Featuring a luggage room, the quiet Formosa Guest House Tavira lies just 0.6 km from the Old Bridge over the Gilão River. Immerse yourself in city views from this Tavira hotel's rooms while taking advantage of housekeeping service and a self-serve laundry.
The guest house enjoys a central setting in the centre of Tavira, in the vicinity of the Misericórdia Church. The Formosa Guest House provides easy access to the Roman Bridge of Tavira, which is merely an 8-minute walk away. The property is also set amidst a waterfall. The hotel is situated 3.1 km from the Ilha de Tavira, and Terminal Rodoviario de Tavira bus station lies 400 metres away.
Staying at Formosa Guest House, you may choose from one of the 16 rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as essentials such as an iron and air conditioning. Guestrooms here are furnished with a variety of antique pieces of furniture.
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Important information
Check-in:from 16:00 until 19:00
Check-out:until 11:00
Licence number11951/AL
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Services
Security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Laundry
Welcome drink
Eating places
Outdoor dining area
Kitchen features
Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Children facilities
Cots
Board games
Leisure facilities
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun terrace
Garden area
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Fire extinguishers
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
Roman Bridge of Tavira
150 m
Church of Saint Mary of the Castle
300 m
Castle of Tavira
350 m
Airports
Faro
40 km
Train stations
Tavira Train Station
800 m
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Staying at Formosa Guest House, you may choose from one of the 16 rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as essentials such as an iron and air conditioning. Guestrooms here are furnished with a variety of antique pieces of furniture.
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Andy
2024-05-05
9/10
Amazing and brilliant staff, great double room. In a very central location with cafes and bars close to the hotel. Nearby Mercat Bar - great place to chill out.
Michael
2024-04-28
7/10
Overall it was a nice size and brand-new, with a shared bathroom.
William
2024-03-13
7/10
The location was magnificent and stunning and beds were good. The room was unique plus it had a work desk, satellite television, and a dining area. The staff I met were affable and amazingly nice.
Ken
2024-02-05
7/10
The venue was in a very central location just off seeing the famous bridge, and the very charming Roman Bridge that crosses the Gilao river.
Edward
2024-01-08
7/10
Great and light room with lovely bed and a terrace, a balcony, and a kitchen area. Btw, walk from a ferry port.
William
2023-12-21
8/10
My double room was unique with really large bathroom. The design was modern. Booked the hotel for its magnificent and fantastic location near the Castle, great restaurants too, and Tavira Island which is a must do.
Mervyn
2023-12-12
9/10
Had 3 nights in Tavira, spent our time here lovely. We were greeted by incredibly nice, outstandingly accommodating staff. Asked for private twin room and it was exceptionally clean with an amazing view. Everything was excellent. Appreciated our stay in this hotel.
Archibald
2023-11-22
8/10
Excellent and nice place, great for trip. Fast check-in, amazing employees. Great and light units with a wonderful view over garden. Unbeatable and super setting, close to cafes and bars. Again, not far from Praca da Republica.
Dave
2023-11-09
7/10
The staff were exceptionally nice and the setting was fantastic. It was a very pleasant area, a good choice for me.
Anthony
2023-10-19
9/10
Everything was excellent, though we stayed for 3 nights only. The location in a very pleasant area was incredible and there were small supermarkets and a small supermarket nearby.
Dominic
2023-10-07
5/10
The room was absolutely perfect and bright with lovely views, and I slept very well. It was in a great area, minutes from a ferry port.
Where was balcony?.
Keith
2023-10-05
9/10
Airy & great-sized unit with lovely fresh towels, comfortable bed, for example. All in all ideal and handy setting near the Roman Bridge in Tavira, all the main bars and restaurants in town, and wonderful Tavira.
Michelle
2023-09-24
8/10
I really enjoyed the nicely decorated and brand-new room and its reasonably large bathroom. The staff were extremely friendly and excellent and always had a smile. Its location just a short stroll away from Roman Bridge of Tavira was perfect and handy.
Alan
2023-09-20
7/10
The units are great, incredible with well-equipped private bathroom. The decoration is modern. The location is unbeatable and super, 1 km from a medieval castle.
Harry
2023-09-20
8/10
Neat building in the centre of Tavira.
