Name: AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly
Address: Rua Antonio Pinheiro, s/n, Tavira, 8800-323, PT

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Mark

Great location , easy stroll to centre. Lovely hotel with great pool .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Kevin

Rooms are clean and comfortable and quiet.
Hotel is located a short walk from the town and amenities.
Breakfast was good with lots of variety.
The rooftop bar is lovely however the staff are very slow with drinks orders.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

James N

Great stay. Everything was outstanding and want to mention the breakfast as excellent. Amazing variety and quality.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Terri

Great, friendly service, and shuttle to beach is nice add. The hotel is in need of remodeling and maintaining amenities.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Stephen

Lovely clean, quiet, well-run hotel. Excellent breakfasts, lovely relaxed pool area and nice roof-top bar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Lonnie

Wonderful stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Sheila

Been 4 times now, love it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Regina

Excelent clean room, staff, breakfast,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Carol

The hotel is lovely - there is a bit of a hill to climb down to Tavira main streets and a bigger hill on the way back but it is a short walk. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The only downside is the shower. The power is not great but all else was perfect.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Richard

Modern hotel within walking distance from the town centre .

You are greeted on arrival by a glass of wine, which is a nice touch.

The rooms are spacious, clean, and with a decent size wardrobe, plus a fridge and a desk. Pool view rooms have a balcony, which also get the sun.

Breakfast is very good, with a good selection of hot and cold food There is a gentleman playing the piano each morning. There is also sparkling wine available. The only downside is that it's quite noisy, especially if the hotel is busy, with no soft furnishings to absorb the sound.

The two pools are nice but the water was cold on our visit (May). There is a pool bar for drinks, and more than enough sun loungers. A downside is that the bar plays music all day which I think is too loud, and not to everyone's taste. My idea of a relaxing time by the pool is not necessarily listening to someone else's choice of music. I think this is something that that hotel should look to. You don't really need music at all by the pool in my opinion.

There is a rooftop bar which has indoor and outdoor seating, and has live music some nights, and a DJ at other times, starting from 20:30.

The Spa is a waste of time, the pool is only 3m by 10m, the steam room was out of order, and the sauna was under repair. I was in and out in 5 minutes!

There is a €10 deposit for pool towels.

Note that from 7th May the hotel have introduced a no cash policy for all bar and restaurant payments.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Sharon

Lovely hotel in the perfect location. Rooms beautiful however the bathroom needed a little bit of attention also housekeeping could have been better. Great selection at the buffet breakfast

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Marlene

We had an excellent stay at this hotel! The facility was beautiful, the staff was very welcoming and the breakfast was fantastic!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Anne

Breakfast was a buffet with a good selection but was the same every day. It was well presented and there was always plenty of food.
The room was very brown and we booked a suite which was disappointing with regards to equipment eg no spoons, hospitality tray very basic, no milk, no biscuits and two watchers of coffee granules. We were given a bottle of wine but no wine glasses or corkscrew so it was left untouched. The room was relatively clean but bathroom was poorly configured as couldn’t run a bath without standing in empty bath as shower door prevented access to taps.
There were signs of blistering paint due to dampness. As it was at the beginning of the season we expected everything to be fresh and ready for the start of the summer but that wasn’t the case.
The spa treatment was very good. The steam room was tired with paint flaking off ceiling, the swimming pool was grubby too.
The outdoor swimming pool area could do with a good tidy and clean up (rabbit poo everywhere). Small tables grubby, umbrellas broken and sun beds old and uncomfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Erika

We had an excellent stay. The breakfast buffet was a lot more elaborate than we expected, including a great pianist that gave us the pleasure of listening to Pink Floyd during breakfast. Front desk staff were friendly and provided great restaurant suggestions. The star of the show, though, was the exceptional Brazilian girl that runs the spa. I lost my esteemed gold necklace in the change room and she was the sweetest helping me find it. Thank you so much!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

shukun

Good

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Eynon

Great view from our balcony. Nice room. Lovely staff. Good breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Paul

Fabulous hotel, comfortable beds, very clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and even though we've stayed in Maria Nova before we make a point of making a return trip simply because we are never disappointed. Its near (walking distance) shops, restaurants, bars cafe's and boat to the beach.
Breakfast is good too.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Sharon

Lovely welcome back . Clean room and fairly spacious . Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast good didn’t have any other meals at the hotel . Didn’t use pool or spa . Been back 3 times now so that must say something !

