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Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

5.0 star property
Waterfront pousada with 2 restaurants and marina

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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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$359
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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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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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, Marina View

Superior Room, Marina View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

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Superior Room, Balcony

Superior Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Sea View

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 54 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 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 curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 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

Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 1

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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 Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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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 km
  • Cascais Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boca do Inferno - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ribeira Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tamariz Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪K Bueno - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santini Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amor Aos Pedaços - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gordinni Marina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Espaço Trium - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District

Boutique 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. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. 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 sunloungers
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 126 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • 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 centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Pousada & Art District on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$342.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 boutique pousada is steps away 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. 366 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 543 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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool historic building. Nice clean room & great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 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

oscar

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Talitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and amenities in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kennah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting was like a dream; the dovetailing of very old and very new was seamless; service was top-notch; breakfast was a wonderful way to start the day--every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
40 minute commuter train ride to Lisbon. Great option if you want to stay in a quieter place than Lisbon. Hotel is in an old citadel. Short walk to Cascais and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Outside of the property was beautiful . Property was nice but a bit dated inside. Food choices were very limited - only 2 places to eat - the formal dining room - super expensive or the bar/lounge area . Dinner in the formal dining room starts at 8:30 pm which is a bit too late for our liking and the lounge area had a very very limited menu at expensive prices - the menu offers only sandwiches and they come with absolutely nothing - just a sandwich for 20 euros and nothing comes with it . I would not stay there again unless you want to be taken hostage by the hotel . Dining room and lounge staff were unfriendly but front desk were very courteous .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

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

Our first stop in Portugal

Absolutely fantastic! Great location, great service, and even better breakfast! Loved every minute. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olwen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice pleasant stay

The weather was good, the hotel ideally located and peaceful, the room was hit and miss with the cleaning and towel changes and some days didn't get done until the evening. We had a lovely holiday and I would recommend the hotel and Cascais.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the museum quarter. All the best sights are within easy walking distance. Don’t miss the Palácio de Cidadela in the square, but tours are limited so you need to book. The hotel gave us a 24 hour museum voucher with access to 13 places, which included the Palácio. This will save you quite a lot of money, although you’ll need to prioritise! The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Everything was delightfully well-run in an understated way. Super comfy beds, cleanliness impeccable and the best breakfasts in the dining room overlooking the marina! Very relaxing, we loved every minute.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the arts district where small artists, artisans and boutiques encircle the property, this hotel is well located BUT FOR Construction entering the square preceding the hotel. Not well lit nor does it afford easy walkable access at night. However, service at hotel is very good- they went the extra mile in giving us a to-go breakfast package because we had to leave for airport before 7am. Any accommodation which has “Pousada “ preceding the name promises to be of high quality. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Maj Anne-christine

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

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

A real unique hotel

My partner and I stayed 3 nights here as a base to visit Sintra. Overall we had a really pleasant stay. The property is built inside of an old fort and the different areas of the hotel are from various eras of construction - there is a small color coded map in the lobby that explains all of this. Honestly I think they downplay the history of the site and buildings, which is a bit of a shame. I would have loved if more info had been included in the room and around the property to explain some of the history. Most things you could want in Cascais are a short walk away and the galleries around the hotel courtyard were nice to visit. The breakfast buffet has a good selection to appeal to just about everyone but can be a little chaotic depending on the day and time. The pool is small and a bit of a challenge to find. Overall the signage around the property is a little lacking - it wasn't uncommon to see people getting lost trying to find their rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While the hotel is in a beautiful, historic location, with a great outdoor pool, I am rating it on the basis of it (and its price point) being 5 stars. The pros: - location - outdoor pool - rooms were clean and comfortable - pool staff were great (as were breakfast servers) - breakfast was decent - apart from when the couple next to us proceeded to take 10 hard boiled eggs and eat them with all the grace of the Cookie Monster (not the hotels fault I know. Was just something I wanted to share). Good job I didn't want a hard boiled egg that morning The cons: - never got a call to say our room was ready (picky and we understand they are busy, but still, it's easy) - rooms were really, really weirdly designed: ---the doors to the patio opened from the middle, and the wrong way, like they had been put on back to front (not a big deal, we just looked in a mirror to open them) ---limited space in the bathroom - seriously, I kept accidentally phoning the front desk with the bathroom phone every time I wanted a wipe (i.e. zero space) ---no extraction fan ---no iron (do I care if I am a little wrinkled? No. Does my wife...! Seems a basic necessity. Again - this is all on the basis of it being 5-star, it's not fussiness or unreasonable expectations on our part. I've stayed in 1 star to 5 star places and unfortunately this is closer to 3.5. Finally - the bars were non-existent. The reception bar closed at 7pm and resembled a co-working space, or funeral waiting room. Upstairs, empty!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, fabulous location, super helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025