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Hotel Da Gale

2.0 star property
Guests relax on the sun-drenched terrace with scenic views or enjoy the seasonal swimming pool at this welcoming hotel near Albufeira's attractions

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Hotel Da Gale, near Albufeira Old Town Square and Marina, offers a continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Enjoy lovely terrace views, multilingual staff, and free WiFi for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 248
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Da Gale is in Albufeira Center, a neighborhood in Albufeira. Albufeira Marina and Balaia Golf Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia dos Alemães and Sao Rafael Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Albufeira Stadium or Albufeira Bullring. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Albufeira travel guide
Map
Largo Dos Luisadas, Albufeira, 8200-178

What's nearby

  • Peneco Beach
    Peneco Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    Albufeira Old Town Square
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praia dos Pescadores
    Praia dos Pescadores
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The new Albufeira Marina in Algarve in Portugal
    Albufeira Marina
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • stunning beach in Albufeira during summer (Algarve region), Portugal
    Praia dos Alemães
    7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station
    14 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa da Fonte
    8 min walk
  • Alfredo Restaurant & Bar
    9 min walk
  • Tasca D'Alkhaz
    10 min walk
  • Restaurante 54
    8 min walk
  • Esplanada do Tunel
    10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Da Gale

  • Hotel near Albufeira Old Town Square
  • Close to Albufeira Marina, Hotel Da Gale provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
    • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
    • Desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per stay
  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Da Gale have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Da Gale?

As of 11 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Da Gale on 14 June 2026 start from AED 248, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Da Gale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Da Gale?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Da Gale?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Da Gale located?

Located in Albufeira Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Peneco Beach and Albufeira Old Town Square. The Strip and Sao Rafael Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Da Gale Reviews

5.4

5.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.2

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 488 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After reading the reviews, I was really looking forward to my stay at Hotel de gale. Unfortunately, due to a flight cancellation, I informed the Hotel I was going to be arriving a day late and To please hold my reservation. I told him I would gladly 4 forfeit my first night as I simply could not arrive with my flight disruption. Upon arrival, I was informed my reservation had been completely cancelled and they had no rooms available. I was shocked, as I had informed the Hotel I was going to be arriving a day late and please hold my room. The front desk did not make any effort to accommodate me and basically said your reservation is cancelled and goodbye.. I think people that stay at this hotel in the future might want to keep my experience in mind, as they just don’t seem very prepared to give any kind of service. I was really looking forward to coming back and spending some more time in albufeira, as the area is beautiful. This experience with the Hotel de gale has soured my outlook on the area, and I don’t think I’ll return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Eugenia

Disliked: Staff & service
I booked this hotel one day prior to our arrival I sent several messages through Expedia, Facebook and email to let them know we would be checking in late after midnight. When we arrived to the property at 12:30 am by cab The clerk at the front desk said we no longer had a reservation He said since we did not check in during check in hours of 4 pm- 8 pm our reservation was automatically canceled . I showed him the texts and emails I sent during the day to inform of our late arrival He did not care I asked why all 3 days would be canceled He said that is the hotel policy and there is a no refund policy We were stuck with nowhere to go at 1:00 am in Portugal He did not care at all Never apologized or offered any help as we had to carry heavy suitcases back up 20 stairs What a disappointment I would recommend others to book elsewhere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tommy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brakfest disaster
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel then read the review and panicked!i dont think they stayed in the same hotel as us!lovely lady on reception greeted us,room spotlessly clean,breakfast was an added bonus! The views must be some of the best in albufeira!lots of lovely areas to sunbathe too and nice pool. We would definitely stay here again!
Obviously the pool
View from the pool area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ROBERT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This so called Hotel is a farce. I only booked it because my favourite Hotels were fully booked. My room, 406, was so small that with 2 single beds in, it was impossible to open the door to get in. I tried pushing the beds closer to the opposite wall, only to be unable to do so, because of a bedside table. I got washed having travelled all day. As per normal I put the used towel in the shower. The maid came in next day, and re-hung the same towel. The highlight is breakfast.. A choice of 2 cereals, followed by bread and jam. Watch out the Savoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok i suppose
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience – AVOID

