Vila Gale Hotels in Barlavento from NZ$256

"Great overnight stay at this hotel would highly recommend."

"Breakfast buffet and service was excellent. Staff was very informative and helpful. The boardwalk behind the hotel is a gem."

"Breakfast was a varied buffet, catering for all tastes. Great amenities, clean and spotless. Room service by Marida was flawless! Front of house staff were great. A special mention should be made of the cleaning team and the team that maintained the pool and grounds, everything was beautifully perfect. Thank you for looking after us! "

"Everything was prefect!!"

"Hotel views were stunning and staff was very friendly. They were doing some construction while we were there hence the one point off but the hotel and grounds were clean and modern. The outdoor pool had a fantastic view but too cold for when we visited in March so our kids played in the indoor pool instead. It would have been nice if the indoor pool had similar views - there was a glass window but facing the grassy interior instead of the ocean. But other than that, we loved our stay."

"This is a property that is spread out. Very confusing to get to the room. Keys didn’t work when we arrived at room. Security let us in - I guess we looked tired and, to get to reception, it was a long hallway and a set of stairs. Then another hallway and two sets of stairs. We then walked the length of a hallways and down a long set of stairs. "

"Very baby friendly and the breakfast was outstanding "

"Staff was very attentive. There was a good bit of construction being done around the hotel that took away a bit from the atmosphere, but the room was quite large. The bed was comfortable and the AC worked well. The location was pretty good except for the construction. It's a bit of a walk from the "main drag" on the other side of the marina, but not horrible. Note that this is a more modern hotel and does not give the older Portuguese vibe. Still, it was a good stay. The free parking was right across the street from the hotel entrance. It was never full for us, but we were there a little off season. It could be a concern in the main tourist season. As far as laundry facilities go, there is a private laundromat about a block away that you can use, at 4 euros each for one wash and one dry. The facility was clean, but about a block away. That was a pain, but a life saver on a 2 week vacation."

"The views from our bedroom were amazing and we were steps from the beach!! The breakfast was great and had a lot of variety. The staff were spectacular, very kind, and super accommodating - they had a kettle we could use for our room!"