Vila Gale Cascais

Vila Galé Cascais offers 233 rooms spread across a modern, purpose-built hotel that prioritises space and comfort. You can choose from Standard Rooms, Junior Suites or full Suites, with many offering private balconies and direct sea views over the Atlantic. If you're the type who likes to start the day looking out over the ocean with a coffee, it's worth requesting a room with a view when you book.

Every room comes fully air-conditioned, which matters more than you might think during the warmer months. You'll find free Wi-Fi throughout, an LCD TV, a minibar for a cold beer after your round and a safe for passports and valuables. Rooms are modern, bright and geared for golfers who want to shower, reset and get out for dinner without fuss. If you can, book a sea-view balcony room, it's a cracking way to start the day before heading to the first tee. Bathrooms are modern and well-appointed, with everything you need to freshen up before heading out for dinner.

The hotel's Versátil restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast and dinner, with plenty of Portuguese staples in the mix, plus enough variety to keep groups happy across a few nights. It's the sort of setup that works well for golfers, you can fuel up in the morning, then come back in the evening and choose from a wide selection without needing to book or wait. The quality is solid, and the variety means you won't get bored over a week-long stay.

For drinks, the Fidelio bar offers a relaxed setting where you can recap the day's round over a glass of wine or a local beer. During the summer months, the Splash pool bar opens up, serving light snacks and cocktails right by the pool. It's an easy option if you want to stay on-site rather than heading into town.

Beyond the golf, Vila Galé Cascais gives you two outdoor swimming pools, one for adults and a separate one for families with children. The Satsanga Wellness centre is a genuine asset if you're playing multiple rounds, offering a sauna, massage treatments and aesthetic services that can help with tired legs and stiff shoulders. There's also a children's playground, which makes this a practical choice if you're bringing the family along.

The location is one of the hotel's strongest points. Cascais town centre and the marina are both within a short walk, giving you access to a wide choice of restaurants, bars and shops. The town has a distinct character, part historic fishing village, part upscale resort, and it's lively enough to keep you entertained without feeling overrun. You're also well-positioned for day trips into Lisbon if you want to explore the capital between rounds.