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Emily

Clean room, staff were friendly. Hotel is located at the top of the hill of the town centre. The Spa didn’t have any availability unfortunately and the Pool was closed for the season. Breakfast was delicious! Shower in bathroom leaked all over floor, probably needs to be redone.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Peter

Very friendly staff. Hotell i s located with a view overlooking Tavira. Walking distance to everything in Tavira.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Paul

The property is in a great location . Great breakfast . The staff was always friendly and helpful. Clean efficient rooms , and a great rooftop terrace .

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

James

Our room needed updated, fridge was useless as it didn't go below 14 deg C even with the cabinet door open where the fridge was housed. Balcony door was really hard to slide open and didn't lock when closed. F

6/10

Pleasant

12 Feb 2026

Veronika

Staff was good
The problem was a malfunctioning fire alarm going all night

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Carla Susana

Friendly staff, clean room, nice spa.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Helen

Very responsive and kind staff. Excellent breakfast buffet, clean rooms with very comfy beds. Short walk into town and a great roof top bar. 3rd stay.

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2026

Geoff

Perfect location, walk to old town and castle. Plenty of food choices. Wide selection at breakfast.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2026

Jelagat

Food was amazing and the staff was very kind and considerate !

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Marc

Excellent facilities, breakfast and location. Highly recommend. Only issue was one employee who worked in the dining room who started banging dishes, scowling and making a raucous almost the minute breakfast was over. Anywhere else, our experience is that staff would say that they are closing and inform patrons to get anything else they wanted before the out away the buffet.

Nice walk from hotel to the old city. Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2026

Rashid

The towel was like rags. Room had no iron. Safety deposit was antique and didn’t work. TV was very small and not smart.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Michael

Friendly staff and great hotel, lovely breakfast.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

david

Great hotel, staff wonderful and wot a view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Karon

Love Tavira. Maria Niva hotel excellent with fantastic rooftop bar

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Heather

Lovely well appointed Hotel and whilst we didn’t use the pool facilities both looked nice. Breakfast the next morning had a good selection of hot and cold food. We had access to the underground garage to securely store our bikes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

javed

Enjoyed our stay very much
Only comment was that when showering water leaked into bathroom but did not spoil our stay
Would highly recommend
Excellent breakfast

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2025

Damien

The bed was not comfortable as it’s a very hard mattress.

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Desmond

We enjoyed our stay,unfortunately the bedroom was a bit warm and we found it hard to regulate.
Breakfast was good and most staff were very friendly. The 4 th floor bar is very good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

OWEN

Clean rooms, great staff, amazing rooftop bar! Pool was really nice - cold but it was November!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Maria Ines

Everything was outstanding courteous staff and excellent amenities.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Eamon

Lovely room, good service all round, and exceptionally helpful reception staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Heather

Perfect place to stay in Tavira. Walkable to anything, can’t beat the view. Lovely staff, wonderful amenities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Richard

There's a welcome drink at check in, which is a nice touch. Decent size room with a good size south facing balcony (worth the extra cost). Spacious and clean bathroom.

Pool clean but totally very warm in October, despite the sunny weather. Plenty of sun loungers available. Pool access is through the gym though which is rather strange, or via reception on the floor above.

The indoor pool is very small, short and narrow, ok to lounge about in, but you can't really swim. There is a sauna and steam room too, but these are also quite small. One annoying feature is that pool towels are only available at reception for a €10 deposit, annoying if you arrive at the spa and then have to go back up to reception on the floor above to get a towel. I don't know why this couldn't be done in the spa itself.

