Name: Vila Gale Collection Braga
Address: Largo Carlos Amarante, São João do Souto, Braga, Portugal, Braga, Braga District, PT
Price range: $147–$271 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

At Vila Gale Collection Braga, travellers praise the stunning historic building and central location, frequently noting friendly staff, abundant breakfast, and spacious rooms, while recurring downsides include limited or tricky parking and occasional worn carpets or dated areas.

The historic convent setting and courtyard create a memorable atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a gym noted by guests. Some reported operational hiccups, including short staffing around the pool, inconsistent information at check-in, and limited or extra-charge in-room coffee or tea provisions. Expect a characterful, centrally located stay with standout ambience and strong facilities, tempered by a few practical quirks.

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Facilities

Striking historic premises with an attractive courtyard; indoor and outdoor pools and a spa are appreciated. On-site parking exists but can be limited or awkward to access, and several guests found the indoor pool cooler than expected.

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Gilbert

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ok I think the hotel is short staff! We went to the pool and no attendance to give us towels! Another couple said no one was at the bar to give them a drink!

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Nagy

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is an old heritage building with amazing architecture which has been recently fully renovated. All the premises are almost brand new, and tastefully furnished. It has two great swimming pools where you can relax and a gym. The city rains a lot so one of the pools is indoor but we didn't need to use it. The restaurant offers a great variety of breakfast including local Portuguese food and international items. We were fortunate to book a half board option and we so much enjoyed the open buffet for dinner. The staff were very so amazing, friendly and welcoming. They tried their best to help us and also speak good English. Overall the two of us had enjoyed one of the best holidays over five days fir the first time in Baga. We shall definitely come back to Vila Galé.

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Danielle

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good experience with these two exceptions: one of th pools was closed and the area of the open pool was very minimal; the one lift to our room was out of service which met travelling with our luggage’s along a long hallway to a « service lift » and back again along the long hallway on our floor. The next morning BOTH lifts were out of service, which met carrying suitcases down the stairs!

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Andrei

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This is one of the best hotels in Braga with a spirit. The spa/pool section makes this hotel even better. We appreciate how the modern hotel has been incorporated in the mid-centuries walls. We will definitely return to this hotel the next time we visit Portugal.

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Tali

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay during longer trip, overall good. Location is very central, interesting building that used to be a monastery and a hospital. Good breakfast, the only thing is that they do not have a coffee machine. Parking is challenging, when you come to the front you find that you need drive around the city to get to the parking in the back. During the checkin no details provided unless you ask. No kettle/tea/coffee in room. Considering the location, more attentive service could make this place 10/10

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Winnie

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. It is a surprise that their property is so big with easy parking. Indoor and out door swimming pools. The spa is very nice and good price. Breakfast is at average. The restaurant is good. Our room is old and has bad smell. They should do renovation to the old rooms.

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Martha

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was beautiful. It’s huge and has a variety of sitting areas, dinner space, and a beautiful swimming pool. The staff was very nice. The hotel is also in center city and easy to walk to shops and restaurants.

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Jean-philippe

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow, nous avions choisi ce logement pour être à braga, un peu central de par ce que l’on pouvait voir sans connaître le quartier et pour sa piscine. à notre arriver quel surprise de voir la qualité des installations, l’histoire derrière cet batisse, les commodités sur place ainsi que la possibilité de prendre un spa/ massage sur réservations. nous avons pu réserver un massage de couple c’était superbe. personnel super attentionné et aidant, prenant même le temps de nous raconter un peu l’histoire de cet ancien hôpital.

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Jessica

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is amazing and in the center of the city. The only downside, parking is not available for all guests. It is dependent in whether or not there is a space available in the garage when you arrive /ask. Otherwise, you will have to pay for street parking or a nearby private garage (about 25 euros / day)

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nathalie

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super séjour dans un bâtiment magnifique et une très belle chambre. Petit déjeuner excellent. Restaurant à prix correct. Seule déception la piscine intérieure qui n était pas assez chaude et n avait pas d espace jaccouzzi

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but several mention stained or worn carpets, tired decor, and occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses.

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MATHIEU

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Idéalement placé pour une visite de braga . Prestations de qualité ( piscines ) . Endroit historique haut de gamme . Cependant le tout est gâché par des chambres mal entretenues . Aucun problème de propreté de la part du personnel de chambre mais des murs sales dans la plupart des chambres . ( j’en ai visité 4 !) personnel très professionnel et a l’écoute . Des travaux de rénovation des murs des chambres sont indispensables . Point inadmissible au vu du tarif de celles ci .

