Frigidarium
Frigidarium, Avenida do Cerro da Vila, 8125-470 Quarteira, Portugal- Historic
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Luxurious Accommodation
The Vila Gale Ampalius offers beautifully decorated rooms with modern amenities, some with stunning views of the pool or sea. Each room provides a comfortable retreat with a touch of elegance, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.
Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Versátil Restaurant, where you can savor delicious Portuguese and international dishes. For a more casual experience, the pool bar offers refreshing cocktails made with fresh ingredients, perfect for enjoying by the poolside.
Wellness and Leisure
Relax and rejuvenate at the hotel's health club, complete with an indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, and a range of health and beauty treatments. Guests can also stay active with a game of tennis or unwind with a soothing massage, leaving them feeling refreshed and pampered.
Experience the epitome of comfort and luxury at Vila Gale Ampalius - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
113 sqm
Sea View, With View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
50 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Muito atenciosos o Pedro e o restante pessoal sempre atentos as nossas necessidades. De fácil acesso e muito conforto. O restaurante cinco estrelas.
Nada acrescentar
Gran hotel, buenas instalaciones, magnífica ubicación, buen desayuno. En general todo bien.
La limpieza en las habitaciones debe mejorar, la moqueta olía, los cristales estaban sucios, en general la limpieza podría estar mejor.
Localização fantástica. Staff muito atencioso. Quartos muito confortáveis.
Dificuldade em estacionar.
Nada depreciativo a declarar
Localização, simpatia de funcionários
Piscina sobrelotada (com toalhas a marcar espreguiçadeiras durante todo o dia ) e água da piscina fria
Das Gesamtpaket war sehr gut.
Ich hatte 3 Zimmer, bei einem Zimmer ging die Klimaanlage kaputt und es floß Wasser aus der Klimaanlage. Das Personal wurde informiert, danach ging es 2 Tage und dann wieder nicht. Zum Glück waren wir nicht lange im Zimmer.
Great stay and great value for money. Perfect location for beach and marina.
Staf muito bom!
Os números que identificam os quartos sao pouco perceptivos,especialmente para Séniores com ma visao.
’emplacement de l’hôtel /le petit déjeuner
On a changé de chambre lendemain, car la clim ne fonctionnait pas/la deuxième chambre, le robinet de la douche fonctionnait très mal .
Localização
Passados quase 2 semanas não enviarem fatura para mail
Do restaurante, com visual bonito e agradável, para as refeições.
Do quarto, não tinha varanda e o ar condicionado fazia muito barulho, do jantar temático estava muito vento era desagradável.
Emplacement idéal
La salle de sport trop petite et sous réservation et je trouve le buffet trop petit par rapport à la quantité de gens dans l'hôtel
Location was great, right on the beach and facing the marina. Room was really spacious and comfortable, didnt use the kitchenette but great to have and we had a beautiful view of beach and marina.
Pool are small and not many beds.
Location
N/a
Nothing
The wait to check in . The pool was rotten dirty .the room was not properly cleaned The air conditioning unit in the room did not work and leaked water
Localização excelente. Pequeno almoço bom.
Dificuldade para estacionar viatura.
Da localização, da vista, das comodidades. As piscinas são ótimas e o pequeno almoço é razoável.
Elevadores constantemente avariados, o que em época alta é muito incomodativo para os hóspedes.
Localização, conforto, simpatia e profissionalismo dos funcionários.
Ao jantar a comida podia ser melhor.
Bons acessos e serviços próximos. Serviço atencioso e prestável. Variedade na oferta do pequeno-almoço. Jardim espaçoso e com espaço para atividades físicas e desporto.
Melhores condições de estacionamento. Melhor manutenção dos quartos. Ar condicionado pouco eficiente. Grandes diferenças de temperatura dentro do hotel. Pouco pessoal na recepção. Falta de espaço na zona da piscina. Demasiada publicidade em todo o hotel, incluindo no quarto.
Great location
Very dated and old fashioned hotel . Air-conditioning didn't work . Room smelled from air-conditioning . Breakfast time was like a cathal market no organisation. No tea or coffee facilities you have to request them
Localização excelente.
