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About
Overlooking the Mondego River in Coimbra, the Vila Galé provides warmly decorated rooms with a dance theme. It offers free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and various spa treatments. The use of swimming cap is neccesary when using the Indoor Pool, guests can bring their own or buy it directly in the spa The contemporary rooms are decorated with soft-tone colors and luxurious fabrics. All rooms have air conditioning and some boast river views. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub. The Vila Galé Coimbra has an extensive spa offering a varied menu of relaxing massage, beauty treatments and other leisure facilities available to guests for an extra fee. A breakfast buffet is served each morning at the hotel’s main restaurant, which also serves lunch and dinner. Inevitavel Restaurant offers à-la-carte options and the bar has a wide range of drinks and cocktails. Vila Galé Coimbra is less than 10 minutes’ walking from Coimbra Railway Station. University of Coimbra - Alta and Sofia, a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, is within 20 minutes' walking from the hotel, as well as Coimbra Old Cathedral and the Bothanical Garden.
391 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Staff
- 9.1
- Location
- 8.6
What Guests Say
- “The hotel and lobby was very nice & had good presentation.”
- “Breakfast was great! Pool was beautiful! Nicest pool around!!! Staff very friendly.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Business Center
Room Options
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1/4Twin Room with Pool View
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Crib(s)
1/4Superior Double Room with Pool View
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Junior Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Crib(s)
1/4Twin Room Pool View with Extra Bed (2 adults + 1 Child ).
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Desk
1/4Superior Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Twin Room Pool View with Extra Bed (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Desk
1/4Twin Room with Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Desk
1/4Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Crib(s)
1/4Twin Room with Extra Bed (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Desk
1/4Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Desk
1/4Junior Suite (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Desk
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What Guests Loved
Based on 391 reviews
Pros +
- The hotel and lobby was very nice & had good presentation.
- Breakfast was great! Pool was beautiful! Nicest pool around!!! Staff very friendly.
- Not good value for money
Cons -
- The dinner buffet could have had better hot entree dishes.I did not feel comfortable walking in the evening in that location.
- Service at pool slow. Limited staff. Small room.
- The breakfast announced food they didn’t have or do. I waited 30min on a queue to be told by a very confused staff that was not available. when I pointed to the the card just in front of her she just shrugged and said they didn’t have it today. The rooms were very poorly isolated, you could hear other guests conversations loud and clear. During the check-in the spa/indoor pool was not mentioned, we realized it closed at 7pm and it was 6:30 when we checked-in. The surroundings were seemed shady. I would not go back especially given the price.
The hotel and lobby was very nice & had good presentation.
The dinner buffet could have had better hot entree dishes.I did not feel comfortable walking in the evening in that location.
Breakfast was great! Pool was beautiful! Nicest pool around!!! Staff very friendly.
Service at pool slow. Limited staff. Small room.
Not good value for money
The breakfast announced food they didn’t have or do. I waited 30min on a queue to be told by a very confused staff that was not available. when I pointed to the the card just in front of her she just shrugged and said they didn’t have it today. The rooms were very poorly isolated, you could hear other guests conversations loud and clear. During the check-in the spa/indoor pool was not mentioned, we realized it closed at 7pm and it was 6:30 when we checked-in. The surroundings were seemed shady. I would not go back especially given the price.
The rooms were very comfortable. The private restaurant was outstanding. The front desk were very helpful. An attractive business hotel.
Nothing. We had trouble finding our way around Coumbra but that is a whole different story!
Very good location,good staff, breakfast good value for price ,not to forget the hotel's Halloween fantasy was stunning
They could take better look at cleanliness specially the fungus on bath tub ,their duvet as for a hotel with more than 3 stars ,the duvet should not be as thin with low quality material ,should consider upgrade ,the pool was dirty and the pavement to the pool as well,should be doing some deep detailed cleaning
Location is good
The elevator is broken. We have to change our room because a/c is leaking.
close to the train station
the hotel gave me a room on the fourth floor, and all the fourth floor rooms shared a long balcony separated by plastic walls between the rooms. Soon after I checked in the room, a guy next to my room started to peep above that plastic wall multiple times, so I asked the reception to change the room. Now the new room smelled seriously of mold, like it had been left vacant for a long time. Worst stay ever!
