Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Aerial view
Indoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Avenida de la Mojarra, S/N, Ayamonte, Andalusia, 21409
  • Place, Playa de Los Haraganes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Isla Canela Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Monte Gordo Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room, Lagoon View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Lagoon View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Partial sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Sea View (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Single Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Lagoon View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Lagoon view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Partial Sea View (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Partial sea view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Sea View (Superior, 2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Sea view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ayamonte

Beachside getaway.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Playa de Los Haraganes and Isla Canela Marina. Playa Alta and Playa Punta del Caimán are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa de Los Haraganes - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Isla Canela Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 34 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Old Town - 46 min drive - 30.3 miles
  • Cabanas Beach - 59 min drive - 28.8 miles

Getting around

  • Castro Marim Station - 30 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Traiña - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seasoul beach club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Paradise Beach Isla Canela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Manino - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Chiringuito La Sonrisa - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel like a complimentary children's club and an indoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and a garden. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ayamonte hotel.

  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2002
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel offers 300 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Satsanga SPA has 3 treatment rooms. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
This property enforces a smart-casual dress code at all restaurants, which includes long trousers for men. Shorts, swimsuits, sleeveless clothing, flip-flops are not permitted and closed shoes are required.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, November, and December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 4 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Iberostar Isla Canela
Iberostar Isla Canela Ayamonte
Iberostar Isla Canela Ayamont
Iberostar Isla Canela Hotel Ayamonte
Iberostar Isla Canela
Vila Gale Isla Canela Hotel
Vila Gale Isla Canela Ayamonte
Vila Gale Isla Canela Hotel Ayamonte

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel to the airport?

Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel is 51.4 mi (69-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel on Jun 8, 2026 start from $207, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel.

How close is Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel offer free breakfast?

Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Monte Gordo (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

Does Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel have a pool?

Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Spanish cuisine, a poolside location, and al fresco dining.

Does Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Satsanga SPA, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel to downtown Ayamonte?

Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Punta del Moral.

Vila Gale Isla Canela Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 141 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful beach view Staff great Cleanliness exceljent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach and surrounding nature plus friendly staff.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
verry nice hotel,i will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special thanks to Inez, Gema, Isabel and Merche (all from the front desk). Excellent staff!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Håkan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hotel with great pool area. Due to the early season, there was plenty of parking available just outside the hotel. A short stroll from the hotel out to the amazing beach. The room was very clean and in good shape.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect experience

Beautiful hotel and lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Iberostar Isla Canela

Clean, good service and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Spa Treatments

The Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the Spa treatments were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

preciosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to the beach clean rooms

The food quality is not the best the shows were very poor quality
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time in this property and it was again great! Good food, friendly staff, excellent service and all very clean. I did feel that this time the entertainment was a bit slow for our age range, there was a big group of elderly people in the property and not many activities going on like we had the year before.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family hotel

Nice large hotel but mostly for families, lots of kids in the pool, great sea view from the room. Free parking should have been included but was only for ’all inclusives’!!?? We had to park on a street 300 meters from the hotel ☹️, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Fabulous hotel. We have travelled all over the world and have yet to see a restaurant with the selection of wonderful food provided. Cleanliness was impressive as was the friendly staff who couldn’t do enough. The area is very quiet and there is a walkway to an unspoiled massive beach. If you just want to chill out and not be among masses of tourists this is the place! Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good breakfast, great variety of products. Nice design of the room. However, the door is not soundproof, woke up at 8am because of cleaning the neighbouring room. Also, permanent stains on the toilet seat is not very appropriate for 4-star hotel.
Verified

8/10 Good

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet, friendly hotel

Lovely hotel, good rooms, we had sea view balcony - a must have, stunning view of pool side and sea. We went for all inclusive , all hotel staff couldn't to enough to make your stay enjoyable. Pool a little fresh but it is end of May, there is a lovely indoor pool Spa was good, sports massage excellent. Bar staff worked hard and took delight in bringing drinks to us from our sun loungers - how decadent did we feel. Animation team very bubbly and fun all wig lots of personality and novel poolside ideas . I took a beautiful hour walk every day along the beach, prom and Marina Not a lot to do at night but animation put on a good show A place to come and relax and get some sunshine
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good family hotel

12 nights family holiday. We’ve stayed before at this hotel and we were delighted with our room - ask for a rear view of the nature reserve! Food is always excellent at the Iberostar. We stayed half board so can’t comment on drinks but they looked good. I would say the lighting in the canteen style restaurant needs working on as the ambience was OK for evening dinner. The hotel is now 90% Spanish/Portuguese guests which appeals to us but, English is very limited do you have to try your Espanol! Entertainment was busy and they worked hard. I would say that the hotel is in need of some modernisation now but, it is still a decent choice for a beach holiday. The playa was great, Neptune’s still going strong in the marina and the restaurants in Punta del Moral are still outstanding quality and value. Ayamonte still a nightmare to park and a little rundown - watch out for the beggar parking attendants. We visited Sanlucar de Guidiana and absolutely loved it - zipwire and all! Muy Bien!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Anders

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waste of money (and time)

A four star hotel? Yes absolutely, if on a scale to ten. They are unorganized at check-in and it went downhill from there. The room itself was ok for a 2-3 star hotel, until we opened the bathroom, a reaking smell of urine. This wasn't cleaned at all during our stay. Despite the room being on the top floor (4th), the cooking odor from the kitchen reached our room and floor. They made us pay a deposit for towels. Honestly, I don't know if I should cry or laugh. The towels could only be changed for fresh ones during limited hours. Not enough sunbeds around the pool area. Breakfast reminded more of a shelter handing out food than the morning serving of a 4-star hotel. No proper restaurant in the hotel and we had to leave with car to eat both lunch and dinner. With small children, anything but practical. Overall, we could leave fast enough. The hotel is a joke.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto limpo e funcionários muito simpáticos. Pequeno almoço e jantar de ótima qualidade e com muitas opções!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruben aguilarte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Está muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel estupendo y servicio cuidado. Quizás podria el desayuno ser más variado pero calidad precio nos mereció la pena.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuel Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buffet cortito

El buffet en el almuerzo y la cena bastante flojito con muy poca variedad. El desayuno, sin embargo, está muy bien con todo tipo de comida y dulces.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jerome

Liked: Staff & service
Superbe hôtel, personnel agréable. Mais la propreté laisse à désirer surtout sur la partie extérieure au niveau des piscines. Le petit déjeuner est également moyen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estancia fabulosa, a pie de una playa inmensa. La habitación grande con vista a la laguna preciosa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnífico hotel junto a la playa.

Muy buen hotel y bien situado. Recomendable. Buena piscina. Los churros como piedras, literal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024