Hotel Vila Gale Marina in Vilamoura, Portugal

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Hotel Vila Gale Marina

Avenida da Marina, Vilamoura, PT 8125-401

On the southernmost tip of sunny Portugal, in the beautiful seaside town of Vilamoura, this 243-room hotel sits 300 yards from a stunning beach and close to the marina and the area's renowned golf courses. Rent a car on-site and explore this charming region, then take a dip in one of the hotel's two pools or soak away your cares in the hot tub or Turkish bath. Comfortable guestrooms offer individual climate control and satellite TV. Bask in glorious, year-round sunshine while on the nearby golf courses (transportation is free and there are special tariffs for certain courses) or by the pool. A marina, a casino, and opportunities for tennis and various water sports are all nearby. The hotel offers 243 guestrooms and suites in a tan, 10-story, U-shaped building with gardens and swimming pools in the center. Balconies with dining sets overlook swimming pools and the marina across the street. Nautical decor includes dark-green furniture with polished-brass corners, porthole framed mirrors, brass-lantern lamps, pale-yellow walls, white ceilings, green-and-maroon carpeting, and beige bedspreads. Bathrooms with green and white tiles include shower/tub combinations. Minibars and in-room safes are available on request (surcharges). What to expect: Popular with families in summer and on holidays and with golfers year-round, the contemporary hotel includes a lobby with a tile-and-marble checkerboard floor furnished with leather seating. Amenity highlights: Contained within a garden courtyard and surrounded by a sundeck furnished with cushioned lounge chairs are a family swimming pool and a children's pool. A heated indoor pool provides year-round swimming. Two beaches flanking Vilamoura's marina extend for nearly 11 km (7 miles). In summer, personal watercraft, kayaks, and windsurfers can be rented from independent operators on the beaches. Insider tip: A former Moorish stronghold, the town of Loulé 10 km (6.25 miles) from the hotel is known for artisans such as coppersmiths and leather workers as well as for the partially restored ruins of a medieval Saracen castle, which houses a history/archaeology museum. In summer, children enjoy complimentary supervised activities on a rubberized area adjacent to the outdoor swimming pool. Access to a health club, which includes a steam room and a fitness room containing cardio and weight machines, is available for a daily surcharge. (Access to the health club's indoor swimming pool is complimentary.) A games room includes

Location Description: Near Vilamoura Marina