Penha Longa

For those looking for a resort which has something for all the family, Penha Longa, in beautiful Sintra, just 30 minutes from Lisbon is hard to beat. It has two golf courses, both designed by Robert Trent Jones, Junior and one, the Atlantic, an 18-hole, par-72 championship course. There is a Kid’s Club which in summer is run by the UK-based Powder Byrne and there are treasure hunts and a playground. Popcorn and candy floss appear regularly at tea-time.

There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a jogging track and a good spa, with yoga platforms, hot tub and meditation labyrinth and treatment rooms using Natura Bissé. Dogs are welcome and even walked upon request.

The resort places a huge emphasis on gastronomy offering ten restaurants including two which have a Michelin star: the 22-seat LAB, which offers a tasting menu dinner, created by Sergi Arola, (try his red shrimp lasagne) and Midori, which received its first Michelin star for 2019; a small but very impressive Japanese restaurant with memorable red mullet sashimi and Japanese charcoal seared toro nigiri. More dining from the stars comes with Arola, a popular Sunday lunch destination, where Chef Sergi Arola serves a tapas menu and his signature dish of potato bravas. The B-lounge just off the lobby offers American hamburgers; there are traditional Portuguese favourites at poolside restaurant Aqua, and Italian dishes at Mercatto. Spices Restaurant offers an Asian buffet with highlights from Thailand, India, China and Japan.

 

Written by Mary Lussiana

• Views
• Restaurant
• Swimming Pool
• Outdoor and Indoor Pools
• Fireplace
• Outdoor dining
• Bar
• Shops
• Parking
• Bath robes
• Safe
• Conference facilities
• Business Centre
• Kids Club
• Games room
• Rooms with balcony/terrace
• Airport transfer
• In room DVD
• Satellite / Cable TV
• Sauna/Steam
• Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

• Meeting Room
• Massage
• Library
• Bicycle hire
• Billiard/pool table
• Sit-out Terrace
• Babysitting
• Pet friendly
• Spa
• Garden
• Gym
• Wifi
• Child friendly
• Sitting Room
• Room service
• Suites
• Hot Tub
• Concierge
• Air conditioning
• In room music system

• Golf
• The resort has its own 18 hole golf course.
• Tennis
• Riding

• Cycling
• Sights nearby
• Tennis coaching

Why do people love staying in your hotel? Penha Longa Resort is a fine retreat located in a Natural Park just outside the historic city of Lisbon, a few minutes from the beaches of Cascais and romantic Sintra, which results on the perfect location when exploring the area. Plus a plethora of outside activities including golf on the Robert Trent Jones Jr designed course. Two Michelin starred restaurants and Spa with unique meditation labyrinth experience.

What is there to do in the area? The Penha Longa Resort setting and location allows you to explore Nature and History at its best! With its iconic cliffs, ocean, sun, sand and related activities, the Estoril/Cascais coast is among the most popular and diverse destinations in Portugal. The romantic village of Sintra, once stage of Portuguese kings and queens, is nowadays within the UNESCO Word Heritage Sites by the combination of history and nature. A place full of magic and mystery where you emerge yourself on whimsical palaces, extravagant villas and the ruins of a Moors castle. Being just twenty minutes away from the capital city – Lisbon – you can appreciate one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe, offering you an exquisite blend of traditional heritage and innovation.

What kind of breakfast do you offer? The best way to start your day is indeed with an early and invigorating breakfast at our Penha Longa Mercatto restaurant, overlooking Sintra Mountains with bird sounds as a background. An exquisite buffet spread of international and local favorites, where it will be difficult to decide between the pancakes station and the freshly baked bread display. Within the healthy and organic options available, you will find the freshest ingredients from the Chefs Sustainable Garden, creating a tasty feast from even the simplest ingredients.

Do you offer other meals? Can you recommend good places to eat out locally? With ten different dining options, we offer a variety of cuisines inside and outside of the Resort lands.

LAB by Sergi Arola with a Michelin Star, transport diners on a highly innovative and emotional gastronomic journey; Midori, awarded with its first Michelin Star offers a Japanese gourmet cuisine; Spices our new Pan Asian restaurant inspired in four different cuisines: Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Thai ; Arola, also with the signature of Chef Sergi Arola, where tapas are recreated in trendy and relaxed atmosphere; Penha Longa Mercatto, delivering Italian flares and tastes for the whole family; AQUA, our seasonal poolside restaurant showcasing fresh fish and light meals; B-Lounge, the lobby bar where our mixologists create the most incredible cocktails and, at last and not the least , Villa Tamariz Utopia, with a cuisine inspired by the Portuguese traditions, located on the Estoril coast; Eneko Lisboa, by the Basque chef Eneko Atxa (awarded with 5 Michelin stars) diners can experience the essence, intensity of the traditional Basque cuisine with modern and innovative touches and Basque, from the same chef and offering an informal atmosphere where celebration and Basque-inspired sharing are the main ingredients.

Which are your most popular room types, and why ? A haven of comfort and tranquillity, the 194 luxury rooms and suites at the Penha Longa Resort offer luxurious bedding and generously sized bathrooms and Spectacular Mountain and Golf views from balconies existing in all guestrooms. Our Junior Suites and Family Suites are our top selling categories due to the unique dimensions, views, and luxurious amenities.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? Penha Longa has been a long-time favorite destination for family retreats since the days of The Royal Family visits. Nowadays, the 220 hectares of parkland surrounding the Hotel offers a wealth of child-friendly activities, including:

• Spacious guestrooms including interconnecting rooms and Family Suites, rollaway beds are available upon request;


• Exclusive amenities for families and The Nanny Survival Kit (for Nannies travelling with families and their children);


• Kids Club Room available with program divided between activities developed by Jean- Michel Cousteau's "Ocean Futures Society" and " Penha Longa Exclusive" activities, such as Camp Night and Kickball (available upon request and reservation);


• Games Room: Snooker, football, darts, air hockey, X-Box, PS4, car simulator, UNO, board games, Nintendo Switch, arcade games, and pinball machine;


• Recreation: golf, tennis, horse riding, cycling, swimming lessons at the indoor swimming pool (upon reservation);


• Playground in our Damas Garden;


• Culinary workshops for children and Kid’s menu in all our Restaurants;


• For babies, we have available car seats, highchairs, water boiler, heater for the milk bottle and other baby needs can be ordered upon arrival;

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Its unique location and extension of land, gastronomy diversity and available activities makes Penha Longa Resort a place where everyone can enjoy a unique experience.