Maurice
2023-08-31
8/10
The location is magnificent and fantastic, near to Formosa Guest House, the square itself and the Centre of a beautiful city. Outstandingly accommodating staff, they smile all the time.
Patrick
2023-08-30
6/10
Beautifully decorated and brand-new units with balcony, a nice size shower, as for instance, and superfriendly staff. A nice decor.
No elevator.
Michael
2023-08-29
7/10
The room we booked was very pretty with an amazing view. The location of this hotel in the middle of Tavira was marvellous and brilliant. Ate at No de Gosto, it's just a short walk away from the venue.
Paul
2023-08-17
8/10
The location was unbeatable and super, next to the bus station and overlooking garden. The staff members were lovely and great.
Brian
2023-07-23
9/10
Fantastic and excellent place! Perfectly clean hotel unit with a great shower.
Dave
2023-07-11
8/10
The setting of hotel was ideal and handy, right next to the Roman bridge with wonderful views over the river. We were given a double room with private bathroom upon arrival.
Julia
2023-06-30
7/10
The hotel was set in a very central area not far from right on the main square and a town square beside the river. Cafe was perfect for breakfast. The staff was welcoming, pleasant, and responded promptly to requests.
Andy
2023-06-25
8/10
Our private queen room was decorated in the bright design. The view was incredibly beautiful over the garden. The location of the hotel was fantastic, right on the river.
Harold
2023-06-20
7/10
The double room is incredible and has a terrace, a balcony, and a kitchen area. There is a wonderful view over river from the balcony. Very central location close to the Centre of a beautiful city as well as Sao Bras de Alportel, and cafes and bars are close to the hotel.
Bill
2023-05-22
7/10
The location was stunning close to the party area and the staff here was very pleasant. We lived in the private room with king size beds and shared bath & kitchen.
Arthur
2023-05-16
7/10
When I am in Tavira, I like staying here. Welcoming staff, marvellous views over the garden, everything is great. The hotel is in the middle of the city in the great zone. Also, it's short distance to Roman Bridge of Tavira. The service at the cafe is good!
Alasdair
2023-05-03
9/10
I would say it's fine base for staying and exploring Tavira. The staff is amazing and brilliant, as well as owner. The location is unbeatable and super, a 10-15 minute walk from Tavira Gran Plaza. It is also close to cafes and bars. Will be back, I liked spending time there.
Peter
2023-05-02
8/10
Its location close to centre was great and brilliant. Further, it was right by river and town square, and Tavira, extremely central facing the square and seeing the famous bridge. The cafe was perfect for breakfast.
Robert
2023-04-30
7/10
The location was magnificent - so close to the main square, gardens and bridge as well as the very charming Roman Bridge that crosses the Gilao river. The affable and outstandingly accommodating staff accommodated all the needs.
Donald
2023-04-25
7/10
I had private queen room that also was complete with balcony as well as kitchen. The decor was bright.
David
2023-04-23
9/10
The location was stunning and the staff was amicable during the whole stay👌👌
Gareth
2023-04-06
7/10
Magnificent location to great restaurants too. Breakfast at the coffee on the place.
Andy
2023-04-05
8/10
Brilliant location - an easy walk to everywhere we needed. The welcoming and nice staff gave good recommendations. Overall it was very pretty with private bathroom.
Howard
2023-03-12
8/10
Our room was bright with a breathtaking view of river. The folks working here were pleasant and affable.
John
2023-03-11
7/10
The hotel was close to central Tavira and the very charming Roman Bridge that crosses the Gilao river thanks to its magnificent and fantastic location. My double room was spotless with well-equipped private bathroom. The staff was amiable & exceptionally nice.
Jean-Marie
2023-03-10
9/10
Every detail was exceptional and I loved it. The staff was amicable and check in was easy. The location was unbeatable and best possible - ease of access to Jardim Publico de Tavira. This hotel was in a great area very close to Tavira and all the attractions.
Sarah
2023-02-27
8/10
Double room was great-sized with comfortable bed. The bathroom was reasonably large, with a bathtub. Impeccable super central location adjacent to extremely central facing the square, called Abilio Bikes and the Formosa Guest House.
Wayne
2023-02-06
7/10
Had standard double room with a bathroom, shared bath & kitchen plus balcony.
