VILA GALE PRAIA

If you're looking for a quiet break then Vila Gale Praia is an excellent choice situated 15 minutes from Albufeira. It only caters for adults. When we arrived we were warmly welcomed by Ricardo who made check in easy and provided us with all the information we required. We booked a room overlooking the pool, definitely worth doing. It was very clean, comfortable and air-conditioned. Breakfast is buffet styled with a fine selection of fresh fruit, continental and cooked. Phillipé, Catrina and Dayanne will look after you. The bar menu is varied and reasonably priced more than enough for a light lunch. The bar is well stocked and Jose will make you any cocktail or one of their selections of gin and tonic. The pool area has comfortable loungers with good quality towels available from reception. Our stay was relaxing, made better by the great staff. The rooms could benefit from a minor facelift especially the bath/shower. Otherwise it's still a very good hotel.

It seemed like an old folks home set within luxury houses and close to the fantastic Praia Gale beach. It is a 15 minute taxi ride from Albufeira town. A quiet small hotel with bar and good restaurant

This is our fifth vist to Praia Villa Gala in 5 years. We there given a room on the top floor (3rd) with I lovely view of the pool and the sea. We went for a special evening dinner night we a wine tasting. Lovely food and wine.

We stayed at the Vila Gale Praia for 3 nights whilst visiting the Algarve in June. Check In The check in process was very efficient. Upon arrival we were give cold towels and lemon tea. The reception staff were delightful and spoke great English. We arrived at 1pm but our room was ready immediately which was a bonus. Amenities The pool area has the most comfortable loungers I've ever laid on and the pool area was clean and peaceful. There are a couple of properties being renovated nearby and at times there was building noise. We never had difficulty getting 2 loungers around the pool despite the hotel being full. This included when we went to the pool early afternoon after spending the morning at the beach. Pool towels are included and there is a bar open from midday. The spa facilities are lovely (although we didn't use them). The room is well equipped and had great air conditioning. Parking is a bit of a problem after 11am due to people visiting the beach. Bar and restaurant Food and drink is reasonably priced and you can charge to your room so no need to carry cash everywhere. The lunch menu was very nice (mainly toasted sandwiches) and they also provide room service until midnight. Breakfast is great with a wide selection that would suite everyone. Service is a little slow but that applies to most establishments in Portugal. Location The hotel is 15mins from Albufeira old town and a taxi will cost 11€. The hotel is in a quiet area 5mins from the beach. There is a wonderful fish restaurant overlooking the beach called Alamares. I would definitely recommend a visit here. If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay this is a good place. I don't think I would have enjoyed staying longer than 3 nights due to the lack of local restaurants. I'm not the kind of person that enjoys eating at the hotel most evenings. Atmosphere My only real criticism of this hotel is that the atmosphere is a little flat. It seems to attract a lot of regulars but the bar and restaurant is always really quiet. I think it would actually be better if it had more rooms to create a bit of a buzz. Cleanliness The cleaning staff work tirelessly to ensure every inch of the hotel is pristine. You will struggle to find a speck of dust anywhere. I don't think I would stay here again but if your idea of a great holiday is to lay by a quiet pool reading books - this will be perfect for you!

Stayed at this hotel for 7 nights half board with my partner, I have absouloutely no negative comment against this establishment so lets get to the good stuff. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Firstly i have to say my best part was the evening food! My girlfriend is a very fussy eater so always hard to find somewhere to eat, but honestly the food they prepare in this hotel are of the best standard. Very good menu with a daily menu that changes each day. I have tried some excellent food but woow!!! I cannot explain how my tastebuds where feeling on this holiday, was looking forward to the meal the nexy daybafter finishing dessert :D ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Staff and presntation- I work in customer service and the service received is as good as would give so more than happy to give a huge shout out to the team at VIle Gale i have nothing bad to say against the staff, only 40 rooms in the hotel so staff always remember your face. Best service in any hotel i have stayed!!! Rooms and Hotel - The room we were staying in was very spacious with a large bed and a very good AC unit which always helps. Big shower and very clean rooms which are cleaned daily, only if you want it cleaned that is. Hotel is in great condition and situated in a very quiet part of albufeira, so if anyone is worried about any late night partying it wont happen in this part of town. The pool and area around is very clean and there is always a member of staff to assist. The rest I will leave for you to experience. Very highly reccomended and will deffinetley be returning