Gaia Residence

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8.8
/10
Very Good
293 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Ian

10.0
/ 10
A very modern and pleasant stay within the structure of the Holiday Inn in Nova Vila da Gaia. Even though it looks on a map like a ways out from Porto, it is not a long ride – about a €5 ride-share, which is more than made up for by the much greater value you get staying here vs. a hotel in Porto proper. The only downside is that the beds were not especially comfortable.

Dave

10.0
/ 10
Property was nice but wish I would have selected a property in Porto and not across the river.

maria de fatima

10.0
/ 10
Second time at this property. Friendly staff and good eating options. Lots of dining options nearby if you don’t want to eat at the hotel. Great cafes and supermarkets nearby within easy walking distance.
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Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Mafamude, Vila Nova de Gaia, Distrito do Porto, Portugal, 4400-107

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Swimming Pool
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
Gaia Residence is a accommodation is located at Mafamude. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Mafamude, Vila Nova de Gaia, Distrito do Porto, Portugal, 4400-107
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General
In Vila Nova de Gaia (Mafamude)

Location
A stay at Gaia Residence places you in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, a 3-minute drive from Lavandeira Municipal Park and 5 minutes from Dom Luis I Bridge. This aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Duoro River and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Porto Cathedral.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Taylor’s Port Cellars - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
World of Wine - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Gaia Cable Car - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Duoro River - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Sandeman Cellars - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Ramos Pinto Cellars - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Cais de Gaia - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Jardim do Morro Park - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Porto Historic Center - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Mosteiro Santo Agostinho da Serra do Pilar - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Dom Luis I Bridge - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Ribeira Square - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Porto Cathedral - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Stock Exchange Palace - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

The nearest major airport is Porto Airport (OPO) - 22.9 km / 14.2 mi

Renovations
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 18 2026 to September 30 2026 (dates subject to change):

  • Swimming pool

Facilities
Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this aparthotel consist of a conference center and 16 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Gaia Residence, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 25-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting with surcharge

Things to Do

  • Romantic proposal packages
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa
  • Picnic area
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking

Accessibilty

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Accessibility equipment
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible path of travel

Public Facilities

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Business facilities

Sports and Recreations

  • Fitness center

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Gaia Residence

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
  • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • This property is professionally cleaned
, This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Limited Number Of Pets In Room
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Gaia Residence
108
Number of floors in Gaia Residence
11
Another facilities in Gaia Residence
Babysitting with surcharge, Romantic proposal packages, Indoor pool, Spa, Picnic area

Frequently asked question in Gaia Residence

What are available facilities at Gaia Residence?
There are top facilites at Gaia Residence such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Gaia Residence?
The standard check-in time at Gaia Residence is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Gaia Residence provide breakfast?
Yes, Gaia Residence provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Gaia Residence?
Gaia Residence is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Gaia Residence have?
Gaia Residence has 11 floors.
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Keith
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Great hotel great service and cheap beer and food
Guy
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10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Accueil parfait. Déjeuner excellent. Pisine Et Spa et massage excellent.
Hector Jose
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with Children
10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Magnifique !
Jenny
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with Friends
4.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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We chose this hotel in Gaia, thinking it would be a more affordable alternative to staying in Porto, but it ended up costing us more in transportation and inconvenience. We arrived at 11 a.m. but were unable to check in until nearly 3 p.m. The hotel said it was fully booked and could not accommodate an early check-in, which was surprising since they had emailed us days earlier offering early check-in for an additional fee. The bar was unattended when we arrived despite being listed as open, and the front desk staff was not particularly welcoming or accommodating. The only good thing was the restaurant in the lobby. Breakfast was okay. The hotel is located in a residential area with no restaurants, shops, or attractions within walking distance. We had to take an Uber for every outing, so any savings on the room were quickly lost. The rooms were dated and fell short of expectations. An iron and an ironing board were not provided and had to be requested. The biggest issue was the bathroom. The bathtub was extremely high to step into, very narrow, and had no safety bars. It felt unsafe, and I was concerned about slipping. After speaking with the front desk, we were eventually moved to a room with a walk-in shower. If your goal is to visit Porto, I recommend staying in the city center. The inconvenience of this location and the extra transportation costs made this hotel a poor value for us.
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Bruce Malcolm
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6.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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The hotel was located in a nice suburban area close to public transportation. The hotel lobby, reception area, and restaurant were very nice. The customer service was excellent. The apartment style room was clean and large. The room had a microwave, cook top, fridge, toaster and kettle. The reason for the 3* rating is that the apartment had no utensils, no pots, no dish towels, no kitchen garbage can, broom, etc. It was not setup for apartment style stay. I called front desk and they did respond by providing only pots, two sets of plates and cutlery. Nothing else. We had no coffee cups, no bowels, no spatula, etc . I had to go to the bar to have a bottle of wine opened. I believe this property is not properly setup for apartment style rooms. Based upon my experience I would only recommend this hotel for a hotel room but not an apartment style stay.
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Kareny
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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very nice staff!
Lorenzo
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Very good hotel. Bit far from Porto itself but very good experience
KEVIN
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6.0
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Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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The location is average and the service is acceptable. Although the room is quite spacious, the soundproofing is very poor—you can easily hear normal conversations from the neighboring room. Fortunately, I booked a unit with a large living room, so I was able to sleep there the next night.
John
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Very good all round
John
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Very good all round experience
Brooke
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with Children
2.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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The worst! Picked this place because it had a pool but the pool was only open from 10am to 7pm. The times you want to be out doing things. The worst sleep ever. Literally would me more comfortable sleeping on the ground. Pillows were nothing. Bed was ROCK HARD. None of us sleep well, even the kids who can sleep anywhere.
Casie
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Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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Spacious room, and quiet accommodations
Angel
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Amazing as always!!!
Catarina
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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The room was clean and comfortable but the experience is just another faceless hotel. They are part of Holiday Inn and we're too busy. They didn't give us the right room and failed to read the response to the email they sent us. They also forgot to mention the parking is paid.
Rui
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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Rooms were spacious and clean
Rui
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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Staff was excellent rooms were spacious and clean
Mr J L
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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Great to get a free room upgrade
Stephanie
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Leisure
8.0
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Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

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Breakfast was great especially the staff there and the one hotel receptionist Tatiana. She was lovely and so kind. There was a male receptionist in a suit with glasses who was quite rude and blunt (I almost cancelled our stay due to how he spoke to us) but once we dealt w Tatiana she was amazing. She was so busy and never stopped yet always so helpful and cheerful. Breakfast staff (everyone was incredible and so happy and kind especially to our kids who adored them).
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Teresa
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

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Not very close by
SR
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago

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All Excellent!
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