Gordon
2023-01-11
7/10
The location was unbeatable, within walking distance of Tavira Stadtisches Museum.
Andrew
2023-01-02
9/10
The room was bright and attractive, with a share bathroom. The decor was modern and the staff were polite. The hotel was in the middle of Tavira.
John
2022-12-17
7/10
Overall, it's great place for exploring Tavira attractions. Everyone is welcoming and owner too. We would come here again, the venue met needs.
Robert
2022-12-16
7/10
The staff was welcoming and kind with local information.
Derek
2022-12-03
7/10
It had very central location close to Old Town. The staff were amiable and kind and assisted me greatly. The breakfast at the coffee on the place was served in the cafe.
The bathroom was tiny, I didn't like it.
George
2022-11-26
5/10
The room was quiet and spotless and huge when I arrived. All the staff was amicable and kind, fixed my issues. The hotel was in a super central location right next to the Roman bridge. Moreover, it was short walk to the square as well as restaurants.
That elevator was missing.
Samantha
2022-10-28
8/10
Had a really great stay for five nights, glad I've chosen it. Appreciated spotless and attractive single room with king size beds, wouldn't mind staying there all day.
Albert
2022-10-25
7/10
The unit we got was stylish with well-equipped private bathroom, an amazing view, as example.
Charlotte
2022-10-11
9/10
Everything was great, so were wonderful views over the garden. The staff was polite, pleasant with every request. The cafe was good for breakfasts.
Danny
2022-10-11
8/10
The location was impeccable, within easy walking distance of Misericordia Church.
Paul
2022-08-20
8/10
Appreciated that everything was nice, facilities and rooms were great! The room was spotless, with king size beds. I was offered a savoury breakfast at the coffee on the place.
Robert
2022-08-15
8/10
An excellent stay for twelve nights at the Formosa Guest House with very good location and cleanliness.
Ryan
2022-07-05
7/10
I liked the place due to perfect location and staff. I had very relaxing experience and will be back.
Norman
2022-05-29
7/10
Everything is perfect, I loved brand-new room and amazing location. The hotel staff is pleasant and amicable. Took me 10 minutes to get to train station.
Stephen
2022-03-06
8/10
I loved to be here, everything was wonderful.
Tom
2022-02-27
8/10
The venue is small, it offers tasty breakfast and has unbeatable location so close to the old Roman bridge in the heart of Tavira and the beach and shops, restaurants.
Ron
2022-02-19
9/10
Rooms with balcony as well as a bathroom.
Rick
2022-01-25
9/10
The view from our unique twin/double room was beautiful. The cafe served lots of meals for breakfast. The hotel had a very central location and it was within walking distance of Praca da Republica.
William
2021-09-24
9/10
awesome stay in the lovely area. clean and the staff was warm. room had a good bathroom and climate control, a writing table and an iron. the view here was particularly good. very central location, within walking distance of mercado municipal.
Sylvia
2021-09-01
7/10
It was a quite comfortable time staying at this excellant hotel. Check-in was fast, the service was excellent. Good, good rooms and spacious bathrooms. The bed was lovely, stuff was really kind...
Evan
2021-08-29
9/10
Well placed hotel with so wonderful staff and a fabulous restaurant. Helpful service too.
Derrick
2021-08-29
9/10
The property was stylish, the staff was very attentive, everything else was brand-new too.
James
2021-07-05
9/10
It was a relaxing experience in an absolutely gorgeous hotel. Easy check in and good service overall. The room was beautiful and beautiful with a good bed. Modern interior, great restaurant.
John
2021-03-21
9/10
Beautifully clean and very stylish place. Comfy bedroom and extra comfortable beds. The stuff did all they can for a such wonderful stay. There where stores and a market around the hotel🙂
Everything great.
Éric
2021-02-25
9/10
Good home base for 4 nights. It was near everything and the view was MARVELLOUS. I tried some nice meals at Tempero Caseiro, located just close to the hotel. There where air conditioning and an iron in my single room. There was a garden too.
Jonathan
2021-02-04
8/10
we liked it, especially its staff and views. cafe was perfect for a breakfast. we stayed there for 3 nights and the staff was lovely during all this time. their garden was quiet too.
