Situated about a 5-minute walk from the Old Bridge over the Gilão River, the smoke-free Residencial Mares Hotel Tavira features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. Located within easy reach of the Praça da República, this 3-star guest house is within reach of Ria Formosa Natural Park.
You'll need 34-minute drive to Faro airport. The Camera Obscura is merely 0.6 km away, while the Roman Bridge of Tavira is 450 metres from the Residencial Mares. This hotel is situated a few steps from the huge Praia da Ilha de Tavira White-Sand Beach, while Terminal Rodoviario de Tavira bus station lies around 5 minutes' walk away.
There are 18 rooms at the property, each of them has an iron and air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets. They offer views of the city.
Residencial Mares Hotel offers a buffet breakfast daily. This Tavira hotel has an à la carte Restaurante Mares restaurant that serves Portuguese dishes. The onsite bar has a sunny terrace and is decorated with chairs. There is a restaurant serving Portuguese food 100 metres away.
8.3
Very Good
Based on 2825 reviews
Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:from 07:00 until 12:00
Licence number3165/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 shuttle service
Sports & entertainments
Hiking
Horseback riding
Golf course
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Eating places
Restaurant
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Leisure facilities
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun terrace
Sauna
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Pets
No pets allowed
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Church of Saint Mary of the Castle
550 m
Castle of Tavira
600 m
Roman Bridge of Tavira
400 m
Praia do Barril
4410 km
Praia ilha de Tavira
4649 km
Airports
Faro
41 km
Train stations
Tavira Train Station
1 km
8.3
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There are 18 rooms at the property, each of them has an iron and air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets. They offer views of the city.
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Tim
2024-04-04
7/10
The venue was reasonably clean and huge. Bright and good-sized units with a balcony. Fabulous food plus outstandingly accommodating and exceptionally nice staff. Quiet atmosphere, excellent restaurant at lunch and dinnertime.
There was no lift.
Frank
2024-04-03
8/10
Great value for money units with a big balcony, a flatscreen TV, as for instance. Lovely restaurant, for evening meals.
Francis
2024-03-21
7/10
Lovely historic place with lovely views of the riverside. Marvellous location for our needs, just next door to Also close to town / restaurants, a pedestrian street and the Algarve coast. Plus, not too far from Red Arrows Memorial. Enjoyable continental breakfast with a lovely food variety.
Rachel
2024-02-14
6/10
I was there for 2 nights and ate at attached restaurant at lunch and dinnertime. I loved the good food they offered. Handy central location just off an island, which in peak season has a host of bars and restaurants and lots of play areas for children as well as centre of town.
Views appeared to be just fine.
Barry
2024-02-05
7/10
Very impressed with guest room with comfy beds.
Michael
2024-01-27
7/10
Exceptionally nice location, it was close to the alley until well after midnight, riverside and the delightful Tavira Island. The personnel was extremely helpful, doing their best to assist. I had the double room which was airy and brand-new with a balcony.
Ian
2023-12-21
7/10
Excellent location for visiting restaurants and bars close to the hotel. Just 5 min walk to downtown.
Josh
2023-12-07
7/10
The rooms were spacious and had all necessary facilities.
Samuel
2023-12-03
7/10
The staff was excellent and efficient with local information.
Kenneth
2023-12-02
7/10
The morning meal was varied with pancakes and non-meat, for instance.
Isaac
2023-11-14
6/10
Quaint little place, impeccably clean, excellent value. Had double room with comfy beds and large bathroom plus a Juliet balcony. Magnificent location close to restaurants, in the lovely quiet area. About 10 minutes walk from Praca da Republica.
Beds were a little hard.
John
2023-10-19
7/10
The room was brand-new and well-appointed, had private bathroom. The view across the town was delightful and breakfast was savoury. As for me, the location was particularly good and incredible, right by restaurants and river and Next to the river. I ate in the attached restaurant nearby.
Kevin
2023-10-08
7/10
It was airy, functional and with large bathroom. Climate control and WiFi were a very nice touch.
Ed
2023-10-04
7/10
Neat units with Juliet balcony, lovely views and excellent WiFi, and the staff were consistently courteous.
Gary
2023-09-11
7/10
Lovely historic place, lovely food offered for continental breakfast. Wonderful location, quite close to Castelo. What a consistently courteous staff.
Jimmy
2023-09-10
6/10
The breakfast was excellent, the staff was very kind, the grounds were fairly clean. The room we stayed in was reasonably spacious with a balcony. It was very handy to have an electric kettle and fridges.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi connection was weak.
Michael
2023-08-27
8/10
Totally recommend to all. The place is lovely welcoming, met the demands. Great location for our visit to Tavira Gran Plaza not very far from the hotel. A 15-minute stroll from the train station. Tasty and enjoyable breakfast with cheese and an optional juice and excellent service.
