Vila Gale Tavira Resort Hotel

We were slightly underwhelmed with this hotel. Felt a bit like a cruise ship for elderly people. The amenities were sparse to say the least. The rooms felt outdated. The room was clean tho, the staff was pleasant and the breakfast was very good.

Just back from a 5 night stay, so much better then we thought after reading the comments.
Had a Junior suite which was very nice and clean, comfy bed but no gown or slippers which was disappointing, was quite dark but do not spend much time in the room so no problem.
Lovely breakfast and on the last night a buffet in the evening which was very good, wish it had been available all the time.
Hotel is very good for the river and shops.
Had a problem with a transaction which was solved by Anna she was very helpful.
Only down side was the outdoor pool out of action ( would of got 5 stars if open )but we did book the indoor pool.
Would definitely recommend this Hotel.

Stayed here over new year period. Hotel very dated in need of substantial renovation in many areas. Rooms very dark, I get the North African decor idea but if you can’t see what you are doing what’s the point. There was no tea or coffee making facilities in the room, a first anywhere I’ve stayed in portugal or other countries. Buffet breakfast was so cold I couldn’t eat it even though it was under cloches.
All in all a poor experience.

Great location for central Tavira, friendly helpful staff in a lovely hotel. Good spacious rooms with huge bed, and nice balcony overlooking pool. Bathroom was fine and plenty of clothes storage space. Only had breakfast here but perfectly adequate for us.
Would recommend and wouldstayhereagain, but slightly disappointed the steam room wasn't working during our 6 night stay.

We stayed for 10 nights over xmas and new year on a b&b board. We arrived early and after a slowish check in our room was ready.
The room had 2 single beds pushed together which were comfy along with the pillows. We asked for a kettle at check in and it was taken to our room, it only had a short lead which meant you had to use it on the floor. There is a lack of storage in the room, one wardrobe which also contained the safe and fridge and 3 drawers. This meant there were no room to hang dresses. The bathroom had a shower in the bath which also had some soaps and shampoo.
The balcony was a decent size overlooking part of the river and unfortunately the busy main road which can be heard from inside the room, also the balcony was not private, you can see all the balconies along the block.
Breakfast choice was good especially the continental part, the fresh fruit and juice were really tasty. The cooked food was cold although you can have fried eggs and omlettes made to order. The only issue was that the breakfast was basically the same everyday. The staff in the reasturant were slow at clearing plates away and did not want to talk and looked like they would rather be anywhere but there.
The hotel bar is big and comfortable and some drinks were cheap for a hotel. The lady behind the bar was friendly probably the only one in the hotel.
The corridors to the rooms had badly stained carpets and the rugs in the reception area were threadbare and torn. The decor of the hotel is on the gloomy side, it really does need to be brightened up.
Overall the hotel was clean and near the centre of town, but the staff were not really friendly and because of this and the decor and busy road we will not return.

Pro's:
The hotel is very centrally located within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and Tavira's highlights.
It's very clean throughout.
Lovely pool with loungers & chairs.
Helpful staff.
Comfortable bed.
Good walk-in shower.
Tea/coffee-making tray available on request.

Con's:
Sun only shines on one side of the pool (and balconies on that side).
Very little storage in rooms with only 3 drawers in the wardrobe - console table and bedside tables have no storage/drawers.
To use the indoor pool ypu need to book in advance - this seemed completely unnecessary as we were the only ones there on both occasions.
No access to Netflix/Prime etc even though these buttons are on remote control. Also can't disable subtitles on screen. TV accessibility seems very restrictive with many features blocked.
Breakfast is basic buffet and can become boring over the space of a week. We had breakfast included but went out for breakfast a few times for something fresh and different.

Overall, this hotel is clean, comfortable and functional but falls short in some areas.

Hotel room was very clean and cleaned daily with fresh towels. Could do with some work as there were a few water marks on the ceilings. Breakfast was great. Pool area was clean and very spacious. Bar and staff were all very friendly. Indoor pool and hot tub were a great extra. Great location to explore Tavira. Would definitely stay again.

Room was spacious. Pool area neat and tidy. Good location for exploring Tavira. Breakfast room was dark and gloomy…In fact hotel decor is quite dark, not to my taste.

Every time we go to Tavira this is the hotel of our choice. Their standards remain the same as far back as we can remember. I asked for a specific room and they manged to give it to us, which we really appreciated!
Will be back on our next visit....

Extensive breakfast buffet, hardworking, helpful staff, comfortable rooms and great outside areas. Some parts of the hotel, notably the dining room, could use an update but this did not detract from our stay.

