The location was perfect right on the riverfront and in the center of many shops and restaurants. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Enjoyed the small balcony. The breakfast was good with many choices. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

The room was very small and the bathroom tiny. Having a shower was a challenge as the shower was very small and could hardly move around. There was no safe in the room.

Super location, very clean.

Although this is a traditional building, updated bathroom facilities would make it even more attractive.

Location location location! If you are looking for a traditional guest house in the most central and perfect location in Tavira, Residencial Mares is the place for you. It overlooks the canal and has the most amazing restaurants surrounding it (do your research). Rooms are basic, but with this in mind, everything else is very good. Front facing rooms over the canal have a pretty view but can be a little noisy. Quiet rooms at the back I found were better, with an all day sun terrace overlooking rooftops. Noise does travel through the rooms due to the (beautiful) traditional terracotta tiles (and specially if you have noisy inconsiderate guests in the room next door). Breakfast was adequate, quite substantial, fresh and pretty much everything you need for a basic breakfast with good ingredients. If traditional and authentic is what you are looking for, then this is the place to stay in Tavira. If, however Hotel standards (a little more sterile in my opinion) is what you are looking after, then look at Hotels. Maria, the Guest House Manager runs the establishment perfectly. Book early if you want a good deal.

Liked everything, see cooments above.

Receptionist very informative, professional, friendly. Room very clean. All staff helpful & friendly. Excellent view of the river & ferry stop right opposite the hotel. Plenty of public parking very close by. The fiesta was excellent, highlights was watching the fireworks display from our balcony. Excellent evening meal in the hotel restaurant, hotel giving you a discount for using it. Fantastic location, stunning beach. Plenty of very nice restaurants to choose from. Excellent WIFI, plenty of hot water, very comfortable beds.

Bathroom was very clean but thought it was rather dated.

You don’t get any luxury and it’s not perfect in every corner, but this hotel is really charming and the room feels clean. The room was a little bit small but good planned, we had place for two suitecases on the floor. The bathroom was big and light. Comfortable sheets and the beds were also quite good. We had a big, very privat balcony at the backside of the hotel, with view over a calm, beautiful street. The balcony had sun from 8.30 to 17.30 which was wonderful in februari, it became an extra room. The staff is very kind and nice. The breakfast is good. There are several nice restaurants around the hotel and it’s close to everything. We stayed a week and would without a doubt return - and we would choose a room at the backside again. Thank you Residencial Mares for a very nice stay!

More than happy with Residencial Mares. The location is perfect, the hotel is a bit quirky, bit rustic and a bit bohemian. Not having a lift and having to climb up and down stairs may be a challenge for the physically impaired but for an able bodied person the challenge is worth it and if with a bonus having access to a roof patio. The room was not overly big but very comfortable and there is a small fridge in the room. The reception staff go beyond normal duties to ensure your stay is a good one, all done with a smile and with nothing too much trouble. The included breakfast is exceptional with a good selection of items available with hot scrambled eggs and bacon (not cold like in so many other places) and the orange juice is freshly squeezed on site, again not like other places who serve sweetened rubbish purporting to be orange juice. My only regret is that I didn't have time to stay here longer. I strongly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants good old fashioned service, a quality breakfast and in a great location.

My only regret is that I was not able to stay longer, the hotel is wonderful in a beautiful town

Lovely traditional hotel, great location right on the waterfront where you get the ferry to beaches. Beds were very comfy. Breakfast was good - there was fruit, yogurt, pastries and eggs (get there early for the best choice). There was also a lovely roof terrace. There is a free car park a few hundred metres away.

The street was reasonably quiet but our room was at the back and we got woken early every morning by deliveries, bin lorry etc. Also we arrived late (which the hotel knew about) and woke up the night porter and didn’t get the friendliest welcome so not a great first impression). I saw how other guests were treated arriving in the day which was a lot more welcoming.

Location on the river was perfect. Breakfast was outstanding. Nice large room with refrigerator and kettle etc. Comfortable bed!!!

Fantastic location. Great value with good breakfast. Big room. Very comfy big bed. Right on the river. Easy walk from bus station. Very quiet.great place to relax for a few days after spending time in bigger cities. Easy and cheap ferry ride to the beach. Great eateries Very near. Great roof terrace with fabulous view. Everything in Tavira is walkable and easy regional train to more lively places like Faro only 40 mins.

Nothing although the walls are a bit thin between the rooms. The accommodation was terrific Tavira has quite alot of retired English people. Nothing wrong with that but a bit sleepy if you're looking for more of a lively vibe. We were there in early January so might be better in the summer.

For Tavira, it is a good accomodation located in premium location. Everything in the room was solid, in good functioning order. For a vacationer, it is missing the charm. It is practical, clean, but it is like a dormitory, accomplishing its task. The rooftop terrace added what the rooms were missing. The breakfast was a huge bonus, a good coffee and perfect atmosphere music. Food was decent and more than enough. This way we discovered the restaurant and the food quality it offered for lunch and dinner. One of the most recommended in the area. Altogether we would highly recommend Mares Residence.

Rooms were too austere, on the small size. Portuguese style and size rooms I guess.