Emily
2023-08-26
8/10
Loved a nice size guest room with large balcony, wouldn't mind staying there all day. The hotel's position was absolutely perfect, on the riverfront.
Andy
2023-08-19
6/10
The hotel was placed in the central location on the Gilao river. The employees were knowledgeable all the time.
Well, the views were just fine here.
Herbert
2023-08-13
7/10
In general the staff were extremely helpful and excellent.
Andrew
2023-07-20
5/10
Very central location, around 10-15 minutes walk from Camera Obscura. Positioned 15 minutes on foot from the train station.
Very unhelpful staff!
Dominic
2023-07-16
8/10
It is in perfect location to Tavira Stadtisches Museum, set a walking distance from the hotel.
Iain
2023-07-13
7/10
Free parking on site provided. Nice old building, absolutely perfect and exceptionally nice location right by the ferry to the delightful Tavira Island, restaurant downstairs 2, and the bus station.
Martin
2023-07-05
8/10
The restaurant here was lovely for evening meals, we both ordered outstanding dishes.
Frank
2023-07-03
9/10
We were met by excellent, extremely helpful personnel. The hotel's location was perfect very close to the ferry stop to Tavira island. Dined at Gilao Restaurante, it was not too far from the venue.
Alan
2023-06-27
9/10
Exceptionally nice location in Tavira near Roman bridge 2-blocks in the other as well as so many great cafes and restaurants, the ferry and historic old town. Brand-new & airy unit with nice breakfast, a balcony, lovely views from good sized balcony over tiled rooves.
Peter
2023-06-26
7/10
Friendly check in and friendly check out.
Anthony
2023-06-21
9/10
All in all everything was very good, had a very good stay for the holidays. The location was absolutely perfect, close to a public library. Plus the hotel was close to restaurants and bars.
George
2023-06-02
7/10
Unbeatable and nice location near a pedestrian street, a very good 'special occasion' restaurant and the city centre and old town, and free parking. Having a balcony, all the necessary facilities, and climate control in our great value room.
Jamie
2023-05-31
8/10
Its location is perfect and exceptionally nice, steps away from Camera Obscura.
David
2023-05-12
9/10
Great value for money and well-equipped units with a balcony as well as terraces, knowledgeable employees.
John
2023-04-11
9/10
Very friendly staff of the hotel. Lots of rich breakfast options.
David
2023-04-03
7/10
Had 7 days in Tavira, spending my time here lovely. This accommodation was in the very central location in the historical center. Moreover, it was right by town / restaurants as well as the praca & Roman bridge 2-blocks. The room was reasonably spacious and airy, brilliant views of the riverside.
Well, Wi-Fi connection was weak.
Gerry
2023-03-17
6/10
The hotel had a very central location near center of Tavira. Besides, we were short walk to two minutes walk from the Roman Bridge, Roman bridge and centre and the ferry to the beaches on the islands.
The staff we met were quite rude.
James
2023-03-07
7/10
The location was peaceful, relatively near Historic town walk. Lots of options nearby, I visited restaurants and bars close to the hotel. I loved the room with a balcony, the bed was comfy. An electric kettle and a fridge worked well.
Thomas
2023-02-23
9/10
We were offered double room complete with a balcony, a short walk to shops, for example. It had a magnificent location - right next to a medieval castle.
Elizabeth
2022-12-29
7/10
We have booked queen room with good facilities. The location was unbeatable, not too far from Tavira Stadtisches Museum.
Lucie
2022-12-21
8/10
Excellent location on the riverside, and 10 minute walk from Salt Pans to Quatro Aguas. Lots of fab food at breakfast time.
Barry
2022-12-12
9/10
Our accommodation was set in a central location close to market, Tavira and the centre of the village. The staff were knowledgeable, the breakfast was rich. The room was spotless and airy and complete with a bath.
George
2022-12-05
9/10
The location itself was fab, a walking distance from a medieval castle. The staff were excellent, pleasant. The bed was comfortable, and the room itself was fine.
Tony
2022-11-30
8/10
The hotel had a stunning location very close to a public library. Also, it was close to restaurants and bars. I booked guest room overlooking street. A bath in the own bathroom was a plus.
Roger
2022-11-15
7/10
This was a very lovely stay for one night. The location was stunning and brilliant, just 5 minutes walk from a medieval castle. Also was close to restaurants and bars. The king room was comfy with large balcony.
Stanley
2022-10-29
9/10
The venue was set in the central position close to the island where the beach is as well as Tavira. There were plenty of restaurants to eat, like Mamma Mia Pizzeria that was only 5 minutes' walk away.
