This is a snug hotel built into an old fort on the very western most part of the European Continent. The actual point is a few miles north marked by a lighthouse, but this Fort sits over a beach and the dunes behind and makes for nice walks when the wind and rain allow. The rooms and baths are compact... More

We first stayed at the Omyra, then headed south for the Algarve and decided to stay at the Fortaleza the last three days of our stay instead of being in Lisbon. Reason is easy, the Fortaleza has an outstanding restaurant with a Michelin star and really worth it. (see review of the restaurant) The hotel itself -we had a very... More

Any Relais & Chateau Hotel has to be good to be a member of this top-quality group. Fortaleza is no exception, with some of the best service, I have found. Always done with a genuine smile and a blatant desire to please, made it a pleasure staying there for five days. Fabulous, always rolling breakers, with the sea on both... More

My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend. We loved the location on the beach, but you will have to rent a car to drive into Cascais or take a taxi. The staff was polite, but not overly friendly. The breakfast was excellent. The rooms were okay. The balcony off the room is enclosed with only a window... More

Stayed here for 5 nights for a luxurious sun holiday. The hotel is gorgeous and the courtyard is so atmospheric, and comfortable. The lounge provides stunning views over 2 wild and windswept beaches, as does the restaurant. The setting of the hotel is great, it makes you feel you are secluded and away from all the other tourists in the... More

Three friends and I recently stayed here for 5 nights and we had an excellent time. The location was fabulous, with the sounds and smells of the Ocean greeting us every morning (even went out for a run and some exercise on two mornings), the staff were very helpful and nice. We took taxi rides into Cascais, the local town... More

Excellent location and lovely decorated rooms with amazing scenery and top service. The cherry at the top of the cake was the inclusive breakfast with first class ingredients/ produce and an amazing view over the waves crushing at reefs - would definitely repeat the experience.

We hired a car from the airport as we knew the hotel was a bit isolated and also it was actually cheaper than paying for transfers. However, there is a slight problem in that the sat nav couldn't locate the address and as we flew in at night it was difficult to find and when we arrived at the hotel... More

We went here for dinner in April 2013. We were staying in Lisbon and wanted one dinner out near the coast. This is a very interesting building in a wonderful location. The meal was excellent - food, service, wine all first class. We did wonder whether staying at the hotel would provide a little claustrophobic in hot weather as there... More