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at Hotel da Galé was so poor that I feel compelled to warn others. The room I was given bore no resemblance to the photos online. The smell was damp, and the bathroom had mould and peeling paint. The beds are old and sagging, which would make sleeping difficult. Service didn’t improve the situation. Staff were dismissive when I raised concerns. I decided to leave the property and stay elsewhere. Avoid this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karina

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Dårlig

Elendig morgenmad eller mangel på samme.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

SAEID

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though it is advertised with parking included, you are on your own finding a parking spot off street ( that was we were told at night when we came back to this place). At 31 degrees, no fan, no window screen with tons of flys outside the window.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sempre a melhor escolha

É a terceira vez que eu fico no hotel, simplesmente tudo ok .A Ana da recepção maravilhosa como sempre atenciosa e simpática O café da manhã bom, quartos limpos e organizados. Piscina também .Não tenho nada para reclamar só elogios e com certeza voltarei mais vezes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandrine

Liked: Staff & service

Weekend à Albufeira

Super Réceptionnistes aux petits soins toujours prêt à rendre service, hôtel avec beaucoup trop de marches pour les personnes âgés ou handicapés. Chambre un peu trop chargé, le tableau du bateau aurait suffit, ptt terrasse dommage qu'il y a une odeur d'égout quand on dehors. Manque de variétés au ptt déjeuner : 1 sorte de croissant, 2 sortes de tartines de 🍞, 1 sorte de boule de 🍞, 1 ptt plateau de fromage (gruyère) et 1 ptt plateau de jambon sans oublier le panier de pommes. Côté piscine 3 transat pour tout le monde. Sinon hôtel bien situé près de la plage et de la vieille ville, arrêt de bus pas très loin . Très belles vues sur la ville
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Dated, remind me of my 1st Holiday on Greece in the 1980s
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A estadia não correspondeu ao esperado, com graves acontecimentos que reportarei por escrito assim como a formalização de uma reclamação no hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Angel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reseña del Hotel Da Gale en Albufeira Basado en mi experiencia personal durante una estancia en agosto (temporada alta estival), y complementado con datos reales sobre distancias y tiempos. El hotel se encuentra en una ubicación céntrica pero elevada, en el Cerro da Piedade, lo que influye en el acceso peatonal. He estructurado la reseña valorando por separado la sensación general, la experiencia de la estancia y el trato del personal. Al final, incluyo los cálculos de tiempos y distancias al centro del pueblo (considerando la Praça da República en el casco antiguo como referencia principal). Sensación General La sensación al entrar en el hotel es de un lugar anticuado y algo descuidado, evocando una atmósfera de los años 70 u 80. Al abrir la puerta de la habitación, lo primero que percibes es un olor extraño y penetrante, similar a humedad o falta de ventilación, que resulta molesto al principio pero al que te acostumbras con el tiempo. La habitación en sí transmite una impresión de dejadez: mobiliario deteriorado por el tiempo, sin mantenimiento evidente, y una ventana que da a un patio interior sin circulación de aire, lo que hace que el ambiente sea caluroso y opresivo, especialmente en verano. El baño, con alicatado a media altura y equipamiento básico (solo dos jaboncitos delgados en envases plásticos difíciles de abrir), refuerza esa vibe retro y poco actualizada. En general, la sensación es
Vistas desde el Hotel de la piscina y al fondo el centro del pueblo.
Sin aire acondicionado tuvimos que solicitar un ventilador.
Almohadas pequeñas e incomodas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay, no problems

