AP Maria Nova Lounge - Adults Friendly

location was great staff were friendly and helpful rooms very comfortable and clean

Room was good, we were in standard room, with a balcony overlooking the street. I deliberately chose that as my husband can’t sit in the sun, the balcony was shady, so he could sit outside but not be in the sun. Breakfast was good, lots of variety, plenty of fruit. Coffee was self serve from a machine, I prefer it served to the table but it was good coffee. Pool and surrounding areas were great, plenty of beds, with canopies and shady trees. The walk into town for plenty of bars and restaurants was about 2 mins down a steep hill, I’m not great going up hills, I am 68 and have arthritis in my feet and knees, however, the first day took us 3 mins to get back up to the hotel, by the end of 10 days it was taking 1.5 mins. The certainly not a problem unless you need walking sticks. The fourth floor bar was brilliant, open until 1.00am, with great views over the city. Music most nights, sometimes live other nights a DJ. The live music was sometimes a bit loud for us (still good) DJ was fine just background music really. They also do tapas boards, we tried them one evening they were very cheap and large. The staff were all lovely, exceptionally helpful. I think I read in another review you had to pay for the safe, that’s not the case. They tell you at check in you can only connect 3 items to wi-fi, we asked for additional tokens no problem. Internet connection was good in all areas of hotel. The spa area looked good but we didn’t use it so I can’t comment. Also the hotel wine was from the owners vineyard and it was delicious and cheaper than some of the bars in town. 3€ for a large glass.

Our 3rd stay here. Great hotel for an out of season break. By the end of March we were able to swim in the outdoor pool although the water was very cold! Made good use of the indoor spa pool, sauna and steam room - swim caps now compulsory in spa pool. Fabulous breakfast in conservatory with music from gentleman on grand piano. Amazing selection of breakfast food. Room spacious with good sized balcony. Room 135 at road side of building but still lovely views across the city and wonderful sunsets. Loads of storage space in room. Location is perfect for walking down into beautiful Tavira and using the short ferry ride out to Tavira beach- vast, sandy and very quiet in March. Easy to access the train from Porta Nova station and explore the other beach resorts and towns along this gorgeous coastline. Great walking routes along coastline too. Will definitely be returning.

Indoor pool was nice but small & would feel slightly crowded if more than 1 person in it. Breakfast was excellent - as were the restaurant staff. The piano player was a nice touch. The location for the town was super - even if the walk up the hill from the town to the hotel was a killer!!! Views from our balcony were super as we were so high up.

The location of the hotel is brilliant a short walk into the town, all the hotel staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The breakfast choice was amazing, with the added bonus of live piano music. We enjoyed the rooftop bar and restaurant with entertainment each night lovely for a nightcap.