Vila Gale Tavira Reservation

 

Vila Gale Tavira Hotel Algarve

Bar
 
4.0 star rating
Location: Tavira
Address:
Rua 4 De Outubro S N
tavira 8800 362
Phone: +00351281329900
Fax: +00351281329950

Hotel Information

This hotel is located on the banks of the Ria Formosa, in the centre of Tavira. Right in the centre of town only a few metres away from the Gilão River and Ria Formosa, and within walking distance from the shopping district and the promenade cafés of Tavira. The hotel is surrounded by Ria Formosa Natural Park, gracing the hotel with one of the most alluring landscapes of Portugal. Guests might also like to drive to Spain, which is only 40 km away, or to the Barlavento area of the Algarve, 30 minutes away.

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Reviews

RatingPositive PointsNegative PointsReviewerStayed
4.5 star rating21 January 2008
4.0 star rating01 February 2008
4.5 star rating10 March 2008
3.5 star rating17 April 2008
3.5 star rating15 May 2008
4.5 star rating29 May 2008
4.5 star rating03 July 2008
4.5 star rating09 July 2008
4.0 star rating20 July 2008
3.5 star rating29 July 2008
3.5 star ratingGood location for exploring TaviraThe most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept in! I requested a top floor room but got a ground floor one, the hotel was not full but I was told the rooms were full, I could see that they were not.05 October 2008
4.5 star ratingOverall generally very positiveRequests left with Reception Staff did not seem to be passed on or if they were, there was no folow up to check whether action had been taken. In the course of 24 hours we asked 5 times for our fridge to be attended to..when Maintenance did look at it they left it in a worse state than before. Eventually the message did get through...my tip would be to wait until one of the girls are on reception!!!! Rooms on the balcony overlooking reception are noisy...ask for a room on one of the carpeted corridors.13 October 2008
3.5 star ratingA very pleasant experience. The staff were helpful and pleasant and the facilites were very nice.The shower drain in the spa was blocked with hair21 October 2008
4.5 star ratingClean, good staff, good food, good proximity to the town a nice base for travelling the Eastern and Central Algarve, also Western Algarve if you don't mind a bit of a hike (about 150km to Sagres for example) Close to the Spanish border for travel to Sevilla it was about 180km.Electric sockets in room were loose which I felt could be a little dangerous, worse pillows I have ever slept with (very lumpy), hardest mattress ever and the walls are very thin, we used to hear the man next to us snoring nightly and farting (and I am sure is was the same for them). Not too much of a problem as this was out of season and not full of "Party Goers" but it would have been a problem for me in peak of summer with late night arrivals from nights out etc.01 December 2008
5.0 star ratingExcellent hotel and excellent value for money. The breakfasts are wonderful.Thin walls between rooms, but this is a minor disadvantage when the hotel is not busy.23 November 2008
5.0 star ratinghelpful staff, good roomsSpa facilities not available on an hourly basis01 January 2009
5.0 star ratingCould not fault the hotel at all it was very good,and would use again on mty next visit.15 January 2009
4.5 star ratingHotel was good lots of facilities and was great to have some live evening musicRoom was cold and the aircon noisy and kept shuting down15 January 2009
5.0 star ratingVery good breakfast buffet.very noisy closing doors on rooms More comfortable chairs in the reception area. Tea & coffee making equipment in the bedrooms 03 April 2009
5.0 star ratingAll excellent03 April 2009
5.0 star ratingExcellent hotel with friendly helpful staff and good facilities. Good position in traditional Portugese town with the sea and countryside nearby. We had a hire car to explore and watch birds -over 50 species recorded in 7 days.We were late breakfasters and there didn't seem a great variety of cooked food to choose from and cereals were stale. Our suggestion would be to serve coffee and tea pots to tables as lots of people moving about with hot liquids carrying cups is dangerous.05 May 2009
5.0 star ratingThe hotel is in a good location, minutes walk to all the restaurants and cafes in Tavira. The hotel has many facilities and a good atmosphere. There is basic evening entertainment. A health spa and beauty treatments. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the food standard is very good offering buffet breakfast and evening meal.None26 May 2009
