Name: Quinta do Caracol
Address: Rua De Sao Pedro Nr 11, Tavira, 8800-405, PT

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Luis

This place is fantastic, it is close to everything, the bed is very comfortable, staff is very helpful, a lovely place. It was our second time staying here, we highly recommend this place, we will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

fiona

Very helpful friendly staff.
Peaceful place to relax but close to town
Spacious room with cooking facilities and very
Lovely gardens with pool and sunbeds

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Clive

A beautiful and tranquil place to stay on the outskirts of Tavira. Hosts are very friendly and accomodating.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Luis

This property is a gem, everything is excellent. From the easy checkin, to the comfortable and very quiet rooms, great breakfast and a host that is very nice and provides excellent suggestions to the local highlights. Quinta do Caracol is excellent, can’t wait to go back. Thank YOU Margarida, you have a fantastic place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Melina

The property owners are so kind and accommodating. I asked about their laundry services and they offered to wash and dry/iron them for us and return them to our room the next day. The room was very cute and had everything we needed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2025

Ralph

Pros: housekeeping and kitchen staff were very nice. Breakfast was good. Grounds were unique. Plants, trees, and shrubs were well maintained.

Cons: the property was next to a very noisy road making it difficult to enjoy outdoor space.

Signs were posted in the bath room requesting patrons to not flush toilet paper down the bowl and instead to place soiled toilet paper in a small waste basket.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2025

Donna

Well maintained beautiful grounds.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2025

Merri

Wonderful location very beautiful

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

JOHN

Good size bedroom,with separate kitchen area.
Each accommodation had their own patio area.
Lovely bathroom products .
Staff always available, as reception open until 11pm.
Free tennis courts.
Pool is very small.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Candace

Charming

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Elaine

The hotel has beautiful grounds. The rooms are comfortable and very traditional. The breakfast was fantastic with the best orange juice I have ever had, which they make from their own crop. A great stay with the family in Tavira.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2024

Cathy

The gardens were beautiful,and the rooms were unique.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2024

Linda

We have stayed at the Quinta do Carcol several times and we love it. Each cottage is unique and well equiped and set in beautiful well kept gardens. The staff are all really friendly & helpful. Its an easy 10 minute walk walk into Tavira, a lovely Portugese town with lots of restaurants to choose from. We will definitely be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Heather

The staff made you feel welcome and the room was very clean and had everything you needed in it. Would recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Emily

This was our favorite place in the Algarve! Not only is Tavira a lovely town, not so built up like all the others, but Quinta de Caracol is a soothing oasis. Yes, a bit of a walk into town but very doable but it's lovely, quiet, the rooms are each different and so comfortable. The grounds and small pool so wonderful for relaxation. And the two sisters who run it so kind. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Bernardo

Very friendly and helpful staff. The property is beautiful, great location, and very peaceful.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2023

Teresa

Room was very damp and cold!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2023

Deborah

Like a country estate

Lots of places to sit by a fountain or in a garden. It felt like a stay at a country estate - only a 10-minute walk from town center. Loved the distant view of the sea from near the pristine tennis courts. A former family farm - there is still a small orange grove, chickens, a peacock, parakeets and even a family of guinea pigs much to my amusement and delight! Very clean, comfortably furnished. Wonderful breakfast - warm croissants, eggs cooked to order, plus much more! Great staff!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

Shannon

Great stay

We spent two brief but enjoyable nights at Quinta do Caracol at the end of November. We booked a 2 bedroom apartment and the space was great, clean and comfortable. There were two bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and great communal living area and kitchen. With a Lidl and Aldi both within walking distance it was convenient to pick up some groceries for breakfast and snacks for our stay. The property was serene with lots of water fountains, birds and orange trees. A very peaceful location and easily walkable to the city center, the location and value were perfect.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2022

Derek

Love the rustic homey look and amenities, like kitchenette and separate dining and bedroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2021

Antoinette

Good property well located to walk into Tavira. Helpful and friendly staff

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2020

Thomas

Check in fine
Breakfast was very smoky - eye-watering smoky due to unmanaged fire in fireplace
Also the kitchen needs more power points to use. Had to keep switching between kettle, toaster, hot plate and phone charger.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very unique property
It had real character with very friendly helpful staff
Loved it

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Well-equipped rooms and everything worked. Set in lovely gardens, and a very good breakfast choice, with exceptionally good orange juice. Convenient parking.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2019

Philippe

Amazing hotel in Tavira!!

