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Gaia Residence

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

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Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-107
  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia
    11 min walk
  • Sandeman Cellars
    19 min walk
  • Cais de Gaia
    5 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    32 min drive
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Duplex, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Duplex, 1 Bedroom

  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio

  • 57 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio, River View

  • 57 sq m
  • Studio
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Gaia Residence

Central aparthotel connected to the convention centre in Mafamude with a fitness centre
This smoke-free aparthotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site. Each apartment features free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, plus a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop. A minibar, an electric kettle and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Gaia Residence offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gaia Residence. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and within walking distance of Dom Luis I Bridge. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available. This upmarket aparthotel has 108 apartments. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a fridge
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Duoro River and a few minutes from Lavandeira Municipal Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Gaia Residence offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 16 meeting rooms. The business-friendly Gaia Residence also features spa services, concierge services, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Vila Nova de Gaia aparthotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Gaia Residence has a restaurant on site.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Champagne service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 25; reservation required
  • Minibar
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • Connected to a convention centre
  • Connected to a rail/subway station
  • Connected to a shopping centre
  • In the city centre
  • Near the airport
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the riverwalk

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 108 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per person (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Spa fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 25
  • Facilities fee: EUR 15 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; swimming pool

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that 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
Gaia Residence offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 4244

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gaia Residence Aparthotel
Gaia Residence Vila Nova de Gaia
Apartamentos Turisticos Gaia Residence
Gaia Residence Aparthotel Vila Nova de Gaia

Gaia Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 154 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

DENNY

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I thought it was closest to center.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Amenities
It was very clean and big for the family. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The ac was not working for almost two days and no one came until 11:30 at night the second night. This was after several complaints to the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not bad
The hotel is the less-nice section of the Holiday Inn that it is housed in. This means that the rooms are not as nice but the amenities (pool, bar, dining room) are great. Our room had a broken lock and was missing towels and bedding when we arrived. The towels and bedding were resolved quickly, the lock never got fixed. The next day the cleaning staff cleaned up our room and took the used towels but didn’t replace them, leaving us with two towels for a family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Moylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in Gaia a district near Porto. I didn't realize that it was not in Porto when I booked but it turned out to be a great stay. The location is quiet and we got to Porto using Uber daily. We needed 2 bedrooms since we have kids and it turns out it is not too easy to find affordable 2 bedroom hotels/accommodation in Europe so I was happy to find this residence. It was comfortable and clean. My only negative is that I requested fully stocked kitchen and indeed we were provided with some cutlery and crockery. There were no sharp knives to cut food and we did not have dish soap or sponge or paper towels which is usually a requirement, I would think, of a kitchen. Regardless we made it work and had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hernâni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 star
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Motaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Huge apartment. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

RAPHAEL

Travelled with family
I had an inconveniece with my car parked in the garage. When i left after my check out i have noticed a damage on my rented car. i made a police report NPP 220982/2024. please check in the cameras on 12/05/2024 between 1:00 and 3:30am and you will see any guest car damaging my car without notice you. I am fully convinced because i stop at property around 1 am and i checked my car around once i'd return it to the rental company at 4am...for this reason i would like you check the cams placed into the garage to check the exatly time ohter guest went out because when i left no more car was parked beside of mine. MY CAR WAS A "3008 PEUGEOT", color GRAY, plate number BH-65-UR and my room number was #614. Thank you! Raphael Oliveira
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

10/10 Excellent

Nir

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for my family of five. Super nice and helpful staff. Few minutes from the Metro. Huge room, it’s actually the size of an apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Yan

Over all is good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark, West Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super spacious, clean and comfortable accomodation. The restaurant attached was the highlight, the meal and service was first class.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel.com! Please give correct directions!
The hotel stay was excellent but it was - Holiday Inn!!?!?! The booking reference stated "If a late check-in is planned, contact this property directly". We planned to arrive around 7 pm, but came later. I could not find Gaia Residence at that address. I came to the same block after circling for an hour 3 times around complex hilly old suburb with numerous roundabouts and slip lanes. I finally decided to ask nearby Holiday Inn hotel reception for directions., You can imagine our surprise and frustration when they said that they are the same as Gaia Residence!!!! Why wouldn't my reservation instructions state that!!! Other than that please give 8 out of 10 to the property! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is located within the Holiday Inn. The rooms was large and updated. It had a full kitchen. It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia and Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023