Overlooking Gilão River, this guest house offers a riverfront esplanade and simply decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi in Tavira. Princesa do Gilão offers a bar on site.
Some rooms at Gilão have a private balcony overlooking the river, and all have a private bathroom. All rooms have air conditioned and satellite TV.
A 5-minute walk there is a variety of restaurants and bars.
Tavira’s Gran Plaza shopping centre is a 15-minute walk from Princesa do Gilão, offering plenty of shops and eateries.There is public parking nearby. Pego do Inferno, an idyllic waterfall hidden between lush vegetation, is 10 km away.
Tavira Train Station is 1 km and Faro International Airport is 30 km away. The border with Spain is around 25 km away, through EN125 national road.
Right in front of the Hotel there is a public car park that is paid, except on Sundays and public holidays.
The Hotel has a small car park for guests, but it is always subject to availability upon arrival.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“This hotel is in a fantastic location. On the riverside and within easy walking distance of restaurants and the centre of town. Newly decorated (or so it feels), the place is spotless. And it has a lift. We occupied a larger room on the first...”
“Great location just across from the city center. The staff was very friendly. The room was nice and big.”
Tracey
United Kingdom
“The property is in a very handy location - you are within walking distance to everything in the main town of Tavira. Also a walk away from the boat to the island. Generally staff were helpful. Very clean.”
Denise
United Kingdom
“Breakfast selection was good but not included in the booking.com price
River room view was super . Light, bright and spacious King size bed was King size and not two doubles pushed together. Supremely comfortable bed. Good bed linen and comfy...”
Caroline
United Kingdom
“Ideal position in the town beside both the old roman bridge and the new pedestrian one .The staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room looked over the river and was spotlessly clean and comfortable. We were able to leave our luggage before...”
Nicola
United Kingdom
“Good location, lift & communal area clean, very reasonable breakfast, room was a good size very clean and linen fresh with comfortable bed & pillows.”
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Christine
Portugal
“Beautifully positioned for the old town, great restaurants and bars in a five min walk”
Francesca
United Kingdom
“Nice clean room with lovely balcony, great location and AC. Great price.”
Ridziauskas
Lithuania
“The location, staff and cleanliness was admirable. Overall it was a nice place!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the total amount of the reservation will be charge at the check-in.
Please note that the property features 2 rooms for guests with limited mobility.
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