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3-star hotels in Colares
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Colares, the village between Sintra's hills and the Atlantic coast. It is for travellers who want a quiet base near the beaches and the Serra de Sintra, whether for a couple's break, a family stay or a few nights of walking and surfing.
Staying in Colares
Colares sits in the green belt west of Sintra, where the wooded slopes of the Serra meet the ocean. Visitors come for the beaches and the coastal road, for walks and surf, and for the wine grown on the sandy local soils. The pace is slow: small settlements, gardens, and roads that end at the water.
The 3-star hotels on this list are spread across the parish rather than clustered in one centre. Addresses name Colares itself, the Atlantic-facing Avenida do Atlântico, the Almocageme area along the N247, and the Rodízio road toward the coast; several sit on quiet lanes such as Rua das Malhadas, Caminho do Corvo or Alameda Coronel Linhares de Lima. Most properties are small guesthouses, converted quintas and villas with gardens. They suit couples and families who plan to drive, and anyone on a short break who prefers rooms and self-catering units close to the sea over a large resort.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Casal Santa Virginia
Av. Luís Augusto Colares 17 Colares, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCasal Santa Virginia sits on Avenida Luís Augusto Colares 17, a 3-star address with a guest rating of 4.4 from 365 reviews. Rooms come with a balcony and private bathroom, breakfast can be taken in the room, and the beach is nearby. Concierge service and free wifi round out the stay. It suits couples and small families who want a quiet Sintra-coast base with a few extra comforts and quick access to the sand.
See Casal Santa VirginiaConvento de São Saturnino
Rua Do Campo Da Bola Colares Sintra Lisbon 2705 001, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Pool and spa · Breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereHoused in a converted convent on Rua Do Campo Da Bola in Colares, Convento de São Saturnino pairs original architecture with an outdoor pool and a garden. Breakfast is served on site, there is a bar, and free wifi is available throughout. Rated 4.0 out of 5 by 77 guests. The calm grounds and wheelchair accessibility make it a good choice for heritage-minded travellers, couples and anyone who prefers lounging by the pool to a busy seaside strip.
See Convento de São SaturninoQuinta da Vigia
R. Da Praia Pequena 20 2705 329 Colares Portugal, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereQuinta da Vigia is a 3-star property on Rua Da Praia Pequena 20, close to the beach and set up for easy, flexible stays. Central heating keeps things warm off-season. It suits motorists touring the Sintra coast, couples after a beach-focused break and late arrivals who want to drop their bags without watching the clock.
See Quinta da VigiaConvento de São Saturnino
Portugal, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Pool and spa · Breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThis Convento de São Saturnino listing in Colares shares the same historic character and facilities: a garden, an outdoor pool and a terrace, with breakfast on site and free wifi throughout. There is also a bar and a gift shop, laundry service and wheelchair accessibility. Couples and small groups who want a slow, green setting with a pool will find it fits, and the terrace is the natural place to end an afternoon.
See Convento de São SaturninoO Moinho da Roca
Rua Dos Moinhos 19, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereO Moinho da Roca on Rua Dos Moinhos 19 is a 3-star base with a 24-hour front desk and express check-in, so arrivals stay simple. The garden, free car parking and free wifi handle the practical side, and the beach is nearby. Rooms have private bathrooms with hairdryers. It works well for drivers exploring the Colares coast and for guests who value round-the-clock reception over full-service amenities.
See O Moinho da RocaVilla Maça House
Av. António Garcia De Castro 18 2705 297 Sintra Portugal Colares, Colares, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVilla Maça House occupies Avenida António Garcia De Castro 18 and combines a beach-nearby position with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and a bar. Guests have free wifi, coffee-making facilities, a desk in the room and a cot for younger children. Diving and fishing are among the facilities listed. Couples and active travellers who want a comfortable, well-equipped room between beach days and time on the water will find it fits.
