Hotel Fortaleza Do Guincho Relais & Chateaux - Cascais
38.728349, -9.475528Overview
5-star boutique hotel in a 17th-century fortress with a Michelin-starred restaurant
Dining
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux houses a Michelin-starred restaurant that serves Portuguese dishes based on quality national ingredients. The wine list is curated by an award-winning sommelier, and guests can also order from the tasting menus. A second restaurant, Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho, offers a more casual dining option on site.
Rooms
Rooms at Fortaleza do Guincho are appointed with rich fabrics, dark wood furniture, and paintings with golden frames. Some rooms have private closed balconies with ocean views. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast buffet with local specialties, and the minibar includes free water, soda, and beer.
Location & Activities
The hotel sits on the site of a 17th-century fortress overlooking Guincho Beach, a known surfers' destination. Guests have access to the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park for hiking and biking, and the hotel offers bicycle rental and bike tours. Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, is a short drive from the property.
Wellness & Services
Fortaleza do Guincho has a partnership with a lotion SPA located 5 minutes from the hotel by car, where guests receive preferential prices. The hotel offers valet parking and a 24-hour front desk with currency exchange and concierge service. Pet bowls and pet baskets are available for guests traveling with dogs.
Dining
The hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant has strong Portuguese influences and serves dishes based on quality national ingredients. The expansive wine list is hand-picked by an award-winning sommelier. Guests can also dine at Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho, the hotel's second restaurant, or order from the Michelin-starred menu in their room.
- Location: Overlooks Guincho Beach, 10 min from Cascais
- Rooms: Rich fabrics, dark wood furniture, golden-framed paintings
- Dining: 1 Michelin Star restaurant & Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho
- Wellness: Partnership with a lotion SPA 5 min away
- Package: Complimentary breakfast buffet with local specialties
- Activities: Bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, golf course
License number: 1293
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site parking lot
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Squash
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Courtyard view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Hotel Fortaleza Do Guincho Relais & Chateaux
| 💵 Lowest room price | 228 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 3.5 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.3 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Aerodromo Municipal de Cascais, cat |
Location
- City landmarks
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