Located within metres of gardens and a river, the 4-star Vila Gale Tavira Hotel is also within walking distance of the shopping district of Tavira. An indoor swimming pool along with a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a hot tub can be enjoyed at this non-smoking hotel, situated at a distance of 700 metres from Tavira Castle.
The family property is right by Convento das Bernardas, while Biblioteca Municipal Alvaro de Campos is only 5 minutes' walk away. The nearby places of worship include Misericordia Church (600 metres) and Igreja do Antigo Convento de Santo Antonio dos Capuchos Church (0.8 km). The hotel is also not too far from Ria Formosa Natural Park. There is Historic town walk an 18-minute walk away, and Terminal Rodoviario de Tavira bus station about a 5-minute drive from Vila Gale Tavira Hotel. For those travelling from afar, Faro airport is 34 minutes' drive away.
The 268 rooms at the Vila Gale Tavira include a balcony and a terrace. Some of the rooms feature elegant decor furnished with a sofa and a work desk. They come equipped with a minibar for self-catering along with free wireless internet and a television for business and leisure. Guests can also enjoy city views.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant at the Vila Gale. The accommodation has Aladino restaurant, serving a range of Portuguese dishes and featuring a spacious terrace. The onsite poolside bar features a selection of delicious cocktails. There is a restaurant serving Mediterranean food merely 350 metres away.
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Golf course
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24-hour reception
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Housekeeping
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Welcome drink
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Dinner
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Children's menu
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Garden area
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Turkish bath
Jacuzzi
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Biblioteca Municipal Alvaro de Campos
250 m
Quartel da Atalaia
450 m
Edificio na Rua Nova da Avenida
400 m
Praca da Republica
500 m
Church of Saint Mary of the Castle
600 m
Garrafeira Soares
300 m
Jardim Publico de Tavira
400 m
Roman Bridge of Tavira
550 m
Convento das Bernardas
250 m
LDS Church
250 m
Airports
Faro
41 km
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Tavira Train Station
1 km
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The 268 rooms at the Vila Gale Tavira include a balcony and a terrace. Some of the rooms feature elegant decor furnished with a sofa and a work desk. They come equipped with a minibar for self-catering along with free wireless internet and a television for business and leisure. Guests can also enjoy city views.
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John
2024-05-05
9/10
Twin room with bedroom, lovely terrace, for example.
Eleanor
2024-04-07
7/10
The location was excellent and perfect, by the seaside overlooking the pool. Moreover, it was adjacent to the riverside and the center of the town and Tavira beach.
Derek
2024-02-25
9/10
The hotel was near to nice restaurants, city centre, and the Algarve for the last 20 years thanks to its comfortable and perfect location. I found Come na Gaveta offering shots and different drinks 1 km of the venue.
Frank
2024-02-17
8/10
A reasonably spacious room with the view on the poolside. Great size bedroom provided, excellent experience, late check-out.
Donald
2024-02-07
9/10
The room was both huge and brand-new with English channels, flatscreen TV with a number of English channels, balconies. The location was comfortable for destinations we were going to.
David
2024-01-15
9/10
Good value hotel with fast wifi. Very amiable and top-class staff always on hand. Plenty of fantastic food. Wonderful and lovely location to one that I had to drive to-about 2 miles over the bridge in an extra comfy area.
Victor
2024-01-08
9/10
New-fashioned & spotless rooms with bedrooms and good WiFi. Exceptional customer care, parking on site.
Max
2024-01-06
5/10
The breakfast offered was outstanding with fresh fruit and bread.
Some of the staff were very grumpy.
Ruth
2024-01-04
6/10
A very very good stay on a subsequent visit. The place was tidy with a well-trained staff. Magnificent location very close to Tavira and surrounding area as well as bus stations. And an easy walk to a movie theater.
Wi-Fi was very poor.
Jimmy
2023-12-29
7/10
Booked the hotel for its perfect and nice location close to the bus station as well as the Gilao River. Thanks to the especially helpful staff everything was first-class, including lots of fabulous food. We had a comfortable bedroom.
Michael
2023-12-27
8/10
The hotel had a central location and it was within walking distance of Saint Mary's Cathedral. Exceptional service was provided here.
Alan
2023-12-11
8/10
The breakfast was nice hot with in particular and fruit and the restaurant food was outstanding.
James
2023-12-11
9/10
Overall an enjoyable stay on ones vacation. The venue is clean, with magnificent and perfect location just off restaurants/bars and shops, shops, restaurants, beach ferry and a timed ferry.
