Hotel Baía Cascais

What Hotel Baía Cascais does

Hotel Baía Cascais is a privately held, family-owned 4-star beachfront hotel located on the Passeio D. Luis I promenade in Cascais, Portugal, directly facing the Baía de Cascais beach and within 200 meters of the Cascais train station, approximately 20 kilometers from Lisbon. Founded by João Soares on 17 April 1962 as the first hotel in Cascais and built on the site of the historic Café Tavares, the property has operated continuously for more than 60 years, surviving the 1975 illegal expulsion of its owners (resolved in 1982), the catastrophic 1983 Cascais floods, and the COVID-19 closure of April–June 2020. The 2024 renovation by Conceitos de Arte and fourth-star upgrade mark its most recent strategic repositioning.

The hotel operates 113 rooms across four floors (66 with sea-view balconies and 47 with city/Sintra views), spanning eight categories from Twin Standard to Suite Vista Mar. Supporting amenities include the award-winning Restaurante Baía (Portuguese and international cuisine), the Blue Bar rooftop terrace (sunset cocktails and light meals), five meeting rooms with combined capacity for up to 120 guests, gift vouchers in €50 and €100 denominations, and specialized golf packages positioned within the Lisbon Golf Coast destination. The property holds RNET 9 classification from Turismo de Portugal, Green Key and TripAdvisor Green Leader sustainability certifications, and HOSPES program participation.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model, distributing primarily through its own website powered by GuestCentric booking technology, with supplemental phone, WhatsApp, and email reservations, and OTA partnerships. Direct bookings are incentivized with a best-price guarantee, free cancellation, welcome drink, free parking, free upgrades, and a 10% restaurant discount. Revenue is generated across six streams: room rentals, restaurant, Blue Bar, meetings and events, gift vouchers, and golf packages. The legal entity is Investimentos Hoteleiros da Baia de Cascais, S.A., with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company. The company employs approximately 59 staff.

Name

Hotel Baía Cascais

Legal name

Investimentos Hoteleiros da Baia de Cascais, S.A.

Website

https://hotelbaia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hotel Baía Cascais is a family-owned, 4-star beachfront hotel in Cascais, Portugal, operating 113 rooms with sea or city views since 1962, offering restaurant, rooftop bar, meeting facilities, golf packages, and gift vouchers to leisure tourists, corporate groups, and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beachfront Hotel Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Beachfront hotel accommodations
• Meeting and event venues
• Leisure travel hospitality
• Golf vacation packages
• Waterfront dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cascais

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Rentals: Core revenue from renting 113 hotel rooms across multiple categories including Twin Superior Sea View, Twin Superior City View, Twin Standard, Junior Suite Sea View, Family Room City View, and Suite Sea View. Rooms are booked directly, via phone, email, or through online booking platforms with varying rates including non-refundable options.
2. Restaurant Baía: On-site restaurant offering Portuguese and international cuisine with sea views. Generates revenue from breakfast service, lunch, dinner, and special brunch offerings on Sundays (12:00-16:00). Includes menu items, wine selections, and private dining capabilities.
3. Blue Bar: Rooftop bar with panoramic views of Cascais Bay, known for sunset parties in summer months. Offers cocktails, light meals, and light bites. Revenue from beverage sales, food items, and event space rentals.
4. Meetings and Events: Five meeting rooms with capacities from 15 to 120 people generating revenue from corporate events, conferences, weddings, baptisms, and private celebrations. Includes catering, coffee breaks, and customized event services.
5. Gift Vouchers: Hotel Baía offers gift vouchers in denominations of €50 (HB Credit 50) and €100 (HB Credits 100) valid for stays, lunches, or dinners, valid for 12 months from purchase date.
6. Golf Packages: Specialized golf vacation packages combining hotel stays with access to local golf courses in the Cascais/Lisbon area, positioned as part of the Lisbon Golf Coast destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hotel Baía Cascais is a 4-star beachfront hotel in Cascais, Portugal, operating 113 rooms across multiple categories (Twin Superior Sea View, Junior Suite Sea View, Family Room, Suite Sea View, etc.), complemented by the Restaurante Baía serving Portuguese and international cuisine, the rooftop Blue Bar with sunset views, and five meeting rooms accommodating up to 120 guests. It sells these offerings directly through its website, by phone, email, and WhatsApp, and via online travel agencies, with gift vouchers and themed packages (romantic, golf) extending the core hospitality product.

