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4- and 5-star hotels in Carcavelos
This shortlist covers the 4- and 5-star hotels and apartments in Carcavelos, from a 5-star hostel by the beach to family flats with pools and parking. It is for couples, families and business travellers planning a beach break on the Lisbon coast.
Staying in Carcavelos
Carcavelos is a coastal town west of Lisbon, known for its long sandy beach, a favourite with surfers and families, and for its position between the capital and the hills of Sintra. Visitors come for the sea, the promenade and easy day trips to Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra.
The hotels here sit in the town itself and along the coast road towards Cascais. The named properties are on or near Avenida General Eduardo Galhardo, Rua Bartolomeu Dias Junqueiro, Praceta General Galhardo, Rua Luís De Camoes, Praceta De Gaza and other streets close to the sand. Most are apartments with kitchens, so they suit couples and families on a short break who want to cook, while the larger hotels with front desks and bars fit business travellers and those who prefer full service. Beach nearby is listed for nearly every property, and several offer parking, cots and family rooms.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Lisbon Surf Hostel
Avenida General Eduardo Galhardo 131, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Bar/Lounge
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereLisbon Surf Hostel carries a 5-star classification on Avenida General Eduardo Galhardo, with a balcony among its rooms and a bar or lounge on site. Guests are a short walk from the sand, and the hostel lays on entertainment activities for those who want company after a day on the water. Banquet facilities make it workable for groups marking an occasion together. It suits surfers and sociable travellers who would rather share the evening than spend it alone.
See Lisbon Surf HostelRiviera Hotel
Rua Bartolomeu Dias Junqueiro, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRiviera Hotel is the established 4-star address on Rua Bartolomeu Dias Junqueiro, rated 4.2 out of 5 across 1851 guest reviews. A 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security mean arrivals at any hour are handled, and air conditioning keeps rooms comfortable through the warm months. The beach is nearby, and bathrobes are provided. It fits travellers who want a full-service hotel with a reception desk rather than a self-catering flat.
See Riviera HotelCasa do Chafariz w Pool by Homing
Rua Luís De Camoes 632 Rc 2775 Cascais Portugal, Carcavelos, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCasa do Chafariz w Pool by Homing is a 4-star house on Rua Luís De Camoes built around a private pool. A full kitchen with dishwasher and a balcony give families room to spread out, and cots are available for the youngest guests. It suits groups and families who want to cook their own meals and keep the car outside the door.
See Casa do Chafariz w Pool by HomingSeaside Place Cascais
Praceta General Galhardo 34 Casa, Carcavelos, Portugal
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAir conditioning, a balcony and free parking cover the practical side, while a games room keeps children occupied when the weather turns. Cots and first aid supplies are on hand. It works well for active families who would rather cycle than drive.
See Seaside Place CascaisCarcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment
Praceta De Gaza 1º Left, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCarcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment is a 4-star flat on Praceta De Gaza, close to the sand. Free wifi, a dishwasher and a hairdryer cover the everyday essentials, and a cot is available for families travelling with a baby. Cleaning is included during the stay. It suits couples or small families who want a simple base near the beach with the kitchen already equipped.
See Carcavelos Holiday Beach ApartmentBeachome4u3
112 Rua Malange 3 A, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBeachome4u3 sits at 112 Rua Malange, a 4-star apartment with air conditioning, free wifi and the beach nearby. A dishwasher and a desk make it practical for longer stays that mix holiday time with a little work, and a cot is provided for infants. Fans supplement the cooling. It suits remote workers and small families who want a quiet flat within reach of the seafront.
See Beachome4u3Simbiose
311 Estrada Alagoa, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSimbiose on Estrada Alagoa is a 4-star apartment with babysitting service, which makes it unusual among the self-catering options here. Express check-in shortens the arrival, and the beach is nearby. Air conditioning, a balcony and free wifi round out the stay. It suits parents who want an evening out without arranging childcare from scratch, and anyone who values a fast, fuss-free check-in.
