pool was amazing and so was the location. A little outdated but I think that’s part of the charm. 10/10 would stay again

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2024

Neuf Ley

Mould in bathroom, facilities are old and not well maintained, amazing view on the beach and staff is friendly and resourceful. Property photos are not representative of what we got. Breakfast. Is mediocre you are better off finding something else to eat, selection is mediocre and average tasting at best.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Karin

What an incredible experience!
Built in the 1940s (I believe) on a 17th century fort on a windblown beach in a national park? Yes please! The natural beauty alone is worth staying here. But the use of stone and wood and natural elements was superb.
I saw some reviews complain about the age of the place. Well my room and the whole wing appears quite new. Decor is simple and comfortable and more than spacious enough for Americans. My room (#50) had a huge patio with views of both the dunes and the beach!
Housekeeping works hard here! Keeping the sand out when it blows in the air and folks track it in must be impossible but I walked barefoot in my room with no grit.
The best part was the service. They let me put my luggage in early and after I checked out so I could walk the beach. They even walked me to my room. Very helpful despite language barriers- MINE, my Portugese is non existent. Hands signals and smiles and patience fixed that.
If you need a day or two of quiet after a busy city like Lisbon I highly recommend this local beach off the beaten track

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2024

stephen

Tired property but a great location.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Jack

Great location for price

Great location and price. Walk everywhere. Rooms are small but nice.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2023

Richard

Amazing beach, and the area is great for hiking, eating, etc. The hotel is a bit funky, especially the pool, but the staff is wonderful. I would go back

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2023

joao

I place needed a serious update
,very old stuff, complimentary breakfast was horrible.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2023

Denis

Lovely place to stay

It was quiet, relaxing and a nice place to unwind at.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2023

Mark

Beautiful location on the beach (stunning views). Hotel is dated, but clean and comfortable. Next to popular surfing spot; which is fun to watch. Parking in front of hotel was crowded, but it clears out when the surfers leave for the day. The pool area is beautiful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

MARLON

The hotel was very safe with excellent customer service from all staff members. However, it lacks some luxuries that I am accustomed to have at most hotels, such as: tea/coffee machine in the suite and hair dryer in the bathroom.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2023

Daniel

Superb location
Friendly staff
Parts of the installations need an update
Room was modern and comfy, very good size and lovely sea view

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2022

Ana Paula

While the staff was friendly, breakfast decent and the view did not disappoint, the facility itself *definitely* shows its age, beyond \"quaint\". The room was not as pictured but bare minimum. The shower, however, was surprisingly hot with great pressure. Better signage to move around facility would be appreciated

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Viviana

Very good I enjoy the staff very friendly the only thing is that I didnt see any thing around very quite place

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2022

kyungmin

It is closed to the beach

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2022

KATHLEEN

Loved the Salt Water Huge Pool!! Loved the Beach!!

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2022

Alexandra

Bathroom had a smell of sewage throughout our 2-day stay, breakfast is very poor with out of packet bread/food .Only good things were the location and the pool.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2022

Verified traveler

The wind is really strong and it was hard to sleep

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2021

Angela

On the Beach, historical and value for money!

I’ve frequented this hotel since I was a kid and while on vacation in Lisbon, I couldn’t think of a better more nostalgic place to stay. Historical and economical set in the most beautiful location on Guincho Beach. Free breakfast and the staff are all beyond fantastic! I will always be back.

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2019

Karen

The older rooms were very shabby. Dated decore . The renovated rooms were quite nice. They upgraded us which was fine. The place has lots of character. It is like going back in time. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Breakfast was good. Amazing beach setting!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

What a disappointment. If outdated, smelly, dark, and fogged up windows were our thing this place would be great! Our friends, the ants in the dining room and mosquitoes in the bedroom, say 5 stars, but I am going to have to disagree.
The positives:
- This would be a great location for the Shining remake.
- you can open the dirty windows to see a clear view
- the dirty furniture in the common areas encourages you to keep moving
- the \"breakfast\" is easily skipped to reduce calories
- the staff doesn't waste your time with pleasantries
- the phone in the bathroom doesn't work so you aren't interrupted while attending to your bath
- the dark hallways give you a sense of adventure

