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Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel

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Terrace/patio
Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hallway

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Room service

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Rua Dom Paio Peres Correia, Tavira, 8800-407
  • Tavira Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Roman Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Old Town
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬
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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel

Eco-certified pousada with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free pousada has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a business centre and conference space.
Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel offers 36 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a bath, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

The free breakfast at Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sao Jose Church. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine while dining at Mouraria
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Sao Jose Church and Mother Church of Santa Maria do Castelo
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Tavira pousada is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily.
Mouraria – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mouraria

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pousada Convento da Graca
Pousada Convento da Graca Hotel
Pousada Convento da Graca Hotel Tavira
Pousada Tavira Convento da Graca
Pousada Convento Tavira Historic Hotel
Pousada Convento Historic Hotel
Pousada Convento Tavira Historic
Pousada Convento Historic
Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel Tavira
Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel Pousada (Portugal)

Pousada Convento de Tavira - Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 459 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional service by Mette de service in restaurant. Rooms very hot since air conditioning not working properly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver, Amersham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and will return
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old building repurposed as a luxury hotel. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Historic Converted Convent

A lovely and very historic converted convent. All amenities provided and a great breakfast in lovely surroundings. In the old town close to all shops and restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with great staff. The only downside was the over-priced and not very good restaurant.... we would have chosen to dine elsewhere except for the rain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

Peaceful

The convent is on the top of the hill next to the castle. We enjoyed staying in a place with such history. Tavira is a quiet town, we enjoyed walking along the river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Beautiful hotel with outstanding service

I cannot recommend this hotel enough. It was our first stay at a Pousada and it will definitely not be our last. We were given an upgrade to a suite on arrival which made our stay even better. The staff are all very friendly and efficient - first class level of service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDGAR

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

Relaxing weekend

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about our stay, especially the friendliness of all the staff. With no exception they were professional, eager to help and always smiling. Breakfast was excellent, with a wide choice of hot and cold choices and drinks. The location is perfect for visiting the attractions of this characterful little town. We would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location! Hotel was historic and staff was super kind and accommodating. Breakfast was amazing with a lot of options. Diner menu needs a bit of work and wine menu needs to be updated but still a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed hotel inside an old convent. Stellar service, very quiet and relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Historical luxury….

Beautifully restored monastery. Was a delight to stay and explore the building and its surroundings. Our room was a good size, very comfortable and had all the amenities we required. Evening meal was very enjoyable and good value. Good choice at Breakfast. We will definitely use other Pousada hotels in the Algarve.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing property. This is the best place to stay in Tavira. The room was lovely, breakfast was great and the view was spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As other reviewers have said, the hotel is generally exceptional in all respects. In my case, however, there were two unfortunate exceptions. The first was the bed. It’s no exaggeration to describe it as the hardest I have ever experienced. Had I not pre-paid I would have left after the first night. I complained to the receptionist in the morning. She seemed unconcerned. I asked if a topper could be added and she agreed to arrange it. Nothing had happened by 4pm so I went to see her again. She pretended to be engrossed in work and didn’t even look up at me. I complained to Expedia. By 4.30 the topper was in place! The second weak point was the above receptionist, who must have attended the same course as the one on duty when I left. She too ignored me as I stood in front of her to give my key back. I had stayed there for over a week and I expected the receptionist to hope that I’d enjoyed my stay, that she hoped that I’d stay there again, and to wish me a pleasant journey. But nothing! A complete contrast to the exceptionally friendly male receptionists and restaurant workers who had greeted me every day. A word to the wise!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenise, Sitka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, very impressive rooms and grounds. Dinner was extraordinary and breakfast very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci

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

Tavira in November

The hotel is perfectly amazing for Tavira. Great location too. So much history! Well maintained and updated, staff is extremely friendly and helpful, food is delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was spacious but dark although that was not an issue as I came in to unwind and didn't want bright lights. The bed was fantastic, just like mine at home, so I slept really well. I think it helped that the old style wooden window shutters closed tightly each night so there were no chinks of light even if the sun was rising. I lazed by the pool for a few hours each day when the weather permitted and was surprised by how quiet and calm it was despite the roads surrounding us. Breakfast was plentiful and I also had a omelettes made to order a few times. I really enjoyed the carrot or beetroot juice options instead of the usual orange or apple. The evening meal I had was a feast and it was great to see Cataplana for 1 instead of the usual 2 minimum. I think the true test of the hotel though was on the Thursday as the weather was miserable. The hotel passed with flying colours as I chilled easily in the alcoves and courtyard, reading my books, having coffee and lunch without a care in the world - a weather enforced detox from a hectic lifestyle until mid-afternoon when the weather broke and I went for a wander through town. (The goat's cheese tart was absolutely amazing as well!) On that note, the courtyard, is a great space and it was normal to see breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks spill over into that area as there was ample space, tables and seating.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Racine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Not helpful. Unfriendly. Not accommodating. Want my money back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaaron

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

KERRI

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

Nice historic stay

This is a very nice, historic hotel. There are a few things you should be aware of: 1. No bellman 2. The WiFi is good 3. The breakfast is incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Racine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. They gave a tour or property to show us all amenities and a brief history of the property. The property was beautifully restored with perfect details and well thought out finishings. Also, located in the old town and close to everything you want to see.