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Villa w/ heatable pool & sea view in Galé

Villa in Albufeira with private pool and kitchen

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Pool
Pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Albufeira, Algarve
  • Place, Sao Rafael Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

4 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa w/ heatable pool & sea view in Galé

Algarve Vacation is deeply committed to promoting sustainable accommodation options in close collaboration with our esteemed property owners. Our dedicated mission to environmental responsibility is a testament to this commitment.



Villa Melanesia is an excellent holiday option, located in Galé, just a few kilometers from the center of Albufeira, with quick access to the region’s finest beaches. It offers the perfect combination of comfort, modern amenities, and a privileged location, ideal for relaxing without concerns about traveling.



The living and dining room is spacious, bright, and comfortable, with windows offering spectacular views of the outdoor area, including the pool and the sea beyond. On the ground floor, there is an en-suite double bedroom, along with a guest bathroom, complemented by two bedrooms on the first floor – one double and one with two single beds – both with private bathrooms and access to balconies with stunning views of the sea and pool. The lower floor features a bedroom with two single beds.



The kitchen is modern and fully equipped, providing convenience for family meals or gatherings with friends.



Outside, there is a spacious leisure area with a snooker table, table tennis, and other games, ideal for fun moments in the open air. The large terrace includes a private heated pool (additional cost), sun loungers, lawns for relaxation and an outdoor dining area with a barbecue. The property is fully enclosed and offers parking facilities.



Situated in a quiet area within walking distance of the beach, shops, bars, and restaurants of Albufeira, Villa Melanesia guarantees an unforgettable holiday.



The changeover day for this property is Thursday (however, there may be flexibility in low season).

If your flights are already booked or your dates are fixed and do not match the property's changeover day, please send us an inquiry before booking to confirm if your dates can be accommodated.



This property is self-catered. For your convenience, welcome food baskets can be booked in advance (additional cost).



Pool heating is always an added value for your holiday, especially when traveling with children. When the pool heating is activated, the water temperature will always be 5ºC to 8ºC higher than it would be without heating.



Renting a car is not essential for your stay, given the property’s location. However, if you wish, we will be happy to assist with the car rental. We can also arrange transfers if needed.



Group deposit: € 300 per guest (payment by credit/debit card).



Please note that the occupancy for this property is 8 guests

From the 9th to the 12th guest, an additional fee will be charged, which includes additional beds.



In accordance with current legislation, tourist taxes may apply.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum/multiples 7 night stay & Changeover day is on Thursday, however this may be flexible in low season.
Standard Breakage Deposit: €400 / Groups: €300 per person (payable by credit card only, 2 weeks prior arrival).

Important information

Optional extras

  • Heated pool maintenance fee: EUR 35 per night
  • High chair fee: EUR 3 per night

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 27478/AL

About the area

Albufeira

Albufeira is home to this villa. Albufeira Marina and Vilamoura Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sao Rafael Beach and Oura Beach. Aqualand Algarve and Krazy World Zoo are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Albufeira, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Evaristo Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • The Strip - 12 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 19 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bellavita - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪L14 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪W Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oceano Supermercados - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paper Moon - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa w/ heatable pool & sea view in Galé have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Villa w/ heatable pool & sea view in Galé pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa w/ heatable pool & sea view in Galé?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa w/ heatable pool & sea view in Galé?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa w/ heatable pool & sea view in Galé located?

Situated in Albufeira, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Manuel Lourenco Beach, Evaristo Beach and Praia da Galé East. Gale Beach and Gale Beach West are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

Really good communication with agency from the start of booking and all throughout our stay. The villa is exactly as advertised and in a good location to supermarkets, restaurants and the beach. Staff were really friendly and very responsive we we had a couple of.issues. We had a lovely holiday here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

The perfect villa for a family holiday. The setup of the villa is great and spacious. The support from the rental agency has been perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful villa, my family loved the pool , the terrace and the sunshine!

