We arrived late at night and did have a little trouble finding the hotel, but the reception staff were very helpful and even kept the bar open at 1am. so we could have a drink. Hotel was clean and tidy. The breakfast was adequate with a good choice of fruit cereals and cooked food although it was kept hot via... More

Stayed in the Vila Gale over the Easter period, hotel was quite full over the Easter weekend but much quieter the following week. Stayed in a twin bed (they dont have any doubles) 3rd floor room (3038) - asked for pool view which we could just see if we strained over the balcony. Can imagine the city view rooms might... More

Attacked in Tavira My wife and I stayed for seven nights in the Vila Gale Hotel in Tavira in March 2012. We found the hotel and the staff to be first class, but we were not prepared for what occurred in Tavira town on our second night. We were looking for a quiet, peaceful and safe holiday destination in Portugal.... More

I stayed at the hotel for 3 days in April. I think that Tavira itself isn't great but the location of the hotel in Tavira is pretty good. The rooms were exactly what I expected, shame they don't have a safe, though. Food was excellent and the service was great, all in all I recommend this hotel for those who... More

Short break with friends in Portugal found us in this hotel, what a find for the money. met some other guests staying in the hotel who were with a well known holiday company who use the hotel, they were flabbergasted at the deal we had for dinner, bed and breakfast as they had payed so much more. Stayed in a... More

Stayed here for a short Spring break. Large, air-conditioned comfortable room with excellent bathroom. Private balcony - not a great view, but OK. Very good breakfast, and an excellent evening buffet - although you may want to take advantage of the many excellent restaurants in town. Try Aqua Sul, O Patio, Brisa do Rio. Very pleasant, helpful staff, and 2... More

We have stayed in the Vile Gale Tavira on 3 occassions and have always found it to be of a decent standard. Rooms are quite big,the beds are comforable and the bathrooms have a good high- pressure shower. Sound-proofing between rooms could be better. Service at the front desk, indeed throughout the hotel, is friendly and professional. Rates are competative... More

Stayed at this hotel for a week in April 2012. The rooms are spacious and clean. Like most reviews i would recommend that you pay for a room with a pool view, not because it's a particularly great view but the outside of the hotel is surrounded by roads and resulting traffic noise. Though to be fair the traffic doesn't... More

My wife and I are very keen on Tavira and this hotel is simply very convenient for walking just about anywhere in town. The rooms are a decent size and our bathroom looked quite new; we had a balcony overlooking the pool. The pool area can get quite busy, even in April when we were there. The pool water was... More