Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel

Property class: 4
Family-friendly hotel in Tavira with 2 restaurants and spa

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Bring the kids when you stay at Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel, 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 include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$101 nightly
The current price is $108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Double Room Single Use, River View

  • River view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (3 Adults)

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room, River View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • River view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room, River View (3 Adults)

  • River view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Twin Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Praia do Rato - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Praia Tavira-Ria - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Old Town - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 23 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 48 min drive
  • Tavira Station - 14 min drive
  • Conceição Train Station - 14 min drive
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Cacela Station - 23 min drive
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Formosa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Delizia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coisa Linda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bairrada - ‬7 min drive
  • Restaurante Pavilhão Da Ilha

About this property

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel

  • Bring the kids when you stay at Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel, 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 include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 162 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's pools are great, beautiful, and well-maintained, offering a fun experience for kids and relaxation for adults. (13 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great with a wide selection, including freshly squeezed juices, pancakes, and eggs cooked live. (11 reviews)
  • The spa area is excellent, with a good temperature pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and Turkish steam bath. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

The overall impression is very good. The location is interesting and has plenty to offer for adults and/or children (adult and children’s swimming pools, a children’s playground and a kids’ club with entertainers and its own programme, a spa with a jacuzzi and a massage room, a bar open until 1 am, evening dancing, and a large area for walks) + the pink salt lakes nearby and a private shuttle to Tavira Island. Apart from the fact that the décor is rather dated and the room lacks the amenities you’d expect from a 4* hotel (no kettle, coffee machine or toiletries such as cotton buds or mosquito nets, and the air conditioning is about 25 years old), we were very pleased with our stay. I’d like to highlight the wide variety of food on offer for both breakfast and dinner – it’s very tasty and there’s something for everyone. And, of course, we were delighted and grateful to receive an unexpected and lovely birthday gift – a small cake with a limited-edition bottle of chilled white wine. I’d recommend staying for more than just one night.
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10/10 Exceptional

The spa amenities were excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is amazing. Very quiet property
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous play to stay for a week. The pools are beautiful, the buildings elegant and well kept and everybody was very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great entertainment and bar made great cocktails! Breakfast was decent with a fresh omelette station.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic time. Friendly staff and timely room service. Beautiful grounds to walk around in and a lovely little playground within for our 1.5 yo to play in. Breakfast was great and amenities excellent. The private hotel boat to to the beach is very handy also.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff most accommodating and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

The wild site on the lagoon is unique
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Will 100% come back next year
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8/10 Very good

Very nice area with garden
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10/10 Exceptional

ok
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property!
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2/10 Poor

I don’t know anything about the property. I booked the place by mistake via Expedia, and neither the hotel nor Expedia offered any financial relief. It cost 3 days/nights. Instead of the hotel trying to track me down, it was simpler to just register me as a no show and charge for 3 nights.
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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.
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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.
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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
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8/10 Very good

Overall, the hotel offers a distinctive and peaceful resort experience with real character—far more than a standard stay. Set within a converted tuna-fishing village, it blends history, space, and a relaxed Algarve atmosphere beautifully. The setting is a real highlight. Built from a restored fishing settlement, the hotel feels like a small village rather than a typical block-style resort. It’s quiet, spacious, and surrounded by the stunning Ria Formosa, making it perfect if you’re looking to switch off and unwind. There’s easy access to the local beach, and the boat transfer directly from the hotel to Tavira Island (for a small fee) is a real standout feature. Facilities are solid, with pools, a spa, bars, and a good restaurant serving local Algarve dishes. The on-site museum and preserved buildings add an extra layer of interest and authenticity. Staff are excellent throughout, and the rooms are clean and well maintained. Breakfast offers a wide selection, although it can feel a little repetitive over longer stays. The only real trade-off is the location. It’s not in Tavira town centre, which is great for peace and quiet, but you’ll need to rely on taxis, Uber, or a short drive to get into town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Excellent , they give a upgrade with views, we not accepted for that 😀✨
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Remote
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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.
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4/10 Fair

We were out for the day and by the time we got back to the room after 4pm, the room was not cleaned or restocked with towels. There were no bottle openers or door hangers to say ‘do not disturb’. The beds were horrible, didn’t have a good sleep. We also went to celebrate our engagement, nothing was said or done. It was advertised that there would be a boat to the beach free of charge, not the case €7.50 each.