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Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
View from room
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra, 3000-001
  • Place, Coimbra University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Biblioteca Joanina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Portugal dos Pequenitos
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 2 Adults + 1 Child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Pool View (with Extra Bed, 2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Superior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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View from room

Superior Single Room, Pool View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (3 Adults)

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room (with Extra Bed, 3 Adults)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, Pool View (3 Adults)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View from room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Superior Double Room, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room With Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room Pool View With Extra Bed (2 Adults + 1 Child ).

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Superior Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room With Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Pool View With Extra Bed Adult

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Pool View With Extra Bed Child

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin With Extra Bed Child

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Coimbra

A stay at Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel places you in the heart of Coimbra, within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Church and CAV. .This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Edificio Chiado and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jardim da Manga.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Cathedral of Coimbra - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coimbra University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Biblioteca Joanina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Coimbra Station - 14 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪O Garfinho à Portuguesa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dux Taberna Urbana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Neptuno - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cova Funda O Espanhol - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

Hotel in Coimbra with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel offers 229 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Coimbra hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Satsanga Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 229 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at Versatil, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Coimbra? This hotel has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Versatil - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Inevitavel - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Euphoria - Onsite bar.
Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 11 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Euphoria
  • Inevitavel
  • Pool Bar
  • Versatil

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

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
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
Property Registration Number 880

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Vila Galé Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra Hotel
Vila Galé Hotel Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra Hotel
Vila Galé Coimbra Coimbra
Vila Galé Coimbra Hotel Coimbra

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 965 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nathalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool area is great. The rooms are uncomfortable the ac is so old it does not work properly we wetlre sweating throughout the night. The parking is very tight and not thought out. The staff was very unhelpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outside pool area overlooking the river, staff very friendly. Just a short walk from the bus station and 10 minute walk to train station. 10 minute walk to the old town. Rooms were ok, clean & comfortable. Balcony did not have any furniture Buffet breakfast had a good range of hot and cold food. Some nice cafes opposite the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri-Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful like the pictures, but the buffet is overpriced. My travel companions loved the themed buffet nights, but I ordered from the menu (which was limited). The AC would have to be reset by the front desk everytime we removed the key from the power slot and one night several rooms lost power for an unknown reason... so I woke up to no AC and I had to get dressed for my conference by cell phone flash light.... When I asked to speak with the manager, I was told that she was not there... no apology, explanation, or offer to make amends for the inconvenience! The room was ALWAY cleaned excellently! The AC was very cold and the remote only worked sometimes so I had to call the front desk often for them to fix it. But they did not alway answer the phone? I am not sure why, but I had a hard time reaching any services... room service, the spa, the front desk. No one consistently answered their extension. I stayed here with 14 students and 4 coworkers so we had like 10 rooms but we experienced similar issues. The spa was very reasonably priced. I recommend using the steam room, sauna, hot tub, and indoor pool... by 8p because they literally asked me to leave the pool at 8p (even though the front desk guy said that the pool closed at 9p). Different people give you different information. For example, the bartender told us that we had to leave the lobby tables because we had outside food. When I asked at the front desk, they said we could our food anywhere!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Lovely pool. Great views over river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zsuzsa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, amazing restaurant, great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles R

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

I ❤️ Coimbra

We were upgraded to a corner room with an oversized balcony looking out over the pool to the river. Spacious room, quiet, plenty of shelf and drawer space. The staff were amazing, Portuguese-friendly. Breakfast was very nice, with lots of hot and cold options including an omelet station. Location was very walkable to the Old Town, and also to the opposite side of the river and the Santa Clara monastery, plus walkways on both sides of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goncalo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, clean and breakfast was great. Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linnette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good. Easy 20 min walk to the Old Town. Are was a little suspect but had good dinning spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean property with a great indoor pool and good restaurant where the food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Riverview

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel beautiful & breakfast outstanding. Staff is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice clean central hotel

Nice clean and well located hotel. The room was a bit outdated and the bed wasn’t the most comfortable but was perfectly fine for one night’s stay. While the mini bar was surprisingly included in my room rate, I was equally surprised to see that there were no amenities provided (body lotion, cotton balls etc). I didn’t try the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Affordable 4 stars with Caveats

This was an affordable stay in Coimbra. Supposedly it's a 4 star hotel. However the in-room amenities/experience made it feel more like a 3 star. The room didn't have facial tissues and the toilet paper was rough. The bath was immaculately clean but the shower head leaked water all over the place. You can ask for a coffee maker to be brought to the room, but then it will cover the TV. All extra outlets were in a wall away from bed, so when the phone alarm rings in the morning you have to walk to turn it off, if you put your phone to charge at night as most people do. The hair dryer is the 1200watt attached to the wall without much cord that easily overheats. The room was very ample with plenty of storage and a great view, but the area around the hotel was not enticing for a stroll to the city which is just a 10min walk. The lobby and common areas are very nice. Breakfast was very good, and the staff was very attentive and helpful. Overall mixed feelings about the place. But for $165/night including taxes, breakfast and parking it's not a bad option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traffic around the hotel was a nightmare at 6:30 pm. Once there it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rena

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fraser

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the outdoor pool and the bar area. The breakfast was really nice and they even offered a tray with gluten-free options to my partner with outstanding and tasty products. However, it does not seem like anything else change since I was last there about 8 or 9 years ago. The rooms looked dated, the door didn't really offer soundproofing so you could hear everything in the hallway and other doors banging loudly, the bed was not comfortable whatsoever and the tables and chairs in the balcony were not clean (they had bird poop all over them). Moreover and even though we put the DnD sign at the door, the hotel staff entered the room without checking with us and while we were away: one to leave a plate with apples (not sure what that was about but ok), and another one to leave a slice of cake and wine, which I admit it was nice but I would rather have someone checking with me before walking into the room. Plus, because we were out the whole afternoon and evening for my birthday, that slice of cake must have been left out for so long it was pretty dry and sad. You will need a cap to use the indoor pool, which they don't tell you about it until you reach the spa staff, who look to charge you 4€ for each cap, so we didn't use it. I think this hotel is good enough to stay for a couple nights but not a whole week like we did. Will certainly look for other options around the area next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024