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Sundara

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, nice place, close to all

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Charlene

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast had good variety of food. Highly recommend this property.

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DEBBIE

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful property with very spacious & clean rooms, the only downside to the room was a lack of drawers/storage space for the 4 of us. The breakfast was great with a good selection & good fresh food. The swimming pool was nice but quite cold. All staff were very helpful & friendly.

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Silvia

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is stunning and in the center of town! Steps to shops and restaurants. Looks like an old magical castle! Staff is friendly and hotel is super clean! Rooms were very large for a large family!

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Denise

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large, but the carpet throughout the entire hotel was filthy. I don’t know if it was dirt or water damage, but it needs to be replaced. I didn’t dare walk barefoot in our room as it was very filthy. Restaurant at the hotel was good And so was the service at all aspects of the hotel.

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Steve

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was clean, comfortable and had a nice balcony. No furniture on the balcony and some balcony chairs would have been nice to sit outside. Tea and coffee facilities are available but note you need to ask receptionist to provide these to your room and you pay for coffee pods separately. Breakfast and dining was excellent and bar drinks in the internal courtyard also made a nice setting to relax in. Didn’t use the swimming pools but they looked good and were well used by other guests. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Overall, enjoyed our stay and would happily come back.

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alexandre

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel muito bonito por fora, mas tudo muito antigo e velho. Quarto antigo e sujo, com carpetes manchados. Não indico este hotel.

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Ole

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Vi fik det dårligste værelse tildel på trods af, at vi havde betalt mere for værelse med balkon. Det fik vi efter noget diskussion med receptionen. Værelset var meget lydt, så vi kunne høre alt hvad der foregik på værelserne ved siden af. Rengøring var sjusket og meget sent på eftermiddagen. Vi fik at vide i receptionen, at de havde til kl 17.30 til at ordne værelset. Det klagede vi over og fik det ændret til kl 14.00. Vi spørger bare os selv, om det virkeligt er nødvendigt selv at skulle bede om tingene, som ellers plejer at være en selvfølge på andre hoteller???

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Janace

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is so amazing. The staff was fantastic. Thanks to Thais and Barbara for their service at the front desk. They were outstanding. Our housekeeper was also quite helpful and provided excellent service. Our room in the new section was large and very comfortable. Big spacious shower with separate water closet. Loved it. The hotel should invest in changing the carpet on the second floor hallway. Just getting off the elevator, the carpet is badly soiled and dated. The breakfast was fantastic.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some modern bathrooms. Several reviews note dated or dark decor and limited amenities like kettles or coffee, or storage.

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Valentina

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Hotel has a very good location. Our room had no door into the bathroom area. The door into the toilet didn't close well so there was no privacy in the bathroom at all. We talked to the maintance person who was working at the hotel but he didn't do anything to improve our situation. Our room looked very used and shabby. A housekeeper took a used washcloth but didn't bring a fresh one back. Lights in the room and the bathroom were not working well. Breakfast was very average and the lack of good fresh fruits was disapointing. Unfortunately all great review that I have read about the hotel didn't meet our expectations.

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Kwangsek

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is no coffee maker and kettle in the room. No tea, no coffee in the room for a supposedly 4 star hotel. No coffee machine for breakfast, had to ask waiters or waitress for cappuccino. Location is good.

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Monica A

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is a lovely building and is very nicely decorated. The breakfast is excellent with something for everyone including an omelette station. The front desk people were efficient and friendly. While the room was clean the room does look a bit tired. It could use a fresh coat of paint and the carpets cleaned. That said, the bathroom is updated and overall I was pleased by the room. I would recommend the hotel for the excellent location. I did not eat at the restaurant but it did look very nice and comfortable.

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DEBBIE

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful property with very spacious & clean rooms, the only downside to the room was a lack of drawers/storage space for the 4 of us. The breakfast was great with a good selection & good fresh food. The swimming pool was nice but quite cold. All staff were very helpful & friendly.

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Silvia

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is stunning and in the center of town! Steps to shops and restaurants. Looks like an old magical castle! Staff is friendly and hotel is super clean! Rooms were very large for a large family!

