Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa - A Leading Hotel of the World

Hotels
9.4 (2037 reviews)
Rua Frei Nicolau De Oliveira,100 , Cascais , pt

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Luxurious experience
Exceptional service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.58
Cleanliness was first class - nothing was missing.
Service
9.55
Staff were very attentive and polite. Service was excellent.
Location
9.49
Perfect location for exploring Cascais and the surrounding areas.
Room Quality
9.44
Room was luxurious and comfortable, with a great view.
Amenities
9.07
The hotel has exceptional amenities including a spa and a warm pool.
Value for Money
9.03
Dinner and drinks were reasonably priced.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Breakfast buffet will carry you thru till dinner, with excellent options.
Overall Experience
9.45
Truly a memorable experience. We will be back.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:07

Property Description

Luxurious Thalasso Spa and Gym
Indulge in a rejuvenating experience at our thalasso spa offering a variety of face and body treatments. Stay in shape at our well-equipped gym to keep up with your fitness routine while enjoying stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Treat your taste buds to authentic Italian cuisine at Belvedere Restaurant, or opt for Portuguese and Mediterranean flavors at La Terraza Bar. Our Sunday brunch offers a lavish spread of delectable dishes, perfect for a leisurely meal with loved ones.

Elegant Accommodations and Outdoor Pool
Experience a blend of classical elegance and modern comfort in our palatial rooms, featuring luxurious amenities such as Italian marbles and Venetian mosaics. Unwind by the outdoor sea water pool at Bar Mare, where you can enjoy refreshing cocktails and bites under the sun.

Book your stay at Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa for a truly unforgettable experience by the Atlantic Ocean.

Important information:

When booking 10 or more rooms, please note the following conditions apply : full upfront prepayment, non-amendable and also nonrefundable in case of cancelation.

Please note that guests must be at least 16 years of age in order to be allowed to access and use all the SPA facilities. All Spa services including the Thalassotherapy circuit require a booking with advance (the Spa team must be contacted to do so). The Thalassotherapy circuit includes use of the treatment pool, turkish bath and sauna and costs 20€ per person, per access. The hotel does not have an indoor swimming pool.

The Spa is open daily, however on festive dates and bank holidays the opening times might be limited or the facilities might even be closed. Please contact the hotel directly for more details.

Please note that late check-out subject to availability and additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LIS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 7 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 13 and older are allowed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2037 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Philippe couple ch
10
Magnifique endroit à Cascais
Pros:

Très bien situé proche de la mer et de la marina.
Très belle chambre spacieuse.
Excellent petit déjeuner.
Très bon restaurant.

Cons:

La ventilation de notre première chambre était beaucoup trop bruyante.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller sa
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Ben Dunjay solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Amazing service, breakfast and rooms couldn't really fault it. My partner had a pregnancy massage and said it was incredible too.

Cons:

Lights were very confusing and couldn't get our curtains to fully open, also did get asked for cash a few times on tips instead of putting it on my room.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Edwin couple nl
9
Heerlijk relax hotel met goede faciliteiten en vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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jpcastelobranco Friends getaway Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Amazing property with a staff that was veery helpful and friendly. Special remarks for the gym, spa, breakfast and the pool area

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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Nikolay Vodenicharski extended_group bg
7
Cons:

Worst 5-star experience ever.
The Wi-Fi didn't work
The toilet was clogged
They charged 7 EUR for parking on top of a 200+ EUR room rate ?!?
SPA was fully booked by external guests, and the hotel did not do anything about it! Even we explicitly asked few times to make things work!
Do waste your time with this place!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Eileen couple gb
9
Very comfortable stay, shall definitely be back
Pros:

The bedroom was a very good size with a well laid out bathroom
Breakfast was very good with a good selection from the buffet hot and cold food and hot food could be ordered too.

Cons:

Slightly out of town for those with reduced mobility.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Scot_in_NL Family Edinburgh, Scotland
8
Is a 4 star hotel not 5 star
Pros:

We booked 1 week at this hotel as a last minute getaway. We had a room with a balcony overlooking the pool & sea. The room was very spacious, the balcony large, with table & chairs. They could easily fit sun loungers as well. The food was great from the breakfast to room service to the restaurant. Service in the terrace restaurant was fabulous. What let the place down & why it’s not 5 star to us was the following:

The breakfast buffet was chaos even when it wasn’t that busy. It wasn’t explained to us that you could order al la carte & there weren’t any menus on the tables but we’d see people getting delivered omelettes, eggs Benedict etc. It also took ages to get a table, even when half of them were empty. The staff were slow to clear tables & plates would be stacked & they would often walk by. Even though in the morning there were +6 waiters it was hard to get a coffee refill. The staff were always walking around & lovely when speaking to them but it seemed there was a lack of management as these were the same staff later in the day at the terrace restaurant & service was much better.

The housekeeping was not great. The first day our room still wasn’t done by 3pm & no housekeeping on our floor so we called reception & someone came close to 4pm (we’d left the room before 10am & had the room service light on). Second day it was the same. When I spoke to reception they asked when would we like the rooms serviced. I explained in the morning as we were early risers & would come back to the room post lunch to relax. I think it was day 5 or 6 (out or 7 nights) of our stay we finally had housekeeping in the morning. We also noticed the cleaning was not detailed. Dirty sheets not changed, smudges on mirrors/doors to balcony not cleaned. We even noticed the room wasn’t being hoovered or the bathroom mopped everyday. I dropped a single use perfume in the bath by accident & decided to leave it to see how long it would take to remove. it was still in the bath on check out. I don’t know if they were short staffed but in 5 star hotels we’re used to immaculate cleaning.

