São Paulo Boutique Hotel - Spbh

Despite arriving a good few hours prior to check in, Mario welcomed us in like we were old friends. He let us store our luggage, and insisted that we have some tea and cake whilst we planned how to pass a few hours in Tavira and our room was made ready. Mario was also helpful in advising where to eat and visit both in Tavira and in the Algarve region generally. The exterior of the building itself is well maintained but relatively unassuming from the outside. However, that big red door hides a beautiful traditional stone staircase which wouldn’t be out of place in an aristocratic Portuguese period drama. The staircase leads to intimate surroundings and a well-balanced interior, mixing the traditional and rustic with a modern edge. Nestled at the back of the property is a picturesque patio which doubles as a sun trap with small plunge pool and orange trees. We stayed in the 'Alagoa' suite which was clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated with traditional blankets and rugs, making it feel homely and welcoming. The walk-in shower is the biggest I’ve had the pleasure of using. There’s complimentary shampoo, body wash, and conditioner for use together with hand soap, hand lotion, mosquito repellent, and cotton pads and buds. The bed and pillows were extremely comfy. The room also had air con, a fridge, tea making facilities, and more complimentary cake. Storage is discrete yet plentiful and practical. The wi-fi is great. We didn’t use the TV. The hotel is conveniently located with the local bars and restaurants only a short walk away, yet it is nice and quiet during the night. My partner was kindly gifted a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate his birthday which was a lovely touch and only served to emphasise just how hospitable the staff who run the hotel are. We both slept well, and the following morning we enjoyed a fulfilling and high-quality buffet style breakfast with eggs made to order. My partner and I would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to any couples looking to stay in Tavira, and would happily book it again for a long weekend. Thank you Mario!

This small hotel was definitely a highlight of our trip. The room was spacious and well cared for and the terrace was tranquil and a great place to relax. The breakfast spread and the very helpful staff were top notch and would bring us back in the future!

Lovely hotel- gorgeous furnishings and people.

Felt like we were at home. Very charming and conveniently located. Excellent and very friendly staff who made you feel very comfortable and provided excellent recommendations

Charming hotel. Exceptionally kind and helpful staff.

Rented a car and drove from Lisbon to Algarve and around and around! Drove into Tavira and called hotel and they had a room available. Provided email and they proceeded to offer a wealth of information since I was driving regarding neighboring small cities and things to do. The room was very comfortable, great AC and it was hot and Wi-Fi worked great! Would love to return one day