Name: Residencial Marés
Address: Rua Jose Pires Padinha 140, Tavira, 8800-354, PT

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Douglas

Firstly, it’s an older building and that adds to the charm, so don’t expect an ultra modern room. The young lady on reception was outstanding, she couldn’t be more helpful when I wanted to connect my Firestick to the room tv to watch live football 😉. Breakfast included was excellent and plentiful and although I never thought we would use it, the food at the Bistro attached to the hotel served really good food - with the bonus of a 15% discount as a hotel guest. Location was perfect for everything Tavira had to offer

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

justine

Great building in one of the best spots in Tavira, directly opposite the ferry stop. Great views from the balcony but very very dated property, only stayed for one night.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Randy

We booked a room with a terrace. That meant being on the third floor and no elevator. The trade off was that we had a beautiful view of the river watching the passenger ferry come and go.
The staff was very helpful with recommendations for eating and activities.
The hotel was the perfect place for us to relax at the beach after spending 10 days driving the entire length of the N2 from North to South.
We would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Alexandra

This hotel is a good choice for someone who needs a rest from busy daily life. It has has a great location as it is next to the ferry for the beach, a restaurant is on a ground floor, a main market hall is 5 minutes away. Big shopping centre is over the river - also quite close. Also near the bus station (train is further away). The residencia is well organised, the staff is helpful. I would not recommend another alternative place to stay in Tavira as there are in a different category.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Gair

Hotel is in a great location but is tired but clean ok for a couple of nights stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Diana

Excellent staff, comfy bed, good water pressure and air conditioner, amazing breakfast and very good restaurant for an evening meal. Location was also as good as you can get 😀

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jessica

Great location. Good value hotel does what it says on the tin. If you can do try and get a room with a balcony as some rooms have shared facilities or no view .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Kevin

Excellent location and beautiful hotel. Very quaint and clean, with friendly staff. Charging ports built into the night stands were very convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Nuutti

Great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Corrine M

Loved the place but the rooftop deck was not usable. This did not impact our stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Anne

Very much enjoyed my stay, ate my dinner there and it was delicious and very fresh. The provided breakfast in the morning was very enjoyable too. A lovely memory!

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Damara

Parking nearby, friendly checkin, location close to everything and excellent breakfast to start the day!

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Mara

While the staff was friendly and helpful, the hotel is old and tired. Whatever charm it might have once had has not been refreshed. The free parking is on a luck basis.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Laura

A lovely hotel on the river front, within walking distance of shops, bars & restaurants. The staff went above & beyond to help us. We had a balcony room overlooking the street, it was super quiet.
The breakfast was good.
The Mares bistro downstairs is good & guests get 15% discount on food.
We will return.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Leonardo

Staff was lovely. Friendly and helpful. The room was average. Very basic amenities. Small. Centrally located though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Adelle

We had a lovely four nights here in this older but charming hotel. Clean and comfortable rooms with a Juliette balcony to relax on. Breakfast on offer was lovely and we enjoyed the evening meals… delicious! Right across from the ferry to Tavira Island it was a perfect spot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Trish

Staff were amazing thank you

Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Stuart

Small room just enough room to walk around the bed. Beautiful door that opens to a Julliet balcony overlooking the water. Had to put the coffee on the floor to plug in. Breakfast was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Walter

We were a group of five using three rooms. Hotel has an amazing location and is close to public parking at no charge. You were right in the centre of everything.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Mark

Great little place overlooking the river in a beautiful town. Really great breakfast and friendly staff. I’d stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

david

Lovely hotel situated over the road and overlooking the river. The hotel is an older building and the only problem I had was the compact bathroom. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The hotel was kept spotlessly clean and the room serviced daily. Breakfast was continental style with cereals, fruit, pastries,meat, cheese,eggs and bacon.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Kelly

Great location in old town on the river. The property is a bit old but nicely maintained.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Anthony

Great location. Comfortable room for the night

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

SANDRA

Excellent location. Dated hotel but has charm. Staff were lovely. Room was very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Janet

Staff helpful and pleasant. Breakfast had good selection of fresh fruit cheese and cold meats. Limited hot items. No onsite parking. Free public parking available teo blocks away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Freddy

Easy Parking on free public parking nearby. Very nice breakfast. Right near the center of Tavira.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Alberto

no parking area was assigned for my rental, room floors could be cleaner, better. laundry was fine, except the bedding which never was replaced

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Maureen

Our room on the second floor overlooked the river and the ferry to Tavira Island. It was really nice. There is a beautiful sitting area on the second floor too. There are no lifts so pack light! The parking is about 150 m away. The included breakfast was adequate.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Jacky

Great location and view

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

Pauletta

They said they offered on site parking not true. No on site parking suppose to have 2 beds she said not available then told me to just pull apart the beds. Booked a balcony room with city views. No city view saw roofs. Small table 1 chair. Bathroom was scary I didn't shower. Cobwebs on the ceiling light. Other staff was nice.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Gordon

Staff were exceptionally helpful. Best location, central, on the river with the departure point for boats to the beach in front.

