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Vila Galé Coimbra

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel in Coimbra City Centre

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra, 3000-001
  • Coimbra University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Biblioteca Joanina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Pool View (3 Adults)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 2 Adults + 1 Child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Pool View (with Extra Bed, 2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (3 Adults)

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Single Room, Pool View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Coimbra

Coimbra City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Coimbra City Centre hotel, you'll find Santa Cruz Church and CAV. Jardim da Manga and Núcleo da Cidade Muralhada/Torre de Almedina are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Cathedral of Coimbra - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coimbra University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Biblioteca Joanina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Coimbra Station - 14 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dux Taberna Urbana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Padaria Camões - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Nacional - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪da Portuguesa, O Garfinho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flor do Mondego - Pastelaria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Coimbra

4-star spa hotel in Coimbra City Centre
Vila Galé Coimbra offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. A health club, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly Vila Galé Coimbra. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Coimbra hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Vila Galé Coimbra offers 229 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Coimbra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Satsanga Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 11 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

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
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
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, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 880

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

Vila Galé Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra Hotel
Vila Galé Hotel Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra Hotel
Vila Galé Coimbra Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra Hotel Coimbra

Vila Galé Coimbra Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 936 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linnette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good. Easy 20 min walk to the Old Town. Are was a little suspect but had good dinning spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean property with a great indoor pool and good restaurant where the food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Riverview

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel beautiful & breakfast outstanding. Staff is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice clean central hotel

Nice clean and well located hotel. The room was a bit outdated and the bed wasn’t the most comfortable but was perfectly fine for one night’s stay. While the mini bar was surprisingly included in my room rate, I was equally surprised to see that there were no amenities provided (body lotion, cotton balls etc). I didn’t try the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Affordable 4 stars with Caveats

This was an affordable stay in Coimbra. Supposedly it's a 4 star hotel. However the in-room amenities/experience made it feel more like a 3 star. The room didn't have facial tissues and the toilet paper was rough. The bath was immaculately clean but the shower head leaked water all over the place. You can ask for a coffee maker to be brought to the room, but then it will cover the TV. All extra outlets were in a wall away from bed, so when the phone alarm rings in the morning you have to walk to turn it off, if you put your phone to charge at night as most people do. The hair dryer is the 1200watt attached to the wall without much cord that easily overheats. The room was very ample with plenty of storage and a great view, but the area around the hotel was not enticing for a stroll to the city which is just a 10min walk. The lobby and common areas are very nice. Breakfast was very good, and the staff was very attentive and helpful. Overall mixed feelings about the place. But for $165/night including taxes, breakfast and parking it's not a bad option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traffic around the hotel was a nightmare at 6:30 pm. Once there it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fraser

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the outdoor pool and the bar area. The breakfast was really nice and they even offered a tray with gluten-free options to my partner with outstanding and tasty products. However, it does not seem like anything else change since I was last there about 8 or 9 years ago. The rooms looked dated, the door didn't really offer soundproofing so you could hear everything in the hallway and other doors banging loudly, the bed was not comfortable whatsoever and the tables and chairs in the balcony were not clean (they had bird poop all over them). Moreover and even though we put the DnD sign at the door, the hotel staff entered the room without checking with us and while we were away: one to leave a plate with apples (not sure what that was about but ok), and another one to leave a slice of cake and wine, which I admit it was nice but I would rather have someone checking with me before walking into the room. Plus, because we were out the whole afternoon and evening for my birthday, that slice of cake must have been left out for so long it was pretty dry and sad. You will need a cap to use the indoor pool, which they don't tell you about it until you reach the spa staff, who look to charge you 4€ for each cap, so we didn't use it. I think this hotel is good enough to stay for a couple nights but not a whole week like we did. Will certainly look for other options around the area next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida R

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

giuliana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Too expensive for what it is (standard rooms)

BEWARE, the difference between rooms is huge. I booked a standard room with a "city view". It had no ceiling light in the bedroom area with only weak side lights. Since there are no additional sockets to plug your laptop or device you need to unplug one of the bedside tables, which means you are completely in the dark. There is no desk because the tiny desk (without chair) is where the TV stands. The room itself is small but the bathroom is very nice and large. I had no heating at night because all their air conditioning systems are blocked to a standard set up, but at night it can be chilly, while in the day it's hot. The bed linen was very good but the actual mattress is not so comfortable. Portugal tends to use extremely hard old-fashioned mattresses, but if you are a foreigner, you may not find it comfortable. No memory foam mattress here. Breakfast was good enough. I am vegan so my options were limited, but at least here they had baked beans and cucumbers with olive oil, and that's enough for me. Some other "luxury" Portuguese hotels have chia seeds and soy/coconut milk as healthier options but here they do not. The room was a corner one so it had a large balcony, which I liked, but no outside chair and no outside table. I was on the 3rd floor so I could see a bit of "city" but mainly you have a car park at the bottom and a new building in front. But, if you have a room on this side on the lower floors, you will have a horrible view.
Bedside lights only with no additional sockets for your devices. Also, the bedroom section as you can see is very small. The only ceiling lights are at the entrance but not on the bed area, which makes the bedroom area very dark.
As you can see the only socket is for the bedside light. You need to bring your own multiplug. I asked at reception and they had none to give me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole hotel looked elegant and had a charm. They offer in-site parking for a rate but we had no problem finding off street parking. Room was cozy. Bed was comfy and breakfast was exceptional. Staff was kind and helpful. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with amazing staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and the breakfasts were absolute fantastic! We were able to walk along the water to downtown easily and I could run along the water into the park and all around Coimbra. The only hiccup we experienced was that they decided to clean both pools at the same time on Monday morning (when our daughter had been looking forward to finally spending the day at the pool, after our “boring” touring all weekend), but it looked like someone else got upset about that and alerted a manager, because the cleaning promptly stopped and the kids were able to play! (Which we appreciated very much!). Cleaning of the pool after hours sounds like a good idea to me, in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful pool, spacious lobby, good parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

l

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about. A fantastic choice for attending a conference in Coimbra.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, food good and location ideal with the room being large and the shower hot and powerful. There was a bit of noise outside some evenings but nothing unusual for a city. Dinner buffet was good. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024