Formosa Guest House
Praça da República nº12 2º andar direito, 8800-316 Tavira, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1660 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Large room overlooking the town and river - really great location for visiting Tavira. Good facilities at the guest house (kitchen, outdoor areas).
United States of Americait is a unique hotel. unforgettable stay in a clean and quiet place with tranquility.
United Arab EmiratesFabulous all round. Miguel( on the front desk)had perfect English and helped me with numerous travel questions I had and was so patient with me. Great lad! all the staff were wonderful. The room spotless. The kitchen that is shared by the floor was well organized and again spotless. the outdoor spaces (roof top deck and lounging garden space) were an added delight. And the view from my little single room was a dream.
United States of AmericaI was worried about the external bathroom and how that would work for me. It was not a problem at any time. The guest house is inviting and the other guests were mostly couples, a small family or two, and everyone was kind and considerate. The room was as described except, the bed was even more comfy than I imagined.
United States of AmericaWell equipped kitchen, good shower, the location cannot be better, comfortable beds, quiet and efficient air conditioning. We like to have breakfasts on the rooftop terrace with a view of the sunrise, river, Roman bridge and old town. There are trays in the kitchen to take the breakfast to the roof. Also terrace is good for drying the cloves. Free parking lot is 400 m up river. Hotel is close to many good restaurants and to the beach ferry. The mangers are friendly and helpful.
CanadaThe house is right in the old center, close to everything. It is nicely renovated and clean. I loved the idea that they named the rooms, instead of giving them numbers :) We went to the salt baths and saw the exact bird our room was named after :). We had access to the kitchen (coffee, water, fridge). The house also offers a really open inside garden area, where you can dine. Loved all the cats :) Also, the rooftop is awesome in the evening. We had a really nice stay, thank you.
RomaniaLocation, cleanliness and the rooftop patio were all top notch.
CanadaIncredible location, very clean staff obviously takes pride.
United States of AmericaThe location, friendly knowledgeable staff, sparkling clean room, view from window, quiet at night, beautiful roof deck.
United States of AmericaMiguel and his mom are the nicest most helpful hosts. Nice kitchen, gorgeous roomy bedrooms. Clean bathroom. Perfect location. I wish I could live there!
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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 center 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 amid 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 25 mi from Formosa Guest House.
This is our guests' favorite part of Tavira, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Praia dos Tesos
8.4 Very good beach1.3 miles from property
Terra Estreita Beach
9.1 Wonderful beach1.8 miles from propertyPraia da Ilha de Tavira
9.0 Wonderful beach1.9 miles from property
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Lisa
United States of America“Large room overlooking the town and river - really great location for visiting Tavira. Good facilities at the guest house (kitchen, outdoor areas).”
Amal
United Arab Emirates“it is a unique hotel. unforgettable stay in a clean and quiet place with tranquility.”- TraceyUnited States of America“Fabulous all round. Miguel( on the front desk)had perfect English and helped me with numerous travel questions I had and was so patient with me. Great lad! all the staff were wonderful. The room spotless. The kitchen that is shared by the...”
- AnnUnited States of America“I was worried about the external bathroom and how that would work for me. It was not a problem at any time. The guest house is inviting and the other guests were mostly couples, a small family or two, and everyone was kind and considerate. The...”
- Alexey
Canada“Well equipped kitchen, good shower, the location cannot be better, comfortable beds, quiet and efficient air conditioning. We like to have breakfasts on the rooftop terrace with a view of the sunrise, river, Roman bridge and old town. There are...” 
Carmen
Romania“The house is right in the old center, close to everything. It is nicely renovated and clean. I loved the idea that they named the rooms, instead of giving them numbers :) We went to the salt baths and saw the exact bird our room was named after...”- JayCanada“Location, cleanliness and the rooftop patio were all top notch.”
WilliamUnited States of America“Incredible location, very clean staff obviously takes pride.”
PamelaUnited States of America“The location, friendly knowledgeable staff, sparkling clean room, view from window, quiet at night, beautiful roof deck.”
ZiaUnited States of America“Miguel and his mom are the nicest most helpful hosts. Nice kitchen, gorgeous roomy bedrooms. Clean bathroom. Perfect location. I wish I could live there!”
- Is external bathroom a shared bathroom. Not sure what external means??Private bathroom outside, meaning that the bathroom is private for the use of this room only, but not inside the room.Answered on 9 January 2022
- hi, does the property have a free parking? or is there a free parking nearby? if not, how much does the closest parking cost? thanksGood afternoon, there is a free park next to the bus station, which is about 5 minutes walk from Formosa. Best regards PaulaAnswered on 31 July 2020
Host Info
Company info
Property info
Languages Spoken
English,Spanish,Portuguese- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Beach
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Airport shuttle
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Beach umbrellas
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Formosa Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Formosa Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Formosa Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Beach
- Bicycle rental
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Formosa Guest House is 150 feet from the center of Tavira.
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Room options at Formosa Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Single
- Suite
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Check-in at Formosa Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
