Vila Gale Collection Palácio dos Arcos

Hotels
Vila Gale
9 (1107 reviews)
Largo Conde de Alcáçovas , Oeiras , pt

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Inconvenience with amenities
Some decor outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
Generally well-maintained, with good room cleanliness noted.
Service
9.99
Super friendly staff and excellent service highlighted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.82
Great location with a beautiful view and strategic positioning noted.
Room Quality
8.76
Spacious and comfortable rooms, but some decor and modernity issues.
Amenities
8.29
Basic amenities and some areas lacking like the spa, which drew negative feedback.
Value for Money
8.75
Expectations of a 5-star facility not fully met, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Breakfast quality and variety were below expectations, particularly for a 5-star.
Overall Experience
9.77
Overall enjoyable experience but with specific areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay like royalty at Vila Gale Palácio dos Arcos, a stunning 15th-century palace with rooms inspired by Portuguese poetry. Enjoy breathtaking river and garden views from the new wing rooms, all elegantly decorated in earthy tones.

Relaxation and Wellness
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at Satsanga Spa, offering a range of massage treatments, Turkish bath, hot tub, and sauna. Unwind in style after a day of exploring Lisbon and its surroundings.

Modern Amenities and Dining
Start your day with a delicious à la carte breakfast and savor exquisite meals at the on-site restaurant. Don't forget to visit the bar for a refreshing drink. Additionally, the palace offers a modern conference room in its old wine cellar, perfect for hosting successful events.

Book your stay now at Vila Gale Palácio dos Arcos and elevate your Lisbon experience!

Important information:

Please note that access to the indoor pool for children under the age of 12 is allowed from 10:30 to 17:30 and accompanied by an adult.

The access to the hot tub, sauna or Turkish bath is limited to people aged over 16 years old.

Please note that for all reservations including dinner supplements, drinks are not included.

Please note that when booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the stay is charged at check-in.

Please note that on the 31st of December the half-board is a Gala Dinner with Entertainment.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LIS

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1107 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 8.76
Amenities: 8.29
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 9.77
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Gema family_with_children es
9
Descanso gratisimo
Pros:

Prácticamente todo. El personal amabilísimo, muy atento con los niños, edificio patrimonial y su decoración y la parte de las habitaciones en un edificio moderno, con lo cual se combina las ventajas de lo antiguo con lo moderno. Jardín histórico y piscinas y zona infantil. Numerosos detalles con el huésped. Habitación y baño bastante espaciosos.

Cons:

Es difícil encontrarle defectos.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
G
guadalupe solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Un oasis paradisiaco con vistas al Atlántico

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Cristiana couple pt
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
B
blasi family_with_children it
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Alua family_with_children kz
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Georgina family_with_children pt
7
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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David Sobral solo_traveller pt
10
Pros:

Staff always super helpful and friendly, the location, the pool, the rooms.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Gardner solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Puente Gonzalez solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Hotel con encanto en un antiguo palacete del siglo XV

Cons:

Nada, me encantó todo

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Lucas couple br
6
Hotel 4 estrelas com preço de 5
Cons:

Para um hotel 5 estrelas está bem ruim… o hotel é bom, piscina boa, quartos bons… mas se fosse um hotel 4 estralas… em qualidade está devendo mto para ser 5 estrelas

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Eliane solo_traveller br
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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NURLAN solo_traveller kz
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children gb
10
An exquisite palace in every sense.
Pros:

The location is perfect for sea views, beaches nearby and a train station a few feet away. The rooms are large, the facilities are great and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, especially the reception and spa staff. Do not listen to any review that says the breakfast is limited. There are plenty of cold choices, pastries, fruit and cereal and there is also a chef making hot egg options to order. You could even have champagne with your breakfast! The building is beautiful, especially the church and the gardens. The children loved both pools and the play area. We would all love to return one day.

Cons:

We only ate an evening meal once in the hotel. The food took long to arrive, they didn’t have the daily special and generally the food was not great, however the prices are quite steep.
I would have liked fresh towels more often.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Shahar couple il
7
Pros:

Overall, we had a good stay. The hotel is very close to the sea, the staff were friendly and helpful, the room was spacious, and the pool and garden were beautiful.

Cons:

There were a few downsides. The Wi-Fi disconnected frequently, and the walls were quite thin, so we could hear our neighbors’ TV. There were only two sockets. We also felt uncomfortable with the housekeeping staff being required to wear black and white short dresses as uniforms. The uniform felt outdated and gave an uncomfortable “maid” or colonial servant-like impression that we did not feel was appropriate.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Pedro Manuel solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Los menús del restaurante Inevitable.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
8
Lovely stay and great location so close to Lisbon
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

The staff were not as friendly as other hotels

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Karen family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Marina family_with_children il
10
Pros:

Perfect location, very close to the ocean and to a train station. Lots of nice restaurants nearby.
You actually don’t need a rental car if you want to explore the area.
The breakfast offers a variety of options, including vegetarian and vegan. And the ocean view from the balcony during breakfast is absolutely amazing.
Staff was very helpful and happy to assist with any questions.
Clean rooms, comfortable beds.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller be
6
Pros:

Die Lage zwischen Lissabon und Cascais ist ideal und die Hauptstraße hört man kaum. Die Anlage ist sehr geoflegt und das Frühstück buffet eines 5 🌟 Hotel würdig. Auch die Gesamt Atmosphäre war ok.

Cons:

Beim Portugisischen Personal muss man sehr geduldig sein. Die Organisation vom Hauskeeping ist nicht optimal insbesondere nicht für ein 5 🌟 Hotel. Hierfür nur eine 3/10!!! Auch ansonsten waren die Wartezeiten zu lang. Leider kam mann sich teils vor wie in einem Reinem Urlaubsresort weil das Management nicht wert darauf legt ein Blick auf die Menschen am Pool zu werfen (Sogar Kinder mit Eis im Pool,...). Jetzt werden viele sagen es ist Urlaubzeit aber für ein Hotel mit nur 88 Zimmer (Ideal) waren sehr viele Leute mit klein Kinder vor Ort und das hat leider die Exclusivität getrübt.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Janine family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee