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Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Relax by the resort's central pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Traditional building with a central arched entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and well-manicured grounds.
Overlooking the marina, this resort features a central building with a tower, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.
Relax in comfort with a large bed featuring a tufted headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a convenient table with a lamp.
Relax in a comfortable seating area surrounded by lush greenery and classic architectural details.

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Quatro Aguas Antigo, Arraial Ferreira neto, Tavira, 8800901
  • Old Town
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tavira Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ilha de Tavira Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 495 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room (extra bed, 3 adults)

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room Single Use

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room Single Use, River View

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

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Tavira

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora places you next to Ria Formosa Natural Park and within 2 miles (3 km) of Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall. This 4-star hotel has 162 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Old Town - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tavira Castle - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Roman Bridge - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 16 min drive - 1.0 mile

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
Guests of Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora enjoy a full-service spa, karaoke, and an indoor pool. There's free parking and a beach shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and bidets. Other amenities include minibars, safes, and phones.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot 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 hot 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 hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 at the property
For any questions, 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

This hotel is located in Tavira, just steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park. You'll also find Ilha de Tavira Beach and Old Town within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, couples treatments, and hydrotherapy.

Does Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora feature a casino at the property?

No, Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and 2 restaurants.

Are there hot tubs at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora has 2 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Will Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora.

Are there connecting rooms at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

The closest major airport to Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is 27.5 mi away (44 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy river or courtyard views.

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 400 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa amenities were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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