We loved this house, very comfortable, generous size pool... As a family with teenagers, it is just perfect! verything within walking distance and superb communication with the rep. Without doubt- the best villa we have stayed in!! 5*
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely large villa with a pool, table tennis, snooker, table football & a BBQ. That doesn’t leave much room for sun beds but there is a little grass if you need area for baby to crawl about. 2 umbrellas. Plenty of cutlery & plates but not enough mugs for 8 people in the morning. Check in was efficient & comms with the agent was brilliant - every query answered within 30 minutes. Beach is 10 min walk (beware seaweed as others have said) and lovely bar/restaurant there. All other restaurants were a 15-20 min walk I have 2 complaints - we were given incorrect WiFi details but a bit of working it out got us to where we need to be. 2nd complaint - I have never slept on a bed so hard - it was like sleeping on my dining room table with a sheet on it. For this reason I was glad I did not have 2 weeks here. 45 mins from Faro airport.
Patio area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

vicky m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Vicky Murray

Very nice , we paid to heat the pool but was still cold , told we needed to wait for a couple of days for it heat but paid from the first day. Pool needed cleaning mid way through holiday. We lost a day and half waiting for it to be. done. Over all though spacious , clean in a lovely area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Fantastic Villa & Great Location

We had an amazing stay at Villa Melanesia. The house was spacious, very clean and had everything we needed. We especially loved the outdoor area with the heated pool and games ,it kept everyone entertained. The team also helped us organise a transfer, which made everything super easy. We would definitely come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Luther

Relaxing Getaway in a Beautiful Setting

We had an incredible time during our stay. The property was spotless, modern, and very well equipped, making it easy to feel at home. The outdoor area was perfect for relaxing by the pool and enjoying the sunshine. Everything was calm and comfortable from start to finish.

4/10 Poor

Hannah I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Safety concerns!I’m not one to write a negative review however there were a few things on this holiday which I feel obliged to flag to warn future guests. The most serious being that we had an intruder break into our villa, in the middle of the night. Luckily we heard him, saw him and scared him off before he took anything. We are confident all doors and windows were locked before we went to bed so we don’t know how he broke in. We were understandably very shaken and quite traumatised from the experience. We felt incredibly dissatisfied with the response from the local team, local police and Algarve Vacation. Nobody came to check the property, nobody changed the locks and the police fobbed us off multiple times. We had an alarm but we were never able to get this to work. For these reasons, I don’t feel able to recommend Villa Melanesia to others due to concerns over safety. If you have already booked, please ensure you receive more detailed instructions on how to use the alarm as the instructions in the online welcome page are minimal. I would also recommend checking if the locks have been changed and what the company have done to ensure this won’t happen again. We received no such reassurances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Killian

Perfect Place for a Family Holiday

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The property was very comfortable, with plenty of space for everyone and great facilities for both adults and kids. The pool area and outdoor games made it even more enjoyable. The location was ideal, close to the beach and local restaurants. We couldn&amprsquot have asked for more.

10/10 Excellent

henry s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big group of friend's (18y/o) staying here for a week in july , and the place had everything we needed. Pool was perfect temperature wise even without the heating, nice grass area large enough for a small game of keep it up with a football. Good location a walk away from a small beach, big beach, restaurants in the town, a nice sports bar and convenience shops. Ubers are fantastic in this area on demand and usually arrive within about 5 minutes of ordering, allowing easy access to albufeira and further. Spacious enough bedrooms even with 10 people. Pool table, table football and table tennis provided entertainment as well as a lovely outdoor grill overlooking the sea. Overall a very recommendable villa
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clark

Fantastic Stay with Amazing Views

We had a wonderful holiday. The house was spacious, bright, and perfectly maintained, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The outdoor area was beautiful and the views were stunning, especially at sunset. It was peaceful, relaxing, and exactly what we were looking for.

8/10 Good

Faye S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portugal Family Vacation April 2025

We enjoyed the house, location was convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. The only negative is ants, they are a problem. We kept all food off the counters and in the fridge, also took garbage out daily. We did buy ant spray and that helped. Overall the house was clean and spacious, cleaner came weekly. Our stay was for 3 weeks.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicht perfekt, aber wir haben uns wohlgefühlt

Schöne Villa in toller Lage, schon etwas älter aber sehr sauber, Duschen großteils noch mit Plastikvorhang, eine defekte Duschwanne, extrem feste Matratzen, Sofa durchgesessen, Töpfe, Pfannen und Kochwerkzeug gerade so ausreichend, auch kleinere technische Mängel, aber ein tolles Haus nah an einem schönen, etwas felsigen Strand. Die Betreuung durch die Agentur war gut. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

