Vila Gale Collection Praia

“A fantastic hotel with wonderful staff.”

The Vila Galé Collection Praia is a small hotel with just 40 rooms, so you get a chance to know the staff. We were on half-board via a Jet2Holidays package, and the hotel was only half full. Breakfast is buffet style, plus an omelette station. The evening meals are al a carte, with some of the b... more

The Vila Galé Collection Praia is a small hotel with just 40 rooms, so you get a chance to know the staff. We were on half-board via a Jet2Holidays package, and the hotel was only half full. Breakfast is buffet style, plus an omelette station. The evening meals are al a carte, with some of the best hotel food we've ever eaten. You can also choose to eat at their Italian restaurant if you fancy a change. The hotel is clean and stylish with plenty of sunbeds, although the pool was still too cold to enjoy in April. The rooms could do with more drawer space and the addition of some form of tea/coffee make facilities. All the staff are incredibly friendly and are always eager to help. While they are all wonderful, two of the bar/waiting staff deserve a special mention; the very attentive Ely and the wonderfully mad, funny, and hard-working Liliana. While I don't generally like to go back to the same place twice, we may have to make an exception for the Vila Galé Collection Praia. Tip - Both the No. 7 & 8 buses go to Albufeira, but in opposite circular directions and the timetables can be obtained from reception. Tip - I would avoid Jet2Holidays, as their airport shuttle doesn't stop at the hotel. While they do state that they drop you off 350 metres away, what they don't tell you is that you will have to drag your suitcases along a busy road, as it isn't possible to get them down the uneven cobbled footpath. Apparently, other tour operators manage to drop off directly outside the hotel.

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“Amazing”

This hotel is fantastic, we stayed here for 12 nights in room 303. Upon our arrival at the hotel we were greeted by Luisia Santos ( the hotel manager). She explained all aspects of the hotel to us and made us feel very welcome. The room was really nice, spotlessly clean and we had a nice pool vie... more

This hotel is fantastic, we stayed here for 12 nights in room 303. Upon our arrival at the hotel we were greeted by Luisia Santos ( the hotel manager). She explained all aspects of the hotel to us and made us feel very welcome. The room was really nice, spotlessly clean and we had a nice pool view. We noticed straight away how peaceful the hotel was which suited us as our nightclubbing days are long gone. We ate in the hotel restaurant twice and both times the meals were of outstanding quality and very reasonably priced. We would have eaten there more but we do like to try different restaurants when on holiday. Each and every member of staff was friendly, courteous and are obviously very good at what they do. We can’t remember how to spell his name but Vash… Was very informative, professional and obviously a key member of staff. My wife had an exceptional massage in the hotel spa. Now for the star of the show…LILLIANA She was great fun, great at her job and it was a pleasure to have met such a warm, lovely lady. She is an absolute credit to the hotel and we look forward to seeing her and everyone else again upon our return next spring

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“Perfect in every way”

We had a week stay the last week in February, the hotel w By far exceeded our expectations from the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out. Check in was easy and the room allocated to us was a pool view room on the 3rd floor with lovely sea views and a fantastic view for the sun setti... more

We had a week stay the last week in February, the hotel w By far exceeded our expectations from the moment we checked in to the moment we checked out. Check in was easy and the room allocated to us was a pool view room on the 3rd floor with lovely sea views and a fantastic view for the sun setting at night. Beds roomy and comfortable. The hotel is so quiet that a good nights sleep was guaranteed. We were bed and breakfast and breakfast was the best, with everything you could want. Liliana was welcoming and a treasure that does the hotel proud. All the staff work extremely hard and appear very happy in their work. We did have dinner in the hotel a couple of times and the meals were fantastic, and good value. The local area has some great walks , either along the beach or rugged coastal walks- a must if your mobility is good as the views are superb and so peaceful. There is a boardwalk from Galé beach all the way to Amerco de Pera through the Salgados nature area , if you are a birdwatcher it’s great too. Looking forward to revisiting here , it’s a gem of a place. Thank you

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“Jewel in the Crown”

Having travelled extensively, the Praia Gale Collection Hotel was by far the most sophisticated and peaceful ADULTS ONLY hotel we have stayed in. The food and staff were first class particularly Liliana who was a wonderful host at breakfast. The hotel was so peaceful, no evening entertainment, no... more

Having travelled extensively, the Praia Gale Collection Hotel was by far the most sophisticated and peaceful ADULTS ONLY hotel we have stayed in. The food and staff were first class particularly Liliana who was a wonderful host at breakfast. The hotel was so peaceful, no evening entertainment, no music around the pool. Location was quiet but there were plenty of walks from the hotel particularly along the boardwalk. A perfect winter break. Thank-you to all the staff and also to Jet2 who once again were professional and attentive.

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