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Reviews of Vila Gale Albacora 4 stars

Quatro Aguas, 8800-901 Tavira, Portugal

#19 of 23 hotels in Tavira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 255 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast very limited options and same food everyday

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Convenient and short walk to old town and good shopping
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was a little basic but staff were very helpful and friendly

    Location, front desk support and help.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    We loved it and will def come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They didn´t have fresh juice for breakfast

    Breakfast was great as well was dinner buffet, good range of food; location is great, just a shame their private ferry wasn´t operating to take the guests to Tavira Island (only between Easter - October)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds

    Location close to the beach

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant stay, not luxury but good for the price. Great spot for the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room had been cleaned but the decor was tired so it didn't fell spotless. Especially in the bathroom and spa. It is a way out from town and the bus was great but if you wanted to go out in the evening you did have to get a taxi or walk along a long unlit road

    Spa and breakfast included, staff were friendly and helpful, there was a bus into town at certain times of the day and the location was quiet and felt safe

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    We loved it, would come back in a minute
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Short distance from town, but worth it for the privacy and quiet nature preserve

    Fantastic, pretty, quiet, in nature. Spa amenities

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful facility, too many old Brits.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Ria View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room wasn’t ready at check in- staff didn’t alert us when it was ready. Very busy with older folks- sometimes felt like we were in a British nursing home. Shower wasn’t great- a little mold. Not really walking distance from town.

    Beautiful grounds, had a nice river view patio. The pool was very nice. Really good breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little remote from the town and a small thing I know but if there was tea and coffee making facilities in the room it would helped during our stay

    Lovely staff and room. Very clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    7.0
    November in Tavira
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was only average. Terrible coffee from machine. Freshly brewed coffee is a must.

    Spa was very relaxing. Room very comfortable. Nice views of Ria Formosa.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Hotel is too far from the town for walking,We tried one day and got eaten by mosquitoes.

    Cleanness was excellent Food not great,Staff we’re extremely friendly always smiling and happy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    7.0
    Relaxing break in the middle of Rio Formosa. Lovely walks and beautiful beaches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food in the evening was poor. Location was isolated - 4km from Tavira town - so it was not walkable in the evenings for dinner.

    Very relaxed, nice outdoor area, good breakfast. Easy access to the beach. Good area for walking.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    7.0
    Lovely for a 3* hotel, but it’s not 4*
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not quite the 4* feel- had to ask for more tea and coffee after it wasn’t replaced, only a shower gel/shampoo mix provided, not individual options. Quite casual staff- quiet in the spa relax zone completely ignored as others were talking on the telephone.

    Very rustic and not a run of the mill hotel. Secluded and quiet. Food as expected, and not bad value for a quick bar snack.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    good for a relaxing few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Ria View (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    restaurant choice.

    very nice hotel, rooms were great. breakfast had a good selection. needs more choice on the evening menu, if you don't want the buffet.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please dont spray pesticide on the grass and gardens.

    Staff were superb

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Peace
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need renovation,doors knob have a lot of play,the buffet hot meals were below average

    The location,the space,the manicured garden

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was quite dated, had mold in the shower and a real issue with ants, which maybe can’t be avoided with the climate but it was still not what we expected to find at a hotel such as this. Pool area was nice enough but also had a bit of an all-inclusive vibe with activities and music to entertain, which some people may have wanted but it really distracted from the otherwise peaceful atmosphere.

    Really nice location, beautiful views at the beach and a very quiet spot away from town. Direct boat access to Tavira Island was convenient. Walking trails around the salinas were an unexpected bonus, especially if you’re into birding (great birding in October!!)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Good place to spend a few days relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our room was invaded by ants. They moved us to a different room with no protest, but could have been much more proactive on that (i.e. we had to ask), and despite saying cleaning staff would be sent at once, they had not appear half an hour later. Needing swimming caps in the inside pool is weird these days. The spa bath (not a Jacuzzi but similar) was out of action.

    The hotel is in a great setting and ideal for a relaxing few days break. The buffet breakfasts are especially good with a wide selection and short order chef cooking things like eggs and crepes. Other meals are good - which is important as there are not other places within walking distance. The outside pool is excellent, the inside one has a weird requirement to wear swimming caps which they will sell to you for 4€

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Very relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beautiful resort, lovely pool area. Great to have the courtesy bus to town. Breakfasts were good & lots of variety.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave, we would have loved to stay longer.

    The surroundings and tranquillity of the hotel. The gardens are amazing, and we loved the spa, very relaxing atmosphere. Very good breakfast. Staff at reception were really helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet breakfast had quite a few choices,unfortunately some were cold,some items were dried up I.e. Cake as though left out. Evening buffet was okay,not much choice for the price in our opinion,we had a bar meal there that was better value ,shame as the staff were so nice,and I know buffet meals can be difficult anywhere!.

    Situation.....short walk to beautiful estuary. Hotel was very well located,accommodation was great,staff were very helpful and friendly,they have kept a lot of the traditional fishing village.....school,church and a little museum that was interesting. Grounds were lovely and we'll kept,lovely pool.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    A very relaxing, enjoyable stay. Loved the peaceful location, yet still close to Tavira.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The room was a bit dark and lighting was not great for applying make up.

    The layout of the hotel and grounds was safe and friendly. Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. The ferry to the islands was within walking distance from the hotel. The breakfast buffet had a great offering.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    We had bad lucks with the ants. It's the 6th time we stay in this hotel, so we know nature happens, but this year the ants were bothersome. But the hotel did a good job trying to help getting rid of them.

    Main staff is always nice, the food was nicer than the last year. I love the location, hence why we come back every year.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    7.0
    Nice tranquil hotel to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel far from town. We were disappointed in the fact that the parking is outside the hotel and not very secure. There was no covered parking, so it's first come, first served. A la carte menu for dinner is not worth the price. Shame they don't serve fresh orange juice at breakfast.

    We enjoyed getting the ferry to the island to enjoy the beautiful beaches. Breakfast was adequate with plenty of choices. Pool bar was great, good cocktails and snacks. Hotel in quiet location away from town.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    short stay in beautifully landscaped resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel was great, the entertainment staff really friendly, breakfast was perfect and the location a little bit far from old city but quiet and beautiful.

    Stayed in September 2023

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