See Villa Maça HouseQuinta Casa Portuguesa
Estrada Nacional N247 Almocageme 2705 255 Sintra Portugal, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereQuinta Casa Portuguesa sits on Estrada Nacional N247 at Almocageme, a 3-star house with a garden, free parking and free wifi. Indoors there is a fireplace, a dishwasher and coffee facilities, plus a bar/snack area. Dry cleaning and housekeeping are available. It suits families and longer stays where self-catering space and a quiet garden matter, and drivers will appreciate parking on site.
See Quinta Casa PortuguesaCasa Turquesa
Avenida Do Atlântico Nº 125, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereCasa Turquesa on Avenida Do Atlântico Nº 125 keeps the beach within easy reach and adds free parking and a garage for guests arriving by car. Rooms have private bathrooms with bidets, and there is coffee-making equipment, a dishwasher, cots and family rooms. Free wifi runs throughout, and diving is among the listed facilities. It is aimed at families and small groups who want space and a coastal setting.
See Casa TurquesaPenedo Escape Nature
Caminho Do Corvo, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePenedo Escape Nature on Caminho Do Corvo is a 3-star retreat built around an outdoor pool and a garden setting, with air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms, free wifi and private bathrooms. A kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, a fireplace and coffee facilities give it a self-catering feel. Couples and families who want to cook in and spend afternoons by the pool, away from the busier coast, are the natural fit here.
See Penedo Escape NatureAlto da Praia Villa
115 Estrada Do Rodízio, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAlto da Praia Villa sits at 115 Estrada Do Rodízio, close to the beach, with air conditioning, balconies and private bathrooms. Rooms include coffee facilities, a desk, a cot and family rooms, and free wifi covers the property. Bidet fittings and first-aid provisions are among the listed amenities. It suits families and couples who want a beach-side address with enough room to spread out and a balcony for the evening.
See Alto da Praia VillaCasinha do pinhal
102 Avenida Do Atlântico, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCasinha do pinhal on Avenida Do Atlântico 102 is a 3-star house with a garden, free parking and free wifi. Inside there is a fireplace, a kitchen, a coffee maker and a hairdryer, with cleaning service included. The pine-side setting and self-catering setup suit couples and small families who plan to cook, park the car and use the house as a quiet base for the Colares area.
See Casinha do pinhalB&B Casa Areia
Rua Das Malhadas 18B, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereB&B Casa Areia on Rua Das Malhadas 18B pairs a beach-nearby position with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms, a garden and free parking. Breakfast is served as a buffet, bike rental is available, and there are cots, family rooms and a DVD player. Free wifi is provided. It is a good match for families and cyclists who want breakfast handled and bikes ready for the coastal roads.
See B&B Casa AreiaMuito acolhedor com vista de mar
Av. Eugéne Levy Nº 72 3ºdto, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMuito acolhedor com vista de mar on Avenida Eugéne Levy is an apartment-style 3-star stay with the beach nearby, free parking and free wifi. Guests get a private bathroom, coffee facilities, a fan, a cot, a hairdryer and cleaning service, with internet access included. Couples and small families who want an apartment base close to the sea, with the flexibility to eat in, will find it practical.
See Muito acolhedor com vista de marPáteo da Várzea 4
Alameda Coronel Linhares De Lima 12, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePáteo da Várzea 4 on Alameda Coronel Linhares De Lima 12 is a 3-star apartment with the beach close by, a garden and free parking. Inside there are a bath and private bathroom, a dishwasher, a fan, coffee facilities, a hairdryer and internet access, with free wifi throughout. Couples and families looking for a relaxed, self-catering stay within reach of the coast are well suited to it.
See Páteo da Várzea 4Páteo da Várzea 3
Alameda Coronel Linhares De Lima 12, Colares, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePáteo da Várzea 3 shares the Alameda Coronel Linhares De Lima 12 address and the same easy beach access, with a garden and free parking. The apartment has a private bathroom, a dishwasher, a fan, coffee facilities, a hairdryer, an iron and board, internet access and free wifi. It suits couples and small families who want a simple, well-equipped base for beach days along the Colares coast.
