A stay at Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel places you in the heart of Braga, steps from Raio Palace and Fonte do Idolo. .This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pius XII Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Medina Museum.
What's nearby
Theatro Circo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Braga Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
BragaShopping - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Santa Barbara Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Arco da Porta Nova - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Braga Station - 9 min drive
Porto Airport (OPO) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
A Favorita - 2 min walk
Café A Brasileira - 3 min walk
Frigideiras da Sé - 4 min walk
Café Vianna - 4 min walk
Frigideiras do Cantinho - 2 min walk
About this property
Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel
Hotel in Braga with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LED televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Braga hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Satsanga Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Fundação, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Fundação - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bracara Augusta - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Santa Vitória - Onsite wine bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Bracara Augusta
Fundação
Santa Vitória
Things to do
Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Full-service spa
Deep-tissue massages
Hot stone massages
Prenatal massages
Spa open daily
Accessibility
Elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1508
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - June 2018
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property 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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 7896
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Vila Galé Collection Braga Hotel
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Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Staff was great particularly Mariana and Filipa who both attended to us in the bar and restaurant.
Orlando
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Valentina
Traveled with partner
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Loved staying in this historic hotel. Our room was great and breakfast was amazing! Great location to drive to the national park and do some outdoor exploring, too! Highly recommend.
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.
Melissa
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
Jul 28, 2025
Melissa
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Wonderful hotel! Very family friendly with a great pool and play area for families with kids. The breakfast buffet is lovely with lots of delicious options. The staff is outstanding. Very helpful and kind. Beautiful old building with lots of charm and history. I highly recommend.
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.
Francine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Vitor, Milford
Jul 5, 2025
The breakfast is an experience. Waiting lines for everything, and the coffee is a mirage.
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.