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Francine

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for 3 nights with my family of 5 kids age 10, 9, 7). We stayed in 2 rooms next to each other as there were no adjoining rooms available. The hotel was centrally located close to shopping and many restaurants all within walking distance. The rooms were very spacious and the exterior of the hotel was beautiful. The kids enjoyed the pool and the buffet breakfast was convenient. Braga was a beautiful city, would definitely stay here again.

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Steve

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was clean, comfortable and had a nice balcony. No furniture on the balcony and some balcony chairs would have been nice to sit outside. Tea and coffee facilities are available but note you need to ask receptionist to provide these to your room and you pay for coffee pods separately. Breakfast and dining was excellent and bar drinks in the internal courtyard also made a nice setting to relax in. Didn’t use the swimming pools but they looked good and were well used by other guests. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Overall, enjoyed our stay and would happily come back.

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Martha

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was beautiful. It’s huge and has a variety of sitting areas, dinner space, and a beautiful swimming pool. The staff was very nice. The hotel is also in center city and easy to walk to shops and restaurants.

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JOSEMAR

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Equipe excelente, quarto espaçoso e confortável

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Paul

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, historic hotel, tastefully modernized. Location is great for walking around the centro. Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. The inclusive breakfast is very good.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful across front desk, restaurant and housekeeping. A minority report misallocated reservations, slow responses at busy times, or inconsistent information.

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John

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent front desk staff, very helpful land friendly. Big room, comfortable, breakfast was outstanding. Plenty of free parking.

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Mr T

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about this hotel is perfection, be it the location, the friendly efficiency of the staff, high-quality cuisine, spotless rooms, and range of facilities. The historical aspect of the hotel is a bonus.

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Maryam

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room- worst service and staff! They messed up my reservation and I ended up staying in a room two level downgraded bc that’s all they had available and they already gave my room to another guest! I paid 3 times more for the room I ended up staying. They didn’t refund or any sort of comp for their mistake. The same thing happened with another friend of ours that arrived later. They are not good at room reservations and allocations.

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Melissa

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Vila Gale is the best hotel! I stayed there for three weeks with my two young children and my husband. The staff were tremendously helpful and friendly. They made us feel at home. I will be back often. I highly recommend.

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Orlando

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great particularly Mariana and Filipa who both attended to us in the bar and restaurant.

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Jurandyr M

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Excelente nossa estadia, ótima localização, colaboradores super atenciosos. Destaque para a colaboradora Barbara na recepção, na copa Vinícius e Aline. O pessoal da limpeza está de parabéns

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Alina

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel located in a historic renovated building in the heart of the historic center of Braga. Excellent service in all areas (front desk, bar, breakfast, housekeeping and spa). Highly recommend for couples or families.

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Tali

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay during longer trip, overall good. Location is very central, interesting building that used to be a monastery and a hospital. Good breakfast, the only thing is that they do not have a coffee machine. Parking is challenging, when you come to the front you find that you need drive around the city to get to the parking in the back. During the checkin no details provided unless you ask. No kettle/tea/coffee in room. Considering the location, more attentive service could make this place 10/10

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Mishel

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Front desk staff very good professional helpful

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Taylor

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service and beautiful hotel! The restaurant was incredible - the service outstanding. Every staff member went out of their way to make everything perfect.

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Location

Consistently praised central location in Braga's historic center, within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops and sights. Reaching the car park can be confusing and spaces may be limited.

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Melinda

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was in a great location. It is a beautiful place. Great base to tour the Douro valley from

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Manuela

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel agradável. No entanto, a falta de estacionamento por não ter mais capacidade transtornou pois tivemos que procurar durante muito tempo e quando finalmente encontramos lugar foi num parque de estacionamento cujo valor foi elevado.

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Elena

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to everything

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John

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique property in perfect location to the historical district. Felt very safe at night. A bit tough to get parking, but they help you on that.

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Tali

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay during longer trip, overall good. Location is very central, interesting building that used to be a monastery and a hospital. Good breakfast, the only thing is that they do not have a coffee machine. Parking is challenging, when you come to the front you find that you need drive around the city to get to the parking in the back. During the checkin no details provided unless you ask. No kettle/tea/coffee in room. Considering the location, more attentive service could make this place 10/10

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Martha

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was beautiful. It’s huge and has a variety of sitting areas, dinner space, and a beautiful swimming pool. The staff was very nice. The hotel is also in center city and easy to walk to shops and restaurants.

