Hotel Gala Tenerife, Playa De Las Americas, Canary Islands
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Recent Price: £159
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Hotel Description:
The Gala Hotel is located in Playa de las Americas close to many local attractions, bars, restaurants and shops. The hotel has a total of 308 air conditioned guest rooms, well equipped with modern facilities and amenities. There is also a bar area for guests to have a relaxing drink and a restaurant providing a good range of food. loading...
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Hotel Gala Tenerife Reviews
" Most of the rooms in this hotel seem... "
Submitted By: Mr C Bevan
Most of the rooms in this hotel seem to face north; unfortunately we like to sit in the sun on our balcony. We also paid extra for a sea view, what we got was more of a sea glimpse.
At present the roads adjacent to the hotel are dug up to make them semi-pedestrianised, the area looks like the Somme. They seemed to be trying with the food but we are not sophisticated enough to appreciate chicken in a rich chocolate sauce or sugar on the grilled tomatoes. Also many of the dishes were not kept hot.
There are very few British guests at the Gala. We chose this hotel because of positive reports and it grieves me to be so negative: the only good thing I can think of are the sunbeds which are good and plentiful. However you have to pay for mattress and towels.
At present the roads adjacent to the hotel are dug up to make them semi-pedestrianised, the area looks like the Somme. They seemed to be trying with the food but we are not sophisticated enough to appreciate chicken in a rich chocolate sauce or sugar on the grilled tomatoes. Also many of the dishes were not kept hot.
There are very few British guests at the Gala. We chose this hotel because of positive reports and it grieves me to be so negative: the only good thing I can think of are the sunbeds which are good and plentiful. However you have to pay for mattress and towels.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Med Hotels
" I have read some reviews on this... "
Submitted By: Mr M Lipman
I have read some reviews on this hotel and think that I must have been staying in a different world! This place was superb!
The food was fantastic. If you cannot find something to eat at night then you must have strange eatimh habits.
If you can afford it, then get the twin superior rooms.
Included in this package is a free mini bar, bath robes, sea and pool view (the cheaper rooms seem to face a wall), and free pool towel and sun bed pads.
Evening entertainment is the usual nonsense, but then after you have had dinner it was nice to take a walk.
All the hotels seem to have the same entertainment. So what's new!!
If you like news channels then you'll be happy. There is Sky News, CNN, and Eurosport. If you’re English then that’s it!
We want to go back again next year. Can't wait!
The food was fantastic. If you cannot find something to eat at night then you must have strange eatimh habits.
If you can afford it, then get the twin superior rooms.
Included in this package is a free mini bar, bath robes, sea and pool view (the cheaper rooms seem to face a wall), and free pool towel and sun bed pads.
Evening entertainment is the usual nonsense, but then after you have had dinner it was nice to take a walk.
All the hotels seem to have the same entertainment. So what's new!!
If you like news channels then you'll be happy. There is Sky News, CNN, and Eurosport. If you’re English then that’s it!
We want to go back again next year. Can't wait!
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Before going to the Gala, I had read... "
Submitted By: Miss L G
Before going to the Gala, I had read some reviews that stated their food was not too good and other 'bad' points.
However, the hotel looked nice in the pictures and was a good price, so we (my boyfriend and I), decided to go for it.
We were pleasantly surprised: the Gala is fantastic hotel, and the food was brilliant!
When we first arrived, our first thought was how much better our hotel looked than any of the other hotels we had seen on our journey to the Gala. (We caught bus #487 from South Airport which took us to a bus station about an 8 minute walk from the Gala).
From the outside, the Gala looks very smart- it is white with lovely shrubs and flowers trailing from all the balconies.
Once inside, we were greeted by Reception, who are very friendly and welcoming and speak good English, German, Spanish etc. Then we were taken to our room, which was on the same level as the pool.
The rooms are quite basic, not really much to shout about, but they have everything you need. The bathroom was great, however, with a large marble effect worktop and basin, bath and adjoined shower, toilet and bidet.
There are safes in the rooms, which you have to hire, and it's worth it for peace of mind.
The one thing that I found misleading, however, is the fact that on all websites I looked at, it described all rooms at the Gala as being soundproofed, although this is not necessarily true.
