3 Nights, 2 Rounds
Tucked into the heart of historic Tavira, just five minutes on foot from the old town and around 35 minutes from Faro Airport, AP Maria Nova Lounge Hotel offers a stylish, adult-only base for golfers exploring the east Algarve. This corner of Portugal delivers a completely different experience to the busier central and western resorts, swapping the nightlife buzz of Vilamoura and Albufeira for cobbled streets, traditional fishing villages and long stretches of unspoilt beach backed by the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve.
The golf is every bit as compelling. Within easy reach you'll find Castro Marim's twin layouts, the links-style challenge of Quinta da Ria and Jack Nicklaus' Monte Rei, often ranked among Portugal's very best. It's a routing that rewards precision and course management, with elevation changes, strategic bunkering and immaculate conditioning that make it a genuine bucket-list round. The east Algarve may be quieter than its western neighbours, but the quality of golf on offer is exceptional, and AP Maria Nova Lounge Hotel puts you right in the middle of it all.
Back in Tavira, you can keep things simple. Head out for petiscos and a glass of wine, stroll the old town after dinner or take it easy by the pool before tomorrow's tee time. For couples or groups who want quality courses without the crowds, this is a smart spot to mix proper golf with a town that still feels unmistakably Portuguese.
Who is this for?
Golfers or couples seeking a more authentic, less crowded Algarve experience, combining quality east Algarve courses with historic charm, excellent local dining and easy access to beautiful beaches.
Who is it best for?
Adult groups, couples and serious golfers who want to play Monte Rei and the region's standout layouts while staying in a stylish, centrally located hotel with modern facilities and a relaxed, grown-up atmosphere.
3 Nights, 2 Rounds
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Fully refurbished in 2017, AP Maria Nova Lounge Hotel is a contemporary four-star property that blends modern comfort with a prime location in Tavira's historic centre. The adult-only policy ensures a calm, sophisticated atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for golfers who want to unwind after a day on the course without the distraction of family-focused resort activity.
Rooms range from well-appointed Standard options through to spacious Deluxe Suites, all finished to a high standard with air conditioning, WiFi, flat-screen TVs and private balconies. Expect the essentials you need on a golf break, including space to store clubs, a quiet spot for a post-round beer and enough comfort to get a decent night's sleep before an early tee time. Suites and Deluxe Suites step things up with separate living areas and views over the Ria Formosa. The top-tier rooms also feature a private outdoor jacuzzi on the terrace, a quality add-on if you're stacking up rounds across a long weekend or treating yourself after tackling Monte Rei.
Away from the golf, the hotel offers an outdoor pool with a dedicated Pool Bar serving cocktails and light bites throughout the day, plus a well-equipped spa featuring a sauna, steam bath, hydromassage and indoor pool. There's also a gym for those who want to keep up their fitness routine between rounds or work out the stiffness from a hilly course like Quinta da Ria.
Dining is covered by the Balsa Restaurant, which serves breakfast daily from 07:30 to 10:30 and dinner from 18:30 to 22:00, with a menu that blends international dishes with traditional Portuguese flavours and wines from Quinta de São Sebastião. The breakfast spread is solid and well-timed for early starts, while dinner offers enough variety to keep things interesting across a week-long stay. For something more relaxed, head up to the Rooftop Nomad Restaurant & Bar, a stylish spot perched on top of the hotel with panoramic views across Tavira, ideal for a sundowner or post-round debrief with the group as the light drops over the old town.
The combination of central location, modern facilities and adult-only focus makes this a dependable base if you want Tavira on the doorstep and easy access to the east Algarve's standout courses without the noise and crowds of the bigger resort towns further west.
Martyn
✓1 Aug 2026
Comfortable room and great pool.
Brian
✓25 Jun 2026
Very nice Hotel close to the centre of Tavira, so plenty of restaurants within easy walking distance. Good choice for breakfast. All staff very friendly who looked after us well.
Guy
✓3 May 2026
Perfect stay in comfortable high quality hotel less than 10 minutes walk from attractive town centre with lots of bars and retaurants
Maurice
✓1 May 2026
Stayed there before & will probably go back again
Gary
✓29 Mar 2026
Stayed here for years, very friendly....comfortable but not fancy rooms.... fantastic breakfast offering lovely rooftop bar and perfect location for golfers (but quite a steep climb from town back up to hotels) but so many great restaurants and bars close by.....outstanding value for money for golf trips
Paul
✓9 Oct 2025
Excellent all round
John
✓2 Oct 2025
Hotel is in great location in centre of town , staff were superb, good facilities including spa including in the booking , only negative is near by construction work ongoing
Craig
✓29 Aug 2025
Hotel was great. Location may not be the best for a group of guys but that would be down to us for not looking into it a little more. Only had breakfast in the hotel but they had a great selection.
Greg
✓4 May 2025
Christopher
✓4 Apr 2025
Really nice hotel.
