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Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with spa, near Albufeira Old Town Square

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Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel offers an upscale retreat near Albufeira Old Town Square. Treat yourself to a free breakfast buffet, then unwind at the poolside bar or rejuvenate with a massage at the onsite spa. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff and amenities like an indoor pool, garden, and playground.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The current price is CNY1,212
CNY1,316 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Why we love this property

Work meets relaxation
Located in the city center, this aparthotel offers meeting rooms and in-room desks. After work, guests can enjoy the spa, sauna, and poolside bar.
Dining with a view
Experience al fresco dining at the on-site restaurant. This aparthotel features a bar for evening relaxation and serves a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room (3 Adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Connecting Rooms

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Connecting Rooms, Pool View

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Pool View

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room (3 Adults)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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LCD TV

Junior Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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LCD TV

Junior Suite (3 Adults)

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Pool View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Pool View (3 Adults)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Pool View

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua do Munícipio, Lote 26, Apartado 2155, Albufeira, 8200 - 916

What's nearby

  • Praia dos Pescadores - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praia dos Alemães - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Peneco Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Strip - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Portimao (PRM) - 36 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 40 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 12 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 18 min drive
  • Portimao Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastelaria Riviera - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dulci Caffé - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lá Em Casa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Toscana - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Marinela - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel

  • Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel features a free kids' club and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Albufeira Old Town Square and Praia dos Alemães. Guests can indulge in massages at the spa, and Versatil serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

All inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 310 units
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 10 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Dining

Versatil - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Dog & Duck Pub - This pub serves light fare only.
Vile Gale Cafe Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in the Ecostars and Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 10 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 1081

Also known as

Alagoa Hotel
Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Hotel Alagoa
Hotel Cerro Alagoa
Hotel Vila Gale Alagoa
Vila Gale Cerro
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Albufeira
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel Albufeira
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Albufe
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel Albufeira
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel Aparthotel
Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Hotel Aparthotel Albufeira

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel?

No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel also has an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a Turkish bath, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel?

Yes, Versatil offers alfresco dining and pool views.

Does Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel like?

Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel is in the heart of Albufeira, a short 12-minute walk from Albufeira Old Town Square and 12 minutes' walk from Praia dos Alemães.

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Reviews

Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa Resort Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, lovely, and served its purpose with a wide variety of options. (16 reviews)
  • The hotel is within walking distance to the beach and offers a convenient location for beach activities and dining. (7 reviews)
  • The pool area was great, clean, and refreshing with plenty of space for loungers. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a really positive experience at this hotel. Everything was clean and well maintained, with plenty of sunbeds available around the pool so it never felt overcrowded. The location was perfect — ideally situated between the old town and new town, making it easy to explore both. Special shout out to Perry the barman, who was always friendly and made the experience even better!
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great hotel with great indoor pool, wish they dint charge for caps
Vineet Jitendra, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really excellent experience. Lovely hotel and had excellent amenities. Would go back again happily
Adam, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good size room. Staff very helpful, Good bar and restaurant. This would have been a five star review if the indoor pool and steam room were working ( and the jacuzzi was hotter).
Michael, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location with many dining options in the area. All within walking distance. Beautiful pool.
Jesusa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

