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Formosa Guest House
Featuring views of the garden, Formosa Guest House Tavira is located a mere 8 minutes' walk from Tavira Science Centre. The guest house also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Set amidst a waterfall, the property is right in the centre of Tavira. This quiet hotel is at a distance of 3.4 km from Praia da Ilha de Tavira and a walk from Camera Obscura. There is Tavira Island about 10 minutes' drive away, while Terminal Rodoviario de Tavira bus station a mere 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation. For those travelling from afar, Faro airport is 34 minutes' drive away.
The Formosa Guest House has 16 rooms, some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and have self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines. They are furnished with double beds or single beds along with a sofa set and a writing desk. Providing a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also have bathrobes.
Located right near this Tavira hotel, the restaurant Restaurante A Taska offers an European menu.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- Private beach
- Spa and relaxation
- Child-friendly
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Fire extinguishers
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Outdoor dining area
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
- Board games
- Parquet floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Forte de Santo Antonio de Tavira (100 m)
- Nucleo Museologico Fenicio (100 m)
- Roman Bridge of Tavira (150 m)
- Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo (150 m)
- Great War Memorial (50 m)
- Island of Tavira (2.5 km)
- Tavira Stadtisches Museum (100 m)
- Jardim Publico de Tavira (150 m)
- Museu Islamico (50 m)
Airports
- Faro (40 km)
Train stations
- Tavira Train Station (800 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Mike
2022-07-21
I loved staff and location. Booked a room with absolutely breathtaking views over the garden. Had breakfast in the café.
Jacob
2022-05-12
Beautiful old hotel with great wi-fi, the location is unbeatable right next to the Roman bridge. The twin/double room is airy, with central heating, an iron and a work desk.
Diane
2022-04-30
breakfast was tasty, beautiful views, brilliant location adjacent to the centre as well as bars. beautifully designed unit with a nice decor. affable and kind staff and good service.
Donald
2022-04-12
It was an EXCELLENT stay at good location, loved it. The hotel was an easy base for enjoying a great area, next to the Roman bridge.
Serge
2022-03-08
My experience was fine, everything was nice.
Kyle
2022-02-23
We stayed here for 2 nights, the hotel was charming and exceptionally clean, with perfect location right in the centre of old Tavira.
Yves
2021-11-03
There were good staff and facilities for a really enjoyable stay. Incredible view of river. I really enjoyed my time here...
Gordon
2021-08-13
Quiet little hotel, exceptionally clean, welcoming staff, too. Panoramic view, a small balcony, comfortable bed, too. They made my stay unforgettable. The location was picturesque, relatively close to roman bridge tavira. I enjoyed a great restaurant with a local menu. The service offered here was excellent🙂
All was good.
Adam
2021-08-05
staff are accommodating, rooms are big size and location is absolutely perfect.
Elizabeth
2021-07-22
Exceptional place to stay whilst in Tavira. En-suite room with comfy bed, super location. There was a FABULOUS restaurant, stores and a market next door. Staff was amazingly nice, service was helpful, they shared some useful information. Easy check-in was a bonus.
Frequently asked questions
- 🌇How far is the centre of Tavira from the quiet Formosa Guest House?Tavira downtown is reachable with just a 5-minute walk from the quiet Formosa Guest House.
- 🕌Which landmarks are worth visiting during the stay at Formosa?Roman Bridge of Tavira, set within 0.6 km from Formosa as well as Tavira Island placed just a 10-minute drive away are well worth visiting. If you are willing to explore even more landmarks in Tavira, attend Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Centre located within a 16-minute stroll from the property.
- ✈What is the distance between the quiet Formosa Guest House Tavira and Faro airport?The distance between Faro airport and the quiet Formosa Guest House Tavira is about 40 km (32-minute drive).
- ❓How do I arrive at Formosa Guest House from the airport?Guests can order an airport shuttle to get to Formosa Guest House from Faro airport. It will take approximately 32 minutes.
- 🍹What are the best places for dining close to the guest house?Restaurants near the guest house include Sushi d'Art (150 m) famous for Japanese cuisine as well as Alvaro de Campos Restaurante (150 m) featuring European dishes.
- ❓When is check-in time and check-out time at the quiet Formosa Guest House?Check-in time at the quiet Formosa Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
- 💵What is the price of a room at the Tavira guest house?At the Tavira guest house price for a room starts at €51.
- ❓What payment methods are used in the quiet Formosa?The quiet Formosa will only accept payment with cash.
- 🚪What room types can we choose from at the quiet Formosa Guest House?At the quiet Formosa Guest House guests can choose among the following room types:
- Standard Queen Room
- Private Bathroom Queen Room
- King Suite
- Private Bathroom Room
- Private External Bathroom Queen Room
- Guest Room
- Family External Bathroom Queen Suite
- ❓Which facilities will we find in the rooms of the quiet Formosa Guest House Tavira?Every room at the quiet Formosa Guest House Tavira includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.
- ❓Does the quiet Formosa Guest House Tavira have a free cancellation policy?Yes, free cancellation is provided at the quiet Formosa Guest House Tavira.