Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel

“Quiet, Clean, Beautiful, and SO Welcoming”

At the advice of friends, we came here in February, 2022 for dinner twice, but stayed at hotels in Lisbon. This year, we wanted a quieter stay for a few nights after a hectic earlier portion of the trip. This hotel was exactly what we needed! Quiet, clean, with a large room that looked over th... more

At the advice of friends, we came here in February, 2022 for dinner twice, but stayed at hotels in Lisbon. This year, we wanted a quieter stay for a few nights after a hectic earlier portion of the trip. This hotel was exactly what we needed! Quiet, clean, with a large room that looked over the Atlantic Ocean, we loved our stay. The hotel and its restaurant have a style that is straight out of the 1970s, with large sitting areas, a piano and a gentleman who plays it, a fireplace, and an entire wall of windows that looks out over the water. We had a remodeled room, and it was gorgeous. The bed was on the firm side, as is the custom in Europe, but very comfortable. The pillows were soft and comfortable, but with enough support so it didn't feel like our heads were right on the mattress. All of the bed linens looked, felt, and smelled fresh, spotless, and in outstanding condition. The room was cleaned daily and it was well-cleaned. We had a small covered balcony if we wanted to be outside. There was a small sitting area with a full-size leather sofa for quiet conversations, and the sofa looked new. It was very comfortable to sit on. The bathroom was remodeled too, and it included a bidet. All the fixtures operated perfectly and looked new. Like the bed linens, the bath linens looked, felt, and smelled immaculate. The towels were soft and absorbent, there were individual bottles of toiletries, and the shower had strong pressure with plenty of hot water. We ate dinner at the hotel's restaurant every night and ate their included breakfast every morning. For breakfast, there was a large assortment of breads, rolls, muffins, and other baked goods. There was a selection of yogurts, hard-boiled eggs, and a warming pan with scrambled eggs and bacon. One morning I had the eggs and bacon, another morning I ate yogurt, and one morning I ate some baked items. Each morning, I left satisfied and ready for a day of sightseeing. The eating utensils were real metal (not plastic) and the plates were real pottery/china/glass (not paper or plastic.) Tables were well-set with ironed, white cotton tablecloths, and guests can eat along a wall of windows. Coffee and fruit juices are available and good. I particularly liked the coffee because each guest can select what kind of coffee they get from the coffee machine. We like cafe au lait, and this machine offered hot milk, so we could easily mix our cafe au lait each morning. The employee managing the breakfast room was a very pleasant and welcoming gentleman, the same one for each day. The price of our room was a very reasonable one, less than $80 a night with a free breakfast. Naturally, when the tourist season picks up, the prices will rise, but we think that price was more than fair for the quality of our lodging and sleep. The only thing we wish were different about this hotel is that it's a bit inconvenient if you want to do things away from the beach and do not rent a car. The train from Lisbon is easy to take, but the line ends in Cascais. From there, you need to take a cab or bus out to the hotel. If you rent a car at the Lisbon airport, that would not be a problem for you. Part of our enjoyment came from exploring this famous local landmark and seeing its nooks and niches. We loved chatting with the owner, Toni, who is something of a local celebrity due to his gracious, welcoming personality and his remarkable longevity. Surprisingly, he remembered us from our visit last year! He didn't recall our names, but he recognized our faces and remembered where we were from. We were floored! In his early 90s, the gentleman still goes to work every day to greet his guests and do all he can to make sure they have a wonderful time at his hotel. If you're like us and are sick of impersonal (often chain) hotels or restaurants, you should add this to your list of family-run places to visit.

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“A good place”

I stayed for 2 days before changing hotels. Pleasant hotel, good view, helpful staff. Suitable for people who have a car or are willing to use another form of transport because I found it away from everything but in a surfing point. Ideal for yong people