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Penha Longa Resort, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Sintra, Portugal · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The only hotel in Portugal with two Michelin-starred restaurants, LAB by Sergi Arola (starred since 2016) and Midori, Portugal's oldest Japanese restaurant (starred since 2018), occupying the former royal retreat of a 14th-century monastery inside the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and the sole hotel permitted within that 545-acre UNESCO World Heritage estate.
- 204 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: Linhó
- Rooms from 646 sq ft (60 m²)
- Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr. (golf course)
- Interiors: Goddard Littlefair
About Penha Longa Resort, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
- Set within Sintra’s rolling green hills, Penha Longa Resort is a reminder that true beauty withstands time.
- Entry-level rooms start at 646 sq ft (60 m²).
History
Penha Longa Resort incorporates a 14th-century monastery and chapel within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, once a retreat for Portuguese royalty amid lush rolling green hills. Opened as a luxury resort in 1992 on this historic 220-hectare estate, it blends timeless beauty with modern luxury. The property features historic palazzo-style buildings and is now managed by Ritz-Carlton since 2004.
The setting
Penha Longa Resort is the sole hotel within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park — a 545-acre UNESCO World Heritage estate at Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Linhó, where hermit monks established a retreat in the 14th century and the Portuguese royal family later kept a private estate in the granite Serra de Sintra hills. The Ritz-Carlton property incorporates a surviving 14th-century monastery and chapel, with the former royal apartments housing the spa. The Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish Castle are each 40 minutes by car; the National Palace of Sintra 42 minutes. Two Michelin-starred restaurants, a 27-hole golf course, and unrivalled parkland seclusion make this the most immersive address in the greater Lisbon–Sintra arc. 9 km from Casino Estoril.
Restaurants and bars
- LAB by Sergi Arola — Restaurant · International fusion with Portuguese influences · Chef Sergi Arola · One MICHELIN Star
- Midori — Restaurant · Japanese fusion with Portuguese flavours · One MICHELIN Star
- Spices — Restaurant · Pan-Asian (Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, Japanese)
- Penha Longa Mercatto — Restaurant · Italian / Mediterranean
- Aqua — Poolside · Poolside snacks, salads, grill counter, fish and light meals
- B Lounge — Bar · Cocktails, gin selection, Portuguese pastries and tapas
Experiences
- Golf — 27 holes of world-class golf offered for guests and events.
Amenities
- spa
- indoor/outdoor pools
- 27-hole golf course
- fitness center
- tennis
- kids club
- hammam
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- Three Michelin Keys (2025)
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