The hotel itself is very very good. A big hotel located in about the most perfect place it could be, right next to the Marina. The marina is full of bars and restaurants, some with fantastic entertainment. Anything from bands to karaoke with great indoor and outdoor areas. The restaurant is a good size with quality equipment though I would say quality of breakfast food is average. The biggest problem was originally 8 of us were going and we added one. it seems 4 standard rooms were originally booked. The extra person added a bit later had to pay more than the rest of us, I understand more admin etc but all the hotel did was put another bed in one of the standard rooms. To get in the room you go down a sort of corridor (past the bathroom) to get into the main part of the room and a small bed was put in that corridor. We tried to get the hotel put the extra person in a single room but asked silly money to do it. The hotel was not full so seemed this would have been an easy solution. A real shame because everything else about the trip was brilliant.
The Vila Gale Marina occupies one of the premium locations in Vilamoura, a stone’s throw from the bustling marina, where you will find a vast array of popular bars and restaurants. Of course, the local courses are the main event, there are such an array of championship courses around Vilamoura that you are spoilt for choice. Dom Pedro Pinhal and Dom Pedro Millennium are among the most popular options.
The hotel, only 25 minutes from Faro Airport, offers stylish and comfortable rooms, often with views over the marina or beach, as well as a host of on-site facilities. Although you can kick back and relax at the pool or hotel bar, the highlight is its proximity to the local features of the Algarve's top hotspot, with the beach, marina and casino all within a few minutes walk.
For golfers staying in this hotel in Vilamoura, there is a free shuttle to the numerous and award-winning golf courses of the region, namely Dom Pedro Victoria, Dom Pedro Old Course, Dom Pedro Pinhal, Dom Pedro Millennium and Dom Pedro Laguna.
