Hotel Porta Nova(4 stars)

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4.1/6

16 hotel reviews

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  • Hotel in general
    4.3
  • Room
    4.4
  • Service
    4.4
  • Location
    3.6
  • Food and Drinks
    3.9
  • Sport & entertain
    3.7
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Erika
Too loud for relaxing

  • 3.9 / 6

  • Hotel not recommended
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • September 2012
This hotel is very outdated. Also the swimming pool it cannot be good. The bathroom was partly very damaged and the shower head was broken. The room so small that we suitcase on the balcony had. Very loud outside noise 24 hours by 4 large turbines or air-conditioners before our balcony by the pool. Lift after a week broken was not even repaired. Breakfast ( English) good, but 2 weeks the same. Night was quiet not sleep. Very badly soundproofed in the entire place. And departure around the hour. Portugal interested tourist should rather a few Euro more and a ... little bit better hotel choose. We spend every year our vacation in Portugal and except for this year only good experiences made. read more
  • Room
    3.8
    Size of the bathroom
    4.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    4.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    1.0
  • Gastronomy
    3.3
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    4.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    4.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    3.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    2.0
  • Service
    3.8
    Competence (handling complaints)
    4.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    4.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    4.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    3.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.3
    Quality of the beach
    6.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
    Child care or playground
    1.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    5.0
  • Hotel
    3.3
    Condition of the Hotel
    4.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    3.0
    Disabled-friendly
    3.0
  • Location
    5.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Distance to the beach
    1.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Other leisure activities available
    6.0
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Günter
OK

  • 3.4 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • September 2012
Not like a four-star hotel and the food was very directed towards the English guests. Front desk was also not always very helpful and informative. The one only English and no could speak German, or want, I guess you don't have to in Portugal life. Apart from that I can Portugal absolutely recommend, price-performance at restaurant visit. read more
  • Room
    4.0
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    3.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    4.0
    Size of the room
    4.0
  • Gastronomy
    3.8
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    4.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    4.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    4.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    3.0
  • Service
    3.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    3.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    3.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    3.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    3.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    2.8
    Quality of the beach
    5.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    4.0
    Child care or playground
    1.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    1.0
  • Hotel
    3.8
    Family friendliness
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    4.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    3.0
    Disabled-friendly
    3.0
  • Location
    3.2
    Proximity to shopping areas
    4.0
    Distance to the beach
    4.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    2.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    3.0
    Other leisure activities available
    3.0
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Guenter
2 weeks an other at home

  • 4.8 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • June 2012
The hotel Porta Nova is located as described adjacent to the old town of Tavira. The rooms are clean and are cleaned daily. The bathroom and of course the other premises are already' getting a bit old' this it would make sense for example ripped floor tiles to renew, or bath with a shower curtain against a shower stall exchange. The air conditioning is good. Our room lied on the 2nd floor with a view of the street. That means, that not quiet the balcony door open Mattresses were OK. The advertised German tv were 4 channels ( RTL II ..., Vox, Kika and Eurosport). So it was not possible all football games the EM and the Portuguese television has not the same desire as ARD and ZDF. The front desk was always helpful and answered any questions. Most hotel guests had only overnight stay with breakfast booked, so in the evening partly only a few hotel guests the food variety noticed and at noon still less in the buffet food it is advisable relatively early to eat out, as the courts with Warmhaltelampen on temperature be kept, however with longer the meals it to a drying out of the meat or fish is (is no different to implement). The chef put in the effort and the waiters are very attentive. The pool bar they mostly only all inclusive guests visited. In summary we have 2 quiet weeks of vacation in Tavira spent; however we had 10 days of which a car around the country and people to explore. Without a rental car would be the 2 weeks vacation have been too boring. Important is so when booking in mind, what you want. For a pure beach vacation at the beach there is at the Algarve other places that can offer. The beach respectively the sea are about 3 kilometers away from the hotel Porta Nova. read more
  • Room
    5.0
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    5.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    5.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    5.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    5.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    5.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    5.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.5
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    4.0
  • Hotel
    5.0
    Family friendliness
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    5.0
  • Location
    4.5
    Proximity to shopping areas
    5.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    4.0
    Other leisure activities available
    4.0
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Johannes
Great hotel

  • 4.8 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Singles
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • March 2012
I am very satisfied, a room with a view of the old town/ port they have got. With 5-CARDS -flight booked for 215 euros the week ( without meals) and Tuiflug, you can not complain. The Wi-Fi in the lobby is very fast, the indoor pool is warm and in the lobby really friendly. The mandatory bathing cap (rubber and advertising imprint) for 3 euros(!) sold. The guest no laptop/ smartphone will mercilessly ripped off with 3 euros for 30 minutes Lobbyterminal. The mini bar ( large fridge) is empty; you can so-called Packets for 25/40/ 50 euros and so ... on buy. It should be on such a nonsense will not fall. read more
  • Room
    5.0
    Size of the bathroom
    4.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    5.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Service
    6.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    6.0
  • Hotel
    5.5
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
  • Location
    2.8
    Proximity to shopping areas
    3.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    3.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    3.0
    Other leisure activities available
    2.0
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Kirsten
Hotel for family vacation

  • 4.0 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • March 2011
Good hotel, but in an area, it is also by the pool there was a lot of noise from the ventilation/air conditioning starting every 20 minute. The hotel had a beautiful view and the size suitable for family vacation. read more
  • Room
    3.8
    Size of the bathroom
    3.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    4.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    4.0
    Size of the room
    4.0
  • Gastronomy
    4.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    4.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    4.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    4.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    4.0
  • Service
    4.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    4.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    4.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    4.0
  • Hotel
    4.0
    Family friendliness
    4.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    4.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    4.0
  • Location
    4.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    4.0
    Other leisure activities available
    4.0
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Archived reviews

