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The pousada inside the walls of the Cascais Cidadela© Pestana Hotel Group

Hotel · Cascais and Estoril

Pestana Cidadela Cascais – Pousada & Art District

Five-star pousada inside the Cascais fortress, with 133 rooms, an outdoor and an indoor pool, a spa and artists' studios in the courtyard.

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With a dog
Dogs of up to 15 kg, for a supplement and in some rooms

5 stars · Inside the Cidadela · Pool and spa · Dogs and cats up to 15 kg welcome

Sleeping inside a fortress

The pousada occupies part of the Cidadela, the fortress that guarded Cascais bay, next to the marina. It is a five-star hotel of the Pestana group with about 133 rooms, 23 of them suites, with wooden floors and contemporary decor. In the fortress courtyards there are studios, galleries and artists' workshops that can be visited: they call it the Art District.

What it has

Outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool at 28 °C, spa, gym, two restaurants (Maris Stella and Taberna da Praça) and a bar. 24-hour reception, free wifi, electric car chargers and paid public parking for guests. Dogs or cats of up to 15 kg are accepted for a supplement, in some rooms. It has adapted rooms.

Getting there

From Cascais station it is a ten-minute walk along the bay. By car, enter from Avenida D. Carlos I. The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego and the Santa Marta lighthouse are five minutes' walk away.

Practical details

Rating
5 stars
Rooms
133

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Parking
  • EV charging
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-Fi

Accessibility

  • Accessible room
Policies
Pets
Dogs or cats of up to 15 kg, for a supplement and in some rooms

Tips

  • Stroll through the Art District at sunset Some workshops open their doors and the light falls on the marina.
  • Say so if you travel with a dog Only some rooms accept them.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, dogs or cats of up to 15 kg, for a supplement and in some rooms.

Does it have parking?

There is paid public parking for guests.

Does it have an indoor pool?

Yes, heated to 28 °C, as well as the outdoor one.

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Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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