Ian
2022-10-29
7/10
Booked a room with lovely views of Tavira town and the river. The location was brilliant, not too far from Tavira Stadtisches Museum.
Kenneth
2022-10-27
8/10
The venue is immaculately clean, the staff is attentive. The units are bright, compact with a balcony, a short walk to shops plus large bathroom. The location is unbeatable and incredible, right on the Harbour. We were very impressed and would love to return.
Peter
2022-10-25
9/10
Compact unit with a balcony and a short walk to shops plus comfy beds. Great pool, parking nearby. Magnificent and fab location, 10 minutes' walk to Tavira Gran Plaza.
Frances
2022-10-08
8/10
I had a fairly nice stay and would come here again, thank you. It was clean with pleasant staff. Took me 15 minutes to get to train station.
Henry
2022-10-05
8/10
Besides, the location was magnificent for our stay, within 5 minutes' walk of Praca da Republica.
Mark
2022-09-27
9/10
Asked for double room and it was bright with large balcony.
Bernard
2022-09-22
8/10
Impeccably clean and pleasant place. Varied, adequate breakfast with peanut butter and boiled eggs, for example. Magnificent and unbeatable location to Tavira Island. Based near to Tavira, the beach is and shops.
Douglas
2022-07-15
9/10
Overall had great stay for one night. Location: the hotel was really close to riverside, restaurants, the waterfront. Stopped by Veganices to get some coffee and treats, it's minutes from the venue, recommend.
Frederick
2022-07-09
9/10
Nothing too much trouble, the hotel met requirements. Had a fairly nice stay on holiday. We loved rooms with an excellent bed. The location was unbeatable and brilliant, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Castelo. The restaurant was located within 200 metres.
William
2022-07-05
9/10
The hotel was enchanting, and I loved exceptional staff and functional room.
Thomas
2022-06-29
8/10
All was exceptionally clean, I enjoyed excellent staff and location. You could leave a car nearby.
Reggie
2022-05-15
8/10
The hotel was beautiful and clean in a beautiful area. Its location was very central, a short walk to Old Town. Loved the nice restaurant.
Martine
2022-04-25
8/10
Everything was simply very good. Loved the place, had a really really nice stay for one night. Variety of options for breakfast including fruit, hardboiled eggs, yoghourt, croissants and pastries. Stayed in compact guest room with a view over the river.
Steve
2022-04-14
8/10
Moreover, I parked at the nearby.
Randy
2022-04-08
8/10
We had the most really lovely few days there. This place was reasonably clean and had good staff and rooms. We loved sitting in the restaurant on ground floor.
Brandon
2022-03-17
8/10
The stay was pleasant! It had lots of meals for breakfast, including fruit, croissants, yogurt, pastries and hardboiled eggs. I loved easy check in. There were strong internet and good parking available.
Todd
2021-12-24
9/10
I would definitely recommend this pleasant property. Hotel's reception was very friendly, I appreciated it.
Dominique
2021-11-30
9/10
I greatly enjoyed the hotel, it was characterful with free wi-fi. Stunningly beautiful view, a nice balcony, nice bed, too. Very central location was a plus. Staff was adorable, and the service was good. Besides, I parked nearby.
Lawrence
2021-11-15
9/10
The hotel was quaint and the staff pretty friendly, beautiful location right next to the river. We had a really nice time here.
Neil
2021-11-08
7/10
Amazingly helpful staff, super location. The king room was functional and bright. The breakfast was savoury with a wide array of delicious options.
Nathan
2021-10-25
8/10
Employees were genuinely helpful and genuinely helpful. Food was FAB and fabulous. A convenience shop and a market were right next door. It was set very close to a ferry port. There also was easy free parking and great pool.
Lucy
2021-10-07
9/10
Staff and location were fab, I had an EXCELLENT stay.
George
2021-08-20
7/10
Such lovely location, spectacular views and briliant staff. We stayed in a value for money room, and loved it. The beach was beautiful. Again, it was relatively near Misericordia Church.
William
2021-06-24
8/10
The hotel was efficient, as expected. The bed was very comfy and the staff cordial! A double room with a remarkable view, I had requested this in advance. Free parking and modern facilities.
George
2021-06-09
9/10
it was more than clean place, staff were very polite, and i loved my cool room.
Paula
2020-11-18
7/10
amazing base for exploring tavira. quiet rooms and friendly staff - we appreciated it. nice to have a little balcony.
Our bed was hard.
Henry
2020-11-05
8/10
The staff were lovely and the breakfast was really nice. The place is next to Tavira downtown.
William
2020-09-20
9/10
It was a 3-star hotel in every way. Walking distance to Casa do Rio, where you can have lunch. A special mention to the reception staff. Room was a good value.