I suspect 'soundproofed' refers to the double doors leading out the balcony, but I found these to be hard to lock and not very secure- let's just say you could open them from outside with a hard pull.
The front entry door is definitely not soundproofed- on one occasion I was woken up at 7 in the morning by some Italians having a conversation in the corridor which I didn't find at all pleasing.
The rooms also have T.V, although most of the channels are forgein so you have to flick through to find any English ones.
Excluding the rooms, the hotel is visually fantastic, with marble floors, trailing flowers and shrubs and a beautiful indoor fountain. It's very spacious and cool and nice to come into after an afternoon in the sun.
There is a pool table in the foyer, Internet facilities, TVs, lifts to every floor, a beauty salon and 2 restaurants (one outside and one inside).
We never used the outside restaurant, instead preferring the inside one, which was excellent. We stayed for a 8 days, and every single day there was a different nationality on the menu, ranging from Italian to Canarian; Spanish to Mexican.
The food was lovely, and because it's a buffet, you can eat as much as you want, and there's a whole range of deserts for after also.
The service was second to none: the waiters were fantastic, really friendly and attempting to make conversation a lot. One had a thing about football, which my boyfriend loved.
The Gala is situated in the best place for all the nightlife, although you cannot hear it in the hotel, so we always got a good night sleep. It is right opposite all the bars, next to Veronicas Strip, although we found the bars opposite the hotel were the best.
Our favourite bar was Yates, which is popular with most people and does delicious potato skins in the day.
The beach is a five minute walk away and you can also walk to the Aquapark, which is a must as it has a brilliant dolphin display and is generally a great day out, in about 15 minutes.
The best beach is the golden sand one, which is on your right if you go down Veronica's strip and there's lots of water sports here. When walking around in Playa De las Americas, watch out for all the people selling jewellery and sunglasses etc: say no firmly and walk away as they really don't take a hint!
The pool at the Gala is really great, however, and pictures you see on the Internet don't do it any justice.
Overall, this holiday was the best holiday I have ever been on and I would definitely recommend the Gala to anyone. I will no doubt be back soon!
However, the hotel looked nice in the pictures and was a good price, so we (my boyfriend and I), decided to go for it.
We were pleasantly surprised: the Gala is fantastic hotel, and the food was brilliant!
When we first arrived, our first thought was how much better our hotel looked than any of the other hotels we had seen on our journey to the Gala. (We caught bus #487 from South Airport which took us to a bus station about an 8 minute walk from the Gala).
From the outside, the Gala looks very smart- it is white with lovely shrubs and flowers trailing from all the balconies.
Once inside, we were greeted by Reception, who are very friendly and welcoming and speak good English, German, Spanish etc. Then we were taken to our room, which was on the same level as the pool.
The rooms are quite basic, not really much to shout about, but they have everything you need. The bathroom was great, however, with a large marble effect worktop and basin, bath and adjoined shower, toilet and bidet.
There are safes in the rooms, which you have to hire, and it's worth it for peace of mind.
The one thing that I found misleading, however, is the fact that on all websites I looked at, it described all rooms at the Gala as being soundproofed, although this is not necessarily true.
I suspect 'soundproofed' refers to the double doors leading out the balcony, but I found these to be hard to lock and not very secure- let's just say you could open them from outside with a hard pull.
The front entry door is definitely not soundproofed- on one occasion I was woken up at 7 in the morning by some Italians having a conversation in the corridor which I didn't find at all pleasing.
The rooms also have T.V, although most of the channels are forgein so you have to flick through to find any English ones.
Excluding the rooms, the hotel is visually fantastic, with marble floors, trailing flowers and shrubs and a beautiful indoor fountain. It's very spacious and cool and nice to come into after an afternoon in the sun.
There is a pool table in the foyer, Internet facilities, TVs, lifts to every floor, a beauty salon and 2 restaurants (one outside and one inside).
We never used the outside restaurant, instead preferring the inside one, which was excellent. We stayed for a 8 days, and every single day there was a different nationality on the menu, ranging from Italian to Canarian; Spanish to Mexican.
The food was lovely, and because it's a buffet, you can eat as much as you want, and there's a whole range of deserts for after also.