I felt I should write a review after reading lots of bad reviews about this hotel, as I had a very pleasant stay. The hotel is very basic and doesn't have air conditioning but I knew this before booking. My room didn't get a lot of sun and the temperature was fine. It is clean and there were cleaners working all the time. There are a lot of steps in it but I didn't have a problem with that, there is an elevator. All the photos the hotel provides are exactly how it is. There is a lovely view from the pool and breakfast area. Breakfast was basic, as expected but enjoyable due to the lovely views. It is in an elevated position above the old town, so I would usually walk to the town, which isn't far and get an uber back, which was €4. The lady at reception was very pleasant. Overall, I knew what I had booked before I arrived and I didn't expect five star facilities at a two star hotel. Also I was travelling on my own and felt safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dimitry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Option balcon choisie et jamais eu ! Le personnel s en fixhe completement. Parking publique sans jamais de place. Piscine non chauffe ok mais mal exposee. Elle est a moins de 25°C. Pas de clim, il faut demander des ventilateur et des lits bb meme s ils savent combien vous etes et quel age vous avez.. a eviter absolument. Aucun manager ne repond aux differents appels (perso ou expedia). La procedure de remboursement est lance. Dans notre chance, la douche avait un tres mauvaise evacuation..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carla

Terrível

Fomos um único dia ao pequeno almoço pois em jejum fomos de escadas pois o elevador apesar de ter as portas do elevador por dentro cheio de sujidade não funcionava ao Por no piso 2 optamos por ir de escadas O cheio de esgoto na casa de banho à noite terrível já para não dizer que nem um ar ali em pleno mês de agosto Sempre que passava na recepção nem um bom dia nem um boa noite pois sempre ao telefone e parecia que estava a entrar numa casa assombrada Tudo bem que estamos a falar de um hotel 2 estrelas mas o mínimo esgoto o armário com prateleira uma única de cortiça cheia de farpas Nunca fiquei num hotel tão mau A Sra do pequeno almoço deve estar lá quase acorrentada pois a cara dela para as pessoas era de obrigação Detestei
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very unsafe with MANY steep steps upon entering and around the property. The moment you walk in STEEP STAIRS down just to get to reception desk. There is a USELESS elevator you need to take steps up to access. It is VERY dangerous with luggage and the male staff will NOT assist you and we were two ladies in our fifties. There was ONE young LADY who offered to help dragging luggage up the many steps! NO air conditioning OR fans! They lied about having fans and getting one to us and it was smoldering hot. The rooms are small and not comfortable! We encountered MANY people with the same complaints and the male staff were RUDE and unaccommodating! Hotel is also on a steep hill not far from old town but at least 15m UP HILL on cobblestone streets. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ich durfte nicht einchecken obwohl vor der Buchung nicht erkennbar war dass es nur bis um 8 geht
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Meagan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all costs!! No air conditioning, entire room smells strongly of mold, our room had no power outlets, sketchy neighbourhood, bed sheets had stains.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eva

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the top roof terrace with the view of the Albufeira bay. The hotel management hides from potential clients the fact that it sells some rooms without real windows, but openings to a closed patios with glass roofs on the top, which makes the room air impossible for exchange, stale and very hot. Making guests spend a night in such place during a hot summer is a torture .Those very tiny rooms with filthy air are suitable for storages not hotel rooms. Still the quests are charged between 165 euros during the week to over190 euros on weekend per night. It is so indecent, real rip off. It was very hard to make the manager change the room for a more appropriate one. Also there is a shortcut staircase from the reception to the street below, which is used by very noisy quests, coming from the parties in the middle of the night, so the sleep is interrupted several times every night. Also the reception in about 25 steps below the ground level, no elevator was built, so if a guest has a heavier luggage he/ she must carry it down, when coming to and up, when leaving the hotel. It was my first and last time in that hotel.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bien

Hostal antiguo sin reformar pero no está en muy mal estado. Muchas escaleras y mala distribución. Camas cómodas, baño reformado. Balcón en la habitación. Desayuno básico. Sin aire acondicionado. Está en una colina y hay que subir una gran cuesta y escaleras empinadas. Aparcamiento relativamente fácil por los alrededores.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a great location, quiet with a walking distance to Albufeira old town and local beach. The view from my room to the beach was amazing. The hotel looks old but well maintained. The staff at reception were super helpful and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin

Basic budget

The location was lovely but you pay for what ya get, which was basic. No air con, basic breakfast but was content with it, maybe could have had boiled eggs or yogurts. No lift so not suitable if you have a disability, staff helpful but didn't like that they didn't change towels everyday but understand the logic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025