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Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Ocean views, open daily
Interior
Ocean views, open daily
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Estrada do Guincho, Cascais, 2750-642
  • Place, Guincho Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cresmina Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pena Palace
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room, Beach View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Single Room, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Junior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Single Room, Sea View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Beach View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double or Twin Room, Beach View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cascais

With a stay at Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux in Cascais (Praia do Guincho), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Guincho Beach and 8 minutes from Boca do Inferno. .This beach hotel is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Ribeira Beach and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Estoril Casino.

What's nearby

  • Guincho Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cresmina Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ribeira Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Pena Palace - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Sintra National Palace - 19 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Estoril Station - 9 min drive
  • Banzão Tram Stop - 15 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar do Guincho - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Polo 1921 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monte Mar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Komodo Sushi Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux

Family beach fun near Guincho Beach
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux offers 27 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cascais hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy Portuguese cuisine at Fortaleza do Guincho, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cascais? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Fortaleza do Guincho - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. 1-star Michelin rating.
Spot Fortaleza do Guincho - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - This bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fortaleza do Guincho
  • Spot Fortaleza do Guincho

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a national park
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 1 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Business center
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
The property will be renovating from February 1 2026 to February 28 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 40 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the 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, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Property Registration Number 3819

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Fortaleza Guincho
Fortaleza Guincho Cascais
Fortaleza Guincho Hotel
Fortaleza Guincho Hotel Cascais
Guincho
Guincho Fortaleza
Fortaleza Do Guincho Cascais
Fortaleza Do Guincho Hotel Cascais
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux Hotel
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux Cascais
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux Hotel Cascais

Reviews

Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 372 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celinda

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

Life is short - just do it!

Exceptional customer service! They anticipate your every need and the staff are incredible - true professionals in their field. We had the corner room (212) with two big windows - simply amazing to wake up to the sounds of the ocean! Great amenities including robe and slippers with welcome fruit and bubbles!
Beach is a two minute walk!
Courtyard/Lobby
View from our room
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel!! Beautiful location, beautiful facilities, great food, great rooms, great staff!! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, view and beach access. Restaurant onsite was excellent as was the service. The staff was exceptionally kind and sweet with my 7 year old. I appreciated how removed we were from the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Amazing

Absolutely marvelous. Everything about it from the staff to the room to the setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views of the seascape were spectacular! The food was excellent too! Definitely a 5 star hotel. The setting of this fortress made into a hotel was unique and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

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

Perfect stay

We loved the location, breakfast, and character of this hotel. Bicycles are available for use, and in contrast to the note in the hotel description, there is no problem parking your car. Public transportation takes you to all the wonderful places around for hiking and sightseeing. A few great restaurants are close by but in general, it is a tranquil and magical place to spend a couple days at.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Jr., Vero Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous spot, staff delivered beautiful detail to guests, fabulous food and breathtaking views!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nariman, Caledon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property very nice views. Staff are very friendly and polite. We encountered some problems at the beginning with our room, but that’s a given every time you book with Expedia, you always get the worst room possible. After speaking to them, they moved us to a better room after a few hours. The biggest problem we encountered was we had an early checkout so when we went downstairs to settle, we were told that our bill is approximately over €400 and I knew we had some dry cleaning so without hesitation we paid it. On our way to the airport we realized that they quadruple charged us on everything. We contacted them from the airport they apologized. We got some of the money back. We’re still waiting for the other part to be paid back. I do recommend this hotel and I also recommend to check your bill whether you order room service or dry cleaning or you eat at the restaurant before you leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makeda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view and absolutely beautiful property. It’s so clean and great condition, you feel like royalty. The view from inside the room is so eloquently designed. The breakfast is crafted for everyone, delicate pastries with all types of fruit and cheese. The beach is just a walk. There is a hill down to the beach so if you cannot walk easily, may need to drive a bit for better access. The location isn’t crowded at all so it never felt busy even with more guests. The marina is a 10 min drive away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely beautiful place with a gorgeous location. The staff could not have been more helpful or friendly. It is close enough to different places to go and see that taking an uber was affordable and easy. Cannot reccomend this place enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, service and food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were some issues, but the staff worked diligently to remedy them. So, while there were aspects of the stay that were below expectations, the diligence of the hotel in addressing them goes a long way. For that, the hotel wins my kudos and turned something negative into a positive!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly. The room was beautiful. The views were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tetiana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The service of this hotel is not up to standard. I booked the hotel for two days, for unknown reasons after one day we were asked to move to another room. Because of the lack of staff, it takes a long time to check in. When approaching the hotel in rainy weather no one comes out with an umbrella. In general, the hotel does not reach the stated level.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay! Wonderful staff and service! Views were spectacular! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

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

Hotel nice but expensive

Hotel nice but expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional rework of historic fortress. Arched ceiling and sitting couch on enclosed balcony overlooking the sea is a totally unique feature. If you want elegance and quiet solitude this is the place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so lucky to be upgraded to a beautiful room with a balcony and incredible views of the pounding waves of the Guincho beaches. We arrived from the airport just too late for the dining room but the staff were so kind and welcoming and the chef made us a plate of cheese and nibbles which was perfect. Our first room downstairs was quite dark with a very small window and distant view of the sea and it was a little noisy, being directly on the main reception area, but the beds were comfortable and the service was impeccable and as mentioned we were lucky to move to a great room on the first floor. The bar restaurant has delicious food and there is a good selection of local wines and also cocktails. No pool and the beaches were too rough for swimming but you can pay a fee to use the sheltered pool in the next door hotel - the best of both worlds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024