Daniel
2023-12-04
8/10
The room was modern, air conditioned, clean bathroom.
Kevin
2023-11-24
9/10
Amazing location very near the town centre. The à la carte restaurant for breakfast.
Lawrence
2023-11-20
7/10
The breakfast was wonderful and with fresh fruit and bread; the staff was very amiable. The setting was excellent and wonderful, so close to a beautiful river that has a modern road/foot bridge to the south, the bus station and nightlife.
Jason
2023-11-15
8/10
We enjoyed staying in this hotel, it was great value. The service was good, the staff were top-class.
Walter
2023-11-11
9/10
Spacious rooms come with exceptionally comfortable beds. Secure parking and outstanding breakfast with good food.
Brian
2023-11-03
9/10
Good service, parking on-site. Marvellous central location and genuinely helpful and amazingly attentive staff.
Daisy
2023-10-23
8/10
Tidy place with pleasant view over the town. Air conditioned and beautifully maintained room, a shower, a hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries in the room. Comfy bed & excellent service. A very nice area, perfect location right by restaurants / bars. Plus, walking distance to Jardim Publico de Tavira.
Gordon
2023-09-30
8/10
The breakfast is marvellous and superb with fresh fruit and bread, has outstanding food.
Oliver
2023-09-26
8/10
I had a nice size and air-conditioned room here with good air con, flatscreen TV, as for instance.
Christopher
2023-09-16
5/10
Overall really enjoyable stay on a subsequent visit. Amazing location, walk from restaurants and bars. Fantastic area.
Extremely expensive breakfast.
Craig
2023-09-09
8/10
The breakfast was very very good with fresh fruit and bread; and the staff was pleasant.
Joe
2023-09-05
6/10
The bathroom was spacious and the room itself spacious.
Well Wi-Fi was weak, and there was very bad bed in my room.
William
2023-09-04
7/10
Tidy place with especially helpful and amazingly attentive staff members and pool views. Well-equipped and brand-new rooms with nice beds and wake-up service. Absolutely perfect, wonderful location close enough to Tavira by coach as well as the bars and restaurants. Again, not far from Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao.
Roger
2023-09-01
8/10
A functional property, tidy, comfortable location on the outskirts of Tavira.
Bruce
2023-08-18
8/10
This was a fairly nice stay, fair prices. Everything was great during 3 days, greatly enjoyed its marvellous and lovely location just next door to the center of the town, restaurants and ferry to the beach island, restaurants and buffet and the river € 2 return. The room was airy and spotless with a spacious bathroom.
Sophie
2023-08-18
7/10
Everything was first-class as expected. I ate at a very large restaurant for breakfast. The room was good-sized, the location was magnificent central. Also, the accommodation was only 1 km from Camera Obscura. I greatly enjoyed this hotel.
Ian
2023-08-10
8/10
It has perfect central location to nearby beaches. Moreover, it is just off restaurants/bars and shops, centre of Tavira, and Easy to walk out to the centre of the town for restaurants / bars.
Robert
2023-08-09
9/10
It has especially helpful, hard-working staff. The rooms are air-conditioned, excellent location.
Shaun
2023-07-23
9/10
Beautifully maintained, bright units provided with fridge. Magnificent spot right by shops and restaurants. Easy walk to a movie theater.
Margaret
2023-07-10
8/10
A la carte restaurant with amazing cuisine.
Ray
2023-06-28
7/10
Had a very very good stay for our short visit, everything was first-class. Well-trained and professional staff gave advice on things to do. The location was magnificent and absolutely perfect, right by the ample restaurants in Tavira and easily accessible.
Trevor
2023-06-15
8/10
The breakfasts were nice hot with an egg chef preparing omelettes and the usual cereal, for instance, couldn’t ask for anything better. Its location was central, around 4-6 minutes' walk from a public library.
Edward
2023-06-03
8/10
Perfect location in the very nice area, right by Tavira Island, the airport and more bars / restaurants. Besides, excellent for visiting Camera Obscura.
David
2023-05-26
8/10
Wonderful relaxing hip new hotel, lovely views over the town. Air conditioned and well-maintained room with a private bathroom. Very comfy beds, warm and enjoyable selection for breakfast. Competent and smart staff and excellent location near to the centre! Again, walking distance to Praca da Republica.
Michael
2023-05-16
8/10
Location just next door to the ferry to the Island and where the beach is. Fabulous food in the à la carte restaurant in the vicinity.
