AP Maria Nova Lounge
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1901 · 137 rooms
Near: Castelo de Tavira · 6 min walk
Guests love: Service · Location
Castelo de Tavira
450 m away · Largo Abu-Otmane, 8800-407 Tavira, Portugal
(11,833 reviews)
Jardim Público de Tavira
500 m away · 8800-354 Tavira, Portugal
(749 reviews)
Praia dos Tesos
2.8 km away · Tavira, Portugal
(1,246 reviews)
Praia da Ilha de Tavira
3.5 km away · Ilha de Tavira, Portugal
(11,067 reviews)
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Dear Guest, We thank you for your preference for AP Maria Nova Lounge Hotel. It was with great pleasure that we read your review. It is with words like these that we are able to improve our service. Thank you! Looking forward to welcoming you soon Sincerely, Xisco Homs. Hotel Manager AP MNLH
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The hotel itself is a great starting point for meals. Balsa by Quinta São Sebastião serves Portuguese cuisine with international touches, and the Rooftop Nomad Restaurant & Bar offers gourmet dishes with a view over Tavira. For a casual bite, the Pool Bar has light meals and drinks. Since the historic center is about a 6-minute walk away, you'll find plenty of local cafés and restaurants there for a traditional Tavira meal.
The hotel sits right by Tavira's historic center, with the Castelo de Tavira and Jardim Público de Tavira each a 6-minute walk away. The area around the hotel is a quiet, walkable part of town, close to old streets and local landmarks. Beach access is a short drive: Praia dos Tesos at 2.8 km, Praia da Ilha de Tavira at 3.5 km, and Praia do Barril at 4.9 km. Tavira's bus and train stations are within easy walking distance for day trips. For island beaches, the ferry piers are nearby. The hotel pool and rooftop bar offer a relaxed spot to wind down after exploring.
From Faro airport, about 40 km away, you can take a taxi, ride-hailing or a pre-booked transfer to the hotel. Alternatively, take a train or bus from Faro city to Tavira; the train station is on Rua Maria Piedade Vaz Baganha, about a 10-minute walk from the center. From there, the hotel is a short stroll into the historic heart, just 6 minutes on foot to both Castelo de Tavira and Jardim Público de Tavira. Walking from the station is easy, and the bus station also sits close to the old town. You will find the hotel at R. António Pinheiro 17, right in that walkable area.
For a relaxed evening, start at the hotel's own Rooftop Nomad Restaurant & Bar, enjoying cocktails and a 360º view over Tavira, or head to Balsa by Quinta São Sebastião for Portuguese cuisine. Both are right on site. Afterward, the historic center, including Castelo de Tavira and Jardim Público de Tavira, is just a 6-minute walk away, where you can explore the evening ambience. For a change of scene, the pool bar (open in summer) is another option for drinks. You're well placed for a pleasant evening stroll around the old town.
Yes, AP Maria Nova Lounge is an excellent base for exploring Tavira. The historic center, including Castelo de Tavira and Jardim Público de Tavira, is just a 6-minute walk away, so you can start sightseeing right away. For the beaches, Praia dos Tesos is 2.8 km, Praia da Ilha de Tavira is 3.5 km, and Praia do Barril is 4.9 km, which means a short drive or a ferry trip for some. The hotel's central spot lets you cover the castle, gardens, and old town on foot with ease. You can then easily head out to the coast for a beach day and return to a quiet base in town.
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