See all properties
Entire home

AMAZING VILLA W/ HEATABLE POOL, CLOSE TO THE BEACH, WIFI & A/C

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for AMAZING VILLA W/ HEATABLE POOL, CLOSE TO THE BEACH, WIFI & A/C

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Galé, Algarve
  • Evaristo Beach
    16 min walk
  • Gale Beach
    19 min walk
  • Coelha Beach
    20 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    42 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Other

WONDERFUL VILLA & LOCATION W/ PRIVATE HEATABLE SWIMMING POOL, FREE WIFI & A/C

Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (10)
The price is $1,141
per night
$1,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
WONDERFUL VILLA & LOCATION W/ PRIVATE HEATABLE SWIMMING POOL, FREE WIFI & A/C

About the neighborhood

Albufeira

When you stay at this villa in Albufeira, you'll be by the sea, a 5-minute drive from Albufeira Marina and 8 minutes from Albufeira Old Town Square. .This family-friendly villa is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Falesia Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Sao Rafael Beach.
View more Villas in AlbufeiraOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Evaristo Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Salgados Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Albufeira Marina - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Sao Rafael Beach - 10 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 18 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia da Galé - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bellavita - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Praia da Galé - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪W Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pedras Amarelas - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

AMAZING VILLA W/ HEATABLE POOL, CLOSE TO THE BEACH, WIFI & A/C

Algarve Vacation is committed to working towards providing sustainable accommodation options together with our property owners, reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility.

Villa Melanesia is a terrific holiday home offering a prime location in the Gale area with stunning sea views, just a 5-minute walk from the best golden sandy beaches. Within walking distance of excellent restaurants, bars and shops, this spacious property is ideal for families looking for a relaxing, car-free holiday.

The villa has air-conditioning in all units and 4 bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on the first floor (1 double and 1 twin), both with en-suite bathrooms and access to a charming terrace with a spectacular sea view; 1 double bedroom on the ground floor (with an en-suite bathroom), as well as an additional guest W.C and 1 twin bedroom on the lower floor with an adjacent shower room. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances necessary for home cooking, as well as a dining table. The living / dining room is spacious with large windows and fantastic views over the pool area and to the sea beyond.

Outside, the property boasts a wonderful terrace where you can enjoy meals al-fresco, prepared on the traditional Algarvean BBQ. The private swimming pool (heatable as an optional extra) invites you to take refreshing dives, soak up the summer sun on the sun-loungers or enjoy a game of snooker or ping-pong.

Ideally located in the beach town of Galé, villa Melanesia is only a short walk away from a wide range of renowned restaurants, some of the Algarve's most beautiful sandy beaches where you can enjoy water sports activities, and only a short drive away from an excellent golf course (Salgados Golf Course).

Albufeira, with its colourful marina, charming old town along Pescadores beach and the Strip Albufeira, with quality restaurants, pubs, shops and sparkling nightlife, is also located within a 10-minute drive.

The changeover day for this property is on Thursday.

**If your flights are booked or your dates are fixed and these do not match the changeover day, please send an enquiry to confirm that they can be accepted before making a booking. **

Pool Heating will always be an upgrade for your holidays, especially when travelling with children. The temperature of the water when the pool heating is activated will always be between 5ºC and 8ºC higher than if there was no pool heating.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Algarve Vacation

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 27478/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Villa W/ Heatable Pool Close TO THE Beach Wifi AC
Amazing Villa W/ Heatable Pool Close TO THE Beach Wifi A/C
264055

AMAZING VILLA W/ HEATABLE POOL, CLOSE TO THE BEACH, WIFI & A/C Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

vicky m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

4/10 Poor

M G.

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., Congresbury

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Angela b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely big Villa
What a lovely Villa. Big pool and outside space and had everything you would need. In a lovely area. Few minutes from the beach. We went as a family and really enjoyed ourselves. Thank yoy
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Myron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa was lovely - check in was not ideal.
Villa had more than enough to keep us all entertained and it certainly helped with the great weather. Although the security deposit for a group of friends is a bit steep and there was an absence of a proper walk around (still awaiting communication regarding security deposit refund), we really enjoyed our stay. Karen was really helpful and her suggestions of activities were really good, including water park and fish restaurant. We were not happy about check in, although it states 4pm - we put our bags on the property and it was already cleaned and ready to be moved in, we kept checking in with the 24 hr line, but kept being told to call later and they don’t have the information. It would have been nice to check and allow us to move in early if it was ready, since we pay for that day. Also we were told the pool would be checked, but this was not done and the towels were also not changed halfway through our stay as mentioned by staff. Fortunately our stay was only a week, if this didn’t happen during a 7+ day stay, this would have been a bigger issue. The pool, table tennis table and pool table were good additions. A table next to the outside bbq would be a welcomed addition. I would like to say a huge thanks to Karen and Olivia for assistance, especially Karen who sorted issues with internet and outside lights as soon as she was aware.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday review
Had to cancel twice because of COVID but was well worth the wait the villa was perfect for our party, my grandchildren loved the pool which was set at a good temperature. The location was ideal close to other beaches and places along the coast. Would like to say that Olivia I was communicating with regarding all the arrangements was very helpful all the way making the holiday one to remember
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa lots a space around the pool, lovely views, great aircon, sun all day on the pool
We really enjoyed our stay the views were lovely, the sun was on the pool all day there’s plenty of sun beds and everything you need. Aircon was great in the bedrooms the staff were very quick to help replacing the toaster within a few hours. We had the pool heated it was great to get into even late when the sun was setting. Only thing we didn’t expect was a bedroom in the basement. It was a large cool rooms so no problems with it but would have been nice to know before we went. Would go again 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every bit as good as the first time
Our second year at this villa, and again we were over the moon with our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The villa was gorgeous
We couldn’t have asked for better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The location itself was perfect for relaxing. A 5 minute walk to beach and restaurants and short drive to albufiera old town. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great value
This is a lovely house - spacious, well equipped and very secure. It’s in a nice, quiet residential area within walking distance to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hayley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families
Will definitely be booking again when i come back to Portugal!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Gerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Villa in a lovely part of the Algarve
Property well maintained, great wifi and peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay with friends
We had a pleasant stay. The villa is nice situated and all air conditioned. Would deffo recommend for large group of friends/family as there’s a bit for everyone to enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccable
All in all every single one of us had a great time staying in this villa and would recommend it to all.

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb villa and great staff
We were a group of 9 adults and 3 children staying for a week in this villa which was better than expected. The heated pool (extra) was wonderful for the children. All the bedrooms were very good, with comfy beds. The location is very quiet, within walking distance to few restaurants and bars. The towels were changed mid week by the cleaners. Great service. Will definitely be back.