The Oitavos
Quinta da Marinha, Cascais
Vibe
A modernist steel and glass pavilion rises from coastal sand dunes, surrounded by Atlantic breezes, umbrella pines, and an Arthur Hills links course.
“Coastal dune playground”
Arthur Hills links golf, a 230-horse equestrian center, and tennis courts set across coastal pine dunes.
Balneotherapy seawater treatments, a 25-meter pool, and a panoramic sauna facing coastal pine woods.
A Y-shaped steel and glass pavilion framing Atlantic dune views through full-height minimalist glazing.
Inside Sintra-Cascais Natural Park among coastal dunes, with the Atlantic surf and Oitavos Dunes out front.
Rooms
Open-plan layouts start at 64 square meters, pairing clean blue and white tones with private balconies facing the ocean and pine woods.
Wellness
A panoramic dry sauna looks out to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, complemented by heated seawater pools and dedicated balneotherapy treatments.
Backstory
First acquired by Carlos Montez Champalimaud in the 1920s, the estate was shaped into a striking Y-shaped pavilion by Portuguese architect José Amaral Anahory.
Eat & drink
Ipsylon serves Atlantic-inspired fare via French technique, while Verbasco overlooks the links and a dedicated bar slices fresh sashimi.
The neighborhood
Trails wind through coastal pine dunes in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with dramatic Atlantic surf and wild Guincho sands minutes away.
The app
Hotel Please was drawn for the phone in your hand. This is the flat version of it.