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Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Aerial view
Exterior
Aerial view
Poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Spa
    Spa

Explore the area

Map
Quatro Aguas Antigo, Arraial Ferreira neto, Tavira, 8800901
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
    5 min drive
  • Tavira Living Science Center
    6 min drive
  • Old Town
    7 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, River View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room, River View

  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, River View (extra bed, 2 adults + 1 child)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, River View (extra bed, 2 adults + 1 child)

  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (extra bed, 3 adults)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room (extra bed, 3 adults)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, River View (extra bed, 3 adults)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, River View (extra bed, 3 adults)

  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use, River View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room Single Use, River View

  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (extra bed, 2 adults + 1 child)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room (extra bed, 2 adults + 1 child)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Tavira

With a stay at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora in Tavira, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park and a 1-minute drive from Ilha de Tavira Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tavira Living Science Center.

What's nearby

  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Old Town - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Roman Bridge - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tavira Castle - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 9 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ilha de Tavira
  • ‪D’gusta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueira Quatro Águas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salgada Petisqueira - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Três Palmeiras - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Salinas, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Salinas - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Grill Flor-de-Sal - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Quatro Aguas - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Salinas
  • Grill Flor-de-Sal
  • Quatro Aguas

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and February 8.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 12 years old have access to the indoor pool from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM; adult supervision is required.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa tub, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and health club with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Albacora Hotel
Albacora Vila Galé
Hotel Albacora
Hotel Albacora Vila Galé
Eco Vila Gale Albacora Tavira
Hotel Vila Galé Albacora Tavira
Vila Albacora
Vila Galé Albacora
Vila Gale Albacora Hotel
Vila Galé Albacora Hotel
Vila Gale Albacora Tavira
Vila Galé Albacora Tavira
Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora Hotel
Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora Tavira
Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora Hotel Tavira

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 386 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 386 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was clean, the layout of the property was a little bit like a prison camp with blocks of accommodation very unimaginative the room was dark and you couldn’t have the blinds or curtains open because everyone would be able to see in beside the fact, there was no view just another block we did ask if we could move, but they said they didn’t have anything. Not our sort of place and wouldn’t return .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Serene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Consider Carefully Before Booking
Be aware that this is not a desirable location for couples or adults looking for a peaceful place to stay. It clearly caters to families and should be advertised as such. Children were running around (literally) unsupervised while parents relaxed at the pool, bar or dining areas from morning until after 11pm. The condition and cleanliness of the hotel was poor. The shower did not drain resulting in deep standing water while using it and had mold and mildew, and the bedroom floor was sandy/dirty upon arrival. Parking was extremely limited and we and many others were parked in areas squeezed into corners and other non-designated parking areas (we saw a car that was hit because of this). Last and probably most importantly, our experience was that front desk/concierge staff were not helpful or friendly when we arrived, when we brought the shower issue to their attention, and when we checked out. Maybe we could feel better about the experience as a whole if it was an inexpensive stay, but ironically we stayed at many other hotels on our trip that were less expensive and absolutely amazing. I should add that we are not complainers or high maintenance and make efforts to be friendly and go with the flow so it took a lot to write a very honest review that hopefully might help someone else make a different decision about where they stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The wild site on the lagoon is unique
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our purposes perfectly. The spa and regular free ferry service to the beach and bus into Tavira were an unexpected bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Duluth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A major league facility with copious and well trained staff, comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant and bar, beautiful outdoor pool and grounds. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wilma, boynton beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time with my family. From the start to the end the staff was very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were very clean. Only good things to say. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff most accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great entertainment and bar made great cocktails! Breakfast was decent with a fresh omelette station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

larry

Travelled with partner
Remote
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is spotless. Staff very friendly. Only issue we had was the lack of vegan options. But having said that staff went out of their way to accommodate our requests
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasin

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jo Ann

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. One of our party has a dairy-free and gluten-free diet and they were well catered for both at breakfast and the dinner buffet. Great isolated location by the estuary - ideal for wildlife watching.

10/10 Excellent

priscilla

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for a family wedding. Rooms clean and comfortable. Pool, pool bar, reception and staff were all great. Very welcoming. Overall a grest weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service
3 star quality - pretty average
Beautiful buildings and location but, sadly, only a fraction of what it could be. Breakfasts are very mediocre (even the orange juice is processed) and staff generally not interested in service with a smile. The pool is woefully small for the size of the hotel and the name “eco” is just greenwashing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022