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"As we had a van, parking is hit and miss nearby as it is all in the street. Once we found a park we left the car there for the duration of the stay."

"The property is right in the middle of"

"As others have noted, this is an undeniably beautiful place. We stayed in two suites--an ocean view suite on night one, and the master suite on night two. The rooms were both very comfortable and well-appointed. The nearby beach, easily accessible by car, is beautiful, uncrowded, and served by a great little beachfront cafe (full bar, snacks, sandwiches, etc.). All of that is great and as advertised. (There was a minor glitch with the air-conditioning, but that was apparently a hotel-wide issue that was resolved pretty quickly.) The bigger issue is the constant club music blaring through the outdoor speakers from breakfast until 10/11pm. It's very audible in the oceanside suites, including the master suite. We asked several times if the speakers could be turned off outside, as there was often no one sitting outside to begin with. But the staff told us they could not turn off the speakers. They repeatedly committed to turn the music down, but if they in fact turned the music down, it wasn't noticeable. I'm sure there are plenty of guests looking for a beautiful, clubby patio from morning until bedtime. (Although, as noted, I didn't see very many of those people outside during our stay.) But if you're looking for a serene hotel on a cliff where you can hear the ocean, this is not the place for you -- you are much more likely to hear a dance remix."

"Beautiful setting. Restaurant has excellent staff and food!"

"We had a great time at Vila Gale for only a few days. The location is amazing and the hotel has plenty to offer, including a rather nice gym for a hotel and 2 large pools that are super nice, as well as a steam room and a sauna. Everyone there was super nice, service was a little slow but it was really busy so no real complaints, breakfast was alright. If we're ever back in Ericeria, and we really hope we will be, Vila Gale will certainly be high on the list of where we'll be staying!"

"Great clean Hotel with a gorgeous beach fantastic restaurant and good location "

"Friendly staff & good facilities."

"Property was easy to find well maintained and staffed comfortable environmentally conscious and close to the beach. Ingenious room keys. You’ll have to stay to find out. "

"I recently stayed at Villa Galega and had a truly enjoyable experience. The villa is beautifully maintained, with a peaceful atmosphere that made it perfect for a relaxing getaway. The interior was clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated, with all the amenities we needed—from a fully equipped kitchen to comfortable beds and a great living area. The location was convenient—close enough to shops, restaurants, and local attractions, but tucked away just enough to feel quiet and secluded. The host was responsive and friendly, offering helpful local tips and ensuring our stay went smoothly. Overall, Villa Galega was a fantastic place to stay, and I would definitely return or recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and scenic vacation spot."