Good choice at breakfast, especially the hot food selection, but the pastries are a poor, and not very well displayed, just thrown onto a plate. The dining room is also quite noisy being a hard floor, with chairs being moved etc. Piano player during breakfast is a nice touch, as is the sparkling wine.

The roof bar is a great place in the evening, often with live music, food and snacks available too.

During our stay one of the lifts was out of service for 5 days, meaning there was always a long wait.

All in all, a good hotel with great facilities and also only 5 minutes walk to the town centre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

John

Smooth check in with a welcome glass of wine. Slick, modern property, welcoming staff and excellent location in Tavira. Easy walk everywhere. Didn't use the pool but looked wonderful.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2025

David

Beware of building work opposite

Stylish but the building work opposite made me move to another hotel. Rooftop bar is impressive.if you want midweek peace and quiet you may be upset currently.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Nadine

Grundsätzlich ein sehr schönes Hotel. Das Frühstück war super mit einer tollen Auswahl.
Auch das Zimmer war sauber.
Allerdings sind es Kleinigkeiten, die es dann doch abwerten. Die Gardinen hang nicht in allen Ösen fest, die Elektrik kam aus der Wand, das Holz an den Türen war abgesplittert. Dingen die schnell zu beheben sind und nicht direkt auffallen.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2025

Kim

Loved the rooftop bar but that was about all. The corridors were very dark and the rooms had no drawers for clothes, just hanging space. The worst thing was the building work opposite the breakfast and pool area, this created noise and dust and I feel we should have been advised of this before travel - we actually came home 2 days early as we had booked for my birthday and it was really disappointing.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

matthew david

Excellent hotel. Very convenient for the town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Andy

Nice location
Great breakfasts. Many choices!!
Did not have time to use the pool and spa facilities but they looked awesome
Would go back again

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

GARY

Lovely hotel.. building work taking place at the moment so noise can be heard but other than that it was excellent

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Erica

Lovely hotel in an amazing resort

A lovely hotel in the most beautiful résort.
Rooms were nice and clean, comfortable bed and pillows. Pool area spotlessly clean and plenty of Sun loungers.
Breakfast was delicious
All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
We are planning to return to Tavira in the future and will stay again at the Maria Nova.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Lindsey

Building new property next to hotel

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Ingrid

Adults only. Room was nice and had everything we needed. Rooftop bar permitted children whiich is odd for a adults only hotel, explanation was rooftop bar is opened to public. Could have more staff in bar and in the restaurant at breakfast, some days tables not cleared. There is construction work right opposite rear of hotel where pool area is situated, which resulted in some very loud noise and dust. We were not made aware of this. We will ho back but when the construction work has finished. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Mark

Property was exceptionally clean, however, to get to the pool was awkward and no iron or ironing board provided on request.
Staff were friendly

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Mark

Nice , clean good breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Steven

This was a lovely hotel in a great central location for visiting Tavira.
Although we did not take advantage of many facilities, the pool was excellent. Much larger and deeper than most city hotels and great for swimming.
Breakfast was very good and we enjoyed the piano player every morning playing a great variety of easy listening music.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Nicholas

We had a very pleasant stay here. The hotel was clean, tidy and well maintained, the service at reception was good, the food and service at the restaurant was excellent, we were HB, never had a bad meal. The service at the pool bar and restaurant was very good. Our room was big, comfortable, however we arrived at 9.30pm and the additional quilt we had requested and agreed by the hotel for a guest with very bad arthritis was not provided (in house management issue), this issue eventually sorted and bed made by guests. We used the terrace bar one evening but had to wait 30 minutes for 1 beer and 1 soft drink while cocktails took priority, we did not use that bar again (I note it was an issue previously raised - management should monitor and provide assistance and not merely make platitudes in reply to reviews). Local area, there is a landscaping protect being undertaken at the back of the hotel, at times it was both noisy and dusty by the poolside, however it was noted the project site were constantly damping the area throughout the day. All in all we had a nice stay at this hotel just a shame about the arrival and the bar. The external issue is clearly outside of the hotels control. Tavira, a lovely ancient town, is undergoing much renovation work \" very slowly!\" There are many restaurants and bars within a 10 minute walk of the hotel but there is no noisy night life. Although I have mentioned a couple of negative areas we had a lovely stay and would happily return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Elisabeth

