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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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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Chapel
Poolside bar
Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
This eco-certified hotel, next to a golf course, offers a serene atmosphere loved by guests. Enjoy free full breakfast, relax by the poolside bar, dine at multiple restaurants, rejuvenate at the spa, or join fitness classes at the health club.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Tavira, Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora is next to a golf course and near the beach. Tavira Living Science Center and Casa das Portas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Benamor Golf and Quinta da Ria Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Quatro Aguas Antigo, Arraial Ferreira neto, Tavira, 8800901

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

  • ‪Restaurante Três Palmeiras - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪D’gusta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gelataria Delizia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dawat - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Cabanas Beach
You can look forward to free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a poolside bar at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, aromatherapy, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a billiards/pool table, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
Room features
All 162 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, bidets, and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Children under 12 years old have access to the indoor pool from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM; adult supervision is required.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

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

Does Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Eco Hotel Vila Galé Albacora located?

This family-friendly Tavira hotel is located in a national park, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall. Tavira Living Science Center and Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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