Vila Gale Sintra, SintraVila Gale Sintra in Sintra, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 5 hotels we score in Sintra. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $217 a night (cached, not a live quote).Vila Galé Sintra is a five-star resort situated in Várzea de Sintra, surrounded by greenery with views of Pena Palace. The property contains 136 rooms and suites, many featuring balconies. It caters to families with a kids' club and to business travellers via six meeting rooms. Facilities include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, and a gym. Guests can choose from two restaurants serving local and international dishes. While the hotel provides a comprehensive range of leisure amenities, a car is necessary to reach the local attractions and beaches easily.What stands out

Indoor and outdoor pools

On-site spa and gym

Two distinct restaurants

Family friendly kids club

Watch out for

Car required for local travel

Uncomfortable beds

Better-scored in Sintra

Quintada Maquia, Sintra: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $295 a night. Quintada Maquia is a five-star resort in the Quinta da Marinha area of Cascais, set within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and roughly 25 km from Lisbon.

Hotel Resort Penha Longa, Sintra: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $826 a night. Located within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this five-star palazzo-style estate sits among mountain lakes and ancient ruins.

Sintra Boutique Hotel, Sintra: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $229 a night. Sintra Boutique Hotel is a 4-star property situated in the historic centre of Sintra, within a UNESCO World Heritage site.