São Paulo Boutique Guesthouse

Hotels
9.3 (501 reviews)
Praça Dr. António Padinha nº 22 , Tavira , PT

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Beautiful decor
Cons:
Lack of warm food options at breakfast
Street noise from front room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.38
Overall, rooms were described as clean and charming.
Service
9.85
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.89
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent central location.
Room Quality
9.34
Rooms were large, stylish, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities like the courtyard and pool were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.83
Rates were considered fair for the level of service and experience.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Breakfast received mixed reviews regarding variety.
Overall Experience
9.85
Guests expressed strong satisfaction and willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:14

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Indulge in a stay at São Paulo Boutique Hotel - SPBH where you can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, garden, shared lounge, and terrace. With airport transfers and bicycle rental services, your comfort is our priority.

Elegant Guest Rooms
Experience ultimate relaxation in our guest rooms equipped with air conditioning, fridge, minibar, and free WiFi. Some rooms even offer balconies with stunning city views. Rest assured with amenities like a safety deposit box, free toiletries, and cozy bed linens.

Convenient Location
Located just 6.7 km from Island of Tavira, São Paulo Boutique Hotel - SPBH is also close to Church of São Lourenço and Benamor Golf Course. With Faro Airport only 46 km away, your travel convenience is guaranteed. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FAR

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 501 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.38
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 9.85
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Sean • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable stay with excellent helpful staff.
Pros:

Great location and a lovely old building.
Pretty courtyard with a nice plunge pool.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sean B. • couple • gb
10
Second stay, still our favourite spot in Tavira
Pros:

This was our second visit to São Paulo Boutique Guesthouse and it was every bit as good as the first. The breakfast is tasty, quality and is something different everyday. The staff are absolutely lovely, nothing is too much trouble. The plunge pool is a nice break after a day in the sun.

The location is about as good as you can get in Tavira, right in the heart of town with everything a short walk away. Parking can be a bit tricky, but that's to be expected in the old town and it's a small price to pay.

We recommend it to all of our friends and we'll be back.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
10
A beautiful accommodation in a very pretty town. Great food and people.
Pros:

The accommodation was right in the centre near excellent bars and restaurants. It was close to all amenities. The decoration of the hotel was beautiful . The bed was extremely comfortable.

Cons:

Suggestion maybe somewhere to hang wet bathing suits after being in the pool. Otherwise everything was perfect.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Fijne kamer met groot bed. De mensen waren heel vriendelijk. Lekker ontbijt!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk, rustig en centraal gelegen. Gewoon boeken.
Pros:

We werden vriendelijk ontvangen. We waren aan de vroege kant maar konden onze koffer ergens neerzetten en ons omkleden. Ook kregen we koffie en ontbijt aangeboden. Het guesthouse is een prachtig oud pand midden in Tavira. Je bent zo in het centrum en vandaar ook zo op het stand met de boot. Het personeel is super vriendelijk en heeft goede tips voor restaurantjes in de buurt. En dan het ontbijt, je komt niets te kort. Heerlijk vers gemaakt.
De avond voor ons vroege vertrek werd op een dienblad het ontbijt gebracht. Geweldig toch. Het waren 3 heerlijke nachten. Bedankt.

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • family_with_children • de
10
sehr charmantes, kleines Boutique Hotel mit viel Liebe zum Detail in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Sehr zuvorkommende Gastgeber, liebevoll zubereitetes, sehr leckeres Frühstück

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Simona • couple • us
9
A unique stay in Tavira
Pros:

This guesthouse definitely stands out. The style and architecture of the property are remarkable. The location is right in the center of Tavira, yet it is very quiet and peaceful. I didn’t regret choosing this little guesthouse at all! The owner was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The pictures and description of the property are an accurate reflection of what you will find. I recommend it with no hesitation!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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JOANA • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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ROMESTAING • couple • fr
10
Un lieu plus qu’agréable que l’on a envie de recommander
Pros:

Tout: emplacement, déco, amabilité de l’équipe, cour avec petit bain sympathique en fin de journée.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Wonderful stay and such a warm welcome. Perfectly located in Tavira and Mario was most helpful in making restaurant reco
Pros:

Beautifully presented

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Jutta • family_with_children • de
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Susana • couple • pt
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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jose maria • couple • es
7
Pros:

La ubicación es muy buena, en la zona con mas restaurantes y ambientada

Cons:

Las ventanas y puertas al se antiguas no encajan y entra ruido, luz y algún bichillo

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • solo_traveller • it
8
Si può fate di piu
Pros:

La struttura

Cons:

L'hotel si trova in un grazioso palazzo d'epoca.
Ci ha accolto la sig.ra Dina che si è dimostrata molto cortese.
Estrema attenzione ai particolari.
Le camere sono comode così come i bagni.
L'unica nota di demerito è la colazione.
Tutto è esposto in porzioni modeste. Si ha paura di prendere qualcosa per non lasciate niente agli altri.
Nessuna offerta di lieviti ad eccezione di un dolce da forno che è stato riproposto anche il giorno perché avanzato.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • family_with_children • it
7
Location di charme, in ottima posizione ma con diversi problemi e ad un prezzo eccessivo
Pros:

La casa era di charme, arredata con gusto e in una ottima posizione. Personale professionale

Cons:

La stanza al piano superiore non era adatta ad ospitare tre adulti per le sue ridotte dimensioni. Va segnalato nell'annuncio che il bagno è ricavato all'interno della stanza, senza una porta che lo isoli interamente dal resto. Questo crea problemi di privacy e di ricambio d'aria. C'erano formiche nella stanza. Chi è alto più di un metro e 75 cm può avere difficoltà a muoversi senza urtare le travi del soffitto.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jakob • couple • at
5
It was an ok stay, expected much more, management of the place is not the best.
Pros:

The hotel is in a really beautiful building, the design is nice.

Cons:

1.) The breakfast was a complete disappointment. Not a lot of thing but ok, we came late so understandable that there is not everything available. But that there is only a serve yourself Nespresso and no fresh eggs etc was a letdown. For a hotel at this price level I expect more. The weakest breakfast of all places we stayed in Portugal.

2.) There were ants on the floor throughout the stay. And we had no food in the room, so did not cause it.

3.) The staff was not the most welcoming. It also felt the whole time like they try to save money. Watering the soap they provide, breakfast etc.

4.) The room was not well maintained. The door to the garden did not close properly, it should have been repaired long ago. It felt like saving money instead of updating rooms is more important. Because of that it was also noisy. They „don‘t disturb sign“ on the room door was apparently also no reason to not talk loudly in front of it..

5.) The cleaning woman left a window of our room open one day - on the ground floor. So much for security. Anyone could have entered.

Overall, it feels like this place could be so much better. I would not stay there again, unfortunately. I really wanted to like this place.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria Rosario • couple • pt
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jasper • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pretty, good location, friendly staff but overall a very expensive option for what you get unfortunately.
Pros:

The people are great, breakfast was delicious, the place is very pretty.

Cons:

It should be made clear that the bedroom has a bathroom basically in it, ie not completely separated. This is something not everyone enjoys, particularly when spending that kind of money and should therefore be highlighted.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel with great art style. Lovely balcony with a cool pool.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel with great art style. Lovely balcony with a cool pool.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jose Luis • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Niente

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee