AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Property entrance
Indoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Rua Antonio Pinheiro, Tavira, 8800-323
  • Place, Roman Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tavira Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, Pool View

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly

Adults-only hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club and a poolside bar.
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly offers 137 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Tavira hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Camera Obscura. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Camera Obscura and 5 minutes on foot from Roman Bridge
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A hot tub, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Tavira hotel is smoke free.

Balsa – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
ROOFTOP NOMAD – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Balsa
  • ROOFTOP NOMAD

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Porta Nova
Hotel Porta Nova Tavira
Porta Nova Hotel
Porta Nova Tavira
Maria Nova Lounge Hotel Tavira
Maria Nova Lounge Tavira
Maria Nova Lounge
AP Maria Nova Lounge
Maria Nova Lounge Hotel
AP Maria Nova Lounge Adults Friendly
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly Hotel
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly Tavira
AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly Hotel Tavira

AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 978 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 978 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 978 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 978 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 978 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel in a great central location for visiting Tavira. Although we did not take advantage of many facilities, the pool was excellent. Much larger and deeper than most city hotels and great for swimming. Breakfast was very good and we enjoyed the piano player every morning playing a great variety of easy listening music.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay here. The hotel was clean, tidy and well maintained, the service at reception was good, the food and service at the restaurant was excellent, we were HB, never had a bad meal. The service at the pool bar and restaurant was very good. Our room was big, comfortable, however we arrived at 9.30pm and the additional quilt we had requested and agreed by the hotel for a guest with very bad arthritis was not provided (in house management issue), this issue eventually sorted and bed made by guests. We used the terrace bar one evening but had to wait 30 minutes for 1 beer and 1 soft drink while cocktails took priority, we did not use that bar again (I note it was an issue previously raised - management should monitor and provide assistance and not merely make platitudes in reply to reviews). Local area, there is a landscaping protect being undertaken at the back of the hotel, at times it was both noisy and dusty by the poolside, however it was noted the project site were constantly damping the area throughout the day. All in all we had a nice stay at this hotel just a shame about the arrival and the bar. The external issue is clearly outside of the hotels control. Tavira, a lovely ancient town, is undergoing much renovation work " very slowly!" There are many restaurants and bars within a 10 minute walk of the hotel but there is no noisy night life. Although I have mentioned a couple of negative areas we had a lovely stay and would happily return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, polite and very friendly. The hotel was spotless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am afraid, my overall impression of our stay at this Hotel, was not up to our expectations. Based on the Hotels 4* rating, it certainly does not live up to it. Our first impressions as we went from Reception, through the glass doors to walk to the pool, were disappointing. The Doors and Glass Bannisters were very dirty and you could see had not been cleaned at all. I appreciate that you have the building work opposite creating dust (Which was a surprise in itself and obviously disappointing) however these could be simply wiped down am and pm to improve the look of the Hotel. We then went to the Pool Bar for our first drink and light lunch only to be handed a Menu that was old, dirty and tatty, not the best impression and made us wonder what the food would be like. Service was very hit and miss sometimes we waited for a long time when the bar was not too busy and I would end up going to the bar to order drinks/food myself. The drinks/food terrace area is not big enough for the number of guests at lunch time. The patio area has weeds growing through the cracks, which is not a good impression and easily remedied. The Sunbeds are old and uncomfortable as they have stretched too much, the Umbrellas dirty, broken and old. Breakfast however was plentiful and well run. It would have been nice to have some Portuguese dishes rather than just English food. Room cleaning generally good. Overall the Hotel is looking very tired and in need of some updating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab relaxed hotel

We loved our stay at this hotel. The hotel was stylish, relaxed and a few minutes walk into beautiful Tavira. The communal areas, rooftop bar, pool and breakfast were particularly good, drinks and bar food prices were very reasonable. The rooms were maybe not quite so stylish but very comfortable with good size balconies. Staff were v helpful and attentive. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Derrick Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with good facilities.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry, Fareham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was our second stay at Maria Nova. All the staff are friendly, welcoming and hard working. Rooms are adequate and cleaned most days. Breakfast is very good considering it’s included in stay. Although hotel is beginning to look a little tired around edges. I think it is very well priced and should meet most people’s expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

colin mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a good hotel

The hotel was in a great location for walking into town. The staff were excellent. Our room provided all we required and was cleaned regularly and bedding and towels changed during our 8 night stay. However the fridge did not keep particularly cold and it would be helpful to have a freezer section for ice. The pool was a very good size but the sunbeds were dated. Overall we felt the hotel could do with updating. Although the breakfast provided many different options our feeling was that some could be better quality. The orange juice was watery (it did not help that nearly half the dispenser was ice so as that melted it became weaker!). We had seen several reviews before our stay mentioning this (especially when there are oranges growing locally!) and staff commented they’d look into this yet obviously nothing has been done. The bread and coffee were also poor. It does not appear you can book a room without breakfast which we would prefer in view of these aspects. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a lovely area. Clean pool, great breakfast and accommodating staff. The bar prices and snack bar are good value, it’s modern, spacious and all makes for a lovely chilled vibe. Loved it!! Would recommend and return
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly, room and public areas clean welcoming. Great vicinity to the historic area of Tevira. Very nice roof top bar and restaurant area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night in Tavira and this hotel was perfect. We were greeted by amazing staff and a complimentary glass of wine. The hotel was a quick walk away from the things we wanted to see in town. The pool area was lovely and the room was perfect for our stay. Breakfast was incredible with a pianist and so much selection at the buffet. The bar/restaurant on the roof had the most amazing views and I would recommend for a sunset drink. Unfortunately the dinner was not great. Overall I think this hotel was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy and we were offered a glass of wine. Our room was ready 30 minutes early. The pool and Gym were Lovely and the location was very close to Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally good. Balcony doors not great quality so did get train and traffic noise
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good hotel with a very good breakfast. Unfortunately lunch at the poolside was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean François

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Maybe wait a bit before booking this hotel...

2 things were good. The parking facilities and the rooftop terrace. The room was not very clean and needed some renovations. At check in the counter person served us a welcome drink while we were carrying our luggage! But the best is when we found out that our room was directly in front of a construction site!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, clean rooms and lovely pool area and roof top bar. The buffet restaurant breakfast was good but dinner wasn’t. Full of noisy groups with buffet style food which was average. Below par for a 4* hotel. Staff in restaurant were rushed off their feet which meant slow service particularly around drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location - there are some fantastic restaurants 5 minutes away. There is a building site next door which makes sitting by the outdoor pool not as enjoyable but I only stayed two nights and it didn’t bother me. The staff are really lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel reasonably nice/well located- easy walking distance of town but the promised room with a nice view was infact a view overlooking an active building site we discovered when we woke the night after arriving late...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025