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Mike W
London, Canada

Quiet boutique hotel close to the beach

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 13 Sept 2024via mobile
Excellent boutique hotel within a 3-5 min walk of the beach.Very clean and quiet with an excellent champagne breakfast.Tge pool and the grounds are spotless. Staff are fantastic especially Marco,one of the servers,always running but still very pleasant and accomodating. Also,Riccardo at the front desk,always there for you with a pleasant smile.Highly recommend.
Date of stay: September 2024
Room Tip: Grocery store is a 5-10 min. walk and several restaurants nearby.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Vila Galé Hotéis, Owner at Vila Gale Collection Praia, responded to this review
Responded 16 Sept 2024

Dear Mr. MikeW311,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us about our Hotel Vila Galé Collection Praia. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our boutique hotel, its proximity to the beach, and the serene environment. It’s fantastic to know that our champagne breakfast, pool, and immaculate grounds made your stay even more enjoyable.

Your kind words about Marco and Riccardo are truly appreciated. We are fortunate to have such dedicated team members, and we will make sure to pass along your compliments to them. They take great pride in making sure all guests feel welcome and well taken care of.

We are delighted to hear that you highly recommend us and hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing stay.

Warm regards,
Luisa Santos
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Reviewed 29 August 2024

Dont pay much mind to the recent negative review. We are staying here now and it is lovely. There are no broken umbrellas that we can see here at the pool. They sun loungers are not dirty and are enough for everyone. The area was totally clean and pristine when we came to the pool this morning - dirty towels would not have been ignored I'm sure!
Staff at the pool bar were very attentive yesterday when we were served a lovely lunch.
Our room is very nice. The bed was comfortable - we asked for a double (and
already had a topper),
Every little request has been actioned promptly.
The spa facilities are free, jacuzzi,sauna, Turkish/ steam room and the gym is well equipped.
Overall, the hotel deserving of its 4* rating. Thank you to Louisa who manages everything beautifully.

Date of stay: August 2024
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Vila Galé Hotéis, Owner at Vila Gale Collection Praia, responded to this reviewResponded 30 August 2024

Dear guest cdg1255,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your positive experience with us about the Hotel Vila Galé Collection Praia.
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying your stay and that our facilities and staff, have met your expectations. It's wonderful to know that everything from the pool area to the spa facilities and your room has contributed to a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

We hope the rest of your stay continues to be just as lovely, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

Warm regards,
Luisa Santos
Luisa Santos

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Reviewed 25 August 2024 via mobile

Overall the hotel is good but there are issues. We booked half board with Jet 2 and on check in at the hotel we were told we could not used the Italian restaurant as half board, this is not what jet 2 website on hotel website state, we would not have booked this hotel otherwise. After discussions with jet 2 rep and management we did use Italian 3 times, I think in the future guests will be limited to the a la carte which has very limited menu.
The pool area does not have enough sunbeds and parasols to go round plus most parasols are broken, dirty and sunbeds tired. Some people’s towels were left around pool area on the floor for days.
There are not enough staff, bar staff have to clear and tidy pool area, it’s not their fault it is managements. The drinks are quite pricey in bar.
The mattresses need a topper which I asked for otherwise they are lumpy and have plastic cover.
The staff, especially Marco did a great job being so understaffed.
There is not much to see in the area so it’s a case of staying in the hotel.

Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Vila Galé Hotéis, Owner at Vila Gale Collection Praia, responded to this reviewResponded 30 August 2024

Dear Maps05546261965,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your review and are sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations.

We apologize for any confusion regarding the half-board dining options and will work closely with our partners to ensure clearer communication in the future. Your concerns about the pool area and the sunbeds are noted, but everytime we found somehing that is broken, we do take it away. We do have 2 teams that clean the pool area 2 times a day or anytime that we see is necessary.

It’s heartening to know that Marco and our team were able to assist you during your stay. We value your feedback as it helps us make necessary improvements.

Thank you again for your insights, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Best regards,
Luisa Santos

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Reviewed 22 August 2024

My wife and I stayed at this brilliant hotel in early July and what a joy. Everything was impeccably clean, the staff could not have been more helpful, the food was excellent, plenty of sunbeds with umbrellas so no early morning towel trips necessary and a great swimming pool. Our only regret, should have stayed for two weeks instead of ten days. Will be going back next year. Trevor and Carolyn

Date of stay: July 2024
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Vila Galé Hotéis, Owner at Vila Gale Collection Praia, responded to this reviewResponded 30 August 2024

Dear Mr. Trevor and Mrs. Carolyn,

Thank you so much for your glowing review to Hotel Vila Galé Collection Praia!

We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable stay with us and that everything from the cleanliness to the service and food met your expectations. It's great to know that you appreciated the availability of sunbeds and umbrellas, as well as our swimming pool.

We’re delighted that your only regret was not staying longer, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year for a full two weeks!

Safe travels, and see you soon!

Best regards,
Luisa Santos

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Reviewed 23 July 2024

My partner and I stayed for four nights mid-July. It was our third visit, and certainly won't be our last. The hotel maintains incredibly high standards of cleanliness both within the hotel and around the pool area. It is truly a boutique property, always maintaining a calm elegance that makes staying there feel very special. Staff are very friendly and helpful (with special thanks to Luisa, Eva, Susana and Ricardo), the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and breakfast is delicious, as is dinner. The beach is just across the road, but we mainly stayed by the hotel pool which is an oasis of style and tranquillity. Highly recommended!

Date of stay: July 2024
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Vila Galé Hotéis, Owner at Vila Gale Collection Praia, responded to this reviewResponded 23 July 2024

Dear Bruce T,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at our hotel Vila Galé Collection Praia. We are thrilled to hear that you and your partner enjoyed your third visit with us and that you found our standards of cleanliness, staff friendliness, and amenities exceptional.

Your kind words about the calm elegance and boutique style of our property mean a lot to us. We are delighted that me, Eva, Susana, and Ricardo contributed positively to your stay. It’s great to know that you found our rooms spacious and comfortable and enjoyed our delicious breakfast and dinner offerings.

We’re pleased that you appreciated the convenience of our location near the beach and found our pool area to be an oasis of style and tranquillity.

We look forward to welcoming you back for many more visits in the future.

Best regards from the sunny Galé beach,
Luisa Santos

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Reviewed 21 July 2024

Have been to this area for nearly 20years previously staying in Villas with friends but this year we travelled just my wife and I so decided to give Vila Gale a try.
We know the area very well so B&B suited us as we are familiar with many of the restaurants.
Wow we were NOT disappointed and will be back again next year.
We could not find any fault with this hotel.
The service and accommodation was first class.
All the Staff were very helpful with a special mention to Riccardo on reception and Liliana who we called Tina (Turner) she was imply the best.
Thanks again and see you next year.
Bruce & Yvonne

Date of stay: July 2024
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Vila Galé Hotéis, Owner at Vila Gale Collection Praia, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2024

Dear Bruce & Yvonne,

Thank you for your wonderful review to Vila Galé Collection Praia.

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Vila Gale and found our service and accommodation to be first class. It's great to know that you appreciated the efforts of our staff, especially Riccardo at reception and Liliana. They will be thrilled to hear your kind words.

We look forward to welcoming you back next year and continuing to provide you with an exceptional experience.

Best regards,
Luisa Santos

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