Location. Isolated on a rocky point by the Atlantic Ocean between Cascais marina and Hell’s Mouth, the ultra contemporary Farol Design Hotel combines a remodelled 19th century mansion with 21st century design. The centre of Cascais is 500 metres away and Lisbon is 27 kilometres away. Lisbon Airport (LIS) is 35 kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Once the summer home of the Count of Cabral, Farol Design Hotel upgraded the original 19th century building and added a new section in 2001. A youthful clientele comes here to relax in daytime and party in Cascais nightspots after dark. Complimentary drinks are offered to guests upon arrival. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available throughout the hotel. A laptop computer can be lent to guests without charge. A saltwater pool and children’s pool open in warm weather months; the surrounding flagstone terrace is furnished with sun loungers and sun beds.

The hotel’s ocean view restaurant has a terrace and serves Mediterranean fusion dishes and a Japanese menu, including sushi. Complimentary breakfast may be taken buffet style in the restaurant, or, on request, a selection from the American buffet can be delivered to guestrooms without charge.

A fitness centre 300 metres from the hotel provides a discount to guests. The ocean east of the hotel is calm in most weather; beaches west of the hotel attract surfers and windsurfers. There are two golf courses within 2.5 kilometres.

Guestrooms. Farol Design Hotel offers 34 air conditioned guestrooms, individually designed and furnished in contemporary style. Bedding includes duvets; marble bathrooms feature jetted tubs and include bathrobes and Molton Brown toiletries. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available. Complimentary carafes of filtered water are refilled daily.

Expert Tip. The oceanfront disco adjacent to the hotel provides complimentary passes to guests.