Farol Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Cascais
About the Hotel
Oceanfront Accommodations
Farol Hotel offers 33 individually decorated rooms, including 4 Junior Suites with private balconies or glass fronts facing the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms feature hardwood or carpeted floors, modern furnishings, 24-hour room service, premium bedding, air conditioning, bathrobes, and minibars. Some rooms include shower massage columns and private terraces with ocean views.
Dining and Bars
The Mix restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes like fish soup with sautéed shrimp and coriander, and ginger-infused risotto with lobster. Sushi Design offers Japanese cuisine including sashimi prepared by a sushi master. Farol Bar serves cocktails and steak sandwiches, while Bar on the Rocks features Portuguese-style tapas, salads, and local wines. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Recreation and Activities
A saltwater swimming pool sits between the hotel and the ocean, with cushioned loungers and Balinese beds. The hotel organizes dolphin cruises and is near water sport facilities. Guests can visit Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais (20 minutes by car) or jog to Guincho Beach. Bike tours and Segway nature tours are available through the concierge.
Location and Access
The hotel is built from a remodeled 19th-century mansion on the edge of the ocean in Cascais' historical center. It's a 15-minute walk to Praia da Rainha beach and Cascais Station, which has direct trains to Lisbon. Lisbon International Airport is 35 minutes away by car. Nearby landmarks include Santa Marta Lighthouse (0.3 km) and Cascais Marina (5-minute walk).
Services and Events
The concierge arranges transportation, bike rentals, and excursions. Massage services are available in rooms or by the pool. Event spaces include Sala Farol with ocean views, Deck on the Rocks for intimate dinners, and Private Mix for events up to 30 guests. The hotel offers wedding services and business event facilities with catering from their culinary team.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries