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Hotel Porta Nova

3.0 of 5
Rua Antonio Pinheiro, Tavira 8800-323 , Portugal
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Hotel Porta Nova
Ranked #12 of 16 hotels in Tavira
3.0 of 5 stars 216 Reviews
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

fed up seeing people knock this hotel. stayed april 2012. the prices are justified (agree not 4star). staff very helpful & friendly especially the cleaners. tea and coffee facilities would be great.16 people by the pool during the fibreglass incident (don't swim in fibreglass!!!). breakfast kept us going until dinner.did hear the dogs barking and the cockerels crowing but guess... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Dear Sir or Madam Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We are very happy to learn that we were able to meet your expectations and provide you with an enjoyable stay with us. Your comments have been passed on to... More

Cornwall
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I stayed here for four nights in April on a b&b basis. This was less than £15 a night for a twin room to myself. The room was fine (very plain - typical hotel room) and the balcony on the 4th floor had a great view over the town. I liked breakfast. I don't eat meat so can't tell you... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Madam Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We are very happy to learn that we were able to meet your expectations and provide you with an enjoyable stay with us. Your comments have been passed on to the service... More

London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
4
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My partner and I stayed here on a last minute deal and I expected that for the price we paid a high standard 4 star would be a bit too good to be true and was I right. It is definitely more like a 3 star but for us it was ideal. We stayed there on bed and breakfast and... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear Sir or Madam Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We regret that on this occasion our services did not live up to your expectations, and we will take a good look as to how we can improve on the... More

Ulm, Germany
Top Contributor
209 reviews 209 reviews
Reviews in 138 cities Reviews in 138 cities
214 helpful votes 214 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Basic rooms, all with balcony, clean newly renovated marble bathroom and a good bed, TV with international channels. What could I expect more for a hotel we paid 14,86€/night for the double room (hostel rate)? In this property you even get free parking (in the street or limited in front of hotel), free Sauna, free indoor pool (don't forget you... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear Sir or Madam Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We are very happy to learn that we were able to meet your expectations and provide you with an enjoyable stay with us. Your comments have been passed on to... More

Dublin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Have to point out that may stay at this hotel represented excellent value for money. Spent four nights there last week of April and paid a total of just £45 (about £11 a night!) for single occupancy of a twin room. It was a spotless clean, quiet, hill-facing room on fourth floor with a little balcony which had a swallows... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear Sir or Madam Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We are very happy to learn that we were able to meet your expectations and provide you with an enjoyable stay with us. Your comments have been passed on to... More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

If you are looking for luxury and value for money, do not choose the porta nova hotel. Rooms are very basic. Electric sockets hanging off the wall, no glasses, no water, were given a bath mat, then someone took it away the next day. Food very limited and basic, has food poisoning on second night, we ate out at night... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 14, 2012

Dear Sir or Madam Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We regret that on this occasion our services did not live up to your expectations. Your comments regarding the restaurant buffet are of particular concern to us. Please contact the... More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
7
people found this review helpful

Would agree that this hotel is not a true 4* hotel ... but listen up ... large rooms, inexpensive rates, spotlessly clean and great location. I'd pitch it at a good 3*. It works for me as this is the 6th time we've stayed here. You want 5* prices with 3* service, then go right ahead. Give me Porta Nova... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear Sir Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We are very happy to learn that we were able to meet your expectations and provide you with an enjoyable stay with us. Your comments have been passed on to the service... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Well if your over 50 and want a quiet stay in Algarve this is it. If you have children or are under 50 stay stay away please. A few of our misshaps and sorry no good points really. We booked All-inclusive but was told on arrival we would only get snacks for 3 days as we were booked all-inclusive light.... More

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Neale French, General Manager at Hotel Porta Nova, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear Sir Thank you for your contribution to TripAdvisor. Your insight and comments are extremely valuable to us and motivate us to continue striving to improve our services. We regret that on this occasion our services did not live up to your expectations, and we will take a good look as to how we can improve on the specifics that... More

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
8
people found this review helpful

I have never left a poor review for anywhere before, as I understand mistakes happen and you get what you pay for. However the combination of terrible events have forced me to plead others not to go to this hotel.We got put at this poor excuse for a hotel for our 4 night honeymoon when our travel agent mucked up... More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Hotel Porta Nova is in a good position for resort. Tavira has lots of interesting bars, shops and other places. The boat to the beach at less than 2 euros return is fantastic value. More

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