Quanto com janela minúscula virada para a piscina dos miúdos com ruído permanente. Refeições sem grande margem para escolha para o preço cobrado. Falta de vigilância nas piscinas, embora de adultos as crianças correm por toda a área e podem cair á água. Noites temáticas muito fracas, exemplo a noite de Portugal com animadores brasileiros de vestes folclóricas e música gravada para os hóspedes dançarem e pouco mais. Muito fraco. Dos mais fracos da rede vila gale onde ficamos.
o hotel portou-se pessimamente
You have everything you need
Long lines at the reception
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Everything
Localização, o pequeno-almoço e as piscinas quentes
Quarto sem vista Mar
Have stayed on numerous occasions and was pleased to see major improvements in the bar and restaurant areas.
Rooms facing the Marina are subject to noise disturbance from the nearby dance / music venue. Not too bad during the afternoon but at night it's a pain in the backside. We experienced this previously and asked to be moved but we were told the hotel was fully booked. I doubt that !!
Localização
Partes comuns
fukosten var bra rummet dålig standard för priset
omodernt rum, nergånget
The location
Cleanness
pequeno almoço bom. localização excelente
faltou maquina de café no quarto
Location was excellent for beach and restaurant and bars
The property pool had lots of beds and the pool bar location and food standard were excellent
The location is amazing
Several complain have been raised, clearing, breakfast, requested services, discussions from Management with us
Da boa energia de todo o staff de forma natural e sem forçarem simpatia. Fiquei em regime pequeno almoço, num dos dias decidimos jantar no hotel e fomos surpreendidos com a boa qualidade da comida. Tudo foi perfeito!
Hotel 5 estrelas
Localização excelente, bom pequeno almoço, quartos com tamanho adequado e bem insonorizados. Boa relação qualidade/preço, uma boa escolha para quem gosta de praia
STAFF BRILLIANT ROOMS CLEAN POOL AREA LOVELY
IN MY OPINION HOTEL COULD DO WITH MODERNISING
Lovely hotel in a great location, the main issue is noise disturbance. We had a harbour facing room on the 10th floor and the music from other establishments is overwhelming. The beach club next door blasts out music from lunch time to 7pm every day, which meant we could not have a relaxing drink on the balcony. Then there is a night club just nearby that blasts out dance music till the early hours of the morning, it’s so loud we did not sleep well. From the ground the music doesn’t seem so bad, but on the 10th floor it carries. I’ve been to this hotel several times and never had a problem, I think the authorities need to sort out this noise nuisance. Not everyone is here to party every night until the early hours.
We have been using this hotel for our annual golf trip now for over 10 years. As always the staff were great and in particular Ines Alao. Would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in Vilamoura.
The room and staff were excellent. The dining hall and buffet were above par. The food was great.
The hotel was extremely busy, so it felt a bit like a human zoo, especially at meal times in the dining hall. The pool area was also quite busy and the beach was not convenient to get to, even though it was close. Parking options were very poor. We paid to park at the adjacent casino, but it was a walk to the hotel entrance, so it wasn’t ideal. I didn’t love that the hotel was near several other large hotels in that it didn’t have the charm of a hotel that was in a town. It had more of a senior community feel, which may be appropriate for some. It was inundated by families with young children and multi-generational families, which would be ideal for some travelers, but not for my adult daughter and me. Also, it was a bit expensive for what we got.
Location is excellent
Waiting for the lifts
Stayed at the Ampalius many times over the past 20 years ... Perfect location 2 mins to beach and 5 mins to Marina. Hotel very clean and staff friendly. We were left a beautiful fruit platter..wine and nata s as mentioned was in the industry which was very kind. Would highly recommend this hotel and will stay here again for sure. Thank you
Excelente
Tudo bom
Su localización, sobre todo Instalaciones estupendas y personal muy profesional
El colchón muy blandito para mi gusto Y las noches un poco ruidosas
Limpeza
Excessivo, o pequeno almoço o espaço a quantidade de pessoas é um autêntico caos Comida abundante mas qualidade fraca. Difícil voltar...