So, why two stars instead of 1? The bed was clean and the beach was lovely. Book at your own risk.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2019

Marina

Fix the whole place!!!!!!! Air conditioning did not work properly, a constant issue. We left the window open and then realized mosquitos r a problem. Told the front desk and they said oh yes the bugs r a problem. We should have been told that at check to not open the window. Or here's a thought put screens on the windows. My husband was so chewed up by the bugs that we went to the pharmacy for medicine and the pharmacist told us if his bites weren't better in a couple of days he should go to the hospital. All the fault of the hotel.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Good location, but old and not maintained building and rooms..

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

31 May 2019

Verified traveler

What I liked is only one thing - location which is perfect, on a beach with a beautiful view!
Everything else was really bad:
1. I could not see any of the 4* this hotel claims to have - it should be rather named a Sufers Hostel, not a hotel.
2. Room was not clean, it wasn't vacuumed and cleaned properly, leaving a lot of dirt and dust
3. Swimming pool was not working, which I wasn't told earlier, it was a big disappointment (it starts from June, which wasn't indicated)
4. Breakfast quality and choice was poor like in a no-star hotel; natural yoghurt was available only on the first day; then not anymore, when I asked about it and kept asking day after day, I was told by the waiter that it's not and will not be available; this is unimaginable in a 4* hotel
5. On one day cleaning staff took my sun cream; I ran after them, first one pretended she doesn't know anything, when I insisted that I needed it and it was in the bathroom, she brought it after a few minutes; I will leave it without any further comment, had to lock everything up during following days for fear more things disappear.
6. Wifi Internet was not available in rooms, only in public spaces, which is very disappointing in a 4* hotel these days
7. TV in my room was micro size, maybe 20-22\", I haven't seen those in years... it may not be the most needed thing for me, but still, disappointing
8. Last and positivie - reception staff was rather friendly and helpful during check-in and check-out

I do hope you consider it.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2019

LARS

Stormy Guincho Beach

The fantastic view was obstructed by windows not cleaned. As there was a storm raging at the time, it was probably not possible to keep the windows clean for more than a day or so, thus understandable to some extent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2019

Verified traveler

Location was good not too far from Cascais town with some great walks. The room was big, had a fanatstic shower and a fabulous view of Guincho beach. A majority of the hotel is dated but gave it character. The reception ladies were very helpful, polite and informative. Sadly the pool and spa were closed until June (which I did not see on the website/whilst booking) We found the restaurant staff quite rude, abrupt, overall unprofessional apart from the waiter from Nepal (didnt get his name) he was very good at his job.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

22 May 2019

Claudia

The location and sea view are stunning, but I can't recommend this place because it doesn’t deliver on what is advertised in the listing and what we paid for. The first room we were given did not have soundproof windows, heating or AC, Wi-Fi or internet, hairdryer or safe. After a noisy and cold first night, we complained and were given a second room which was a bit better but still with no internet. The windows in the new room were soundproof but the fan in the bathroom was very noisy and impossible to turn off even during the night, which meant that since the bathroom door latch was faulty, it was difficult to fall asleep with the noise. We also found the cleaning/housekeeping lacking: there was no toilet paper in the bathroom when we arrived back at the end of one of the days, the toiletries were just a couple of shampoo sachets (no shower gel, just a small square of hand soap), dirty pillowcases weren’t changed, shower drain was clogged and caused flooding...
Will not stay again. Definitely not a 4 star experience.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2019

