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Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Tavira with 2 restaurants and spa

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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

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room (extra bed, 3 adults)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room Single Use, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Quatro Aguas Antigo, Arraial Ferreira neto, Tavira, 8800901

What's nearby

  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 1 min drive
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 5 min drive
  • Old Town - 7 min drive
  • Roman Bridge - 7 min drive
  • Tavira Castle - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Tavira Station - 9 min drive
  • Conceição Train Station - 12 min drive
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Cacela Station - 15 min drive
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

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

Bring the kids when you stay at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora in Tavira and they can enjoy the free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Salinas, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 162 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Off-site

    • Beach shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Fitness classes
  • Karaoke
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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 hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Salinas – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Grill Flor-de-Sal – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Portuguese cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Quatro Aguas – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 November and 8 February.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facilities are accessible for an extra charge
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and health club with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora currently open?
The property is closed between 12 November and 8 February.
Does Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Monte Gordo (24-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, horse riding and scuba-diving, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora also has an outdoor pool, a sauna and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora like?
Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora is located a short 1-minute walk from Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Fair

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 .
Jonathan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Serene, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ronald, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The wild site on the lagoon is unique
John, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maria-Teresa, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

sharon, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Suited our purposes perfectly. The spa and regular free ferry service to the beach and bus into Tavira were an unexpected bonus.
Katie, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A major league facility with copious and well trained staff, comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant and bar, beautiful outdoor pool and grounds. Exceeded expectations.
James, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property!
JOLINE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
wilma, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff most accommodating and friendly.
Harvey, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great entertainment and bar made great cocktails! Breakfast was decent with a fresh omelette station.
Andrea, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Remote
larry, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Steve, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Clive, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yasin, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jo Ann, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Christopher M, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

priscilla, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stayed for a family wedding. Rooms clean and comfortable. Pool, pool bar, reception and staff were all great. Very welcoming. Overall a grest weekend.
Jayne, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Catarina, 4-night family trip
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