This is the place to be in Tavira! The surroundings are maybe a little sketchy but once you enter the hotel you are in heaven. Very nice rooms/suites. Beautiful garden with a small pool. The staff is extremely helpful and nice. And the breakfast... an amazing assortment of all you might need (pastries, bread, cheese, eggs, fruits, etc) - and don't forget the orange juice. The best you will ever drink!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2019

Mr W

A lovely oasis

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Breakfasts were great with all that fresh fruit. Room was well appointed and we enjoyed the pool. The garden was really nice. A lovely oasis in the town.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2018

Victoria

Charming Quinta

First trip to Tavira - we were out of season (poor weather in early March). Couldn't use pretty gardens or pool. Traditional Quinta charming, but needs some updates. Breakfast very good. Internet sporadic. Owners and staff very nice & helpful. Car drive to city center & good restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2017

Nora

such charming hotel

lovely hosts, this was an old farm which got converted in hotel rooms. Very charming and peaceful, great breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

A great relaxing place

The Quinta do Caracal is a very cool relaxing place. The amenities are great and it is easy to walk to the historic area of Travira. The morning breakfast is superb. My wife and I enjoyed it immensely. The only negative was the pillows which were very hard.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

A pleasant stay overall. Felt that the owners could have been more customer oriented and attentive to their guests Felt very rushed at check in and was basically ignored at check out. Basic no-frills breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2017

Nick

Oasis of tranquility

We booked the hotel as it seemed to provide a green and characterful oasis close to the town centre. The hotel is built on a former farm, and fresh fruit and eggs are provided from the farm daily for breakfast. Quirky delightful rooms, a garden setting with loads of grass and trees, yet a kilometre from the Roman bridge - perfect!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2017

DR

Relax in a lovely location.

Caracol means snail--this lovely small property welcomes one to slow down and relax in the garden, by the pool, or in attractive rooms with antique furnishings.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful grounds, unique rooms, delicious breakfast, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Wonderful historic farm in city

We had a lovely two night stay at this old family farm that is now in the centre of Tavira (beside the train station). It was great to wake up to the sounds of the different birds and enjoy the gardens and orange trees on the quinta. The breakfast was great too and the cottage was very comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Fabulous!! Could just move in!

Beautiful landscaping and layout. Can tell the hotel is run by women as there is everything you could want.

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2016

Peter

Unique hotel with charm

Super hotel. Nice change from the big corporation hotels. Unique room with shower and kitchen nice bed good breakfast in nice surroundings. It was a good base to visit local beaches and to tour East Algarve.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2016

Rosita

Peace of heaven

Wonderful and relaxing place to stay. We wake up with sounds of birds singing. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The only problem was weak wifi which wasn't working in rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2015

Stuart

Really nice grounds to walk around and relax in. Staff were very friendly and giving us some great advice on things to see in the local area. Short walk in to the main part of Tavira for restaurants in the evening. We had a very nice couple of days here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Lovely little hideaway

Lovely typical Portuguese style apartments (b & b) within their own grounds which included a swimming pool (a lovely converted old water tank), bar, breakfast room and comfortable sunbeds with umbrellas. Grounds well kept and attended by a gardener every day. Toaster,microwave, kettle, fridge and electric hob in the kitchen area with basic utensils (i.e. plates, pans etc). About 15 minute walk from the lovely town of Tavira.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Quinta do Caracol - a little oasis of calm

The hotel was an oasis in the small city of Tavira. Very conveniently located, a ten minute walk into the centre. Lots of character within the hotel and helpful friendly owners. Will definitely be going back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2015

Ronald

beautiful setting in Tavira

Friendly and quiet ,beautiful gardensetting very individual rooms of converted farm buildings with grass and fruit trees around you. Free parking and internet a good base to explore from but set on the edge of town, 15 min walk to town centre a car is needed in my opinion.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2011

Charles

Beautiful and full of character

A friendly welcome from the lady whose grandfather (if I remember correctly) converted this farm into B&B apartments/rooms, set in lovely gardens (with ponds, an aviary, a plunge pool, a terrace, a barbecue... and probably more!). Unfortunately we hadn't had time to learn much Portuguese, but luckily Margarita spoke good English.