Great location. Very spacious rooms. Staff was very friendly and helpful
The ala carte restaurant was excellent, the room was comfortable. We enjoyed the bar and the reception staff were helpful.
The breakfast buffet was just okay food and insufficient staff.
We stayed half board so the food was nice and whilst we stayed they had two themed dinners which was amazing. The indoor pool, hot tube and sauna was nice as well as the outdoor pool. Very child friendly, with one afternoon where they had a live singer by the pool. Also they sent some room service of a chocolate lava cake for my daughters birthday, a nice touch to end our staycation.
We had a faulty Aircon in the room and it kept turning itself off at night so it was hot
Great welcome by staff who understood our needs. Great pool size, comfortable beds and fabulous breakfast
Proximity to the river, and university row. Also the staff were very nice.
The beds were awful.
exercise room breakfast
add a blanket to room
Nice and quiet. Easy parking outside. Lovely view of the river. Once again, the pool was wonderful -- clean, no chlorine, perfect water temperature, ample lounges + sun umbrellas. Excellent breakfast with plenty of options. Upgraded room was a pleasure with small table and chairs on balcony. Comfortable bed. Very good water pressure. 50-minute spa massage was very good.
At the pool, would have been nicer to be given 2 towels per person and have free filtered water available. Bed pillows a bit strong/hard: wish for 1-2 softer bed pillows. In the bathroom, wish there were more bathroom amenities (e.g., body lotion).
This is a very comfortable hotel with everything you need for a good price! The room was clean, bed was comfortable. The swimming pool and bar are great! There is a kids pool and a playground, so you can have a drink while kids are playing. Perfect! The Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was good. I would definitely stay again in this hotel.
I don’t have complaints.
The view is amazing, the rooms are super confortable and clean, the facilities are cozy and beautiful.
Big and clean, good location
The hotel was just too hot in the common areas.No food available all day at the restaurant or no one was at the snack bar No full shower in the roomNo way to recharge cell phone near bed, had to charge across the roomReceptionist was inadequate for this level of hotel Parking garage was bad and extremely expensive
I've been there before so it was what I was expecting already.
Room was too warm, we had to always turn on the AC.With the price was included Spa but no bathrobes, those were for rental.
The breakfast buffet was quite nice, the balcony on our river view room was relatively large and pleasant, and the hotel has a very spacious lobby with cocktail bar. The pool looked very nice, although we didn’t have time to try it out on this trip. This is a good low-cost option and probably ideal for group gatherings and families with kids due to the spacious family-friendly common areas.
For a few reasons, we wouldn’t give this hotel a full 4 stars. Parking was not clarified, the room had no bar soap or body lotion, no tissues, and no coffee maker (we were told only a tea kettle could be ordered from the front desk). Shower water spilled onto the floor due to the design of the shower glass, there were limited outlets and no charging ports next to the bed, climate control was very spotty, and we had to leave a room key in the slot to charge devices while we were out of the room. I’d recommend requesting extra towels to sop up water from floor after showering.
Location is good. Staff is professional.
I recently stayed at this hotel and was disappointed by a few basic amenities that were missing from the room. There were no slippers provided, which made it uncomfortable to walk around on the cold floor. Additionally, there was no soap or tissues available, which are standard essentials in any hotel room. While the room itself was clean and the staff were polite, the lack of these basic items really affected the overall experience. I hope the management takes note and ensures these are consistently stocked in the future.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot. Children of age 4 to 12 stay free with extra bed. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that for all reservations, including dinner supplements, drinks are not included. Please note that access to the indoor pool for children under the age of 12 is only allowed when accompanied by an adult. Access to hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath is limited to people aged over 16 years. Please note that when booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please note that on the 31st of December, the half-board is a Gala Dinner with Entertainment. Access to the indoor pool is by reservation only, and it is limited to 45 minutes per day.
Location
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
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