These are not counted into the current average review rating, as the journey took place more than 25 months ago, or the hotel has completely changed.
Manfred
Nice hotel with some minor maintenance flaws archived

  • 4.8 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Countryside & spa
  • September 2010
A quite modern hotel at the top of Tavira. The stay at the hotel was quite pleasant, the service was nice and helpful. Some minor wartungsmängel are we noticed. The hair dryer in the bathroom was broken and on the balcony made a swallow's nest for unpleasant bird droppings. The price-performance ratio is absolutely in good order. read more
  • Room
    4.8
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    4.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    5.8
    Competence (handling complaints)
    5.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    6.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    4.0
  • Hotel
    4.0
    Family friendliness
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    3.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    4.0
  • Location
    5.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    4.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
    Other leisure activities available
    6.0
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Jutta
Good price/performance ratio and super location archived

  • 4.7 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Singles
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • April 2010
For nearly 30 years ago from time to time in guest in Tavira; a place, with despite the changes still like. This spring, the first time at Porta Nova. The location, the value prompted me this time to book here. read more
  • Room
    5.0
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    5.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Gastronomy
    4.5
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    4.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
  • Service
    5.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    5.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    5.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    5.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    5.0
  • Hotel
    4.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    4.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    4.0
  • Location
    5.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
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Joachim
Ideal to explore around Tavira archived

  • 4.7 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Singles
  • Translated
  • City break
  • November 2009
A big house, this time was not more booked up. On a hill, on the eastern side of the river, five minute. Walk to the Roman bridge. Room was fine, the tv has seven deutschpr. Programmes but not very intelligently selected (two screens, but none with news). Breakfast mostly geared to a British guests relax in comfort and style. read more
  • Room
    4.3
    Size of the bathroom
    4.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    4.0
    Size of the room
    4.0
  • Gastronomy
    4.3
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    4.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    4.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    4.0
  • Service
    4.7
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    5.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    5.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    4.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
  • Hotel
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    5.0
  • Location
    5.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    5.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    5.0
    Other leisure activities available
    5.0
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Nadine
With a bit more effort a top-hotel archived

  • 4.2 / 6

  • Recommended hotel
  • Friends
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • November 2009
We stayed as a group on site and I booked this hotel not ourselves. After reading the reviews here, I have the concern, but don't worry The rooms are not very big and they are more like the standard. The mattresses were relatively new and not worn down. The room was cleaned every day and also found a daily changing. The complex itself is not very big and in some places to be desired (dirty awnings, facades etc. The water of the pool is checked every day and 1-2 weekly cleaned (had luck with the weather, so we could sometimes ... also use the outdoor pool. The indoor pool (spa) is wonderfully warm, but very upset that you only swimming cap (complete nonsense cost €2.50 ) use. With a bit more effort and effort it could really be a great hotel. As a hotel for guests wishing to explore further afield, however it is ideal for the long-awaited and gesparten summer beach holiday not recommended. read more
  • Room
    4.0

    The rooms are not very big and they are more like the standard. The mattresses were relatively new and not worn down. The room was cleaned every day and also found a daily towel change. On the pool side has a beautiful view of Tavira. As described above it lacks however partly on smaller repairs (a problem but not all of us).

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    We had only booked with breakfast - but this was great except for the coffee. There was even fresh, already cut fruit not from a tin. Otherwise there was jam, honey, a bit sausage and cheese, pancakes with chocolate sauce, muffins, fresh rolls, sausage, tomatoes, bacon and eggs etc. .. The bartender in the cocktail bar in the form of a buffet, the most anywhere vanished, tried to get us more money for the cocktails however when the cocktails cost according to the map. But not with us. Not good!

  • Service
    3.0

    Unfortunately, I have to complain about things. In our room was from the start of hair dryer as well as 2 bulbs broken. In fact, I'm it from other hotels, that such things by the cleaning staff. Sadly wrong. After 3 days we reported it itself and it was dealt with promptly. Also our ant problem (when they came out of the ceiling) has at night from a cleaning lady fixed at all (therefore only stars). The staff at the front desk is only partly friendly (we really helped us out with a last minute trip with 15 people). As already described above is annoying in the indoor pool for 2.50 to wear bathing caps. The towels from the rooms are not to the pool. If you need, otherwise you'd be charged 3.00 Euros/day + 10.00 € deposit. - could not be completely outrageous. Also here: a bit more service - it would be an excellent hotel.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0

    The outdoor pool is very nice and big. Evenings there were some event in the cocktail bar (karaoke, live music, bingo) took place, but we didn't use it.

  • Hotel
    4.0

    We stayed as a group on site and I booked this hotel not ourselves. After reading the reviews here, I have the concern, but don't worry ... The rooms are not very big and they are more like the standard. The mattresses were relatively new and not worn down. The room was cleaned every day and also found a daily changing. The complex itself is not very big and in some places to be desired (dirty awnings, facades etc. The water of the pool is checked every day and 1-2 weekly cleaned (had luck with the weather, so we could sometimes also use the outdoor pool. The indoor pool (spa) is wonderfully warm, but very upset that you only swimming cap (complete nonsense cost €2.50 ) use. With a bit more effort and effort it could really be a great hotel. As a hotel for guests wishing to explore further afield, however it is ideal for the long-awaited and gesparten summer beach holiday not recommended.

  • Location
    5.0

    The hotel is located in the city center only a 2-3 minute walk to the old town. It is a bit higher us with a wonderful view on Tavira. Tavira has not just a beach, but you have to from the small port with a ferry over an island. The harbor was within walking distance, about 20 minutes. The natural beach is beautiful. Far stretching and almost empty at this time of year. No bed bunker - only a couple of small restaurants. Was great.

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