We booked several treatments pre arrival for the spa. I was asked to pay 100% ahead of time, was told it couldn’t be put on the room. Had no problem with this and paid. It took almost a week for them to confirm it was paid while it had been taken from my credit card. After the treatments I was asked to pay again. I explained I paid & they told me they had no record of it so I showed my email confirmation of payment received. That was fine but it seems the systems weren’t talking to each other.

Overall we did really like the hotel but to us it’s 4 star. We think it’s given 5 stars because of the facilities like the spa but for me, to be 5 star a large part is also due to service and it being seamless.

2026-05-25 via Tripadvisor
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Kseniya71 Friends getaway Kyiv
10
Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa is not just a hotel - it is a place with a soul ❤️
Pros:

Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa is not just a hotel — it is a place with a soul ❤️

From the very first moment you step through the doors, you immediately feel the history, the atmosphere, the elegance, and most importantly — that people here truly care about you and genuinely want to make your stay unforgettable.

Every single member of the staff was incredibly kind, warm, attentive, and always smiling. They create a feeling that you are not simply staying at a hotel, but visiting people who are sincerely happy to see you. And that kind of hospitality cannot be faked — you feel it in every detail.

A very special thank you to the wonderful girl who welcomed us upon arrival. She was extremely attentive, answered every question we had, helped us with everything we needed, and made us feel comfortable from the very first minutes. She truly deserves special appreciation ❤️

And one more recommendation for everyone staying here — definitely take the bicycles and ride along the ocean to the famous beach where the James Bond movie was filmed. The views and emotions are absolutely unforgettable 😍

Also, the guys at the reception who gave us the bicycles… this is a separate love story 😄 I don’t remember your names, but honestly, I just want to say that you are amazing. So kind, fun, welcoming, and full of positive energy.

The restaurant staff were also exceptional. Already on the second day they remembered what kind of coffee we liked and what we preferred. Such delicate, elegant, and thoughtful service is very rare nowadays.

This is exactly the kind of hotel you truly want to come back to. With family, friends, your partner, children — with everyone you love. Because places like this create not only comfort, but real emotions and unforgettable memories.

A huge thank you to the entire team of Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa ❤️ You are all absolutely wonderful, and it is because of people like you that traveling becomes so special.

With great love,
Kseniia Pistriak from Ukraine

2026-05-25 via Tripadvisor
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Jens couple dk
9
Cons:

De små krus med hank, som man satte på bordet sammen med flaskeøl, er alt for små og fremkaldte smil og sjove bemærkninger. Brug i stedet for glassene, som anvendes til juice ved morgenbuffetten :)

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Juerg couple ch
4
Preis Leistung nicht gut
Pros:

Lage und Zimmer

Cons:

Schlechter Service und unfreundlich

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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joyr411 NONE Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
10
Fantastic property! Excellent service! The spa was wonderful.
Pros:

We stayed for two nights. From the moment we exited our car to the end of our stay, the service was impeccable. We booked couple massages and the water treatments during our stay. Excellent as well. The rooms are spacious, nicely appointed, and I can’t say enough about the staff at this property. It lives up to its 5 star status. Breakfast was wonderful too!

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
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Siobhan couple ie
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Jouppi couple us
9
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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keddif410 NONE Readville, Massachusetts
8
Good place to stay in Cascais
Pros:

I stayed with my sister at Grand Real VIlla for an extended weekend to celebrate a milstone birthday. The hotel is very clean and the rooms were great.
The reception staff was very helpful and friendly.
We wish there were more food options at the La Terazza restaurant (the Italian restaurant is currently closed). There is also no bar option to just sit and have a drink. You have to wait in the lounge area to be served.
Our room was located above main entrance and next to a home. We could hear conversations late into the evening which was somewhat disruptive later at night.

2026-05-20 via Tripadvisor
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Jan couple nl
8
Vintage grandeur
Pros:

Prachtige plek, fijn zwembad, vriendelijke staf

Cons:

Kamer boven entree met soms geluidsoverlast van komende en vertrekkende gasten.
Gedateerde inrichting kamer met vlekken in de vloerbedekking en beschadigd en sleets meubilair.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Jodie couple gb
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Maria Gabriela couple es
10
Maravilloso
Pros:

Me encanta ,ya he ido 2 veces y repetiré siempre

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Adele couple gb
8
Pros:

Staff were all wonderful.
Breakfast was lovely.
Location was ideal

Cons:

I was a returning guest. I stayed in March last year when Cascais experienced a dreadful storm.

This time, It was disappointing not to be able to check in early, after a 5 am start to our journey and then to be offered a ground floor room without a view of a hedge! We accepted the room as it was evident that the hotel was extremely busy with a conference as we were tired and only staying for two nights.

The room itself was lovely - despite of the lack of view - but the lack of electrical sockets for charging our devices - and for the kettle caused us some inconvenience.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee