Hotel in Estoril, Portugal
170 m to Casino Estoril, 2 min on foot
Best for: A simple base near the casino and the congress centre
Estoril: Hotels & Evening Entertainment
Estoril is a seaside town in the municipality of Cascais, about 30 minutes by train from Lisbon. Its casino has operated since 1931 and stands near Tamariz beach and the railway station. During the Second World War it was a refuge for exiled royal families and a stage for espionage by both sides of the conflict, a period that Visit Cascais retraces on a walking route.
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- Where to stay
- 6 verified hotels
- Casino
- Casino Estoril
- Closest hotel to the casino
- Hotel Alvorada: 170 m, 2 min on foot
Hotels in Estoril
Listed by distance to the casino, closest first.
Hotel in Estoril, Portugal
480 m to Casino Estoril, 6 min on foot
- Spa
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness
Best for: Spa, pools and golf in a 1930s hotel
Boutique hotel in Estoril, Portugal
520 m to Casino Estoril, 7 min on foot
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness
Best for: A smaller hotel with a pool, close to the station
Hotel in Estoril, Portugal
530 m to Casino Estoril, 7 min on foot
- Spa
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness
Best for: Staying above the beach, close to the station
Hotel in Estoril, Portugal
600 m to Casino Estoril, 8 min on foot
- Pool
Best for: A hotel with a pool within walking distance of the casino
Hotel in Estoril, Portugal
720 m to Casino Estoril, 10 min on foot
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
Best for: Families who want a pool and a garden
Compare the hotels
| Hotel | To the casino | Rooms | Spa | Pool | Restaurant | Bar | Fitness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Alvorada | 170 m, 2 min on foot | 51 | |||||
| Hotel Palácio Estoril | 480 m, 6 min on foot | 161 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel Inglaterra | 520 m, 7 min on foot | 69 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Vila Galé Estoril | 530 m, 7 min on foot | 126 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel Lido | 600 m, 8 min on foot | 92 | Yes | ||||
| Hotel Londres | 720 m, 10 min on foot | 118 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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The casino
Casino Estoril
Estoril, Portugal
Casino and entertainment complex in Estoril, open since 1931, with a show hall for 1,000 people, an auditorium and an art gallery.
- Opening hours
- 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., closed on 24 December
- Admission
- Valid identity document required
- Minimum age
- 18 and over
Things to do during the day
- Tamariz beach lies near the casino and close to the railway station. Visit Cascais counts it among the most popular beaches of the area and notes that it was once known as Elegant Beach.2
- The Mysterious Spies walking route starts at Estoril station and passes the post office opened in 1942, Hotel Inglaterra, the casino and Hotel Palácio before it continues to Monte Estoril. Visit Cascais gives its length as 3.5 km and its duration as one and a half to two hours.3
- The Museum of Portuguese Music occupies a house designed by the architect Raul Lino. It shows traditional Portuguese musical instruments collected by Michel Giacometti and Fernando Lopes-Graça, and occasionally hosts concerts.4
- The church of Santo António do Estoril dates from the early 16th century. It was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake and damaged by fire in 1927; its tiles and Baroque facade remain.5
- The Estoril Golf Course is an 18-hole course designed by Mackenzie Ross, with views of Estoril and the sea.18
- The old town of Cascais is a walk along the promenade or two train stops away, and Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a short journey from Estoril.16
Evening ideas
- Casino Estoril is open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m., according to the Portuguese gaming regulator.13
- The casino's Salão Preto e Prata is a show and dining hall for 1,000 people, and its 350-seat auditorium hosts jazz, theatre and classical music.11
- Bar Estoril at Hotel Palácio, which the hotel links to the spies of the Second World War, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.17
- Visit Lisboa describes the atmosphere of Estoril as bohemian and cosmopolitan, with nightlife around the casino.12
Restaurants and bars
- Estoril Mandarim, the Chinese restaurant at the casino, serves the cuisine of the Guangdong region at lunch and dinner. Visit Cascais advises making a reservation.6
- Deck-Bar, in the arcades of the Estoril park, is housed in a building from 1929 and has an open-air area shaded by old trees.7
- Grill Four Seasons at Hotel Palácio seats 80 diners on two floors and serves Portuguese and international dishes.8
- Reverse Pool & Beach Lounge, at the Tamariz pool beside the sand, serves Mediterranean and Portuguese dishes and sushi. It is closed on Mondays from October to April.9
How to get around
Trains from Cais do Sodré station in Lisbon reach Estoril station in 30 minutes, and the station is close to Tamariz beach. According to Visit Cascais, the casino, the station, the congress centre and Tamariz beach can all be reached on foot from Hotel Inglaterra. The old town of Cascais is two train stops away or a walk along the promenade.2, 10, 16, 19
Questions and answers
How do I get from Lisbon to Estoril?
Trains run from Cais do Sodré station in Lisbon to Estoril station in 30 minutes. By car, Estoril is reached on the A5 motorway or along the Avenida Marginal.19
When is Casino Estoril open?
The Portuguese gaming regulator lists its opening hours as 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. The casino is closed on 24 December.13
How old do you have to be to enter the casino?
Portuguese gaming law bars anyone under 18 from the gaming rooms of casinos. A valid identity document must be carried.14, 15
Is there a beach near the casino?
Yes. Tamariz beach is near the casino and close to the railway station.2
Sources
- 1.Visit Cascais: Casino Estoril
Destination organisation, accessed
- 2.Visit Cascais: Tamariz Beach
Destination organisation, accessed
- 3.Visit Cascais: Mysterious Spies route
Destination organisation, accessed
- 4.Visit Cascais: Museu da Música Portuguesa, Casa Verdades de Faria
Destination organisation, accessed
- 5.Visit Cascais: Church of Santo António do Estoril
Destination organisation, accessed
- 6.Visit Cascais: Estoril Mandarim
Destination organisation, accessed
- 7.Visit Cascais: Deck-Bar
Destination organisation, accessed
- 8.Visit Cascais: Grill Four Seasons, Hotel Palácio
Destination organisation, accessed
- 9.Visit Cascais: Reverse Pool & Beach Lounge
Destination organisation, accessed
- 10.Visit Cascais: Hotel Inglaterra
Destination organisation, accessed
- 11.Visit Lisboa: Casino Estoril
Destination organisation, accessed
- 12.Visit Lisboa: Cascais area
Destination organisation, accessed
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- 14.SRIJ: legal protection of players (in Portuguese)
Regulator, accessed
- 15.SRIJ: rights and duties of players (in Portuguese)
Regulator, accessed
- 16.Hotel Palácio Estoril: location
Official hotel website, accessed
- 17.Hotel Palácio Estoril: restaurants and bar
Official hotel website, accessed
- 18.Hotel Palácio Estoril: Estoril Golf Course
Official hotel website, accessed
- 19.Hotel Inglaterra: contacts and directions
Official hotel website, accessed
- 20.Hotel Londres: location
Official hotel website, accessed
- 21.OpenStreetMap: Estoril
Maps, accessed