The staff were lovely, polite and very friendly. The hotel was spotless.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2025

Peter

I am afraid, my overall impression of our stay at this Hotel, was not up to our expectations. Based on the Hotels 4* rating, it certainly does not live up to it. Our first impressions as we went from Reception, through the glass doors to walk to the pool, were disappointing. The Doors and Glass Bannisters were very dirty and you could see had not been cleaned at all. I appreciate that you have the building work opposite creating dust (Which was a surprise in itself and obviously disappointing) however these could be simply wiped down am and pm to improve the look of the Hotel. We then went to the Pool Bar for our first drink and light lunch only to be handed a Menu that was old, dirty and tatty, not the best impression and made us wonder what the food would be like. Service was very hit and miss sometimes we waited for a long time when the bar was not too busy and I would end up going to the bar to order drinks/food myself.
The drinks/food terrace area is not big enough for the number of guests at lunch time. The patio area has weeds growing through the cracks, which is not a good impression and easily remedied. The Sunbeds are old and uncomfortable as they have stretched too much, the Umbrellas dirty, broken and old.
Breakfast however was plentiful and well run. It would have been nice to have some Portuguese dishes rather than just English food.
Room cleaning generally good.
Overall the Hotel is looking very tired and in need of some updating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Emma

Fab relaxed hotel

We loved our stay at this hotel. The hotel was stylish, relaxed and a few minutes walk into beautiful Tavira. The communal areas, rooftop bar, pool and breakfast were particularly good, drinks and bar food prices were very reasonable. The rooms were maybe not quite so stylish but very comfortable with good size balconies. Staff were v helpful and attentive. We would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

Derrick Stephen

Good location with good facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Garry

This was our second stay at Maria Nova. All the staff are friendly, welcoming and hard working. Rooms are adequate and cleaned most days. Breakfast is very good considering it’s included in stay. Although hotel is beginning to look a little tired around edges. I think it is very well priced and should meet most people’s expectations.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2025

Fiona

Overall a good hotel

The hotel was in a great location for walking into town. The staff were excellent. Our room provided all we required and was cleaned regularly and bedding and towels changed during our 8 night stay. However the fridge did not keep particularly cold and it would be helpful to have a freezer section for ice. The pool was a very good size but the sunbeds were dated. Overall we felt the hotel could do with updating. Although the breakfast provided many different options our feeling was that some could be better quality. The orange juice was watery (it did not help that nearly half the dispenser was ice so as that melted it became weaker!). We had seen several reviews before our stay mentioning this (especially when there are oranges growing locally!) and staff commented they’d look into this yet obviously nothing has been done. The bread and coffee were also poor. It does not appear you can book a room without breakfast which we would prefer in view of these aspects. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would book again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Amanda

Excellent hotel in a lovely area. Clean pool, great breakfast and accommodating staff. The bar prices and snack bar are good value, it’s modern, spacious and all makes for a lovely chilled vibe. Loved it!! Would recommend and return

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Vincent

Staff very friendly, room and public areas clean welcoming.
Great vicinity to the historic area of Tevira.
Very nice roof top bar and restaurant area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Melanie

We spent one night in Tavira and this hotel was perfect. We were greeted by amazing staff and a complimentary glass of wine. The hotel was a quick walk away from the things we wanted to see in town. The pool area was lovely and the room was perfect for our stay. Breakfast was incredible with a pianist and so much selection at the buffet. The bar/restaurant on the roof had the most amazing views and I would recommend for a sunset drink. Unfortunately the dinner was not great.
Overall I think this hotel was amazing

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Cynthia

Check in was easy and we were offered a glass of wine. Our room was ready 30 minutes early. The pool and
Gym were Lovely and the location was very close to Old Town.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Stephen

Generally good. Balcony doors not great quality so did get train and traffic noise

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Jeffrey

Good hotel with a very good breakfast. Unfortunately lunch at the poolside was not good.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2025

Jean François

Maybe wait a bit before booking this hotel...

