Hotel Vila Gale Touros
Vila Galé Touros is a big Portuguese-run all-inclusive on a quiet stretch of the Rio Grande do Norte coast, about 80 km north of Natal, spread across a 113,000 m² site. Its pull is the region rather than nightlife: Touros sits where Brazil's northeast wind corridor begins, the kitesurf village of Sao Miguel do Gostoso is 25 km away, and the Parrachos de Maracajau reef pools, the Genipabu dunes and Jacuma Lagoon are all day trips. The beach out front is calm, uncrowded and free of the vendor pressure that wears people down elsewhere on this coast. Just note that the resort does not run water sports itself, so kitesurfing and diving mean heading off property.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +A good base for a trip along Brazil's northeast wind corridor: the kitesurf schools and rental shops of Sao Miguel do Gostoso are 25 km up the coast, and Parrachos de Maracajau's reef pools are within day-trip range
- +Quiet beach without the aggressive vendor hawking found on busier stretches of the northeast coast
- +514 units on a 113,000 m² site, including 60 family-sized suites, family rooms, two luxury bungalows and eight rooms adapted for reduced mobility
- +Six restaurants for an all-inclusive in a small town: the Versatil buffet, Massa Fina pizzeria, Inevitavel (Asian and Mediterranean), Cervejaria Portuguesa, Potiguar regional cooking and the children's Nep restaurant
- +The Splash bar sits literally inside the pool, serving drinks from 9:30 to 18:00, and there is a heated pool open 10:00 to 19:00 alongside the outdoor pools
- +Satsanga spa with an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, Turkish bath, Vichy shower and yoga, and stays of four nights or more get one complimentary hour of spa access
- +Clube Nep for kids has a playroom, playground and a baby pantry, plus its own restaurant serving children's lunch and an early dinner
Cons
- −Remote: Natal and its airport are about 80 km away, roughly 90 minutes by road, and international connections usually route through Natal or Recife
- −The resort itself does not list water sports on site; diving, kitesurfing and windsurfing all mean booking a trip off property
- −Grounds and some older room blocks feel dated, and guests say renovation would help
- −Buffet food is serviceable rather than memorable, and some guests mention flies around the food stations
- −Toiletries are basic, and in-room water and beach towels often have to be requested rather than replenished
- −High-wind days that delight kitesurfers make the beach choppy and uncomfortable for casual swimmers
- −Only the Versatil buffet serves all three meals; the pizzeria, Asian-Mediterranean, Portuguese and regional restaurants are dinner-only, several need a reservation, and Inevitavel requires long trousers and closed shoes for men
- −Two bars for a 514-unit resort, the Fidelio lobby bar until 01:00 and the Splash pool bar until 18:00, so nightlife is family-oriented and winds down early
Day to day, it is solid rather than spectacular. There are 514 units, including 60 family-sized suites and two bungalows, and six restaurants: the Versatil buffet covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late supper, while Massa Fina (pizza), Inevitavel (Asian and Mediterranean), Cervejaria Portuguesa and Potiguar (regional cooking) are dinner venues, several by reservation, and Nep feeds the kids. The Splash bar is inside the pool, a heated pool runs 10:00 to 19:00, and the Satsanga spa has an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath and yoga, with one free hour for stays of four nights or more. Guests praise the entertainment team, cleanliness and staff, and complain about dated fixtures in older blocks, basic toiletries, ordinary buffet food and having to chase towels and room water.
It suits families who want a quieter Brazilian beach holiday than Natal or Porto de Galinhas, and travelers using it as a comfortable base for a kitesurf or reef-diving trip they will organise themselves. Clube Nep, the baby pantry and the family suites make it easy with small children. It is a poor fit for anyone wanting a lively late-night scene or easy international access. It competes on price and feel with the all-inclusives at Praia do Forte and Porto de Galinhas, and wins on space and quiet.
Common Questions
Can I kitesurf or windsurf right from the resort?
How far is the resort from Natal and how do you get there?
What is Parrachos de Maracajau and is it worth visiting?
Is the kids club worth it?
Do I need reservations for the restaurants?
Restaurants (6)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Buffet | Versátil |
| Italian | Massa Fina |
| Asian | Inevitável |
| Mediterranean & Spanish | Cervejaria Portuguesa |
| Brazilian churrascaria | Potiguar |
| International & fusion | Nep |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.
What's nearby
Praia de Perobas7 min drive · 2.5 mi
7 min drive · 2.5 mi
Touros town and beach8 min drive · 3.7 mi
Farol do Calcanhar25 min drive · 7.4 mi
São Miguel do Gostoso35 min drive · 19 mi
More things to do (7)
- Museu Histórico de Touros · museum7 min drive · 3.5 mi
- Praia do Cajueiro · beach20 min drive · 11 mi
- Praia do Maceió (São Miguel do Gostoso) · beach40 min drive · 20 mi
- Maracajaú · beach50 min drive · 22 mi
- Maracajaú natural pools (parrachos) boat trip · excursion50 min drive · 22 mi
- Praia de Punaú · beach50 min drive · 22 mi
- Praia de Tourinhos · beach50 min drive · 25 mi
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Google Reviews★ 4.5 · 3,686 reviews
“The animation team at Vila Galé Touros is amazing! Always friendly, energetic, and professional. Great activities for both adults and kids, with the Clubinho team making the children’s experience truly special and fun all day long. Thank you for maki...”
“Amazing resort, the bedroom is really comfortable, all that you need inside the resort. A lot of activities for kids and adults. The beach is beautiful, all the staff members really kind. The restaurants are good, the food tasty. We tried the Inevita...”
“The hotel is new and very clean. The service was very good. Lots of activities for kids to do, even with the pandemic shutting down some things. We really enjoyed all of the food options, there was always something to eat or snack on throughout the...”
