Name: OZADI Tavira Hotel
Address: Quinta das Oliveiras, 8800-053 Tavira, Portugal, Quinta das Oliveiras, Algarve, 8800-053, Portugal
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $69 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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OZADI Tavira Hotel

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I like the design of the whole hotel, swimming pool. Friendly reception. Very friendly and helpful porter. Went to Barril beach, nice sandy and good waves for body surf. Nice service and foods from the first restaurant behind the beach.

Jaime, Norway

We found the, hotel very relaxing and the food was excellent. Thank you to all the staff

Christine, United Kingdom

Position Facilities willingness of staff. Nothing too much trouble

Margaret, United Kingdom

hotel great. service in the orangea bistro was not great, but food very good.

Daniel, Switzerland

Beautifully designed hotel in the outskirts of Tavira. Great pool area and good restaurant. Good outside free parking. Very good breakfast with fab views in all directions.

Leif, United Kingdom

Nice facility. Too far for away from beach for daily beach activity.

Joseph, United States of America

Staff at breakfast were super friendly. Breakfast was great. Rooms good. Good value.

Jose, Switzerland

We loved our stay at Ozadi. The room is large and very comfortable as well as stylish. The pool area is great with lots of space. The breakfast was very varied and tasty. The restaurant has a lovely setting.

Jennifer, United Kingdom

The hotel is not close to old town but they have free shuttle bus to drop off and pick up hotel guests to old town. Hotel itself is modern and beautiful designed and full functions (gym, pool, restaurant, even playground for toddler). Our room is clean, bed is comfortable, sofa and balcony is a plus. I definitely stay here again.

Bb_moore, United States of America

This hotel is one of the best I have stayed at, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms large (we were in 210)the buffet breakfast excellent with plenty of choice, the evening meals were worth stopping in for with choice of tapas(5-7 euro per) or a la carte between 17 and 21 Euro. The dining room was the extended open air balcony of the Orangerie Resturant which overlooked the two swimming pools. In the evenings different live music was played to accompany your meal. The hotel also ran a free shuttle bus(10 minutes) into Travira which we made use of on 3 days, getting a taxi (7Euro) back one late night. Tavira is a charming town split by a river with two bridges , plenty of shops and resturant. The hotel may be away from Travira but makes up for it with excellent service, rooms, amenities and staff, all with disabled access. All in all my wife and I were sad to leave this friendly and welcoming hotel

Barry, United Kingdom

8.8

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What guests loved the most:
“I like the design of the whole hotel, swimming pool. Friendly reception. Very friendly and helpful porter. Went to Barril beach, nice sandy and good waves for body surf. ”

Jaime Norway
“We found the, hotel very relaxing and the food was excellent. Thank you to all the staff”

Christine United Kingdom
“Position Facilities willingness of staff. Nothing too much trouble”

Margaret United Kingdom
“hotel great. service in the orangea bistro was not great, but food very good.”

Daniel Switzerland
“Beautifully designed hotel in the outskirts of Tavira. Great pool area and good restaurant. Good outside free parking. Very good breakfast with fab views in all directions.”

Leif United Kingdom
“Nice facility. Too far for away from beach for daily beach activity.”

Joseph United States of America
“Staff at breakfast were super friendly. Breakfast was great. Rooms good. Good value.”

Jose Switzerland
“We loved our stay at Ozadi. The room is large and very comfortable as well as stylish. The pool area is great with lots of space. The breakfast was very varied and tasty. ”

Jennifer United Kingdom
“The hotel is not close to old town but they have free shuttle bus to drop off and pick up hotel guests to old town. ”

Bb_moore United States of America
“This hotel is one of the best I have stayed at, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms large (we were in 210)the buffet breakfast excellent with plenty of choice, the evening meals were...”

Barry United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Tavira.Offering an outdoor pool and a fitness center, OZADI Tavira Hotel is located in Tavira. Featuring a contemporary design, free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel.

Each air-conditioned room features a mix of stylish vintage and modern décor and comes equipped with soundproofing, a flat-screen cable TV, a wardrobe, a desk, a balcony with views of the surroundings and a mini-bar. The private bathrooms have a bath or a shower plus free toiletries and a hairdryer.

OZADI Tavira Hotel provides 2 restaurants with 2 different moods. OZADI Terrace offers panoramic views of the salt flats and the sea and serves a buffet. The Orangea Bistro, with its relaxed atmosphere, serves a variety of tapas and wines plus à la carte dinners. In addition guests can relax at the pool bar. A buffet breakfast with gluten free options is available on request.

Featuring a 24-hour front desk, OZADI Tavira Hotel provides a daily maid service, room service, laundry service, airport shuttle, free shuttle to Tavira and various child services. Guests can request a massage in the room as well as use the available Turkish bath. Alternatively guests can read a book at the library and lounge or play a pool match in the games room.

Guests have plenty of beaches to choose from. The Eastern part of Algarve offers the warmest waters and guests can access these beaches via a short ferry boat trip. The beaches of Barril, Cabanas and Terra Estreita offer tranquility. Faro International Airport is 26 mi away.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.

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Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was rated highly for its very comfy beds.