4.0 star ratingVery pleasant stay, room good, clean and everything worked! Breakfast excellent and poolside good. Staff helped out when needed Became noisy once the Portuguese school hols started from 15th July, but the problem was really down to 2 large families. Could do with a toilket more accessible from the pool but not really a problem. The Spa is not free for guests, payment to use it has to be made.22 July 2009
4.5 star ratingThe hotel staff made you feel very welcome and were extremely helpfull. Our room had a poolside view and was very quiet at night. Overall the facilities were excellent. Free bus shuttle to the sister hotel to take the boat to a very good beach.The boat to the hotel beach was not running during our stay.01 September 2009
3.0 star ratingFriendly helpful reception/bar staff. Central location. Great pool area. Fresh towels/linen daily.2nd visit, hotel now looking faded/jaded. Big 'Saga' presence and main facilities for 'Saga' visitors only. Had to eat in hotel restaurant one evening due to bad weather, 20euro set price buffet which was dreadful. This was our last visit to the hotel.22 September 2009
2.0 star ratingHotel is central.The hotel is running on a shoestring as far as staff is concerned, both in the bar and restaurant. Room cleanliness a major issue. Complaints not acted upon. We were half board and after 3 nights of inedible mains choice, ate in town.Very disapointing all round. Certainly not 4* in ANY area. 08 October 2009
4.0 star ratingThis was a good though not outstanding hotel. The staff were on the whole professional and friendly. The cleaning staff were excellent. Breakfasts were well stocked and had a very good variety at all times - nothing ran out however late you were. There is a well stocked shop in the lobby and the pool area is very good. The rooms are a reasonable size though some of the furniture could do with being replaced as it is looking tired.No free internet access terminals - most holidaymakers do not bring their laptop; the bar is big but empty as prices are well above anywhere else in the town; it cost 2.50 euros a day for the safe - this should be free; poor reception on old TV in room (not flat screen!)Otuama15 July 2010
5.0 star ratingO staff é muito simpático e prestável. O hotel tem serviços complementares interessantes como o transporte para a praia. A localização é óptima.Alguns equipamentos estão velhos e precisam de ser substituídos, como os~colhões das camas e as espreguiçadeiras da piscina.CRod02 August 2011
4.0 star ratingSatisfação total.11 January 2012
Business
  • Conference room: 1
Catering
  • Bar
  • Café
  • Highchairs
  • Non-smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Restaurant: 2
Entertainment
  • Entertainment programme for adults
  • Entertainment programme for children
  • Game room
  • Parasols
  • Sun loungers
Facilities
  • Bicycle hire service*
  • Bicycle storage
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Gym*
  • Hotel safe
  • Laundry service
  • Lift access
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Newspaper stand
  • NO Car park
  • NO Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)
  • NO Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
  • NO Wheelchair-accessible
  • Room service
  • Sun terrace
  • YES Garage*
Health
  • Massage*
  • Steam bath
Hotel type
  • 24-hour reception
  • Adapted for disabled
  • Air conditioned
  • Bathroom
  • Business hotels
  • Family hotels
  • Games Room
  • Gym
  • Hotels with spa
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • TV
Location
  • Disability-friendly rooms: 3
  • Double rooms: 262
  • Junior suites: 6
  • NO Connecting rooms
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Total number of rooms: 268
  • Year of construction: 2002
Meals
  • À la carte dinner
  • À la carte lunch
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Buffet dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Set menu lunch
  • Special dietary options
Methods of payment
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • EC
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
Room facilities (Standard room)
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar
  • NO Disability-friendly bathroom
  • NO Smoking rooms
  • NO Wheelchair-accessible
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Room size (sqm): 23
  • Safe
  • Shower
Sports
  • Aerobics
  • Billiards*
  • Darts*

Services marked with (*) shall be paid at the establishment.

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