We Love —
- Venture off the beaten bath and discover the true spirit of the Algarve in the historic riverside city of Tavira.
- An ideal base to discover the rest of the region - choose our car hire option to explore with ease!
- Embark on an incredible Octopus Route Boat Tour for an unforgettable opportunity to get up close and personal with these eight-legged wonders!
This offer is non-refundable
Book Now, Pay Later —
Booking 35 days in advance and spending over £500 per person? No need to pay in full today! Just select the 30% deposit option on our payment page (terms & conditions apply)
Your Destination —
Your stay places you just a short walk from the centre of Tavira. You’ll be only a few metres away from the Gilão River and Ria Formosa, and within walking distance from the shopping district and pretty pavement cafés of Tavira. Visit the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, and delight in one of the most alluring landscapes of Portugal.
Why not take advantage of our car hire offer and explore the local area? You can hop into Spain, which is only 40 km away, or drive to the Barlavento area of the Algarve in about 30 minutes.
Local attractions
- Tavira Train Station: 1.1km
- Cabanas Beach: 5.4km
- Roman Bridge of Tavira: 320m
- Church of Saint Mary of the Castle: .6km
- Castle of Tavira: .6km
Maria Nova Lounge Hotel —
All rooms at the Maria Nova Lounge Hotel offer panoramic city or mountain views and are adorned in elegant decor. Facilities at this property include both indoor and outdoor pools, a poolside snack bar, terrace, and main restaurant. Spend your days exploring Tavira, lounging poolside, keeping fit in the gym, or treating yourself to a pampering treatment at the spa.
Culture vultures rejoice - this stay places you just steps away from must-see landmarks, shopping, and dining in Tavira. Leave your worries at home, and enjoy a peaceful retreat to the Adults Only Maria Nova Lounge Hotel.
- 134 Rooms
- Sun Terrace
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Terrace
- Garden
- Indoor Pool (year round)
- Outdoor Pool (seasonal)
- Spa
- Sauna
- Gym
- Free WIFI
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a Double Room
Sleeps up to
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a bed and breakfast stay.
Choose to upgrade to a half board stay at the next stage of the booking process(breakfast & evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Just for you: A welcome drink (orange juice or sparkling wine).
Bar Panorâmico is home to an extensive list of cocktails and accompanying panoramic views over the historic city of Tavira. While lounging poolside, you are able to visit the snack bar Alagoa with its thatched Caribbean-style terrace. Here you can enjoy light snacks, drinks and ice creams. The main restaurant is a stylish space offering a tempting international menu.
Your Time —
For guests who wish to keep in shape, you are able to visit the on-site fitness centre and gym. Make use of the sophisticated equipment, weights, and mats to make the most of your stay at the Maria Nova Lounge Hotel.
Octopus Route Boat Tour —
Cabanas - Tavira Bay - Tavira Island - Quatro Águas - Santa Luzia (1H30 stop for lunch, not included) - Terra Estreita Beach (30mins stop) - Cabanas
Please note that guests should be ready to show their Voyage Prive Vouchers to gain entry to the Octopus Route Boat Tour
Discover a new side to the Algarve and embark on our fabulous Octopus Route Boat Tour. This tour departs from Cabanas de Tavira pier at 11:00. You are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
This is a four hour tour through the Ria Formosa Natural Park with a stop for lunch in the village of Santa Luzia, the Octopus Capital (meal price not included).
On this tour you will discover all of the Ria Formosa area in Tavira, including a visit to the Quatro-Águas (Four Waters) location of the old tuna factory, the Arraial Ferreira Neto. After lunch, you will enjoy a leisurely stroll through Santa Luzia - one of the oldest Eastern Algarve fishing villages known as the Octopus Capital - and finally relax on the golden sands of the Terra Estreita Beach. You will then be transferred back to Cabanas de Tavira pier.
Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Shuttle transfers can be added at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (flight inclusive offers only).
Car Hire: can be added at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (flight inclusive offers only)
Distance from Faro airport: 46km / 33 minutes