2 things were good. The parking facilities and the rooftop terrace. The room was not very clean and needed some renovations. At check in the counter person served us a welcome drink while we were carrying our luggage! But the best is when we found out that our room was directly in front of a construction site!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2025

lisa

Nice property, clean rooms and lovely pool area and roof top bar. The buffet restaurant breakfast was good but dinner wasn’t. Full of noisy groups with buffet style food which was average. Below par for a 4* hotel. Staff in restaurant were rushed off their feet which meant slow service particularly around drinks.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2025

Eba

This hotel is in a great location - there are some fantastic restaurants 5 minutes away. There is a building site next door which makes sitting by the outdoor pool not as enjoyable but I only stayed two nights and it didn’t bother me. The staff are really lovely and helpful.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2025

Jonathan

hotel reasonably nice/well located- easy walking distance of town but the promised room with a nice view was infact a view overlooking an active building site we discovered when we woke the night after arriving late...

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

mario

We enjoyed the location and the staff especially Sebastian at the front desk was great !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Marlene

Loved the variety of welcome wine! Very knowledgeable helpful front desk staff. Good location to town Center with parking.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Shana

This is a great hotel. It’s a short walk into the main square in Tavira and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooftop bar is beautiful and I loved the piano player at the breakfast buffet.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2025

Haydee

terrible beds and pillows

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Mary

Nice modern facilities. Pool and Turkish bath great. Historical area within walking distance.

Construction outside our window was loud. Room could use a luggage rack and desk.

Staff was friendly and spoke English well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Trinity

Highlight of the trip!! Amazing pool, beautiful rooftop bar, stunning lobby, extremely clean. Thank you so much for the hospitality and for such a wonderful stay.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2025

Kathryn

A bit tired and worn facilty. Everything seemed of cheap quality. The worst hotel sheets ever. The breakfast buffet offered many things but much of it was of poor quality.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Virginia

This was a beautiful hotel that is fairly new. My husband and I stayed 3 nights and the service was good. The only complaint would be the beds. We found the beds to be sagging in the middle already and the quality of the pillows were not good at all. The rest of the hotel was fabulous.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Rakesh

Awesome!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Daniel

Very pleased with our stay here. The room was great - very comfortable bed and everything was clean. The breakfast was surprisingly great. Plenty of variety and had live piano playing. The spa area was really nice. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Flavio

Excellent location.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Nancy Devona

Easily walkable

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Ronnie

Quiet child free hotel. Very modern with spa, pool, gym and roof top bar, restaurant, lounge. Lost a necklace somewhere in the hotel which was found by a cleaner and returned. Overall excellent.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2025

Kenneth S

Good, but …

Great place. Nice Breakfast and pool, steam bath and sauna. The only issue was a fairly strong sewerage smell coming from the bathroom, which meant we had to run the fan all night and keep the patio door open, which made it a bit noisy. It seems that the staff is aware of the issue, because they mentioned that sometimes it happens when the tide is low, which seemed a bit odd. Otherwise it was a nice place and would have given a very strong review but for this issue.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Janice Patricia

This was a great accommodation in a large hotel complex that was walking distance to the center. We had a suite with a king bed and large sitting area. Parking was easy onsite with spots in front of the hotel and in a parking garage. The buffet breakfast was very good. We visited in winter and it was very rainy and windy but there were several people there to golf. The rooftop bar was very nice with views of the city. Recommend it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Alan

From the moment we arrived we could find no fault with anything.
The staff were friendly and helpful .
The accommodation was spotless and well situated for exploring the town .
Breakfast was good with ample choices .
Would like to return again at a future date .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

