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Guest house Formosa Guest House
Travel Sustainable property
Praça da República nº12 2º andar direito, 8800-316 Tavira, Portugal – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 1678 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Charming, clean room in most convenient location. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable.
Patreshia
United States
United StatesLocation Location Location Best tourist location in
Steven
United Kingdom
United KingdomEnormous room with one of the best views of Tavira overlooking the river and the Roman bridge.
Stewart
United Kingdom
United KingdomLess than 10mins walk from bus station, right in town centre. Terrace on the roof is perfect place to sit with a wine at sunset. Well priced
James
Australia
AustraliaEverything was lovely. The staff was friendly, the room was comfortable and had an amazing view, the breakfast was nice - will absolutely stay here again on my next visit!
Leila
Portugal
PortugalSecond stay here but the first time we had a bigger room with a comfy bed. This time the bed wasn't comfortable. The situ is fantastic staff great no issues
Donna
United Kingdom
United KingdomFantastic family suite overlooking the river. Clean and fresh with lots of space. Amazing outdoor terrace upstairs to eat on and relax with beautiful views. Good value accommodation. Many thanks for an amazing stay!
Bethan
United Kingdom
United KingdomThe location, terrace, private bathroom, natural light in the room, clean kitchen and friendly staff.
Lize
South Africa
South AfricaCan't recommend the Formosa highly enough. The location, the friendliness of the staff, the private little garden, the roof terrace, you can't fault it. We liked the clients kitchen (when you're on holiday you don't want to eat out for every meal!) which was well equiped. Wish I was there today.........
Edward
France
FrancePerefct location in the centre of Tavira. Really beautiful huge bedroom and adjacent sitting room overlooking central square and river. Very clean and comfortable. Very nice cafe (Veneza) downstairs for breakfast.
Clare
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Formosa Guest House
9.0
Superb
1,680 reviews
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Patreshia
United States
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Steven
United Kingdom
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Stewart
United Kingdom
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James
Australia
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Leila
Portugal
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Donna
United Kingdom
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Bethan
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Lize
South Africa
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Edward
France
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Clare
United Kingdom
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Located in Tavira historic center, next to the Roman Bridge, Formosa Guest House offers bright private rooms. It has free WiFi access in the most central square of Tavira.
Each room combines modern and antique furniture, and some rooms offer balconies overlooking the Gilão River. Some rooms have a private bathroom inside the room and others have a private bathroom outside the room and even have rooms with a shared bathroom. The rooms are cleaned daily.
There are two fully equipped kitchens per floor for guests to use, and Formosa's central location puts guests next to restaurants, cafés and bars. Breakfast service is available and served at a nearby café.
Tavira Castle walls are a 3-minute walk from the guest house and offers beautiful views over the city. Inside the walls, guests can gaze at the delicate garden.
Tavira Gran Plaza shopping centre is within 15 minutes’ walking, while the ferry to Tavira Island is a 5-minute drive from the Formosa Guest House. Explore the natural surroundings and find Pego do Inferno waterfall, set amidst a luxurious vegetation.
Tavira Bus Station is 3 minutes’ walking from Formosa Guest House, and the Train Station is less than 10 minutes’ walking. Faro International Airport is 24.9 miles from Formosa Guest House.
This is our guests' favourite part of Tavira, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
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Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom
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Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Double Room with River View and Private Bathroom
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Double or Twin Room with River View and External Private Bathroom
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Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
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Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
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Double Room with Balcony and River View
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Family Suite with River View and external private bathroom
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Single Room with Private Bathroom
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King Suite
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Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable programme, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
4 reasons to choose Formosa Guest House
Closest beaches
Praia dos Tesos
8.3 Very good beach1.3 miles from property
Terra Estreita Beach
9.0 Superb beach1.8 miles from propertyPraia da Ilha de Tavira
9.0 Superb beach1.9 miles from property
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See what guests loved the most:
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Patreshia
United States“Charming, clean room in most convenient location. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable.”
