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Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cabanas Beach

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Beach nearby, beach shuttle, beach towels
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Quatro Aguas Antigo, Arraial Ferreira neto, Tavira, 8800901
  • Place, Ria Formosa Natural Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilha de Tavira Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room Single Use, River View

  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room (3 Adults)

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room, River View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room, River View (3 Adults)

  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • River view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Tavira

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ria Formosa Natural Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall with a stay here. Tavira Living Science Center and Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Town - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tavira Castle - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Ilha de Tavira Beach - 23 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 52 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 14 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Ranch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Formosa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coisa Linda - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ensui - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cabanas Beach
Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a health club, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Tavira hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 162 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel offers 162 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and February 8.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel to the airport?

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel is 31.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel on Jun 20, 2026 start from CA $305, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel.

How close is Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (36-min drive) from Monte Gordo Beach and 4.8 mi (16-min drive) from Terra Estreita Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel offer free breakfast?

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Monte Gordo (24-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel have a pool?

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and light fare.

Does Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, facials, and hot stone massages.

How close is Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel to downtown Tavira?

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Santa Maria e Santiago.

Vila Gale Albacora Eco-Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 421 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is amazing. Very quiet property
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa amenities were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous play to stay for a week. The pools are beautiful, the buildings elegant and well kept and everybody was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic time. Friendly staff and timely room service. Beautiful grounds to walk around in and a lovely little playground within for our 1.5 yo to play in. Breakfast was great and amenities excellent. The private hotel boat to to the beach is very handy also.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff most accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great entertainment and bar made great cocktails! Breakfast was decent with a fresh omelette station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The wild site on the lagoon is unique
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our purposes perfectly. The spa and regular free ferry service to the beach and bus into Tavira were an unexpected bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A major league facility with copious and well trained staff, comfortable rooms, excellent restaurant and bar, beautiful outdoor pool and grounds. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. One of our party has a dairy-free and gluten-free diet and they were well catered for both at breakfast and the dinner buffet. Great isolated location by the estuary - ideal for wildlife watching.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent , they give a upgrade with views, we not accepted for that 😀✨
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for a family wedding. Rooms clean and comfortable. Pool, pool bar, reception and staff were all great. Very welcoming. Overall a grest weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time with my family. From the start to the end the staff was very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were very clean. Only good things to say. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is spotless. Staff very friendly. Only issue we had was the lack of vegan options. But having said that staff went out of their way to accommodate our requests
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were out for the day and by the time we got back to the room after 4pm, the room was not cleaned or restocked with towels. There were no bottle openers or door hangers to say ‘do not disturb’. The beds were horrible, didn’t have a good sleep. We also went to celebrate our engagement, nothing was said or done. It was advertised that there would be a boat to the beach free of charge, not the case €7.50 each.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

larry

Remote
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service

3 star quality - pretty average

Beautiful buildings and location but, sadly, only a fraction of what it could be. Breakfasts are very mediocre (even the orange juice is processed) and staff generally not interested in service with a smile. The pool is woefully small for the size of the hotel and the name “eco” is just greenwashing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spa treatments expensive especially when the time was shorter than promised
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property was clean, the layout of the property was a little bit like a prison camp with blocks of accommodation very unimaginative the room was dark and you couldn’t have the blinds or curtains open because everyone would be able to see in beside the fact, there was no view just another block we did ask if we could move, but they said they didn’t have anything. Not our sort of place and wouldn’t return .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Serene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consider Carefully Before Booking

Be aware that this is not a desirable location for couples or adults looking for a peaceful place to stay. It clearly caters to families and should be advertised as such. Children were running around (literally) unsupervised while parents relaxed at the pool, bar or dining areas from morning until after 11pm. The condition and cleanliness of the hotel was poor. The shower did not drain resulting in deep standing water while using it and had mold and mildew, and the bedroom floor was sandy/dirty upon arrival. Parking was extremely limited and we and many others were parked in areas squeezed into corners and other non-designated parking areas (we saw a car that was hit because of this). Last and probably most importantly, our experience was that front desk/concierge staff were not helpful or friendly when we arrived, when we brought the shower issue to their attention, and when we checked out. Maybe we could feel better about the experience as a whole if it was an inexpensive stay, but ironically we stayed at many other hotels on our trip that were less expensive and absolutely amazing. I should add that we are not complainers or high maintenance and make efforts to be friendly and go with the flow so it took a lot to write a very honest review that hopefully might help someone else make a different decision about where they stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superbe cadre, la réserve naturelle avec une plage accessible à pied est splendide. Le complexe s’y intègre très bien, et parvient même à être kids-friendly. La piscine intérieure et l’espace balnéo sont très agréables. Bémol sur les massages, qui n’étaient pas au niveau du budget. Petit déjeuner de qualité avec de nombreux aliments frais : jus pressés minute, pancakes et oeufs cuisinés en live. Niveau inégal sur les plats à la carte du soir.
Plage
Piscine
Accès plage
Plage
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smukt naturområde.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eduardo Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piscina muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl-Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Unterkunft mit etwas Renovierungsstau.Schöner Pool , netter Wellnessbereich.Die Reception war sehr freundlich
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025