See Páteo da Várzea 3
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casal Santa Virginia | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Convento de São Saturnino | ★★★ | – | Yes | Yes |
| Quinta da Vigia | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Convento de São Saturnino | ★★★ | – | Yes | Yes |
| O Moinho da Roca | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Villa Maça House | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Quinta Casa Portuguesa | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Casa Turquesa | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Penedo Escape Nature | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Alto da Praia Villa | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Casinha do pinhal | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| B&B Casa Areia | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Muito acolhedor com vista de mar | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Páteo da Várzea 4 | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Páteo da Várzea 3 | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These three list family rooms: Villa Maça House, Alto da Praia Villa and B&B Casa Areia. All three also have beach nearby, and each has air conditioning. B&B Casa Areia adds a garden, bike rental service and a buffet, while Alto da Praia Villa and Villa Maça House provide cots and first aid on site.
With a pool
Penedo Escape Nature has an outdoor pool among its facilities. These are the only listed 3-star properties in Colares with a pool, and all three offer Free Wifi.
Convento de São Saturnino · Convento de São Saturnino · Penedo Escape Nature
Self-catering
Penedo Escape Nature, Casinha do pinhal, Páteo da Várzea 4 and Páteo da Várzea 3 all include a kitchen or dishwasher, so guests can cook rather than eat out. Each one has a fireplace, garden or terrace space, and free car parking, which suits longer stays by car. Páteo da Várzea 3 and 4 share the same address.
Penedo Escape Nature · Casinha do pinhal · Páteo da Várzea 4 · Páteo da Várzea 3
Beach nearby
Several of these, including Quinta da Vigia on Rua da Praia Pequena, sit on roads that lead straight to the coast.
Casal Santa Virginia · Quinta da Vigia · O Moinho da Roca · Villa Maça House · Casa Turquesa · Alto da Praia Villa
Things to do near Colares
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has the highest guest rating?
Casal Santa Virginia is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 365 reviews, the highest on this list. The next is Convento de São Saturnino at 4.0 from 77 reviews. The other properties are listed as 3-star without a published guest rating.
Do any 3-star hotels in Colares have an outdoor pool?
Yes. Penedo Escape Nature lists an outdoor pool, and both Convento de São Saturnino entries also include an outdoor pool. They pair it with a garden and terrace. No other hotel on this list mentions a pool.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Several list free car parking: Quinta da Vigia, O Moinho da Roca, Quinta Casa Portuguesa, Casa Turquesa, Casinha do pinhal, B&B Casa Areia, Muito acolhedor com vista de mar and both Páteo da Várzea apartments. Casa Turquesa additionally has a garage.
Which hotels suit families?
Villa Maça House, Alto da Praia Villa and B&B Casa Areia state family rooms among their facilities, and all three have beach nearby. Cots are also listed at Casal Santa Virginia, O Moinho da Roca, Villa Maça House, Casa Turquesa, Alto da Praia Villa, Casinha do pinhal, B&B Casa Areia and Muito acolhedor com vista de mar.
Can I stay somewhere with a kitchen?
Penedo Escape Nature and Casinha do pinhal list a kitchen, and both Páteo da Várzea 3 and Páteo da Várzea 4 list a dishwasher. Quinta Casa Portuguesa and Casa Turquesa also mention a dishwasher. These are useful for guests who prefer to prepare their own meals.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
None of the listed 3-star hotels in Colares states pets among its facilities, so this cannot be confirmed from the available data. Contact the property directly if you plan to travel with an animal.
Is breakfast available?
Convento de São Saturnino, in both its entries, lists breakfast. Casal Santa Virginia offers breakfast in room. B&B Casa Areia lists a buffet. The remaining properties do not state a breakfast service in their facilities.