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Louis

Good parking and good location to get to see tavira

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Walter

We enjoyed our stay here again. The staff are amazing. Good breakfast. Super location: close to free parking, laundry, bus and train stations. Great value for your travel money.

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Richard

Family-run business, always very clean, comfortable & convenient!
Good selection at breakfast buffet!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Paul

Every thing was a amazing
Staff
Room
Location
We love it there and our second first and looking forward to going back again
Breakfast was good and so relaxing
Thank yoy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Eldo

Clean room, bidet, comfy, excellent balcony view, delicious included breakfast.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

chris

Great location, helpful staff

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Krzysztof

Nice rooms, great location and super friendly people.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2025

Norman

Heat/cool system did not keep the set point temperature. The heating system did not work on our last night. Room is very small. Staff were fine. Balcony provides a great view of the river. There is no elevator.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

Great value for the money. Great view from room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Walter G

This hotel is older and not fancy. The check-in was easy the room and bed clean, good pillows. The location is amazing. We really liked this property. There is local parking available and the hotel was helpful. We are going back to the area in Feb and staying here.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Steven

Great location, good breakfast, friendly, very good value. A traditional house/ hotel which means some older fittings etc - but really nice, really comfortable, just don’t expect everything to be completely modern. Exactly what we wanted/ expected and loved the roof terrace which was a real bonus.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Chantal

Tout était parfait, de l'accueil chaleureux et attentionné, la propreté de la chambre et bien équipée. Très bien situé. Excellent petit déjeuner. On a adoré.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Cheryl Ann

Good location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Curt

Room was very nice and clean

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Iain

The hotel is situated in the centre of Tavira on the river front and just opposite the ferry to Tavira Island. Lots of good restaurants close by. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable, however my bathroom and shower was a little small, but this was only a small issue. The breakfast was good and provided a good start to the day.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Ted

The staff was excellent!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Robert

Very convenient to ferry for the beach and restaurants. Parking just around corner. Nice balcony. Quiet. Breakfast provides everything you would need for your morning start. Will book again!

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2025

Kathleen

The property couldn’t be in a better location and it has a quaint rustic ambience. There was a restaurant attached to the property that served pretty good food. We had a room with a small balcony and it had a nice rooftop view of the antique town that surrounds the property. No elevator and the stairs are tricky to navigate but the staff was willing to help you bring your bag up and down. Overall a nice stay for a couple of days.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Janine

A-mazing ! A room with ‘a view’ of the river , perfect. This hotel has a perfect riverside position. The staff are very welcoming and helpful , nothing too difficult. This residencial has huge charm and retains lots of the original features.
Lovely outside area to appreciate your brekky , which is an excellent very varied buffet breakfast, yum!
This is a beautiful and very well run family charecteurful
Residencial. Some bedrooms have balconies or Juliette balconieswith super views across the river
Short walk to all the local amenities and of course the pretty local cafe for a coffee and pastel de nata.
Very pretty original tiled bathrooms and also very clean as the rest of the room.
Can’t wait to get back.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Cathy

Excellent location, stayed for weekend in Sept when lots of concerts and activities happening. For that reason parking was at a premium,we parked in a free lot 10 min walk away but was very safe. Boat to Tavira island literally across the street, worth a trip. Restaurants across the bridge within walking distance.The front desk personnel very friendly,let us store our luggage till room was ready. Stairs to rooms only. Our room was very small, once luggage opened ( not large suitcases) was cramped. We did forego housekeeping as there was no room to move around. We did see large chain hotel but decided we were glad we stayed in Residencial Marés just for the location and Portuguese vibe.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2025

Graham

Room floor was not cleaned properly.
No box of tissue.
Complaint about the building next door re the construction noise for four days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Elaine

This hotel has alot of charm. Its character is quaint European, the room is small, but sufficient for two people. Bed is comfortable and the area is quiet. Great central location with easy access to island ferry.