Our apartment was really nice - spacious, cool, comfortable and well-equipped, with a handy kitchenette. Breakfast was served in a kind of marquee in the gardens (heated, as the March mornings were cool), and included a good selection of bread, pastries, cereals, cold meat, yogurt, coffee, tea, and freshly-squeezed orange juice, from the Quinta's own orange trees. We also had eggs on the first morning, which we think were probably from the hens we saw in the grounds.

Despite the things that have sprung up around the Quinta - it is wedged between a railway line/station and a road - we had quite a peaceful stay... there was some noise from the road and from trains coming and going, but it was less intrusive than you might expect - in fact it adds to the kind of 'oasis' feeling of the place, and I say this as a light sleeper... I think the only things that woke me up were the birds and the frogs getting quite vocal in the morning!

The only other aspect which may not suit some people is the location in relation to the town centre. The setting is obviously very handy if you're arriving into (or leaving) Tavira by train, but it's a bit more of a walk (perhaps 15 mins) from the bus station, and maybe 10 mins or so walk into town, although we quite enjoyed that. There's a Lidl supermarket just next to the station, and one or two cafes just a few minutes' walk away.

Incidentally, we really enjoyed our meals at Restaurante Bica, just across the old bridge in the centre of town (a street back or so), but careful, it seems very popular and fills up quickly.

Overall, we found both Quinta do Caracol and the town of Tavira very likeable indeed.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2011

Scott

An authentic, cozy stay in a family property in Tavira

We chose the city of Tavira as the base for the Algarve part of our Portugal vacation mostly on the recommendation of the Rick Steves' guidebook. It was definitely less touristy with quaint streets, local people, cozy restaurants, and no giant hotels. The Quinta do Carocol was a great choice as the property is large with authentic looking rooms filled with local furniture and decor. As the property is older, it could use some improvements and unfortunately there was some mold and mustiness in the closet areas which could be a problem if you have allergies. The property had nice landscaping, ponds, and many places to sit. Unfortunately we came during a somewhat cold and rainy time. The heater in the bedroom was necessary and led to a pleasant sleep. Also the bathroom has a heater which helped a lot. Free wireless in the indoor lounge area iss a must for us and it worked just fine to check our email on our Android phones. The place is a good 10-15 minute walk to the river and main parts of town which was just fine for us and the area seemed safe. Two supermarkets (chains) are nearby and a couple of take-away food places. Overall it was perfect for our stay. Afterwards we drove to Faro and then took the train to Lisbon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Timo

En oas till boende i härligt historisk Portugisisk stil.
Härlig genuint trevlig personal och från boendet är det nära till det mesta.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Lars

The people running Quinta do Caracol were really great. We felt welcomed as if we were part of the family. The gardens and area is really nice to hang out in and it is a short walk to the town centre along the river.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Guilherme

Sítio muito agradável. Limpo. Funcionários simpáticos e atenciosos. Espero voltar.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Beatrix

Wunderschöne Anlage, familiengeführt mit tollem Garten und kleinem Pool.
Sehr gutes Frühstück und Tipps der Inhaber.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Ulrike

beautiful spot close to the center of Tavira, helpful and friendly staff, nice little pool

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2024

Helmut

Wir hatten eine große Wohnung mit 2 Schlafzimmern in einem kleinen Häuschen. Wir hatten viel Platz, da wir nur 2 Personen waren.Unser eigener Sitzplatz im Freien und der Garten waren sehr idyllich. Das Frühstück war in Ordnung,
hier ist der frisch gepresste Orangensaft hervorzuheben.
In ca. 10 Min. war man zu Fuß im Zentrum von Tavira.
Parkplätze, zum Teil mit Sonnensegeln, waren ausreichend vorhanden.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2024

Jennifer

Beautiful place and lovely people

This is a gorgeous place. Well laid out in lovely gardens with your own little cottage. The cottage itself had a small kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with agreat walk in shower. All beautifully furnished. Breakfast was included and we were offered a choice of eggs as well as croissants, pastries, coffee etc. Very easy walk down to Tavira which we loved. Finally the owners and staff were all kind and helpful. A 5 star experience all round. Thank you everyone.

Partner