The Oitavos surprising modernity in a natural setting
Breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, natural dune landscape this is the setting when we arrive after a 20 minute drive from Lisbon at the brandnew five star luxury hotel The Oitavos on the Quinta da Marinha Estate in Cascais on the Estoril coast. Set amidst umbrella pine trees and dunes The Oitavos is a surprisingly modern construction of glass and painted steel, with on one side the spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and on the other The Oitavos Dunes, one of the world’s greatest golf courses,. The hotel’s contemporary design, pure, with sleek lines and glass walls allowing natural light to flow in, draws the attention to the beautiful outdoors. The rooms are exceptionally spacious and equipped with the latest technology, while contemporary sculptures and paintings by young Portugese artists give it a personal twist.
Hotel guests also have access to the full destination spa and the choice of three gastronomic restaurants at the Oitavos, as well as the natural links championship golf course Oitavos Dunes, the Health and Racket Club and the Equestrian centre on the Quinta de Marinha Estate. Nature, architecture, design, gastronomy and a wide variety of activities, all combined to make a stay at the Oitavos an experience of contemporary luxury in a sublime natural setting.
A family affair
Quinta da Marinha dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and is closely linked to the history of the Champalimaud family. After discovering a perfectly unspoiled stretch of land on Portugal’s Atlantic coast near the fishing village of Cascais, the family embarked on a vision to create the area’s premier venue for leisure travel, dining, business and social events of exceptional quality. Now, eighty years later, the family has transformed the estate into a leading resort in the greater Lisbon area. The hotel also provides great facilities for conferences and meetings, featuring a conference centre for up to 300 people and several meeting rooms, spacious, comfortable and benefitting of natural daylight. The meeting rooms are equipped with the latest technology and technical support is provided
Bold design and elegantly simple interiors
Inspired by the timeless beauty of the Atlantic coast, architect and decorator, José Anahory, designed this vast glass and painted steel construction, yet light and transparent, allowing natural light to flow in and focus on the spectacular outdoors. Built in a Y-shape, the 142 guest rooms, including the 16 deluxe suites, are spacious, ranging from 60 to 135 M2 and all have large private balconies offering spectacular vistas of the Golf Course and the Atlantic Ocean. The rooms are equiped with state of the art technology, design furniture, quality bedding and individual artworks.
The Forte
An entirely private escape built in the heart of the secluded Oitavos Dunes golf course is the hundred square metres suite the Forte. Complete with king sized bedroom, living room, fully equipped kitchen, private swimming pool, sundeck and personal butler service.
Portugese hospitality and cuisine
The hotel features three innovative dining outlets including the Ipsylon, The Oitavos gourmet signature restaurant with a huge glass wall so you can witness the culinary expertise of chef Aimé Barroyer and Cyril Devilliers as well as the talented pastry chef Joaquim de Sousa, The Atlantic Pool Bar for in and outdoor casual dining and Les Herbes, a big restoration area with a nice terrace surrounded by a garden of aromatic herbs and a tea lounge.
Natural resourcing
The Oitavos destination spa provides a complete natural well-being approach combining sea-water therapy with a variety of organic and ocean-inspired beauty and health treatments. The Oitavos Spa will exclusively use the organic spa brand, Voya, exceptional beauty and skin care treatments in full harmony with nature. The spa features 10 treatment rooms, an indoor and outdoor seawater pool, a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The panoramic windows allow light to cascade throughout, creating an inspirational and energising environment devoted to well being of mind and body.
The Quinta da Marinha Estate
Hotel guests have access to the most exclusive amenities available in Portugal including the Oitavos Dunes Golfcourse, recently ranked 88th in the top 100 world golf courses by Golf Magazine. A beautiful ride through woods and out to wide-open links overlooking the ocean. Back-to-back par 5s on the front side and consecutive par 3s on the back make for unusual but effective routing through different micro environments. As well as to the fitness and tennis facilities at the Quinta da Marinha Health and Racket Club and one of Portugal’s leading equestrian centres.
An ideal place to discover the Estoril coast, plus a wide variety of activities make a stay at The Oitavos, far from the bustle and stress, an enhanted parenthesis of contemporary luxury in a natural setting.
