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Vila Gale Praia
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
This charming hotel enjoys a peaceful setting at the heart of the Gale district of Albufeira. The hotel is situated close to the beach, and lies just 8 km from the city centre. Guests will find themselves in a great location from which to explore the delightful shopping opportunities, exquisite dining options and exciting entertainment venues the area has to offer. The hotel is located within easy access of a number of intriguing attractions that the area has to offer. This delightful hotel greets guests with a charming architectural style, welcoming guests into the relaxing surroundings of the lobby. The guest rooms are tastefully appointed, offering guests a relaxing setting in which to completely unwind. The hotel offers guests a range of excellent facilities, ensuring that each and every traveller enjoys a convenient stay.
Facilities
- Other Protocol
- Tennis*
- Billiards
- Fitness
- Spa treatments*
- Massage*
- Turkish bath (hamam)
- Hot tub
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent967 reviews
Excellent
73%
Very Good
22%
Average
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Great quiet hotel very clean and great swimming pool
We have just returned from a weeks stay. We really enjoyed the hotel. On arrival we were greeted at the kerb by Ricardo on reception, he made us feel very welcome with complimentary tea and ice cold towels.The hotel is very clean and quiet, wonderful pool and sunbeds with cabanas as well. We were on half board and we did find the food in the restaurant was not quite to our taste and at times it was difficult to know what to choose. We would have preferred something with fresh salads and vegetables to accompany the meat or fish. Breakfast however was good with a really good selection and a wonderful egg station freshly prepared. The hot selection of food was sometimes not hot enough although there was a hotplate. The rooms were comfortable and the air conditioning excellent. Nice sea view and wonderful sunset from our balcony. We will return.
Relax and enjoy
Our third year of visiting this tranquil hotel and,on our return home we have immediately booked for next year. The staff are always pleasant and welcoming which fits in with the ambience of the hotel The grounds are immaculate and there is seldom a problem with finding a sunbed. The evening menu had changed this year and there were some strange combinations on the menu. However, the option of changing your evening meal for a pizza at lunchtime is good. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday, then look no further.
Review by alanv234 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Relaxing stay at Vila Gale Praia
We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Vila Gale Praia. This hotel is located close to a lovely sandy beach, the food was really good and the staff are so friendly and helpful. It is a very quiet location with a few restaurants close by and Albufeira is a taxi ride away which is much livelier. We would highly recommend staying here and would definitely return when visiting Portugal again.
Review by 963sharonm Bristol, United Kingdom
you need more choice on the soup
the hotel is lovely and clean the staff are always friendly and politest the restaurants menu does not alter soup of the day is carrot and pumpkin every day and a lot of the staff did not speak English at all.Winner was an exception she spoke very good English and was very keen to learn very valuable team member
Review by moriepie Desborough, United Kingdom
Girls relaxing holiday
We came here as girls holiday. The hotel is lovely, very clean, nice breakfast and we’ve enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly. The breakfast room, bar, and swimming pool were fantastic. It’s close to the beach and the old town. We walked to the strip in Oura which is 20 minutes walk and the night there were fantastic and lively.
Unfortunately, on our last day, we were unable to use the outdoor tub to spend our final afternoon there because a group of immature grown men had been occupying it from morning until late afternoon. We politely asked them to make room for the four of us women to use it, but one of the men was being arrogant replied, “Tough, it’s not our problem.” They were drinking in the hot tub, leaving alcohol bottles on the steps, and behaving like little boys. We don’t want to jump in with them as we would be uncomfortable with their creepy behaviour.
We raised this issue with the hotel managers, but they only warned the group not to drink alcohol in the tub and did not ask them to move so that other guests could use it. Common sense and respect seemed to have been thrown out of the window. It was disappointing that the managers didn’t do their job as they should have.
A couple of minutes later, the group of men eventually left the tub, and we were able to use it along with other guests. It was obvious that the other guests had also been waiting to use it.
