Casa Mãe Lagos

Casa Mae is perfectly located to town. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff are wonderful and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would recommend to all. Amazing property and staff!

From the property itself, to the food and especially the service, this is the absolute best place to stay in Lagos. Daniel, the bar manager made us feel so welcome and special on our honeymoon, and Jose Carlos was there for anything we needed. The food was some of the best I have ever had and service was world class. We will back to Lagos and we will be staying at Casa Mae! Thank you so much Daniel!!!

Casa Mãe was one of the highlights of our trip. It somehow manages to feel like both a boutique luxury hotel and a true home base. Returning each day felt like coming back to an oasis in the middle of the fascinating town of Lagos. The setting is special. Lagos itself is full of charm, history, and narrow winding streets, and Casa Mãe fits beautifully into that atmosphere. Being tucked alongside the ancient city wall gives the property a sense of history and magic that’s hard to describe. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and impeccably maintained. We stayed in the Heritage Suite in the old house, which was absolutely breathtaking. What really makes the place special, though, is the people. The staff were consistently warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. Ricardo was wonderful, and Daniel—the mixologist—is a wizard. His cocktails were some of the most creative and fun we had anywhere on the trip. The food deserves special mention. ORTA was outstanding, with a truly talented chef, and the private cabana dinner was one of the highlights of our entire trip—absolutely worth doing. The location is also ideal: an easy walk into the lively town center for restaurants and shopping, and an easy walk to the harbor for activities like boat excursions. Casa Mãe is one of those rare hotels that gets both the experience and the details right. We would return in a heartbeat. — Ed & Jen

Beautiful hotel that is very trendy and stylish. We slept great here and loved the pillow menu. We did a sunset private boat tour with another couple we were traveling with and highly recommend it! Stunning views and the driver of the boat was very knowledgeable of the area. The only thing we didn’t love it the pool was a little too cold when we visited and our massages at the spa were just ok. Loved the location in the winding streets of old town. Feel free to leave your luggage in your car when you park! The hotel staff will come grab it for you as it’s a little bit of a walk. We highly recommend the organic wine bar in town too! The owner was friendly and so knowledgeable.

We booked this hotel for the quaint boutique vibe an upon arriving we were greeted by Camille at the front desk who was extremely kind. However there was a lack of understanding between our travel agent and myself of the type of room we were expecting so when Camille walked us to our room we were very disappointed. As we didn’t expect such a small room with the bathroom sharing the same room as where one sleeps and the view was of an apt complex with a man looking at us from his window. However, Camille immediately saw our discontent and immediately offered a room upgrade which was needed and fortunately available. The room we were placed was what we had in mind initially. The staff were extremely accommodating especially cause my husband fell ill and they went out of their way to prepare him rice and ensure everything was ok. I enjoyed probably one of the best massages I’ve ever had so much so I even fell asleep! All the staff was extremely helpful and kind and accommodating. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star is i felt the upkeep of the hotel and some of the amenities were overlooked. Our nepresso coffee machine didn’t work but my husband was able to fix it, the bathtub stopper didn’t work so someone had to fix that and the main door to access the hotel building didnt work and I couldn’t get the door knob to turn so my husband had to go downstairs to open it for me. I feel when a hotel has a 5 star rating, everything needs to be checked. I also don’t appreciate how they watered down the body wash. The pump of the body wash didn’t work so I had to open it and it was pure water. For a 5 star hotel, I feel they can spend the money and provide appropriate high end non watered down body wash for the guests Hopefully they will take this constructive criticism to make these adjustments. But all in all, it was a beautiful experience and wonderful staff!

Portugal has been a very polite and accommodating place. Casa Mae has not been. I was charged for a stay that did not come to pass and when I became aware of the booking I contacted them to let them know I would not be in town and needed to cancel. The assistant manager Miguel told me to contact them via email to cancel, he did not share any additional information. In good faith I thought I had nothing to worry about. Instead, the email response spoke about a cancellation policy I knew nothing about. And that my card had been charged for 100% of the stay, something Miguel could have shared on the phone when I called. No explanation, no care. I contacted him back asked why he did not share that information and also asking for resolve $3,000 that had deducted from my account. Through my tears, Miguel stated my stay could be refunded but he could not make that decision and I must speak to his manager. I asked to speak to the manager but was told to call back at 3pm, w called back at 3pm, no additional communication was given only, we will call you when she is available. I never received a call but an email in the middle of the night stating their cancellation policy once again. I don’t expect a business to make exceptions for everyone but this was handled very poorly and I will not recommend Casa Mae as a place to stay.

Casa Mãe is not just a hotel—it’s a whole atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, you’re enveloped in the scent of citrus and herbs drifting through the gardens, which are as functional as they are beautiful. Fresh herbs, juices, vegetables, and even edible flowers from the courtyard find their way into the food, drinks, and bath products, creating a dreamy, sensory experience that is luxurious and grounding. The property itself is stunning. The gardens are spacious and lush, winding through the center of the hotel and opening onto the most charming pool—an elegant and serene oasis where you feel like time has paused just for you. The rooms are airy and breezy, thoughtfully designed, and stocked with beautiful products made from almond oil and botanicals grown on site. Every detail feels intentional but never overdone. The food and drinks are world class. We fairly sprinted to the breakfast table each morning. What truly sets Casa Mãe apart, though, is the people. The hospitality is extraordinary—warm, genuine, and deeply personal. The team offered thoughtful, knowledgeable recommendations and took a real interest in our experience, making us feel less like guests and more like family. Small gestures, conversations, and moments of care elevated our stay in a way that’s hard to describe and impossible to forget. Lagos itself is a dream in shoulder season, and Casa Mãe is the perfect place to experience it. The city is calm and uncrowded, yet vibrant, with no shortage of incredible restaurants, cafés, and places to explore. We enjoyed world-class meals and Portuguese coastal delicacies without the summer crowds. The weather was ideal—warm sun balanced by cool ocean breezes—perfect for long walks along the boardwalks, uncrowded beaches, kayaking along the cliffs, and even a refreshing dip in the Atlantic. If you’re considering Lagos, go in the shoulder season—and stay at Casa Mãe. It’s truly the best of everything. Thank you, to the team at Casa Mãe, for the stay of a lifetime on a milestone birthday.

An outstanding restaurant. We booked Christmas Day lunch and were delighted. We've lived near Lagos for five years and this was the finest meal that we've eaten here. The bread basket blew us away. The best olive oil that I've ever tried and mutiple, interesting types of bread and butter. The wine and cocktails were outstanding. Each course was excellent. Our host (Ricardo?) was wonderful and guided us through each decision with kindness and enthusiasm. The grounds are wonderful. Casa Mae made our Christmas day special and memorable.

We had a wonder stay at the beautiful Casa Mae in Lagos. It’s secluded and situated off the main old town, but walkable to everywhere you’d want to be in Lagos. The design and layout is unique, alongside an ancient city wall but featuring new and old buildings. There is excellent with attention to detail, highlighting beautiful trees and vegetation and many common areas. We stayed in a Cabana which we’d highly recommend. The breakfast was delicious and the bar, hotel and wait staff wonderful. We would return!