If you book this property you wont regret it. Great value for money, location, indoor pool and spa and breakfast.
James, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Vila Gale Cerro has everything that you would need at a resort hotel. We were able to enjoy the pool area which had food and drink options throughout the day. Pool was a bit cool but refreshing and large - perfect for a hot day. We had no problem finding pool loungers in the middle of the afternoon - plenty of space. The location of the hotel is also convenient for walking to the beach and nightlife. Room was clean and comfortable with a nice balcony. Great option for a stay in Albufeira!
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very good,nice hotel and nice people.Perfect location,close to City center and the beaches..supermarket nearby .
daniel, 12-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location! Walking distance from major beach area, restaurants and nightlife at Fishermen's beach. Cabana Fresca is a must do restaurant on the beach! Great food, great view, great value & superior service!!!
Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was in the perfect location! Less than 10 min walk to the beach area where you could enjoy the water and walk to old towne. Also a short walk (15 mins) to the strip. Quiet area with restaurants within minutes.
Larry, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Large, pleasant, extremely helpful desk staff:
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Buffet breakfast was excellent and convenient. Room was spacious and overlooked a huge pool. Location was good and walkable down to the beach where there were lots of activity for shopping and dining. Highly recommend.
Sandy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful, large bedrooms. Good area 10 min walk to square old Albufaira, lovely pool area lots of beds. Very good breakfast. Minus rooms a bit dated need a refurb
Darren, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Sure! Here’s a polished version of your hotel review: ⸻ Clean and simple hotel with everything you need. I was traveling solo, but it seemed popular with families—lots of kids around. The pool area was great, and the daytime poolside restaurant had solid options (loved the burgers). My room was clean, though the walls were thin—I could hear doors slamming pretty clearly. Location was convenient, close to fast food spots and a grocery store. Overall, a good budget-friendly stay in Albufeira.
Sabina, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

First time at Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa

The front desk staff was very welcoming and helpful. The hotel room was very dated and the primary AC stopped working late at night. Other than that, it was a lovely overnight stay.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

not enough chairs in pool area, allowing people to put towels on chairs all day without being their, Buffet breakfast repetitive.
John, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

We arrived very late. All was satisfactory on check in but the room was so cold. It did have an Air conditioning unit which we used initially to heat the room. The problem was it was on the ground floor facing the road (back of the building) with high hedging . This made it difficult to attract sun into the room We woke feeling very cold. Breakfast was excellent
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Ok hotel in good location for the old town. Have stayed here before and definitely needs a revamp it looks tired. The breakfast was not great with basic items not being restocked and staff seemed uninterested.Management really need to get a grip of the problems there. Around the pool the sun beds are well past there best and need replacing and food and beverage prices are crazy high 4euro for a small water 5euro for a coke 6euro for a local beer. Would rate this hotel as no more than a 3 star and would no longer stay here.
Mark, 7-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel is Okay and not great.

Hotel is old and things are falling apart. Flush push was not working. Heating was not working. Though staff was helpful and they fixed things. Also i have never stayed in hotel which will charge you for In-room Safe box. Overall stay was okay. But property is in need of upgrade.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Plenty of good but not perfect

The hotel was in a perfect spot for us, two middle age gents over for the weekend playing some golf. Close enough to the old town craziness for a drink and some food but not on your doorstep. It is also in the perfect spot to pick up the main road and get to the courses. We never waited more than 2min for an Uber. The hotel itself was clean and the breakfast buffet served its purpose. We had the suite room, and for two, it was ridiculously spacious. Only slight gripe with the room was the lighting as it was quite time and only lamps for the bedroom/living room. Other than that I’d say better than a Premier Inn not as nice as Marriott. Now for the cons on our stay. - Steam room was out of service usually not a problem but given it was raining on the Saturday of our stay we did want to make full use of the facilities. - You had to buy and wear a swimming cap to use the indoor pool, I feel if this is a rule it should be stated upfront on the hotels facility listings. - The boiler had broken in the hotel so there was no hot water from 1-4pm during our trip. This was a bit of a pain when I used the gym at lunch and then had to have an ice shower. - Finally there isn’t a single iron in the hotel and for me that’s not good enough for a location with a 4* status. That said the staff were great and did get my few bit ironed in a 4-5hrs turn around granted for a fee. Overall though I would definitely stay again and use as a base for any Algarve golfing trip.
Alex, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Omlette fab for breakfast and gorgeous pool.
Niamh, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Top Beaches!
Pedro, 10-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel
Steven, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

it was a very good stay all i want from a hotel clean and friendly
paul, 4-night trip