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Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at hotel

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Hotel surroundings –

Closest Landmarks

Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Centre
1 miles
Benamor Golf Course
1.2 miles
Roman Bridge of Tavira
1.7 miles
Church of Saint Mary of the Castle
1.9 miles
Castle of Tavira
1.9 miles
Cabanas Beach
1.9 miles
Tavira Island Surf Spot
2.1 miles
Tavira Train Station
2.2 miles
Terra Estreita Beach
3.1 miles
Quinta da Ria Golf Course
3.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Minipreço Supermarket
0.9 miles
Tavira Municipal Market Market
2.2 miles

Closest Airports

Faro Airport
20.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Position Facilities willingness of staff. Nothing too much trouble”

Margaret

United Kingdom

“Beautifully designed hotel in the outskirts of Tavira. Great pool area and good restaurant. Good outside free parking. Very good breakfast with fab views in all directions. ”

Leif

United Kingdom

“Exceptional - I would travel again to Tavira just to stay at this place. Room is really nice and comfortable. Breakfast is delicious. Pool area is really beautiful.”

Miguel

Spain

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2 Restaurants On Site

Orangea Bistro

Food: Portuguese, International

Menu: À la carte
Ozadi Terrace

Menu: Buffet

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From 3:30 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged EUR 30 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged EUR 30 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

OZADI Tavira Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that guests must present the same credit card used in the reservation at check-in.

License number: 250

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Newest Reviews for OZADI Tavira Hotel

Reviewed: October 17, 2018

David
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Premium Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The restaurant food was not that good
눇Great hotel. Good breakfast great facilities

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Jaime Loh B. H.
Norway
7.5

“Great place to stay especially if you like a hip hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Maybe a different type of sofa bed would be better.
눇I like the design of the whole hotel, swimming pool. Friendly reception. Very friendly and helpful porter. Went to Barril beach, nice sandy and good waves for body surf. Nice service and foods from the first restaurant behind the beach.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 16, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
9.2

“We loved the location, the value and the bar/cafe/pool and the delicious breakfast buffet.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The beds need mattress pads! If felt like they were covered in plastic underneath a very thin sheet which resulted in a hot sleeping experience. It's a simple, inexpensive fix and will elevated the level of your hotel to the status it deserves.
눇Beautiful aesthetics.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Christine
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“A very relaxing stay, lovely room and good food. We look forward to staying again. Thank you”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇We found the, hotel very relaxing and the food was excellent. Thank you to all the staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Dave
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Staff were very blasé.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 13, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Modern, clean, comfortable with eye for detail. Staff go above en beyond to make you happy. Lovely sunbeds by the pool, was great for a couple of days of relaxing.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Margaret
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Position Facilities willingness of staff. Nothing too much trouble

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 10, 2018

Daniel
Switzerland

3 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇hotel great. service in the orangea bistro was not great, but food very good.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 7, 2018

Leif
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Beautifully designed hotel in the outskirts of Tavira. Great pool area and good restaurant. Good outside free parking. Very good breakfast with fab views in all directions.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 4, 2018

Joseph
United States of America
8.3

“Good value, but must have own transportation or rely on taxis.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not by the beach as implied.
눇Nice facility. Too far for away from beach for daily beach activity.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Jose
Switzerland
8.8

“good value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Staff at breakfast were super friendly. Breakfast was great. Rooms good. Good value.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 3, 2018

Philip
United Kingdom
10

“3rd stay here, xlnt value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Xlnt restrnt

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 27, 2018

Jennifer
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely stay at Ozadi”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Having a car is recommended to get around as even though there is a free shuttle service the hotel is quite out of town.
눇We loved our stay at Ozadi. The room is large and very comfortable as well as stylish. The pool area is great with lots of space. The breakfast was very varied and tasty. The restaurant has a lovely setting.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 26, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Lovely staff, comfy room, beautiful weather.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
눉Nothing really.
눇Extremely helpful and friendly staff.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 22, 2018

BB_Moore
United States of America

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing. I wished I could stay here longer.
눇The hotel is not close to old town but they have free shuttle bus to drop off and pick up hotel guests to old town. Hotel itself is modern and beautiful designed and full functions (gym, pool, restaurant, even playground for toddler). Our room is clean, bed is comfortable, sofa and balcony is a plus. I definitely stay here again.

Stayed in September 2018

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	Superior Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned single room is equipped with soundproofing, a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box. It includes a balcony overviewing the surroundings, a desk, a wardrobe and a mini-bar. The bathroom has a bath or a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Linen and towels are provided. Free WiFi is available. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned double or twin room is equipped with soundproofing, a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box. It includes a balcony overviewing the surroundings, a desk, a wardrobe and a mini-bar. The bathroom has a bath or a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Linen and towels are provided. Free WiFi is available. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Triple Room 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed or 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned triple room is equipped with soundproofing, a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box. It includes a balcony overviewing the surroundings, a desk, a wardrobe and a mini-bar. The bathroom has a bath or a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Linen and towels are provided. Free WiFi is available. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Quadruple Room 2 sofa beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned quadruple room is equipped with soundproofing, a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box. It includes a balcony overviewing the surroundings, a desk, a wardrobe and a mini-bar. The bathroom has a bath or a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Linen and towels are provided. Free WiFi is available. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite – Bigger than most in Tavira Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • Additional bathroom • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Premium Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Balcony • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Garden view • Pool view • Hypoallergenic • City view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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