Hotel Vila Galé Albacora

My wife and myself spent a week at this hotel and had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. We knew the hotel was isolated and that is what we liked so you might want to hire a car if you get bored of the surroundings. We loved the position and the lovely way they have restored this former fishing accommodation into a peaceful oasis. The rooms are not super luxurious however they are very comfortable with a lovely bathroom/shower and good aircon. We had an estuary view with a small quiet sunny patio and seating area. The food was absolutely fine with a good choice at breakfast and same for dinner. We always liked to eat outside however we were in a minority.|The pool looked fantastic although we prefer to swim in the sea and this is another reason why we loved it here. The hotel boat leaves from the pier and in 15 minutes takes you to an amazing long stretch of sandy beach. On this beach you do have different eateries a small supermarket and sun loungers. The only thing we would have preferred is a boat back to hotel about 5.30 or 6pm rather than 4.10 which was too early or the last boat at 6.40pm too late. Only a small issue and the gents on the boat were very friendly.|To summerize we would definitely return and found the experience to be very chilled and relaxing.|Simon and Dawn

We loved it here..when we booked we did not realize it was a short distance out of town..so we had to take Ubers to do anything in Tavira but they are not expensive. The hotel is set up like a resort..so if you just want to stay put..chill and relax you can do that. We had not been to the Algarve before so we wanted to explore the town and the area a bit. Tavira Island is just a short ferry ride and it is definitely worth it. Lots of restaurants and great beaches. And Tavira is a nice town. The resort offers great food at reasonable prices. And the rooms are small but comfortable. Each one has it's own patio at back. Service was great.

Lovely location, very good layout, excellent pool. Most staff pleasant and helpful. |But, the meals are an awful awful experience. When you arrive, they insist that you stand in line to collect your room number (even though we were staying for 2 weeks) and the woman on the desk ignores you. After ignoring you for a period she will bring you to a table in a bad tempered angry manner. |The dining room is absolutely horrible. Noise +++, chaotic, standing in line again and again to get food, customers barging in, children running around grabbing food, so impolite and rude. Plates, chairs, children crashing around everywhere. Trying to order a drink from staff is impossible. |We wanted to sit outside on the terrace to get away from the noise, but the desk staff made an issue with this and would not light a candle. The food is good quality but the service at dinner is appalling. I liked some of the staff, who were pleasant and tried to help, but the dining experienced ruined this holiday. Avoid if you like a quiet relaxing dining experience.

Lovely hotel very close to the beach. The food is very good if a bit of a noisy experience as the restaurant is huge and accommodates a lot of people. The evening meal staff worked really hard and were always double quick time in what they did.|The rooms are in blocks around the site so there is a bit of a walk to the restaurant and bar and if it was raining you would get wet for sure.

Great location |Attractive historic buildings |Excellent pool and surroundings gardens very well maintained|Rooms dated but ok|BUT BUT BUT………|Staff disinterested in guests, no welcoming attitude apparent.|Biggest letdown is the food, avoid the half board option cheap ingredients poorly cooked, I have never had such a poor dinner buffet before.|Breakfast again poor and chaotic.|I would have happily paid more for half board in order to have a decent meal. ||I would not recommend this hotel.|Maybe a focus on customer care and food quality could turn it around.

Hotel located in the middle of a nature reserve opposite Ile de Tavira with a regular boat shuttle service from the hotel. Would recommend hiring a car as there are plenty of good restaurants and bars in Tavira town which is 10 mins drive. Breakfast buffet is good.

Excellent hotel in the best area of Algarve. I have been to this hotel for many times. Rooms are not big, but very comfortable. Staff is extremely nice. Food at the pool bar and main restaurant are top quality. Hotel area is very beautiful. For me the best offering is private boat trip to Terra Estreita beach, which is amazing. I have also tried the spa one time and ir was very good. I highly recommend this hotel and will return surely.

Very nice hotel in Tavira in Portugal right next to the ocean. They have a spa area and theres a boat that Can take you to the most beautiful Bounty Beach directly from the hotel. The town is definatly also worth the visit.