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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 centre 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 amidst 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 40 km from Formosa Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Tavira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Tavira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Philed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    View of river was great and cental location just what we wanted.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good central location, 15 minutes walk from the train station, 5 minutes to the bus station. Lovely outside, roof terrace and back garden area, and you are in the centre of Taveria with lovely views of the river. There are plenty of restaurants to...
  • Agnieszka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great, so were the facilities, the room was big and bright

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 1,949 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi, my name is Paula. I’m a science teacher. I am renting out one room in a beautiful and quiet house in the center of Tavira with a beautiful view of the river and the city. Please feel free to contact me, I am happy to answer any questions you may

Property information

Formosa is a quiet house in the center of Tavira with a beautiful view of the river and the city

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Formosa Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

Formosa Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted 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 must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this guest house is located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of a building with no lift. Please note that breakfast is served in a café located at a short walk from the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Formosa Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 11951/AL

FAQs about Formosa Guest House

  • Check-in at Formosa Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Formosa Guest House is 50 yards from the centre of Tavira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Formosa Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Formosa Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Suite

  • The prices at Formosa Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.