Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux
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Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress, this boutique hotel features a Michelin star award-winning gourmet restaurant and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. It overlooks the Portuguese surfers’ paradise, Guincho Beach. This boutique hotel has a second restaurant called Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho. As well as the partnership with a lotion SPA, 5 minutes from the Hotel by car, which allows our guests to enjoy preferential prices. Stone winding stairs, terracotta tiles and ceilings in exposed bricks create a medieval feel. The central cloister is fitted with velvet sofas and wrought-iron chandeliers. Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s rooms are appointed with rich fabrics, dark wood furniture, and paintings with golden frames. Some rooms have private closed balconies with ocean views. The Michelin-starred restaurant has strong Portuguese influences and serves dishes based upon quality national ingredients. Tasting menus are also available. The expansive wine list is hand-picked by an award-winning sommelier. Guests can enjoy Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s fine dining in the privacy of their room. After a day visiting the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, guests can sip a cocktail from the Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux’s bar, seated on the vast sun terrace overlooking the ocean.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- BBrian
United States“Outstanding service, a beautiful hotel, and an amazing location.” 
Henry United States“Beautiful view! Incredibly attentive and friendly staff!”
Ciprian
France“Beautiful location. Excellent staff. I loved the design of the hotel.”- Christine United States“Absolutely beautiful staff was so attentive,answered all our needs”
Christine United States“Relaxing quiet location with easy beach access Able to relax in the lounge areas Great staff whom were very friendly and made you feel part of the family . Great General Manager”
Fabian
Norway“Great place with an excellent breakfast and dinner menu.”- Christian United States“This was an amazing place to stay. Located on a cliff between 2 beaches and views of them from the hotel rooms made it for me. The service from check in to check out was done with the utmost professionalism. Dinner, dessert, and drinks from the...”
Alexander United States“What a wonderful hotel, from checking in to checking out a wonderful experience. A beautiful hotel sitting right on the beach, overlooking the beach and rock cliffs. The staff was fantastic. Alexandre helped us in many ways, very kind and a nice...”- Mike United States“The location was amazing. Right on the ocean, and not too far from many of the wonderful sights.”
Debra United States“Historic building with interesting architecture. The room was wonderful , with vaulted ceilings, a fabulous sleeping porch with a view of the beach that was mesmerizing-wonderful snacks and drinks, a lovely common area with great books to peruse....”
Hotel area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Fortaleza do Guincho -Restaurante Gastronomico
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & ChâteauxGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Landmark view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- RacquetballAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rulesHotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Pets are allowed and have a cost of EUR 40 per day.
Please note that guests that wish to have dinner at the restaurant should contact the hotel for availability.
Please note that the hotel has agreements with several neighboring properties, which allow guests of the Hotel to access Spa, tennis courts and swimming pools at a special rate. This service is upon request.
When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Extra bed policies are as follows:
- Only one extra bed per room and for childrens up to 12 years all. Extra bed is free of charge.
- Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Extra beds are only accepted in the rooms Junior Suite with Balcony and Sea View and Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View.
Please note that Fortaleza do Guincho Restaurante Gastronomico is opened from Wednesday to Saturday from 19:00–22:00.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
License number: 1293