Michelle

Great potential but lacking warmth and welcome

Unfortunately we had a disappointing stay in this hotel- which has such great potential. On arrival it was complete chaos with no where to park- after going to reception we were shown the locked garage but there was no offer to help with baggage....the staff member just stood there. Check in was very quick with no warmth or welcome. Our room- had a lovely view but was very basic. It was in the wing that had been finished/ still under construction. There were wires hanging out of the wall and the room looked nothing like the pictures online with colour and art work and extra touches. This was a completely bare room. The shower had left over hair and sand from previous guests (but was cleaned and removed the second day and rectified). Breakfast buffet was very basic...Whenever we walked past reception no one spoke to us- in fact we did not see or were addressed by any staff our whole trip - apart from check out and check in. We felt a little uncomfortable and unwelcome. When asking for beach towels for the three of us- there was only one available?! So we had to share. After two nights we had decided to go in to Lisbon and double book another hotel as we just weren't happy here. Even when we checked out we were not asked if everything was ok and why were were leaving early. Also we were extremely disappointed the pool was green and locked....even though it was warm and the beach very busy. Our daughter was very disappointed. Great potential but lacking warmth and welcome.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Ocean location was great. Lots of surfing was taking place.

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2018

Amy Puay Yong

Ocean view

We arrived in winter. Lovely experience right beside the ocean. You can hear the ocean waves throughout your stay. Building look solid from outside. Interior decor remained from the past. Will be nice to add a hairdryer in the bathroom. Additional heater for the kids room will be appreciated. Breakfast was fine especially with a view of the ocean!

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2018

Emma

When it is finished it will be fantastic!

We had a wonderful few days at the Muchaxo hotel but it could have been so much better if the hotel had actually been finished! It was built in 1964 & was used by the cast & crew of the Bond film \"Her Majesty's Secret Service\" & in it's hey day must have been fantastic but areas haven't been updated since! The hotel is in the process of being updated but that wasn't communicated to us before we arrived. We booked a family room for the 4 of us (2 adults & 2 children) but found 2 single beds pushed together, a single bed & a camp bed squeezed into a double room which was intended to only accommodate a couple not a family of 4! The room was so brand new it wasn't finished, no fridge in the cupboard for the mini bar, no extractor fan in the bathroom, no hooks to hang dressing gowns or beach towels on, no storage as the wardrobes hadn't been built yet, bare plaster above the mirror in the bathroom. As it was a double there were only towel rails for 2 towels not a family of 4. We had a sea view over the building site where a surf shop/school & beach bar were being constructed. We did complain but couldn't be moved so we put up with it & received a substantial amount off our room rate (nearly half) & a free meal in the restaurant. We loved the massive swimming pool even though the whole area could do with improving but it has character. The location on Guincho beach is superb & once the work is completed it will be great.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2018

Carole

maybe next time

My flight was cancelled and stayed the night in Barcelona airport so i did not get to sample this amazing hotel, brilliant location, right on the beach.

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2018

Peter

Other reviewers are all correct the hotel is dated and stays in the sixty’s mostly. It is run down and worn out but what a great location. You get what you pay for in this hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2018

Adam

pleasant stay in an older proprty

So, the positives: the staff was outstanding and the location on the beach was excellent. With that said, the place needs a massive renovation to get it back to its former glory. They have undertaken serious renovations that were ongoing. Lots of potential if they completely rehab the place. Rooms were beat up but vere very clean. Again, it is the staff that makes this place. We were there for 2 nights and still enjoyed ourselves.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2018

Ab

Bed was good , room had 1 chair no balcony , building work at 7am , dated decor , tatty decoration , needs modernising drastically .

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2018

John

Rustic hotel perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic with a restaurant, breakfast included. A surfers paradise.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Everything and more

We loved this rustic property with its wooden interior and fireplaces.
Fantastic location overlooking a beautiful surfing beach. We chose this hotel with a room overlooking the beach and were not disappointed. It was a large room with a king bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful in both the reception and restaurant. Unfortunately we could only stay one night, but even in winter it was amazing. I can understand why it is popular in summer.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2017

Maria

Not a resort style,

This is not a resort style.It needs some up grades, The staff was not helpful. Location was ok.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2017

matt

Disappointing stay 4 star hotel?