Product overview

Hotel Baía Cascais is a 4-star beachfront hotel offering a comprehensive hospitality portfolio. The property features 113 rooms across 4 floors, including 66 sea-view rooms with balconies and 47 city-view rooms. The core accommodation products span eight distinct room types from Twin Standard to Suite Vista Mar. Supporting amenities include the award-winning Restaurante Baía serving Portuguese and international cuisine, the Blue Bar rooftop terrace with sunset views, and five fully-equipped meeting rooms for events up to 120 guests. The hotel also offers gift vouchers (HB Credit 50 and HB Credits 100) and special packages including romantic getaways, golf stays, and non-refundable rate options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Restaurante Baía: Award-winning on-site restaurant offering Portuguese and international cuisine with sea views, located at the Baía de Cascais waterfront.
• Blue Bar

Products and services

• Twin Superior Vista Mar (Twin Superior Sea View) Contemporary room with balcony offering unobstructed sea views, providing total privacy and comfort for guests.
• Duplo Superior Vista Mar (Double Superior Sea View) Superior double room with balcony and panoramic sea views, combining comfort with ocean vistas.
• Twin Superior Vista Cidade (Twin Superior City View) Superior twin room with unobstructed views over the Serra de Sintra, offering total privacy on lower floors.
• Duplo Superior Vista Cidade (Double Superior City View) Superior double room overlooking the Serra de Sintra, providing views of the city and interior areas.
• Twin Standard Standard twin room offering comfort and privacy on lower floors of the hotel.
• Junior Suite Vista Mar (Junior Suite Sea View) Junior suite perfect for couples, featuring a balcony with unobstructed sea views.
• Quarto Familiar Vista Cidade (Family Room City View) Family room with views over the city or interior areas, designed for families traveling together.
• Suite Vista Mar (Suite Sea View) Full suite with capacity and privacy, featuring a balcony with panoramic sea views.
• Restaurante Baía Award-winning beachfront restaurant offering Portuguese and international cuisine using the freshest local products, with a varied menu, wine selection, and terrace overlooking Cascais Bay; serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.
• Blue Bar Rooftop bar known for summer sunset parties, offering a sophisticated atmosphere with panoramic views over Cascais Bay, cocktails, and light meals; also available as event space.
• Meetings and Events (Five Meeting Rooms) Five fully-equipped meeting rooms with capacities from 15 to 120 people (Sala Deck I up to 76, Deck II up to 40, Deck III up to 53, Deck I+II combined up to 120, and Sala Marina up to 15), including catering, coffee breaks, and customized services for corporate events, conferences, weddings, baptisms, and private celebrations.
• Weddings and Baptisms Wedding and baptism celebrations offering seaside ceremonies or grand receptions in the hotel's luxury ballroom, with catering and professional event coordination services.
• HB Credit Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers in denominations of €50 (HB Credit 50) and €100 (HB Credits 100) valid for consumption on hotel stays, lunches, or dinners; valid for 12 months from the purchase date.
• Golf Stay & Play Package 4-6 night golf vacation packages from €255 to €435 per person, including accommodation in city-view room (with free upgrade to sea view based on availability), breakfast, and a passport to the best golf courses in the Greater Lisbon area as part of the Lisbon Golf Coast destination.
• Momento Romântico (Romantic Moments) Package Romantic stay package including a sea-view room with romantic decoration, M&M Brut sparkling wine, chocolate bonbons, and breakfast; prepayment required and non-refundable.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Conceitos de ArtecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Architecture and interior design studio responsible for the 2024 renovation project, bringing expertise to create an elegant and contemporary environment while maintaining the hotel's historic charm. The renovation focused on interior decoration following the hotel's 60th anniversary.
• GuestCentriccoreTechnology or IntegrationGuestCentric provides the hotel's website platform and booking technology, powering the online reservation system with integrated booking widgets, rate management, and channel distribution capabilities.
• Fully ChargedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-bike rental partner offering sustainable transportation options for guests exploring Cascais and the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park area. Part of the hotel's sustainable tourism offerings.
• Flamingo - Boat ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoat tour operator offering dolphin watching excursions and coastal cruises from Cascais marina. Recommended to guests as part of the hotel's activity partnerships.
• Turismo de PortugalcoreOthersPortugal's national tourism authority that provides the hotel's RNET classification and regulatory oversight. The hotel is listed on the official RNET tourism registry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz7QCT2cTq1Z5vB3cZJ5L1Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/hotelbaiacascais
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotel_baia_cascais
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-baia-cascais

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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