Excellent, friendly service from all the staff. The hotel has a very Portuguese feel but with lots of personal help and advice from its British owner.
We booked a superior double room with balcony over the main entrance (for two weeks). It was clean and comfortable and we appreciated the air conditioning during the hot June weather. Very good value.
The Pica Pau is about 10 minutes walk from the seafront and blue flag beach at Estoril as well as the local station with its excellent train service to Lisbon. There are plenty of restaurants and small shops in the vicinity.
We loved the hotel restaurant with its varied and tempting menu and the swimming pool and garden. We did not have a view of the sea but knew that before we arrived. Overall we were delighted with our choice, not least because the service was so personal.

Booked this hotel because of the good TA reports and was not disappointed. The hotel is spotlessly clean and all the staff are very polite and helpful. We had the pool to ourselves as there were very few guests so this was a bonus. Our only (small) criticisms - .........unable to find a plug for the hairdryer close to a mirror.....and (my pet hate) - nasty blankets!!!........... would definiely stay here again .
Word of warning re Jackpot Restaurant opposite the Casino. We had a lovely dinner here one night but the nibbles and dips which we. didn't order (or eat most of) cost us 20 Euros.!!
Ate in Cascais the other nights where you are spoilt for choice.

Just returned from a 5 day stay with a group of 12 golfers, staff could not have been more helpful and cooperative. Every request was greeted with a smile and immediate action. Food good.

we have visited Estoril for at least 10 out of the last 12 years,staying
at Pica Pau with Susan and Alberto.This trip our flight was 2 hours late
into Lisbon but Senor Rodrigues was there to meet us as always.
Susan was in reception to greet and check us in (normally her time
off)
this is typical of the care taken to make her guests feel at home.
Most staff have worked there for years and remember us!
I have read comments about breakfast 'orange juice... but it is a
mixed fruit drink! breakfast, included is more than adequate.
Some correspondents don't appreciate this is a 'pension' not a 5
star hotel... it ticks all the boxes and is very good value.
What better recommendation can one offer but to return year on
as some say it is a short walk to the station for trains to Lisbon,
Cascais is about 20 mins walk along the promenade. there is a fairly new
minibus service to Cascais Shopping centre, 1euro each way!
this is the first review I have posted and I am glad to write about
Pica Pau We shall return later this year...