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Steven
United Kingdom“Location Location Location Best tourist location in”
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Stewart
United Kingdom
“Enormous room with one of the best views of Tavira overlooking the river and the Roman bridge.”
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James
Australia“Less than 10mins walk from bus station, right in town centre. Terrace on the roof is perfect place to sit with a wine at sunset. Well priced”
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Leila
Portugal“Everything was lovely. The staff was friendly, the room was comfortable and had an amazing view, the breakfast was nice - will absolutely stay here again on my next visit!”
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Donna
United Kingdom
“Second stay here but the first time we had a bigger room with a comfy bed. This time the bed wasn't comfortable. The situ is fantastic staff great no issues”
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Bethan
United Kingdom
“Fantastic family suite overlooking the river. Clean and fresh with lots of space. Amazing outdoor terrace upstairs to eat on and relax with beautiful views. Good value accommodation. Many thanks for an amazing stay!”
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Lize
South Africa“The location, terrace, private bathroom, natural light in the room, clean kitchen and friendly staff.”
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Edward
France“Can't recommend the Formosa highly enough. The location, the friendliness of the staff, the private little garden, the roof terrace, you can't fault it. We liked the clients kitchen (when you're on holiday you don't want to eat out for every meal!) which was well equiped. Wish I was there today.........”
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Clare
United Kingdom
“Perefct location in the centre of Tavira. Really beautiful huge bedroom and adjacent sitting room overlooking central square and river. Very clean and comfortable. Very nice cafe (Veneza) downstairs for breakfast.”
Host Information
Company review score: 9.2Based on 1,666 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Hi, my name is Paula. I’m a science teacher. I am renting out one room in a beautiful and quiet house in the center of Tavira with a beautiful view of the river and the city. Please feel free to contact me, I am happy to answer any questions you may
Property information
Formosa is a quiet house in the center of Tavira with a beautiful view of the river and the city
Languages spoken
English,Spanish,Portuguese
Property surroundings
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Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
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Roman Bridge of Tavira0.1 miles
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Church of Saint Mary of the Castle0.2 miles
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Castle of Tavira0.2 miles
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Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Centre0.8 miles
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Terra Estreita Beach2 miles
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Tavira Island Surf Spot2 miles
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Barril Beach2.8 miles
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Benamor Golf Course2.9 miles
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Island of Tavira3.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Cafe/bar Veneza0 miles
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Cafe/bar Tavira Romana0 miles
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Restaurant Balsa Lusitânia0 miles
Top attractions
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Cabanas Beach3.3 miles
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Cacela Velha Beach6.2 miles
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Monte Rei Golf Course8 miles
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Alagoa Beach8.9 miles
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Cabeço Beach10.4 miles
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Monte Gordo Beach11.6 miles
Natural beauty
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River Gilão0 miles
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River Séqua0 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
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Praia dos Tesos1.3 miles
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Terra Estreita Beach1.8 miles
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Praia da Ilha de Tavira1.9 miles
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Cabanas Beach1.9 miles
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Barril Beach2.3 miles
Public transport
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Train Tavira Train Station0.5 miles
Closest airports
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Faro Airport19 miles
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Facilities of Formosa Guest House
Bathroom
Bedroom
Outdoors
Kitchen
Room Amenities
Activities
Media & Technology
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
Services
Reception services
Entertainment and family services
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Wellness facilities
Languages spoken
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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€ 10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 25 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Formosa Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that this guest house is located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of a building with no lift. Please note that breakfast is served in a café located at a short walk from the property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform Formosa Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 11951/AL
FAQs about Formosa Guest House
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The prices at Formosa Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Formosa Guest House is 50 yards from the centre of Tavira.
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Check-in at Formosa Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Formosa Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Single
- Suite
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Guests staying at Formosa Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Formosa Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Beach
