Information & Amenities
Popular with locals and visitors alike and widely acknowledged as one of the best east of Faro, the principal nearby beach, Praia de Tavira, runs along the Atlantic Ocean side of Tavira Island. The beach features water sports, restaurants, and a clothing-optional section. The hotel provides complimentary bus service to a companion hotel, Vila Galé Albacora, four km (2.5 miles) away. The service runs year-round for the benefit of winter beach walkers. Independent water taxis to the beach are available two blocks from the hotel (surcharge).
In addition to a heated indoor pool (surcharge), the hotel's health club, 'Spa Satsanga', includes a steam room and a fitness center equipped with a universal gym, cardio machines, and free weights, whilst massage rooms (Vichy, aesthetics) are also available. An Internet center provides two computers with dial-up connections (surcharge). The spacious tile-and-marble-floor lobby features a three-story-high, light-blue dome and matching columns and supplies overstuffed seating and leather footstools for comfortable lounging.
The hotel activities/entertainment staff provides year-round group activities and presents shows on some nights in the large lounge called Ali Ba Bar. A complimentary kids club containing games and play areas is open year-round.
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Swimming pool - children's
- Poolside bar
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Concierge services
- Complimentary breakfast
- Health club
- Pool table nearby
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking garage
- Parking (surcharge)
- Conference room(s)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Internet access in public areas - dial-up
- Business services
- Audio-visual equipment
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Number of rooms: 262
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Number of suites: 6
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tour assistance
- Medical assistance available
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
Rooms
The hotel offers 268 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites in a three-story, rectangular building constructed around a central courtyard containing a pool. The building is white with mustard-brown and dark-blue trim, a tribute to Portugal's Moorish history. Balconies and patios are furnished with chairs and cocktail tables. Decor features terra-cotta tile floors with bedside throw rugs, cream walls, white ceilings and crown molding, dark-blue furniture with tan latticework insets, light-blue-and-cream fabrics, and blue-and-white tile bathrooms. In-room safes are available (surcharge).
In-Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Bathroom TV
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Massage - available in room
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Located Near
Public food market - across street
Riverfront - 1 block
Ribeira market (shopping, dining) - 5 blocks
Castle - 8 blocks
Santa Maria do Castelo (church) - 8 blocks
Palácio do Galeria (art displays) - 9 blocks
Roman bridge - 10 blocks
Train station - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Benamor Golf Course - 6 km (3.5 miles)
Pedras del Rey (fishing village) - 6 km (3.5 miles)
Casino Monte Gordo - 15 km (9.5 miles)
Faro (FAO) Airport: Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 25 km (16 miles).
Driving directions from Faro Airport: Take the IP1 towards Spain and exit for Tavira, taking the N125. Take the last turn for Tavira Center to the hotel.
A taxi from the airport costs approximately 35-40 euros (US$43-$50, depending on the euro-dollar exchange rate). Car rentals are available online.
Policies
Passports are required for travel outside of travelers' country of residence.
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds (surcharges) and complimentary cribs (infant beds) are available and should be requested at the time of booking.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Address
Sorry, an error has occurred and we are unable to show you a map of Hotel Vila Galé Tavira right now.Rua 4 de Outubro
8800-362 Tavira Portugal
Tavira, Algarve 08200
Portugal
Nearest major airport:
Faro, Portugal (FAO-Faro)
Area:
Tavira, Portugal