Excellent location right beside the beach. A 2-minute walk to the beach where there is a cafe and toilets, sun loungers and parasols (additional cost of approx €35 per day). Nice big rooms that are kept spotlessly clean throughout your stay. The breakfast buffet is wonderful with a huge selection to choose from. The freshly squeezed orange juice and fresh pastries are great. Staff are very attentive and constantly refilling everything and clearing tables. The pools are nice with plenty of sun beds available throughout the day so no rush to reserve them. The pool area is clean and safe. They gave us a birthday cake and bottle of wine during our stay but we hadn’t said it was my friend’s birthday so they noticed from the passports on check-in and arranged it - a really lovely gesture. Overall, a great hotel and I would stay here again.
Excellent place. Rooms at front overlooking beach. Air con works well. Very busy hotel. Breakfast varied food and tasty. Highly recommended!
Room (junior suite) was a great size and had a reasonably well-equipped kitchen. Staff were generally helpful and manager made a point of welcoming us on arrival. Breakfast was fine (especially appreciated the egg station for a made-to-order omelette!), if a bit of a scrum if you didn't avoid busy times - suppose this just goes with the territory.
Not within the control of the hotel, but we had moved from an apartment on the marina to avoid the noise at night (and early hours of the morning) and were slightly disappointed about the Puro beach club across the road from the hotel pumping out quite loud techno music for much of the day, though to be fair it only ever seemed to last until early evening. Didn't affect us to any great degree, but we thought it was a bit strange that the pool bar never seemed to be open at any time throughout our stay (in late June??!).
Great location, good facilities
The hotel is excellent value for money, ideally situated a moments walk away from the beach and close to the marina. The pool area is large, with plenty of room around both pools. The hotel is well maintained and spotless throughout, while the bedrooms are well sized and well equipped. The refurbishment to the bar and restaurant have really made a difference and all staff were friendly. Our hotel of choice when visiting Vilamoura.
Breakfast time can get a little hectic and overly busy.
Ótima localização, em frente à praia
O ar condicionado que fazia um barulho horrível pelo que tive de dormir cheia de calor.
Location
Wonderful stay, highly recommend the sea view. All staff very pleasant and friendly. In particular the bar staff.
No real negatives
Localização, campo de futebol para miúdos.
Acho que precisa de alguma reformulação está desatualizado. Zona do pequeno almoço confusa. Falta creme do corpo no quarto.
La ubicación
La habitación, el gimnasio sin aire acondicionado y las máquinas sin engrasar, los ascensores rotos continuamente , las tostadoras del desayuno antiquísimas sin funcionar bien y las toallas de la piscina parecen papel de fumar y pequeñísimas.
El sitio y la comida
El personal de recepción
Sehr freundliches Personal, gut gelegen
Perfect location. Very clean. Have stayed at this hotel before. Staff are in incredible and can’t do enough for you. Service here is good
The only thing that lets it down is the breakfast. It is really awful and basic.
Good location. Cleaned everyday and breakfast
The elevator. Too small and busy. The Spa could have facilities up and running
Fraco Serviço, falta de simpatia e comunicação. Nao é como era ha 10 anos atras, a nível de refeições, simpatia etc
Tudo excelente. Localização, simpatia, Vista mar.
Nada a apontar.
Localização , tudo em geral!
Nada
Prima locatie, vlak aan het strand en op 5 minuten van de Marina. Omdat we beiden jarig waren en onze huwelijksverjaardag vierden (op voorhand door gegeven) kregen we een upgrade van de kamer alsook een flesje wijn op de kamer. Zeer attent.
Het hotel is dringend aan vernieuwing toe, vooral de badkamers. Hygiëne is zus en zo. Een dopje onder het bed lag er van dag van aankomst tot dag van vertrek. Het zand op de mat bleef ook liggen... Het ontbijt is héél eentonig, elke dag hetzelfde en ook weinig keuze van charcuterie. Bediening in het restaurant liep ook niet altijd vlot. Kortom, veel geld betaald voor een hotel dat beter zou kunnen.
Location and friendly staff
Evening ‘entertainment’ was very poor. Very loud and rude golf groups around the pool drinking ever day
Love everything about it. Proximity to beach, quality of staff ( Sr Pinto, d. Emilia and st Carlos ) and friendliness from the animation team Micheline Marcelo, Leonardo that make all the difference for us adults and our son. We will miss it (you)
Lovely, clean , friendly and great location.
Good staff. Standard rooms ok, a bit dated but small renovated things.