Iain
2023-05-08
7/10
Had a very good time. The hotel was big size and facilities were really good, it had convenient and unbeatable location very close to restaurants/bars and shops and the river, where there are lots of bars and restaurants.
Marcus
2023-04-25
9/10
Appetising food for marvellous breakfast. A comfortable bed and a warm and cool room overall. Magnificent and pleasant location within easy walking distance of Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao.
William
2023-04-22
9/10
The location was easy, within easy walking distance of Praca da Republica. We had the twin room which was airy. The view over the town was pleasant, liked it.
Allan
2023-04-20
9/10
Had real good stay for our short visit. The location was excellent and perfect, to that Island with easy access to the main shopping centre and shopping centres. There was an à la carte restaurant nearby.
David
2023-03-29
7/10
The venue is fairly large and fairly clean with a great value and pleasant and nice staff. It has great location not too far from a public library.
Kevin
2023-03-26
5/10
A nice size unit with balcony.
Breakfast really expensive.
Jim
2023-03-21
8/10
The place was perfectly clean with a lovely design and competent staff. I was there for 10 nights and ate at à la carte restaurant with good food. The setting was magnificent, short walk to Tavira, the bar / restaurant and the centre. The service provided there was exceptional.
Jimmy
2023-03-09
8/10
Had really good stay on a subsequent visit, the staff were competent, location was amazing to the ferries. Location: the hotel was close to Tavira Island, a beautiful river that has a modern road/foot bridge to the south and the Algarve for the last 20 years. I ate at the a la carte restaurant near the property.
Phil
2023-03-06
9/10
Large rooms, amazing breakfast. Top-class stuff, providing excellant service.
Peter
2023-03-05
9/10
We were offered warm and enjoyable breakfast with fresh fruit and bread. The location was stunning and pleasant, only 10 minutes walk to Camera Obscura.
Charlie
2023-03-01
9/10
I was satisfied with the good-sized room, there were shower facilities, a hair dryer and free toiletries just in case. The location was magnificent - just next door to Easy to walk out to the centre of the town for restaurants / bars, walks to the Ria Formosa and a ferry from the river € 2 return per person. The food from the a la carte restaurant was great.
Charles
2023-02-18
7/10
I had a very very good stay. Accommodation was big and top quality, beds were comfy. The restaurant was very large for breakfast, I tried amazing dishes. It was decent sized, brand-new.
Jackie
2023-01-03
8/10
The room was very comfortable, extremely comfy bed. The staff were competent and the pool area was very clean.
Maurice
2023-01-02
8/10
The pool was good, the staff was welcoming and courteous. The setting was quite pleasant within easy reach of Jardim Publico de Tavira.
Albert
2022-12-30
8/10
The restaurant here was lovely for breakfast, we both ordered excellent dishes. It had a very comfy bed, a personal safe, climate control and a mini-bar. The location was magnificent, within easy walking distance of Tavira Gran Plaza.
Jamie
2022-12-28
9/10
Warm breakfast with fresh fruit and bread for the start of the day. Pleasant and easy location adjacent to beaches and restaurants, only 5 minutes walk from Old Town.
Harry
2022-12-01
9/10
Comfy bed and pillows, there were a mini bar, multi-channel TV and a writing desk available. Besides, we have parked on-site. There was a nice restaurant for breakfast in the hotel.
Paul
2022-11-11
9/10
Overall clean and enchanting accom with magnificent and fab location right by bars, restaurants and the centre of town.
Joseph
2022-11-05
9/10
Overall it was spotless with comfortable bed.
Nicholas
2022-10-21
9/10
Thank you for a lovely stay. Impressive and fairly clean place offers sensational breakfast and unbeatable location in close proximity to the many great restaurants. The best thing is location - close to the centre of Tavira and Tavira and the beach. There is Nikita Restaurante Bar Cafe nearby for a cup of coffee.
Martyn
2022-09-28
8/10
I was there for 7 nights and ate at à la carte restaurant for breakfast. It had a great pool view balcony. The location was central, so close to all the bars and restaurants, the center and ferry boat and centre of travia.
Simon
2022-09-27
9/10
Pleasant hip new hotel with excellent value, we had a perfectly pleasant stay. The restaurant was nice for breakfast, we ordered amazing dishes. The location was fab, for example, Old Town was within easy walking distance of the property. Loved our stay.
Geoffrey
2022-09-26
8/10
Had a great stay on a subsequent visit, glad I've chosen it. Local cuisine was served in the à la carte restaurant.
