Luxury seafront hotel
Vila Joya
Albufeira · Algarve · Portugal
A private-villa style hotel above Praia da Galé on the Algarve coast, with ocean views from every room and suite.
Vila Joya stands above Praia da Galé on the Algarve coast, between limestone cliffs and sand dunes. Every room and suite has its own view over the Atlantic. Chef Dieter Koschina has cooked in its kitchen since 1991.
- Atlantic view from every room and suite
- Michelin restaurant on site
- Spa with Floating Room and Turkish bath
Facilities
- SpaHammam, sauna · Signature: Aquatic Bodywork in the Floating Room, Massage
From the hotel’s own website, checked 2026-11-14.
Rooms & suites
1
Rooms
1- Sweet Sixteen
2
Suites
3- 2001Moorish décorMirrored fireplaceSun deck with direct access to the gardens
- JoiaTwo terraces overlooking the sea, one with a Jacuzzi
- Suite 1001 NightsWorking wood fireplaceTerrace with Atlantic view
3
Signature suites
1- Master Royal Suite AlegriaPrivate garden with heated poolOutdoor shower with sky view
Room names, sizes and views as listed on the hotel’s own website. Availability and rates are set by the hotel.
Inside the hotel
- Michelin restaurant
- Beach shack
- Spa
- Floating Room
- Turkish bath and sauna
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the hotel’s own website, checked 14 Nov 2026.
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