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Luca

Old bed and breakfast style hotel in the center of Tavira

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Glenn

Great place with lots to see in a quiet area

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Sara Ann

Customer service was great. Location was excellent as it is directly across from the river. Could walk to everything. What a darling town!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Susan

Great location, walking distance to many things!

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Vasiliy

Very small room. Old bathroom and appliances but very convenient location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Mark

Okay but overpriced

The building, as most are in Tavira, is beautiful and the approach to all the rooms is stunning with the architecture. The room itself had original features, which is a positive, but even with this there are the basics of maintenance and this is where the tale goes downhill. The bathroom is the obvious one where, though the tiles are original, there has been no effort to cover where items have been taken down. Rawl plugs are still in place and plainly visible, the tap cover caps were missing. The door, though again an original feature needed some tlc. In the bedroom the bedside units had missing trim and the a/c was noisy to say the least.
On the plus side the bed was huge and comfy and check in/out was easy. If this room had been 60-80€ I would have accepted but at 128€ it was unacceptable. I would have raised this issue if i'd have been asked at check out but wasnt so on here it goes.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Bino

This Boutique Hotel is ideally located. Right on the river with a constant breeze. The Ferry to the beach is right across the road.

Lots of restaurants near.

The staff were exceptional! We highly recommend this lovely Hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Andrew

Great location, would recommend for a stay right in the middle of Tavira.

Negative point, floors tiled throughout results in a lot of noise whenever people move around

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Chibuzo

It’s central, has a good view just by the river, food is brilliant and staff are quite helpful.
Property is dated but clean.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Dexter

Tavira stay

Hotel covenient for stay in Tavira. Close to all amenities and within easy walking distance main square and ferry to island hop.
Free local parking.
Rooms clean and comfortable albeit the rooms were a little small river view room. Hotel stagf very helpful Paulo on provided all tourist info.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Paul

Ideal situation, clean and quiet. Older property with character which has been modernised with sympathy.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

cathy

Enjoyed our stay! Great location and super friendly staff!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Laura

First time visitors to Tavira. Loved the town! This property is a great base to wander the town and use for further afield day-trips. Not as busy as other towns. The breakfast buffet was wonderful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Jeff

Romantic stay in Alvor (not long enough)

This is a great location on the riverfront. The ferry to get to Tavira Island (beach) is literally right outside and easy walk to restaurants. Located at the quieter end of the downtown core.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Brenda

Tavira stay

We had a lovely stay at this property. Check in was seamless and staff was helpful with added information about their area.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2025

Verified traveler

I was initially accommodated in room 120, the bedroom was ok but the en-suite was not fit for purpose and should not be in use. The shower is so small it is dangerous

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

paul

Lovely stay in tavera

Nice location room very clean bed very comfortable ,staff were very helpful and polite specially the lovely girl waitress the food was excellent in the restaurant at night the room a little small and dated but added to the charm breakfast was ok.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2025

Gerald

Excellent support from the Reception staff that went above and beyond by helping carry one of my heavy suitcases up the stairs - which I appreciated. - Thank You. 🙏

It is older buildings, so no elevators, with multiple landings to get to the room.

The room was extremely small and the window faced the back of another building, the bathroom and shower was the smallest I have ever come across. The shower door kept coming off its roller on the track, and the water alternated from scalding hot to cold.

Parking is not available on site, and one could only park 3 blocks away, which is a problem with transporting multiple heavy rollaway luggage across cobbled stone streets.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Sally

Found this gem overlooking the river at Tavira.
Friendly service from reception, great view from our basic yet well appointed room that suited the surrounding area we stayed at.
Great breakfast provided........had a great stay here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Eamon

Great stay. Basic accommodation at a value price. Staff very friendly and helpful and location was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Timothy

A little dated, but great location, excellent value.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Richard

Home from home!

Wonderful B&B, clean, comfortable & very convenient! Staff very helpful, good selection for breakfast & with a new Bistro for lunch & dinner with discount for residents serving excellent food you didn’t have to go far if you were hampered by inclement weather (as l was for my few days)!
Highly recommended!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Thomas

The restaurant was wonderful. Very friendly frvvxont desk gentleman and an awesome

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2025

Brian

The bed was clean and comfortable

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2025

Nick

Tired room

Stayed here last summer in a superior room, really impressed. Had to make do with just a river view room this time which I thought would be ok. It was in need of some TLC! Nothing major but for the sake of a few hours work and a lick of paint it would have been fine. The hotel itself is lovely and you can’t fault the breakfast. Would stay again but only in one of the superior rooms

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Paul

Best ever. Amazing value.