See SimbioseFishermenapartments Carcavelos 32
Largo Do Girassol B2 Apartamento 32, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFishermenapartments Carcavelos 32 occupies Largo Do Girassol, a 4-star apartment close to the beach. Air conditioning, a balcony, free wifi and a dishwasher cover the basics, and a cot and desk are provided. Cleaning is included. It suits couples and small families who want a compact, well-equipped flat a short distance from the water.
See Fishermenapartments Carcavelos 32Quinta Dos Lombos
32 Avenida Doutor Francisco Lucas Pires Lote 6 Bloco A Res Do Chão Direito, Carcavelos, Portugal
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereQuinta Dos Lombos is a 4-star apartment on Avenida Doutor Francisco Lucas Pires with family rooms and the beach nearby. Diving and scuba diving are offered for guests who want to get under the water rather than just beside it. A dishwasher, desk and bidet are among the fittings. It suits diving enthusiasts and families who need more than one bed and space for everyone.
See Quinta Dos LombosLike Home T1 Apt Sea View Near the Beach
Praceta Girassol, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLike Home T1 Apt Sea View Near the Beach is a 4-star one-bedroom apartment on Praceta Girassol, positioned for a sea view. A balcony, free wifi and a cot are provided, and fishing is among the activities on offer. A DVD player and hairdryer are also in the flat. It suits couples who want a small apartment with an outlook and a bit of fishing from the shore.
See Like Home T1 Apt Sea View Near the BeachT3 Carcavelos by the Sea Cascais Lisboa Sintra
Rua Das Orquideas 86 1º Dt.º, Carcavelos, Portugal
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe beach is nearby and fishing is available locally. A balcony, free wifi and a hairdryer are provided.
See T3 Carcavelos by the Sea Cascais Lisboa SintraCarcavelos Apartment
109 Avenida Espanha, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCarcavelos Apartment on Avenida Espanha is a 4-star flat with a garden and a garage, so the car stays off the street and there is outdoor space at home. Air conditioning, free wifi, a dishwasher and a cot are provided. It suits families who want a garden for the children and covered parking, within reach of the beach.
See Carcavelos ApartmentDeluxe 2BDR Apartment in Carcavelos by LovelyStay
94 Rua Infante Dom Henrique Apartamento 108, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFree wifi, a safe and laundry service are provided, and cleaning is included.
See Deluxe 2BDR Apartment in Carcavelos by LovelyStayCarcavelos Beach&Bike House
Largo Vasco D’orey, Carcavelos, Portugal
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereCarcavelos Beach&Bike House takes its name from its position at Largo Vasco D’orey, near the beach, and it is a 4-star apartment with family rooms and express check-in. A balcony, dishwasher and cot are provided, with fans for warmer nights. It suits cycling families who want a quick check-in and enough beds for everyone.
See Carcavelos Beach&Bike HouseBeachome4u2
Rua Malange 112 3B, Carcavelos, Portugal
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBeachome4u2 on Rua Malange is a 4-star apartment with the beach nearby and diving, scuba diving and fishing among the activities on offer. Air conditioning, free wifi and a cot are provided, and cleaning is included. It suits guests who plan to spend their days in or on the water and want a straightforward, well-cooled flat to return to.
See Beachome4u2
How to choose
For families
Casa do Chafariz w Pool by Homing, Seaside Place Cascais, Carcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment and Fishermenapartments Carcavelos 32 list cots, and most have kitchens or kitchen equipment, which makes them practical with children. Quinta Dos Lombos, T3 Carcavelos by the Sea and Carcavelos Beach&Bike House add family rooms, while Simbiose offers babysitting.
Casa do Chafariz w Pool by Homing · Seaside Place Cascais · Carcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment · Simbiose · Fishermenapartments Carcavelos 32 · Quinta Dos Lombos
Closest to the beach
Every one of these lists "Beach nearby": Seaside Place Cascais, Carcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment, Beachome4u3, Like Home T1 Apt Sea View Near the Beach and the 5-star Lisbon Surf Hostel. They are the shortest hop to the sand if the sea is the point of your stay.