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Peter

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Der historische Teil des alten Klosters in dem man auch frühstückt ist super. Die Zimmer sind allerdings in einem Anbau des Gebäudes (zumindest die meisten) und die Anmutung ist mehr wie in einem Businesshotel und weniger was wir von einem schönen Urlaubshotel erwarten würden. Das Frühstück war o.k. aber nicht überragend was die Qualität der angebotenen Ware angeht. Trotzdem würden wir es empfehlen, da die Unterkunft sehr zentral liegt.

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Matthew

Feb 28, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Very interesting property, although finding our way took practice. Great breakfast. Excellent location. Parking and check in were difficult.

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Annette

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the property were wonderful. Breakfast was terrific. The location couldn’t be better.

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Jessica

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is amazing and in the center of the city. The only downside, parking is not available for all guests. It is dependent in whether or not there is a space available in the garage when you arrive /ask. Otherwise, you will have to pay for street parking or a nearby private garage (about 25 euros / day)

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, including made-to-order eggs; the on-site restaurant and bar receive positive feedback. Crowding and coffee service without self-serve machines can slow things, and some found breakfast average.

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Nagy

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is an old heritage building with amazing architecture which has been recently fully renovated. All the premises are almost brand new, and tastefully furnished. It has two great swimming pools where you can relax and a gym. The city rains a lot so one of the pools is indoor but we didn't need to use it. The restaurant offers a great variety of breakfast including local Portuguese food and international items. We were fortunate to book a half board option and we so much enjoyed the open buffet for dinner. The staff were very so amazing, friendly and welcoming. They tried their best to help us and also speak good English. Overall the two of us had enjoyed one of the best holidays over five days fir the first time in Baga. We shall definitely come back to Vila Galé.

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Nuno

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good buffet with made to order omelet or eggs and table service

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Charlene

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast had good variety of food. Highly recommend this property.

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Tali

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay during longer trip, overall good. Location is very central, interesting building that used to be a monastery and a hospital. Good breakfast, the only thing is that they do not have a coffee machine. Parking is challenging, when you come to the front you find that you need drive around the city to get to the parking in the back. During the checkin no details provided unless you ask. No kettle/tea/coffee in room. Considering the location, more attentive service could make this place 10/10

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edward

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property in an ancient building what’s the hospital section of the church that’s right next-door there’s a pharmacy. Also attached to the church on the other side so that’s convenient. Dead center to all the restaurants and beautiful churches. Breakfast service was amazing. Only caveat is they have a policy where the servers have to pour your coffee when you have a sudden influx of 20 people in the servers are busy supplying the food stations. It’s very frustrating. They really need to trust the people can pour their own coffee. Overall, Staff was amazing. Beds were comfortable showerhead plenty of heat and good water pressure. I would stay again.

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Steve

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was clean, comfortable and had a nice balcony. No furniture on the balcony and some balcony chairs would have been nice to sit outside. Tea and coffee facilities are available but note you need to ask receptionist to provide these to your room and you pay for coffee pods separately. Breakfast and dining was excellent and bar drinks in the internal courtyard also made a nice setting to relax in. Didn’t use the swimming pools but they looked good and were well used by other guests. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Overall, enjoyed our stay and would happily come back.

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María Samanta

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel maravilloso para desconectar de la rutina Excelente ubicación. Habitación comodísima. Restaurante muy bueno. Un pero, el buffet desayuno algo escaso

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Paul

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, historic hotel, tastefully modernized. Location is great for walking around the centro. Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. The inclusive breakfast is very good.

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Taylor

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service and beautiful hotel! The restaurant was incredible - the service outstanding. Every staff member went out of their way to make everything perfect.

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Vitor

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast is an experience. Waiting lines for everything, and the coffee is a mirage.

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Month	Average price
January	$128
February	$137
March	$141
April	$183
May	$173
June	$187
July	$167
August	$165
September	$170
October	$160
November	$143
December	$146

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $149	2 $150	3 $217
4 $245	5	6 $215	7 $246	8 $197	9 $183	10 $188
11 $156	12 $150	13 $164	14 $153	15 $150	16 $150	17 $149
18 $151	19 $156	20 $150	21 $160	22 $160	23 $162	24 $163
25 $156	26 $159	27 $150	28 $149	29 $147	30 $149	31 $156

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