I thought the hotel itself on balance was really cool and great value. Quirky and old fashioned. The staff were all friendly and helpful, especially in the restaurant and bar. We had a couple of meals at the restaurant, which were perfectly decent and just about reasonably priced. We had a superior double room each, which included an amazing view of the beach. The features of the room are fairly standard, but all were working, clean, and tidy. Breakfast was decent enough, with plenty of options. I especially liked the bar area, which has lots of booths with views for a cosy drink with your travel party. A taxi is 10 euro into Cascais, or rental scooters or bikes can be found on the path that runs along the coastal road.

The 4 star rating of this hotel is simply inaccurate. Maybe it was in a bygone era, but certainly not in its current state. However, this was obvious to me before I made the booking given the pictures and previous reviews. The swimming pool was out of action, and the central courtyard was undergoing refurbishment, with no notice as to how long for. Please don't let this put you off. It's charm and location by far exceed these minor criticisms. You would pay a hell of a lot more to be in a proper 4 star Hotel in Cascais, with limited views and charm. With a world-class beach on the doorstep, who needs a pool anyway?

The location was absolutely amazing, the ocean was a sight to see. We booked the basic room which didn’t have the sea view but was spotlessly clean, which suited us for out two night stay. The staff were always cheerful and made you feel welcome. Breakfast was included which was plentiful although we had some issues.

As I said the breakfast was plentiful and the food was of good quality. The small issue we had was the coffee and tea dispensing machine required an overhaul as it was so slow, and made you feel embarrassed holding up the queue. The bread toaster in my opinion also required attention, again it was so slow.

I booked a room with a sea view, It was outstanding. The staff were extremely helpful and polite and the owner was very much present and hands on. The hotel felt like a home away from home. The rooms are modern and the hotel communal spaces full of character. The contrast is quite pleasing I appreciated the simple as of the room vs busy communal spaces

Cleanliness could be better there were stains on the floor under the table, the breakfast was quite basic and more of selection would be great. The car park was very busy due to surfers and beach goers parking in the car park. We were never without a spot, but we may have just been lucky.

The service was good, staff so friendly and helpful and the food in the restaurant was amazing. Fantastic fish dishes! Intriguing hotel in an old fort, with lovely huge sea water swimming pool. We loved Mr Muchaxo, a charming gentleman!

The breakfast was not up to the same standard. Only scrambled egg, tinned not fresh fruit, coffee machine slow. Croissants were lovely but only offered once.

Friendly staff, spacious and clean rooms. I really liked the beds large and pretty firm. With the sounds of the ocean at night I slept exceptionally well. Giant pool (and I don’t mean the ocean)

Parking can be a bit limited on sunny days when a lot of people visiting the beach park their car around the hotel. There are a couple of reserved hotel spots and a few more behind a corded off part alongside the hotel. Don’t think this is enough if the entire hotel is fully booked.

Place and location amazing, staff kind and professional.

I took the cheapest room so I don't know if the other rooms had the services I did not find. I would just add to the room the kit that lots of hotels offer: a boiler and some tea, something in mini bar, in the toilet I would add the courtesy kit and air dryer (the had it in the reception so it was not a problem, but in the high season could maybe happen that someone would stay without). I wanted to call reception from the phone of the room for an information, but I did not find the number, so I had to go myself. This is just an advice to perfection, because Estalagem Muchaxo is amazing and I would suggest everyone to go there.

Location on a rocky outcropping overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Perfect for sunsets. Room was very spacious and staff were very accommodating. Breakfast was fabulous. A very plentiful supply on hand, enough to satisfy hunger until dinner time !

A bit far from a village or twon and no shops or supermarkets handy.

- Ocean view was the best element of the whole place - Big room - Amazing fresh fruits and juices - Freindly staff ( not counting one young recepcionist)

- Old bathroom with electric cables sticking from the wall - Poor breakfast :( plus the breakfast room is dirty. (The only good thing were fruits and juices) - Super unfriendly recepcionist at checkin. (Young guy) Who was swearing infront of me because he had to correct the invoice - he made mistakes, and was not accepting any help. - No regular iron in the hotel. I received a super mini travel iron that was not working...

Located right on the oceanfront, you can watch waves and surfers from your room. Rooms recently renovated and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful

The building is a few decades old, so the common areas look quite old-fashioned, but are well kept. The ventilation in the rooms is not great, so it can get pretty damp with the high humidity of the ocean air. Breakfast is quite simple, ok for 1-2 days, but gets repetitive afterwards.

Location was amazing! Walking distance to Praia do Guincho and held a classic Portuguese ambience feel. We utilized the bar a lot and the pizza/salad shop down close by the beach was phenomenal.

Construction close to the main road was going on, which made Parking difficult, but was no one‘s fault.