Arthur
2022-09-25
9/10
The location was fab and easy, within easy walking distance of Old Town.
John
2022-09-10
9/10
The hotel was located not far from the centre, Portugal and Tavira. The staff was pleasant, welcoming all the time. It was in the very central location to the Faro airport. Main bar was lovely.
William
2022-09-04
9/10
The room was perfect with an exceptionally comfortable bed and a shower, a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Everything was good, but a few employees were not always friendly. Could use their free parking. Besides, the area was lovely, next to a public library.
George
2022-08-14
9/10
Possibly the best and pleasant stay on ones vacation.
Tim
2022-05-05
9/10
The hotel is high quality, has attentive staff and nice pool views. The units are airy, great-sized.
Samantha
2022-04-30
9/10
We had a very lovely stay here during our new year. We loved staying in the place thanks to lovely staff and location.
William
2022-04-25
9/10
I had good 4 nights in this hotel that's why I loved that. The continental breakfast included fresh fruit, pastries, pancakes and meats, but I didn't have time and didn't try all the menu. Very central location next to Tavira, the ferry to the beach and shops and restaurants, it was in a safe area.
Howard
2022-02-08
8/10
The place was functional and clean, it had very good location and staff. The restaurant was fabulous for breakfast here, I had warm dishes. Lots of options for breakfast including fresh fruit, pastries, meats and pancakes. Also, I liked how wonderful the location was.
Eric
2022-01-03
8/10
As for me, location and staff were first class. Well sized room, nice bed and reasonably large bathroom. Late check-out. Besides, parking was available on-site.
Joseph
2021-12-21
8/10
Property was pretty standard, with customer-facing staff and optimal location close to the centre of Tavira.
Bob
2021-12-12
8/10
Everything was simply very clean. Nice location and rooms, really enjoyed it. A good restaurant and a lounge bar available.
Bill
2021-10-20
9/10
The hotel was unique and the staff was honest, it had top location on the outskirts of Tavira. Fresh pastries, pancakes, eggs, bangers and cheese supplied. Relaxed by the pool, it was well-maintained, especially when the weather was fine.
Fred
2021-10-08
9/10
My amazing experience in Tavira. The room was large and very specious when I arrived. The service was courteous. Hotel was well priced, good value as opposed to other options.
Chris
2021-09-17
8/10
The property was neat and comfy, had fab staff and location. I got free upgrade and liked it. Very relaxing stay.
Alexandre
2021-08-29
8/10
Pleasant staff, perfect location near the beach. The breakfasts here were superb with the usual cereal, omelettes plus pastries. I loved a comfortable decor and comfy furniture.
Steven
2021-08-20
8/10
Efficient breakfast, easy position, particularly helpful workers. Cozy bed in the junior suite, plus balcony, fridge and coffee. The free hot drinks in outdoor bar were very welcome. A fantastic beach, brilliant view.
Peter
2021-08-17
8/10
staff were obliging and we loved our time there. generally everything was first-class, but the bathroom was quite small. fabulous and splendid meals.
Francine
2021-07-30
9/10
It was a fascinating hotel - I liked consistently courteous staff and spectacular location. Breakfast was great and they offered cereal, meats, bread, eggs and cheese. Thanks to an excellent service I had a terrific stay. Also, it had parking nearby.
Edgar
2021-06-11
9/10
Breakfast was so lovely, room was quite clean and air conditioning...
Jean
2021-04-25
8/10
Convenient interiors, REASONABLE location, positive staff. You could walk to the shops and the markets. And it was close to a boat dock.
George
2021-04-07
8/10
Staff were very very friendly and supportive made my stay perfect.
Dominic
2021-01-09
9/10
This hotel is equal to 4 stars. We truly enjoyed the great pool. Not far from the downtown, 10 minutes on foot. Being very close to Restaurante Mares was nice, we had dinner there.
Paul
2020-10-15
8/10
We appreciated the fact that we chose Vila Gale Tavira. A great selection of extra supplies: climate control, a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A special mention to the reception staff. The room faced the pool. The service offered was efficient too.
Jason
2020-05-22
9/10
No complaints! Easy walk to gilao river. Location was great, just 1 km to old town...
Derek
2020-02-22
9/10
Such main attractions as gilao river were near to this hotel. Lovely building.
Pat
2020-01-17
8/10
We really enjoyed the breakfast and staff and fantastic prices. The nearby restaurant, Saudade em Portugues, was as close as 300 metres from the hotel. Well-accessible via a ferry port