M G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not so amazing-poor support

Wi-FI does not work on the second floor. Poor check-in process. Got the instruction for the key pad code 1 hour late. We were charged for some towels which had already some of the spots that were reported by manager. Make sure you take pictures of all towels and linens because you run the chance that you will be charged for replacements like we were. We never thought of reporting the stain spots thinking that it looked like normal wear and tear which generally refers to the expected deterioration of a rental unit as a result of the tenant's everyday use. This can include things like loose doorknobs, worn out carpet, towels, and minor scratches on the walls and floors. Also, I should had taken pictures of the water quality of the pool which was poor and had many green algae spots. This was reported to Steve on our arrival. Maintenance showed up a few days after our arrival to clean it and added some chemicals. The pool was not the greatest when we left. Furthermore, the fire detector started beeping during our first night in the villa. The battery had to be taken out at 2AM in the morning. We reported the issue by e-mail and was told that someone would come to replace the battery which was never done for our entire stay. I feel that the charge for the towels is very close to a scam. Some of the spots shown on the pictures(towels) were already there. honestly, they look like the normal wear and tear which generally refers to the expected deterioration of a rental unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Decent villa

Very strict ID and checking timings,... balanced by very casual approach to WC hygiene process and disposal. Pool was missing tiles and had cracks on the steps and bottom. Cleaners still there at check-in, they were also an hour early on checkout day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great villa

Villa was amazing, loads of space for 7 people. Pool is a good size and worth paying for the heating in April. Walking distance to the beach and a few bars and restaurants. Local supermarket very expensive, worth a longer walk to Aldi or spa. If unable to get an early check in, it’s worth looking at Scooby’s bar/pool. Will provide entertainment for the day aswell as having a luggage storage area. About. 20 minute walk from the villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

River W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousin vacation to Portugal

Beautiful house. So close to multiple beaches within walking distance. House was very spacious and had a great living area. The staff were always super fast at responding to any questions I had.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MARYLENE

De belle vacances en famille

Nous étions 10: grand parents, parents et petits enfants et la maison est assez grande pour ne pas se marcher dessus. Les extérieurs sont très agréables et le coucher de soleil sur la plage où sur le balcon est fantastique !!!! Le seul petit bémol est le manque d'eau chaude pour les douches. L'installation de mousseur et peut être 1 plus gros cumulus.

10/10 Excellent

Angela b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday holiday by the beach

The villa was perfect. As a big family holiday for my birthday i wanted everyone to be comfortable and with the 4 ensuites and great living space this was spot on. The pool was a great size and we loved playing pool by the pool. Fabulous breakfast cafe by the supermarket. Lovely restaurant on the nearest beach 5 minutes walk away. Could not fault the location. You don't need a car and if going further ubers are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Fátima S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Agradável

A minha estadia foi agradável
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday of a life time

The Villa was fantastic. There were 10 of us and at no time did we feel on top of each other. The rooms were spacious a nd spotlessly clean., with lots of space for clothes etc. There is a well.equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine and iron. Out side There is a fabulous pool which was cleaned during our stay. There is a lovely terrace with tables and chairs. here was a bbq which we put to good use. Thank you so much Olivia and her team for the wonderful stay at this stunning villa in the loveliest location. See you next year!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Melanesia

Lovely property,good size bedrooms and en suites. The lower floor bedroom was bit dark with only two small windows but fine for children. Pool are and surrounds well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

annabelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super vacances

Une super villa avec une plage à 200m . L’algarve est magnifique beaucoup de choses à visiter nous recommandons
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Villa - will be back!

The location was fantastic within walking distance of the beach, restaurants and shops. The local area is so peaceful and the pool heated was perfect! The seating areas outside were amazing and we used the barbeque one evening. Many happy memories
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation in Portugal

The home was lovely, spacious and offered plenty of entertainment. The Management Company was very prompt and was an excellent resource to help navigate tours, travel and restaurants. The one area to tighten up is directions to the house - two separate UBER drivers had extreme difficulty in finding the house, so plan accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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