DEREK

Perfect hotel for a relaxing break

Hotel was clean, well equipped and very tasteful design

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2025

Michele

Fantastic location in the beautiful town of Tavira! This is a very busy hotel with a lively atmosphere and a bustling dining room. The property sees a lot of use, and common areas can feel crowded at peak times. Parking is limited, with a €5 fee for the secure garage. The room was clean but quite noisy. Since it wasn’t a city or river-facing room, it overlooked the neighborhood. While the walls were thick, noise still carried easily, making it possible to hear conversations and movement from nearby rooms and hallways. Tavira itself is a charming destination with its historic architecture, picturesque streets, and stunning coastline, making it worth the visit despite the hotel’s drawbacks.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Claire

We loved our 3 night stay in AP Maria Nova Lounge. We had a pool view room which had all the amenities and space you could need and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

The choice and quality of food at breakfast were excellent and the gentleman playing the piano was a lovely addition. Whilst we didn't have an evening meal at the hotel because there was so much choice in town, which was a stone's throw away, we did go up to the bar on occassion which had wonderful views across Tavira and was reasonably priced.

Finally the swimming pools and spa facilities were the icing on the cake!

Yes there are some building works going on in the area but thay didn't stop our enjoyment and we would definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Susan

Staff were excellent. Very professional . Lovely spot in beautiful Tavira , breakfast was amazing and live music so very pleasant

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Lynne

Lovely hotel with friendly staff in a great location. Roof top bar is amazing!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2025

Paul

Good selection at buffet breakfast. Pool area was a bit untidy with lots of leaves and twigs in the water.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Sherri

Staying in the deluxe room with the jacuzzi on the patio was a must. It’s a short walk to town although the restaurant food quality was a bit disappointing and restaurants were empty due to the season. We didn’t dine at hotel. However we capped off each night with a drink in the hotel’s fabulous rooftop bar. The hotel was almost empty so it was surprising we had to wait for our room( we arrived early) but they kept saying not ready when when we finally came back at the specified check in time there was a lineup and then we had to wait even longer. However the gentleman at check in was helpful when we were trying to get a package delivered.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

XAVIER

Very nice town.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

January jaunt

A truly wonderful hotel, staff super friendly and helpful, breakfast excellent except for the bacon. There was nothing wrong with it but I would prefer lean back bacon not thin streaky bacon. Hotel is in a good position, easy walk into town and handy for bus stops. Great for a long weekend winter stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2025

Amanda

My husband and I celebrated our honeymoon in Portugal and we were so happy with our stay at Maria Nova Lounge. They offered us a complimentary upgrade which was very much appreciated!
The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was the shower - there was no way to close the door and water got everywhere. I also didn’t like that there was a 2 in one (body wash, shampoo) for the shower. It would’ve been nice to have two separate.
The food was fine but we especially liked the set menu on the rooftop! Definitely recommend doing that if you have the half board rather than the buffet for dinner.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely be back!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2024

Mohammed

Perfectly located the property has a boutique touch although it is looking like gigantic Hotel on photos and in reality. Everything was fine apart from one waiter at the breakfast that was a bit rude but this didn't downplay our beautiful stay in Tavira 3 days

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8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2024

Karen

Upon arrival, I was warmly and promptly greeted. When I went to my room, there was a moldy odor. I went back to the front desk to express my concern, and they moved me to another room. Other than that, the day was pleasant and I appreciated the complementary bottle of wine.

The property is quiet with a beautiful view of the town.

The buffet breakfast was delicious and plentiful with a lovely touch of a pianist playing throughout the meal.

The rooftop bar was a pleasure with delicious food and drink. I especially appreciated the warm welcome by Jonathan.

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8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2024

Kelly

This is a great place with a somewhat walkable location. Reaching the downtown area with its restaurants and shops involves a small hill, but we didn’t mind the bit of exercise.

If you're looking for a place to stay without the noise of children, this hotel is an excellent choice. The rooftop bar is spacious, beautifully designed, and offers a stunning view of the city.

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