The service was second to none: the waiters were fantastic, really friendly and attempting to make conversation a lot. One had a thing about football, which my boyfriend loved.
The Gala is situated in the best place for all the nightlife, although you cannot hear it in the hotel, so we always got a good night sleep. It is right opposite all the bars, next to Veronicas Strip, although we found the bars opposite the hotel were the best.
Our favourite bar was Yates, which is popular with most people and does delicious potato skins in the day.
The beach is a five minute walk away and you can also walk to the Aquapark, which is a must as it has a brilliant dolphin display and is generally a great day out, in about 15 minutes.
The best beach is the golden sand one, which is on your right if you go down Veronica's strip and there's lots of water sports here. When walking around in Playa De las Americas, watch out for all the people selling jewellery and sunglasses etc: say no firmly and walk away as they really don't take a hint!
The pool at the Gala is really great, however, and pictures you see on the Internet don't do it any justice.
Overall, this holiday was the best holiday I have ever been on and I would definitely recommend the Gala to anyone. I will no doubt be back soon!
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- Date of Holiday:Dec 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Cosmos
" My teenage daughter and I went to The... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Wright
My teenage daughter and I went to The Gala hotel, Playa de las Americas out of season before the explosive nightlife began in the summer months.
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We were 20 minutes walking distance, along pedestrianised lit walkways between the smart shops and hotels of smart Cristianos and charming Porto Colon with the millionaire yachts in its harbour.
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The Gala hotel was deceptively spacious with an impressive foyer and small ballroom with a large beautiful water feature and hanging vines pouring down from a balcony-gorgeous.
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The rooms were clean but plain with TV. Similar to Trust House Forte, although ours did have a tobacco smell from the last occupiers. There was good access for wheelchair users with lifts and slopes.
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The architecture around the hotel was stunning with cool shady indoor garden areas with seating and sculptures.
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The dining room was well structured with plenty of seating. Drinks waiters were efficient and the buffet was glorious with plenty of fresh selections for adults and children. There was plenty of fruit on offer too.
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Entertainment wasn’t worth hanging around for but pleasant enough e.g. fashion shows, old time dancing, and belly dancing.
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Outside, a round medium size pool, children’s pool, snooker tables, poolside cafe and plenty of sun terraces overlooking the sea - superb.
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A short 10 minute walk away was a small selection of designer shops, plenty of restaurants and bars . Same distance was miles of beautiful sandy beach. Sea is too rough for children or non swimmers - lots to watch - skilful surfers.
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We hope to go again next year.
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We were 20 minutes walking distance, along pedestrianised lit walkways between the smart shops and hotels of smart Cristianos and charming Porto Colon with the millionaire yachts in its harbour.
<br><br>
The Gala hotel was deceptively spacious with an impressive foyer and small ballroom with a large beautiful water feature and hanging vines pouring down from a balcony-gorgeous.
<br><br>
The rooms were clean but plain with TV. Similar to Trust House Forte, although ours did have a tobacco smell from the last occupiers. There was good access for wheelchair users with lifts and slopes.
<br><br>
The architecture around the hotel was stunning with cool shady indoor garden areas with seating and sculptures.
<br><br>
The dining room was well structured with plenty of seating. Drinks waiters were efficient and the buffet was glorious with plenty of fresh selections for adults and children. There was plenty of fruit on offer too.
<br><br>
Entertainment wasn’t worth hanging around for but pleasant enough e.g. fashion shows, old time dancing, and belly dancing.
<br><br>
Outside, a round medium size pool, children’s pool, snooker tables, poolside cafe and plenty of sun terraces overlooking the sea - superb.
<br><br>
A short 10 minute walk away was a small selection of designer shops, plenty of restaurants and bars . Same distance was miles of beautiful sandy beach. Sea is too rough for children or non swimmers - lots to watch - skilful surfers.
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We hope to go again next year.
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2004
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomson
THE FAULT LIES WITH THE SCRATCH CARD DEALERS WHO CAN MAKE HOLIDAY FOLK UNHAPPY BY THIER PESTERING. THAT WOULD BE THE ONLY REASON FOR ME IN NOT RETURNING TO TENERIFE. ALTHOUGH I LOVE THE ISLAND AND HAVE VISITED MANY TIMES