Seaside Place Cascais · Carcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment · Beachome4u3 · Like Home T1 Apt Sea View Near the Beach · Lisbon Surf Hostel
With parking
Choose one of these if you are driving down the coast or hiring a car for day trips to Sintra and Cascais. Carcavelos Apartment lists a garage instead.
For business trips
Riviera Hotel is the only full-service hotel here, with a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, air conditioning and bars, and it holds a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 1851 reviews. Beachome4u3 and Simbiose provide a desk, and Deluxe 2BDR Apartment in Carcavelos by LovelyStay offers non-smoking rooms and a safe.
Riviera Hotel · Beachome4u3 · Simbiose · Deluxe 2BDR Apartment in Carcavelos by LovelyStay
Where to stay in Carcavelos
Avenida General Eduardo Galhardo
This avenue takes its name from the general honoured across several streets in the town, and it puts you on the Carcavelos seafront strip. Lisbon Surf Hostel, the 5-star option on this list, stands at number 131, with a balcony, bar, entertainment activities and the beach nearby, which suits a sociable short break by the water.
Our picks here: Lisbon Surf Hostel
Praceta General Galhardo
A small square just off the main avenue, close enough to walk to the sand. Seaside Place Cascais sits at number 34 and is set up for longer stays, with apartments, a games room, bike rental, a cot, cleaning and free car parking, which works well for families or cyclists exploring the coast.
Our picks here: Seaside Place Cascais
Rua Malange
A residential street a short step from the beach, named for a city in Angola. Beachome4u3 and Beachome4u2 both stand at number 112 and share the same practical set-up: air conditioning, a bathroom, a cot, cleaning, a fan and the beach nearby, with diving and fishing among the activities listed for Beachome4u2.
Our picks here: Beachome4u3 · Beachome4u2
Things to do near Carcavelos
Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to Carcavelos beach?
Several properties list "Beach nearby", including Lisbon Surf Hostel on Avenida General Eduardo Galhardo, Seaside Place Cascais on Praceta General Galhardo, Carcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment on Praceta De Gaza, Beachome4u3 on Rua Malange and Like Home T1 Apt Sea View Near the Beach on Praceta Girassol. The data does not give exact distances.
Do any of these hotels have free parking?
Yes. Casa do Chafariz w Pool by Homing and Seaside Place Cascais list free car parking, and Carcavelos Apartment lists a garage. Many of the other properties are apartments without any parking mentioned, so check before booking if you plan to drive.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this list?
Riviera Hotel has a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 1851 reviews. It is the only property here with a published rating. The other hotels and apartments on the list do not show a rating in the data, so they cannot be compared on that basis.
Do the hotels have a pool or spa?
Casa do Chafariz w Pool by Homing has a pool in its name, but no spa is listed for any property here. Facilities across the list lean towards apartments with kitchens, balconies, air conditioning and beach proximity rather than resort-style wellness.
Which hotels are good for families?
Casa do Chafariz w Pool by Homing, Seaside Place Cascais, Carcavelos Holiday Beach Apartment and Fishermenapartments Carcavelos 32 list cots, while Quinta Dos Lombos, T3 Carcavelos by the Sea and Carcavelos Beach&Bike House add family rooms. Simbiose offers a babysitting service, useful for parents wanting an evening out.
Are pets allowed at any of these hotels?
No property on this list names pets in its facilities. The listings focus on air conditioning, kitchens, balconies, cots, beach proximity and, for some, parking. If travelling with a pet, you would need to confirm directly with the property before booking.
What facilities can I expect in the apartments?
Most apartments here list a kitchen or kitchen equipment, a dishwasher, a hairdryer, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Several add a balcony and a cot. Lisbon Surf Hostel is the exception: it lists a bar, banquet facilities, entertainment activities and cleaning instead of self-catering amenities.
Which hotel should I pick for a business trip?
Riviera Hotel is the only full-service hotel on the list, with a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, air conditioning and bars, so it fits a work stay. Beachome4u3 and Simbiose offer a desk, and Deluxe 2BDR Apartment in Carcavelos by LovelyStay has non-smoking rooms and a safe.