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    Vila Gale Ampalius

    1,952 reviews
    #14 of 37 Hotels in Vilamoura
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    Alameda Praia da Marina, Vilamoura, Quarteira 8125-408, Portugal
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    4.0 
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    1,952 reviews
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    This attractive hotel is situated directly next to the Marina beach and is located in the tourism centre of Vilamoura. Just across the street guests will find the local casino and the marina just 100 metres away with a huge offer of shops, restaurants, bar and other entertainment attractions in the immediate vicinity. The nearest golf course lies 2 km from the hotel and it is just 50 metres to the nearest public transport connection. The hotel was built in 1992 and completely renovated in 2003. It has 357 rooms divided by 10 floors, including 84 suites suitable for families. Guests are offered a large, peaceful garden and pool area, a stylish lobby with 4 lifts, and a reception that is open to guests around the clock with a safe. It also has parking lot, a game room, a newspaper stand, a shop, a cosy bar and an air-conditioned restaurant with a non-smoking area and highchairs available for small children. The hotel is fully equipped with a conference room and the public Internet terminal room. For an additional cost guests may take advantage of the laundry service and the garage. The impeccable rooms are equipped with air conditioning, electronic safety door look, direct telephone, safe, LCD TV with Cable and Pay TV, Wi-Fi Connection (for and additional cost), Minibar and 24 hour room service, private bathroom with telephone and hair dryer. The hotel has an outdoor pool with a children's area, a snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. In addition, it offers an indoor swimming pool, a gym and a spa centre with Jacuzzi, sauna, massage service and beauty treatments. It is also possible to take advantage of offers such as tennis, golf and snooker/billiard tables. There is a fine buffet available at breakfast and in the evening. At lunch and at dinner guests may dine a la carte or chose from the set menu. It is possible to book a half-board stay. The hotel accepts American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, MasterCard and VISA as payment options.
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    Breakfast included
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    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Tennis Court
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    Multilingual Staff
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    Heated pool
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    98Great for walkers
    Grade: 98 out of 100
    232Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
    27Attractionswithin 0.5 km
    Contact
    Alameda Praia da Marina, Vilamoura, Quarteira 8125-408 Portugal
    Getting there
    Faro Airport15 km
    Portimao Airport37 km
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    Nearby restaurants
    Social. Vinhos & Petiscos
    10 minEuropean
    Chilly lounge
    7 minIndian
    MUGHAL CLAY INDIAN RESTAURANT
    6 minIndian
    The Taste of India
    8 minIndian
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    Marina de Vilamoura
    6 minMarinas
    Cerro da Vila
    10 minAncient Ruins
    Atlantic Bar
    8 minBars & Clubs
    Mercado Do Peixe
    14 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
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    All reviews sea view vila gale junior suite small kitchen excellent location lovely hotel pool area room safe bus stop bed and breakfast bars and restaurants plenty of choice reception staff tennis courts short stroll plenty of sunbeds half board
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Wonderland

    Just facing the beach. Amaizing. Excellent swiming pool with very Nice staff and very good cocktails.the Room with sea view, allows wonderful evenings,feeling the sensation of bem sailing on a Cruise boat

    Date of stay: September 2018
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    Response from VilaGaleHotels, Manager at Vila Gale AmpaliusResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Traveler250224, Thank you very much for your nice review. We are glad that you had a worderfull stay with us and thank you for your feedback about our staff. We hope you to welcome you again very soon. Best regards. Sofia Ribeiro

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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Response from VilaGaleHotels, Manager at Vila Gale AmpaliusResponded 5 days ago

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Good resort in good location

    Staff are very responsive. High level of cleaning and maintenance. We plan to return. The partial kitchens are slightly strange. Plenty of space but odd non standard fridge that precludes storing any frozen food and struggles to make ice cubes. Oven supplied but no oven...More

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    Date of stay: November 2018
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    Response from VilaGaleHotels, Assistant Manager at Vila Gale AmpaliusResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Guest First of all, thank you for taking time to make your review about Vila Gale Ampalius, which deserve our best attention. All comments and suggestions from our guestss are extremely important and it helps us to correct any deficiencies and improve the level...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Vila Gale Ampalius - an excellent place to stay

    We stayed at this hotel on half board in mid November, having previously stayed at the Crowne Plaza. The Vila Gale compared really well with the Crowne Plaza and surpassed it in terms of the brilliant staff and excellent spa and indoor pool, sauna etc...More

    Date of stay: November 2018
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    Response from VilaGaleHotels, Assistant Manager at Vila Gale AmpaliusResponded 4 weeks ago

    First of all thank you very much for your comment, we are very pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. Your satisfaction is our goal. We hope to see you in Ampalius or in another Vila Galé Hotel in Portugal or Brazil. Kind regards...More

    Reviewed November 12, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent hotel but noisy neighbours.

    My wife and I visited this hotel in October, 2018. Having stayed at the hotel before we knew that it was a good choice. However, we have to say that there was a problem outside the hotel that seriously needs addressing. On the night of...More

    Date of stay: October 2018
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    Response from VilaGaleHotels, Assistant Manager at Vila Gale AmpaliusResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Guest First of all thank you for taking time to make your review about Vila Gale Ampalius, which deserve our best attention. We were pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Nightclub, across the road, is closed for now, and we expect that...More

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    September 29, 2018|
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    Response from patricia b | Reviewed this property |
    Junior suite has a full kitchen with dining table and six chairs. Some of the superior rooms have a small kitchenette with all facilities but one has to eat at the small table in the sleeping area or on the balcony. Go for... More
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    Response from Kayt M | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry its late but no problem at all they have closed nightclub
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    Room Tips
    "be sure to get a sea view room"
    onemoreglobetrotter
    Nov. 7, 2018
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    "Always ask for a sea view room ....a bit extra but the rooms are big and the view second to none"
    sandwick
    Oct. 30, 2018
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    "Ask for a sea view and balcony, they don't all have these"
    TrevorB790
    Oct. 2, 2018
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    "rooms looking out over marina can be very noisy at certain times of the day"
    CliveD25
    Sep. 16, 2018
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$73 - US$203 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    LOCATION
    PortugalAlgarveFaro DistrictQuarteiraVilamoura
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    357
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