Close to a number of nice restaurants. Hotel restaurant staff not terribly accommodating so we didn’t eat there. Check in was slow. Front desk staff couldn’t seem to provide the simplest tunings like extra toilet paper or Kleenex. Spa area need some fixing up.

We visited Tavira to celebrate a special birthday of a friend who now lives in Cabanas. Arriving 4 days before the birthday surprise, we had plenty of time to relax in the hotel and explore the town.

The hotel room was spacious and very clean. Storage space in the room was a little cramped given it was all inside the wardrobe, which was also occupied by the safe and mini bar.

We stayed B&B, with breakfast very well organised as you were shown to a table each morning. Food was standard breakfast fare and all the stations were monitored well and replenished quickly.

The pool area was lovely and spacious with ample sunbeds available each day.

The location of the hotel was perfect for exploring the town and its many restaurants and bars. Also ideally situated for the ferry to the beach.

Would most definitely use this hotel again when returning to Tavira.

Perfect location but hotel very tired and in need of a refurbishment.

Was grand, service is good, great food and hospitality, will always try this place out in the future although better deals for regular visits would've been good

The hotel was family friendly. The breakfast was wonderful. We found free street parking. Tavira is extremely walkable and we were super close to the ferry to Tavira Island. The only thing I didn't care fore was the smell of cigarettes in the common areas.

Lovely and clean but quite expensive at the bar 9euros for 2 glasses of Pepsi. Pool area is really lovely. Although this is a family hotel it’s not overrun by children.

We enjoyed 5 wonderful days here, making use of the hotel facilities and exploring the local area. The outdoor pool and bar area are fantastic. The indoor pool and spa needs some improvement - while the pool itself is large with comfortable loungers around it, the jacuzzi barely functions and the steam room didn't work at all. The bedrooms are very comfortable and generously sized with balconies and a mini bar fridge. A kettle service is advertised to make tea and coffee in your room, but although we asked for it on the first day it only arrived on dsy 4 of a 5 night stay. Breakfast is average, and the evening meal is OK but lacking in atmosphere, whereas there a multiple fantastic restaurants in walking distance which I would recommend using instead.

Just been for 2 weeks with my husband and my child. Great experience with a few hiccups but it wont stop us from returning. The staff couldnt do enough, cleaners/maids lovely and friendly, food lovely, room clean and well kept. Portuguese night (every Monday) was fantastic!

( Miss A ) and I arrived 26/8/2025. I myself had stayed in the hotel in June and again in July and stayed many other times over 20+ years We checked in but the room was not ready appreciate check in time is 3 pm .
We went to the spa as advised to collect pool towels where we were told no pool towels were available. I asked how long should we wait the lady was very rude and said maybe later I went back after 1 hr and 10 mins and still no pool towels and the lady said in a very rude manner it’s not been an hour . I returned and explained to reception and they gave us a pool towel each . Not a good start but worse to come .

We went to our room 3051 approx 5 pmshowered and changed and Miss A put her case on the floor and took out clothes to wear and her toiletries bag we left our room with the case on the floor at 6.30 as we had a restaurant reservation .
Approx 10 pm we returned to our room and Miss A went to her case to get out her nightwear and snacks that were in the case she screamed and said there was a mouse in her case it came out when I took some of the items out and ran around the room . (Video 1 .) I contained the mouse in a plastic glass and Miss A rang reception 2 remembers of staff came . Photos 1/2.
We and the 2 staff members emptied the case to find a packet of chocolate eaten but NO mouse droppings in the case ( indicating mouse had not been in the case long ) Also a T shirt has been eaten with a 4 cm hole

On 27th no one contacted me from the hotel and I contacted the manager in person at 3 pm The manager she was very rude spoke to me in an aggressive manner and said the mouse must have come with us in the case This is totally impossible

The case was packed by Miss A mother
The case was not opened till we got to the room after 3 pm .
The mouse was not seen at 5.30 when sone clothing items were taken out of the case The case was left open on the floor near the balcony doors which we left open We then left the hotel . There was no mouse in the case .
The mouse would have shown up in the airport scanners with a live item if it had traveled with us It is there impossible for the mouse to have come in the suitcase.
The mouse has eaten a T Shirt of miss A The manner and the way I have been treated and spoke to on my trip and the aggressive tone has completely spoilt what should have been a special trip for Miss A .

Nice pool area.
Pints at bar a bit more expensive than in the city centre although good entertainment at night.
Nice big room. Although, I had a room without a view because I didn’t upgrade which meant