The location, on a quite beach is why we booked this hotel. We had stayed close to this hotel / beach before so we thought we knew exactly what we would getting. Unfortunately there's building works out side on the beach side, a new shop and restaurant? The work stared at 07:00. Diggers, concrete pumps etc.
All hotels need refurbishment at some point, but this information was not passed on. We would not have booked this hotel had we known. A few other items to note, the bath room was dirty due to age e.g. Shouter curtains mouldy, (not glass screen) plus shower head holder broken.
Another problem is the card reader door locks do not close properly, the latch stay out so every time someone goes in and out of their room they have slam the door. You will hear this from all the rooms around the balcony any time of day and night.
Lastly the pool was not open when we were staying around 1st May onwards.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2017

Elizabeth

Fantastic location and service

Trip to Lisbon was perfect thanks to this hotel. It is in Cascais outside of Lisbon. Hotel was directly on the water and the sound of the ocean every night and morning was amazing. Room was clean, nothing fancy but a great bed with a ocean view. Breakfast was decent (although the coffee machine was not the greatest). Staff was very kind and helpful. But word to the wise, it is a approximate 25km from the airport. I paid a taxi 90€ to the hotel but only paid 45€ on the return. So just be sure to get a quote if you go by taxi.

4/10

Poor

11 Dec 2016

Manika

Okay but could be better

Stayed there one night, the room size was okay but some of the decor was dirty and not maintained. There were a few cob webs in the bathrooms as well as rust on the towel rack and taps. The mirror in the bathroom was also dirty. With a bit of care and love this hotel would drastically approve. On the flip side the bar area was the best part of the hotel. The WiFi in the rooms is terrible keeps disconnecting, it only worked in the bar.

4/10

Poor

24 Oct 2016

Andrew

What a shame

Friendly people but room desperate for renovation from cracked tiles, loose sink taps, flaking paint, windows 'blown' so you couldn't see the amazing view and no wifi in he room even though it was advertised with. A real shame, could be amazing

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2016

Salvatore

Thanks

We really enjoyed our stay and it was our 50th gold on annaversity

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2016

David

Gorgeous beach location in rustic styled hotel

The hotel is located on a very scenic and sparsely populated stretch of beach. Although I had never stayed there, my wife had several years ago. The only reason she was willing to return there (aside from the gorgeous setting) was the fact that the hotel's website indicated it had been renovated since her stay. However, the reality is that the hotel has only redone about half of the rooms. Our unrennovated bedroom was perfectly fine, what wasn't was the bathroom. There is really nothing positive that I can say about that room (mold/mildew, flimsy shower curtain, old and tired towels). The rest of the hotel is fine, so I as long as you ensure that your room is one that had been renovated I would anticipate that you will have a wonderful stay.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2016

Bob

Hotel on best beach around - Great Location

The Hotel is 'old' world (quaint), has steps everywhere so you need to be steady on your feet. Upgrade your room if you like a good view, Fortress wing sea view is the view from the pictures on website. (Superb)
The restaurant is reasonably priced for the area and the food is OK. Don't go to other restaurant nearby unless you want to pay a fortune for a meal. You can use the bar for snacks during the day but the beach side shop is good for quick food and drink.
This can be a windy area, so when windy the beach is quiet apart from the normal surfers (Plus wind and Kite). When not windy the beach is busy and the car park is hilarious.
The pool has tricky steps down to the area and the water is as cold as the sea. Good for sunbathing when windy.
Being a 'surfing' beach the Red flags are out often near the hotel, so unless you have a board you may have to walk to the other end of the beach to swim/jump waves.

A taxi to Cascais town center is <10 Eur and 10 mins, there is plenty of choice in the Town for food shopping etc
Sintra is also not that far by taxi or organised trip.
Overall this is an ideally placed hotel that gives freedom from the towns but still is near enough to travel of an evening or day.
The area is expensive but worth a visit.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2016

Vanessa

Great hotel

I was delighted to find this hotel. The pool setting is amazing, the bar and restaurants are wonderful, staff were so friendly and helpful. The only thing that ruined the stay for me was the birds in the cages. Very sad.