Dirty balcony with bird crap over the rails. Not cleaned. Room 501 had no working air con. Told staff, they had been to look but not fixed.
Localização
Very clean, rooms spotless. Great location to the beach and harbour.
Shower had a leak which stopped shower head being as powerful. Bathrooms a bit dated. Bar staff round the pool miserable.
Breakfast was excellent especially the omelettes Bed very comfy
Ther was loads to like about this hotel clean friendly great location will be retuning again
We never had a balcony which was a bit of a disappointment
Just returned from our 15th visit to this lovely hotel and was as good as ever ,lots of modifications since last year and a lot of new staff who were so friendly, again I would like to single out Patricia on reception who was really helpful, the hotel is well situated for all amenities and my wife and myself really love it and will hopefully be returning next year.
Just come back today lovely experience once again cannot fault the staff they are so helpful.love all the new decor . Massa Fina restaurant so friendly cafe always a delight to go to warm and friendly atmosphere rooms were spotless housekeepers great
Absolutely incredible time at such a wonderful hotel. The entertainment staff in particular could not be more fun and helpful especially Leo and Marcello who organised so many activities for children from start to finish. Full of energy and with a wonderful smile every day, they raised the roof on providing our family with incredible memories. Thank you both. The pool for children is also perfect for younger ones.
Quarto confortável, ótima área envolvente, simpatia dos colaboradores!
Nada a mencionar!
Location Comfortable rooms
Large numbers of golfers taking up space
Perfecte ligging bij het strand en kort bij de haven. Mooie kamers en fijne bedden. Ook het personeel was erg vriendelijk.
De badkamer mocht iets ruimer. Je kon er niet met 2 personen aan de wasbak. Verder vond ik het gebrek aan talenkennis jammer. Slechts enkelen spraken Engels of Frans. Voor zo een groot hotel vind ik dit toch een must.
Pequeno almoço bom, mas tudo muito disperso..
Desorganização na disposição, péssimas máquinas de café e colheres sujas misturadas com lavadas. Também apanhei faca suja..
Everything except the breakfast
I felt the breakfast left down what was a lovely hotel in a beautiful location. It genuinely was poor.
Прекрасное месторасположение, отличный отель, прекрасный завтрак, хороший персонал. Попросила номер с балконом - девочка на ресепшене предоставила с удовольствием, спасибо огромное !
Не было такого
Sehr schöne Lage zwischen Strand und Hafen! Moderne Badezimmer und netter Wellnessbereich ( leider nur mit Reservierung möglich)
Teilweise Musiklärm die ganze Nacht von gegenüber liegendem Beachclub / zu wenig Hotelparkplätze
Close to beach
Loud music during day from opposite hotel/swimming area
Location, cleanliness, room spacious, breakfast, cafe
Slow to respond to requests for extra service offered - kettle to room
Tudo
Nada
Breakfast was average , but it’s always best not to have too much.
Toast facilities was away from food area , which meant the food got cold , also butter should be with the bread area.
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Cleanliness
8.9/10Frequently described as spotless and cleaned daily; overall very positive comments about hygiene and maintenance.
Service
8.9/10Staff repeatedly praised as friendly and helpful (reception, bar staff, manager); several comments highlight good service and welcoming staff.
Location
9.2/10Consistently noted as excellent—beachfront, close to marina and ideal for families and couples; strongest positive theme in reviews.
Room Quality
7.5/10Rooms described as well sized and well equipped in many reviews (junior suites praised) but there are recurring negatives: mattress too soft for some, noisy neighbours, occasional AC noise and some rooms feel outdated.
Amenities
7/10Mixed: large pool areas and good outdoor space but several amenities underperform (pool bar often closed, spa/parts not fully operational, gym poorly maintained, frequent lift problems).
Value for Money
8.7/10Multiple guests call the hotel excellent value for money and make it their preferred choice when visiting Vilamoura.
Food and Beverage
6.8/10Food and breakfast receive mixed-to-negative feedback: some praise (egg station, abundant food) but repeated complaints about chaotic, overcrowded or low-quality breakfast service and broken breakfast equipment.
Overall Experience
8.6/10Generally positive overall stays and recommendations, with enjoyment and relaxation commonly reported despite a handful of operational issues.