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AP Cabanas Beach and Nature
Portugal, Europe
Tavira
Built in 2004, this complex comprises a total of 96 apartments as well as 2,000 m² of pleasant gardens. Located close to the beach, guests are welcomed in the foyer with a reception area, a safe and a currency exchange desk. Further facilities include an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant, a bar, a café, Internet access (for an added fee), WLAN access point and a TV room. Room service and laundry service, as well as bicycle rental, are also included in the facilities. Younger guests are offered a kids club and a playground to let off steam. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park or garage facilities.
Facilities
- Volleyball
- Spa treatments
- Massage*
- Sauna
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Sun loungers
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Private beach area
- Luggage room
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.0 Very Good660 reviews
Excellent
50%
Very Good
23%
Average
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
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Value
3 star hotel perfect if you want peace and quiet all day and night
I’m gutted to be writing this, but where to start. The rooftop bar pool is empty and about the size of a kids paddling pool, the range of food is very limited at the main restaurant, there is 2 other places which have set menus that you have to book however don’t get choice as it is a set menu. Drinks are good however have to talk your room card as well as show your all inclusive wristband which led to panic as thinking you were being charged for drinks. I would say this is more a 3 star hotel, it is perfect if you want a quiet get away with no distraction as it is very quite with very little entertainment throughout the day and especially in the evening. Was so excited to be going here but was hugely disappointed with the trip and especially food on offer.
As always, another excellent holiday — our 3rd summer here in a row
Relaxation, nature, the beautiful surroundings of the Ria Formosa, just a 5-minute walk to the hotel boat that takes you to the beach, and an all-inclusive experience — what more could you ask for?
Simply put: we’ll be back.
Hugo, thank you once again, and keep up the great work! I know how challenging it is to manage such a large operation while keeping the team motivated and delivering friendly, efficient and genuinely welcoming service, especially during the peak summer season.
See you next summer! Gonçalo Duarte
Review by goncalonduarte Lisbon District, Portugal
Chilled out !
I just wanted to say a big thank you !
We’ve had a fantastic holiday. From the minute we arrived we were well looked after. The room upgrade was a grateful and lovely surprise. To have such rooms with views over the pool and beyond has been appreciated by all our party. Being together in the main hotel made life so much easier for us all.
The birthday cake and Fizz was a lovely surprise for my wife who celebrated her birthday whilst at the hotel !
Finally, to all your staff who work tirelessly ensuring we’ve had a lovely chilled out week - we will be back!
Review by Darren W Clitheroe, United Kingdom
A wonderful mistake!
Stayed here in August 2026 for 3 night break. We thought is was closer to Tavira town than it was. But it is just a short stroll to Cabanas De Tavira and small seaside town 6Km from Tavira itself. Was such a happy accident. Amazing hotel, with great facilities. Free room upgrade without asking on check in with the wonderful Lara on reception looking after us and checking up on us over the 4 days we were there. Booked B&B basis but ate lunch at the hotel most days. Should have booked all inclusive as the food all across the day was excellent. A real gem of a hotel with access to the most amazing beach accessed by boat.
Review by Fathes01 Dublin, Ireland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic, Relaxing Stay in Portugal – We’d Definitely Go Back
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We had such a lovely stay and would absolutely return. From the moment we arrived, the hotel felt welcoming, relaxing and incredibly well looked after. The staff were amazing – friendly, helpful and always happy to assist.
The hotel itself was spotlessly clean, modern and beautifully maintained. Our room was clean, modern and comfortable, and the whole hotel had a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. The surrounding area of Portugal was also beautiful and made the perfect setting for a chilled and enjoyable break.
🌴 Around the Pool & Entertainment
There was plenty to enjoy around the pool. The aqua aerobics was really good, and we loved the little touches such as fresh fruit being brought around the pool in the mornings.
The saxophone player around the pool was a lovely touch and created a great atmosphere. We also really enjoyed having a pianist playing in the restaurant during breakfast – it was such a lovely way to start the day and made breakfast feel that little bit more special.
The evening entertainment was enjoyable, although we did feel this could be taken a step further. It would have been fantastic to have more of a proper show or organised entertainment rather than mainly music. The music around the pool after aqua aerobics could also have been turned up a little to create more atmosphere.
One small thing to mention was the mosquitoes. I personally got bitten quite a few times, although my friend didn’t seem to have any problem at all! 😂 Perhaps having a few more mosquito candles around the pool during the day and some hanging mosquito traps could help keep them away and make the pool area even more enjoyable.
🍽️ Food & Restaurants
The food was good overall, although we felt there could have been a little more choice, particularly at some meals.
The Ria restaurant was lovely and being able to book it was a real bonus. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get into the Grill restaurant during our stay, which was disappointing as we would have liked to try it.
We also really liked the card scanning system for drinks and food, which made everything very easy and convenient.
Breakfast was enjoyable, and having the pianist playing in the restaurant added a really lovely atmosphere.
🛏️ Our Room
Our room was spotlessly clean, modern and comfortable. There were just a couple of small things that could have been improved.
As we were travelling as friends rather than a couple, the frosted glass shower/toilet area didn’t give quite as much privacy as we would have liked. The shower also didn’t leave much to the imagination! 😂 We managed around it by taking turns, with one of us using the balcony while the other showered, but a little more privacy would definitely improve the room for friends sharing.
When the room was cleaned, we noticed that empty glasses weren’t always removed and the sweeteners weren’t replenished. These are very minor points, but worth mentioning as everything else was so well done.
One other thing to note is the €10 refundable towel charge, which is fine once you know about it.
🎶 The Little Extras
The atmosphere throughout the hotel was fantastic – calm, clean and relaxing. The live music, poolside service and fresh fruit were great little extras that made the stay feel special.
❤️ Overall
Despite the few small areas that could be improved, we absolutely loved our stay. The amazing staff, spotless surroundings, beautiful location, relaxing atmosphere and lovely pool area made it a fantastic holiday.
The negatives really were minor compared with all the positives. With a little more variety in the food and evening entertainment, plus a few small improvements to the room servicing, shower privacy and mosquito control, this hotel could be even better.
We would definitely come back and would happily recommend it. A beautiful part of Portugal, a lovely hotel and a genuinely relaxing holiday
Review by Katie123abc Bulkington, United Kingdom
