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“B&B without the "Second B”
Tavira Inn

CastlegarGirl
Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 20, 2008

Oct 20 – 25, 2008

After travelling by car through Portugal for two weeks, I said goodbye to my fantastic traveling companion and navigator and travelled by train from Lisbon to the Algarve for some much needed R&R.

Lonely Planet at my side, I arrived in Tavira looking to find that special place to spend my last five nights in Portugal. So far the reviews in Lonely Planet and Trip Advisor had not failed to deliver.

After a 5 minute walk from the centre of town, I arrived at the Tavira Inn and I was greeted by my host Sabastiao, and shown to my room. The room had a Mexican Villa feel to it and was bright, spacious & clean. The bathroom was large with an opening window and a heated towel rack, excellent for drying laundry! What a luxury! French Doors opened onto a private balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard and terrace around a sea water pool. This was truly the nicest room I’d seen during my travels. A perfect little paradise!

I welcomed the opportunity to skip a few traditional morning meals and the mini fridge in the room would be perfect for storing a few snacks and chilling a bottle of wine or beer.

This guest house is also Sabastiao’s home and has a very eclectic mix of furniture and art both of which reflect the eccentric personality of my host. Several beautiful architectural elements some evident, some not, have been put into this home. Sabastiao’s design has enabled him to have his own very private living space both inside and out while hosting guests in five other rooms. Three of the guest rooms have private balconies and the pool and terrace are common areas for all guests to enjoy.

The time I spent in Tavira was the most memorable and relaxing of my three week vacation. I enjoyed beautiful beaches, excellent food, entertaining nightlife and uninterrupted sleeps.

Sabastiao, thank you for your guided tours, your generosity and sharing your love of the classics. You are a wonderful host!

Train Bridge? What Train Bridge?

This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked — My quiet room, comfortable bed, the heated towel bar & view of the garden at night.
Disliked — The pool is too cold in October!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
CastlegarGirl's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2008

My ratings for this hotel are:
Value xxxxx
Rooms xxxxx
Location xxxxx
Cleanliness xxxx

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine

“In Tavira...Tavira Inn”
Tavira Inn

Mariposa060
London
Sep 20, 2008
Clean, comfortable yet quirky: the small and friendly Inn is a truly relaxing spot minutes from the centre of Tavira. I stayed at the Tavira Inn for a full week and could have made it two! This is not a hotel in the ordinary sense, but rather Sebastiao’s home that he shares with his guests. On the night he opened the bar, reidents of the five rooms were able to meet for a drink and get to know each other whilst listening to some high quality sounds.

The saltwater pool is sparklingly clean and the sunbeds and shady umbrellas offer an irresistible invitation to relax for a few hours between boat trips to the beach on the sandspit island, eating locally caught fish at one of the recommended restaurants or an evening listening to the free concerts in Tavira town.

The Inn is built on different levels into the hillside beneath the train track but rather than detracting from the charm - in my view - the few seconds as the train snaps through the calm adds a certain frisson to the tranquillity that is a feature of the Inn.

I work with children and enjoy the company of young people. but just sometimes it is great to be with adults only. For me it was a real treat to stay in a child free zone! Sebastiao, I will be back...

This TripAdvisor Member:
Liked — Small place with relaxed atmosphere
Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mariposa060's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Age group: 50-64

João
Casal maturo
Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal
8 de setembro de 2008
Funcionários: Limpeza: Relação Qualidade/Preço:
Serviços: Conforto:
A localização e sossego a par da excelente piscina de água salgada e vista sobre o rio do Hotel.
9.5

“tavira, tavira, tavira”
Tavira Inn

fatboy4
Bargara
Jul 31, 2008

A great little hotel/Inn in a truly beautiful town.

There is a big pool (10m or so) and pool area which boasts excellent views of the inlet which snakes its way through the old town- just a short 3 or 4 minute walk away.

Sebastion is warm , helpful and friendly host.

The room was large and very clean. There was ample storage space and a small fridge. It had a nice big air conditioner which was welcome.

Tavira was excellent. There are enough services for we tourists but it still has enough local culture and colour (eg the fish market) to make it memorable. Take a trip to the beach or sit at the cafe at Bishop Square and have a few local beers (Super Bock is best).

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

“Exquisite, a small paradise!”
Tavira Inn

Aussiemar
Holland
Jul 28, 2008
Tavira Inn is a small Inn with 5 rooms placed in beautiful settings near Tavira. It's an easy walk from the center of the town with it's lovely restaurants, and slightly further away beautiful beach with lovely sand. Back from a day's swimming the Tavira Inn is so relaxing with it's beautiful palm trees and cool patios. It's the typical sort of place you're always looking for but generally don't find. That is if you're like me and don't like staying in big unpersonal hotels. Tavira Inn offers the perfect amount warmth and hospitality, allowing you to feel comfortabel and at ease. However, it must be mentioned, it is near a train bridge, and every now and again you do hear it. Overday it runs about once an hour, or less, and I never heard it at night. As far as I'm concerned worth another stay, and the place to be to escape the hastle of busy life.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Sebastian,

We´ve fallen in love with your part of the world. Thanks for being part of that. See you next time.

Love Canniffe´s

tonycanniffe@Iprimius.com.au

13 July 2008 / Australia

“Relaxing and charming”
Tavira Inn

happyholidayerx
Devon
June 22, 2008

We stayed for 5 nights at the Tavria Inn, Sabastiao the owner is a wonderful host, he is fun, speaks very good English and cannot do enough to ensure you have a good time. He has clearly invested much money and time in providing a fantastic place to stay and relax. The standards of the rooms, equipment and pool are great. Comfy sunbeds and parasols enable you to spend time by the pool in style. I have never stayed in a place that is so clean and well maintained. Just a couple of minutes walk from the town, it is close to wonderful cafes and restaurants. Would recommend to my friends and are looking forward to staying again.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

“Unique !!”
Tavira Inn

HampshireToots
hampshire
Jun 20, 2008
Unique accomodation, spoltessly clean with a charmingly eccentric
host !!
We had 2 reservations before going;-

1. Paying in advance - please be assured no problem whatsoever.

2. The railway line - again no problem - the noise lasts for about 30 second bursts approx every couple of hours - does not run till 08.00 and we never heard it after 20.00.

Accomodation has been personalised with many interesting artefacts and is very comfortable - it was a pleasure to meet
Sebastiao our host and stay in his lovely Inn - we will return.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HampshireToots's Summary
Date of Stay: June, 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: November 18, 2007
My ratings for this hotel are: xxxx Value

Ola Sebastiao

Tavira Inn is a quality small boutique hotel which gives the feeling of being a house-guest staying with friends. It is a great place to rest up and chill out when travelling and a convenient base for daytrips in the Algarve. The pool was an essential for us, as were the local restaurants and cafes. Sebastaio is a fun host and we hope to return. Regards Ian

mailto : solaris@iinet.net.au

“Tavira Inn - perfect place to enjoy lovely Tavira”