We had an amazing time at the Mares hotel. Superb location, extremely friendky and helpful staff. Wonderful breakfast. Great location. Brilliant rooftop terrace. Nothing negative to say. Will definitely stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Sheila

Was great value. Included a great breakfast.
Staff very helpful

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Feb 2025

Colette

Staff were helpful, not a bad walk from the bus but a bit of a hike from the train with luggage. It seems a little older but clean and tidy with a lovely breakfast spread and helpful staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Everard

The property was quirky, comfortable with friendly, helpful staff.
Wonderful riverside venue, able to watch the little ferry set off to the island; also with a beautiful roof top sun terrace where we sat to read every morning before we ventured out.
Look forward to returning.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2025

Mark

New Year welcomed in at Tavira

Beautiful quiet town of Tavira in Portugal, located next to the river front, plenty of restaurants to choose from and a fantastic fire work display to welcome in the new year.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

kevin

Our 2nd stay & ideal spot to stay in Tavira

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Ann

The terrace was the perfect place to enjoy some wine, cheese and crackers. The breakfast was really good and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Irene

Extremely friendly helpful staff

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2024

Julie

Great location and friendly, helpful staff.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Andrea

Friendly staff. Excellent location. Good views of Tavira. Historical sites within walking distance. The pick up point for the boat trip is within 20 metres of the hotel. Plenty of variety at breakfast including scrambled eggs and bacon. I highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2024

Cheryl

Lovely place

Amazing breakfast — fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee machine to make lattes and cappuccinos even had decaf! Free parking at parking lot down the street.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Andrew

Always a great stay. Property clean and comfortable and the staff are kind and efficient.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Sandra

Advertised free parking was not on property. Free parking is 200 meters away in a public parking lot. No hot water for showers. Other than that the hotel was clean, quaint, nice attached restaurant and comfortable bed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2024

Katherine

The reception people were not friendly or welcoming. Found it noisy as directly in front of island ferry. Room was stuffy but door windows opened. Toilet would tip over I told woman receptionist but she did nothing. Shower leaked and didn’t drain so had to stand in murky water. Beds comfortable. Sister booked to stayed in a different room and left immediately, it was a closet with window overlooking lane way and Indian food wafted in. Our room overlooked river but it was chilly and our side got no sun so we’re sort of were cold the whole time. Great location for ferry. Parking a block or so away in public lot. Not easy to find the place. Google maps was lost too. Make sure to have phone calling available to you. Breakfast was good and servers were lovely. Place needs a deep cleaning imho. Reception should try to smile.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

eholia

Location is perfect, very clean, nice breakfast and view ❤️

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2024

Eugenio

Nice old hotel with a river view, but limited parking.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Jocelyn

Good value for money

Lovely weekend stay which offers very good value for money. Very good breakfast which even offered a lovely smoothie bowl. Good location close to everything but lovely and quiet. Friendly staff. Bathroom was very basic but powerful and hot shower. Bed very comfy. Air con was noisy but I can imagine this is unavoidable and did not hinder our sleep. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Vera

Great stay

Enjoyable 7 days here . staff friendly and helpful. Room and bed comfortable . Good selection of food at breakfast .A roof terrace to chill out. Great location opposite the boat to the island and a few minutes flat walk to the old town . Beautiful little town .

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Brian

Great location along the river right across from the ferry to the main beach. Lots of great restaurants and good shopping. Only about a 10 minute walk from the main tourist attractions. Very pretty city with lots of character. All the staff at this property were outstanding and seemed to really enjoy what they did. They also served a great breakfast.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2024

julie

Expedia said onsite parking but did not exist. Google maps takes you to alley in back of building but no marking on building and you cannot enter. Lost for a while. No elevator so a haul. Staff friendly and restaurant was very good.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2024

DAVID

Stayed one night with my husband. Had the perfect view of the beautiful town of Tavira from our second floor, riverfront balcony. Also had a wonderful view of the sunrise over the river from here before walking out to the salt pans to see the flamingos. Many great restaurants and attractions very close. Walked everywhere easily. Room amenities were as advertised and very good. Parking was available a short distance from the property but we were able to unload and load luggage at the door. Breakfast was very good with all of the usual items available. Front desk staff were excellent and very friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

ALEX

Beautiful place with river view

Business_and_leisure Family