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Gaia Residence

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly aparthotel with indoor pool, connected to the convention centre, near Duoro River

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Near Porto Cathedral, Gaia Residence offers a tranquil retreat with an indoor pool and sauna. Relax with a body treatment or massage, then connect to WiFi and enjoy the convenience of dry cleaning/laundry services. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • 108 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £86
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun

Why we love this property

Work meets play
Located in the city centre, this aparthotel offers 16 meeting rooms and a business centre. After work, guests can enjoy spa services and evening meals.
Indulge in culinary delights
A restaurant, bar, and buffet breakfast await culinary explorers. In-room champagne, private picnics, and couple dining create memorable meals.
Spa serenity
Indulgent spa services include massage, hydrotherapy, and rejuvenating body treatments. A sauna, steam room, and fitness space complete this wellness sanctuary.

Room options

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Studio

  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Studio, River View

  • River view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View

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

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About the area

Map
Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-107

What's nearby

  • Teixeira Lopes House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 33 min drive
  • Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 12 min walk
  • General Torres Station - 19 min walk
  • Coimbroes Station - 23 min walk
  • João de Deus Station - 13 min walk
  • D. João II Station - 13 min walk
  • Câmara de Gaia Station - 15 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Belo Ponto - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lukka Kebab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quinta da Boeira - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Novo Rumo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Londrina - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gaia Residence

  • At Gaia Residence, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Cathedral. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, body treatments or hydrotherapy. An indoor pool and a bar/lounge are offered, and apartments have conveniences such as kitchenettes and sofa beds. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: João de Deus Station is 13 minutes and D. João II Station is 13 minutes.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 108 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 20 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 12 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Body treatments

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 16 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Couples dining
  • Picnics
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 25; reservation required

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: EUR 30 per night
  • Single sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Combined shower/bath
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with cable service

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • EUR 25 per pet per night
  • 1 total (up to 20 kg per pet)
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Deposit: EUR 100 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 79
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 90
  • Soundproofing
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Champagne service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Location highlights

  • Connected to the convention centre
  • Connected to a shopping centre
  • Connected to a railway/underground station
  • Near the boardwalk
  • Near the airport
  • In the city centre
  • On the riverwalk

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Bike hire on site

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 108 rooms
  • Romance packages available

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 35 per person (one-way)
  • Spa access is available for an extra charge of EUR 15 per day
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 25

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 12 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 15 per person, per day. Facilities include a sauna and a swimming pool.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 4244
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gaia Residence offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gaia Residence does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gaia Residence?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Gaia Residence?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of EUR 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Gaia Residence?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 12 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gaia Residence?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 35 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gaia Residence?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Gaia Residence and nearby?

Gaia Residence has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Gaia Residence?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does Gaia Residence have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, a fridge and cookware.

What's the area around Gaia Residence like?

Gaia Residence is in Mafamude, a short 14-minute walk from El Corte Inglés de Gaia and 16 minutes' walk from Taylor’s Port Cellars.

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Wonderful

9.2

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Amenities

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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  • Breakfast was great, with friendly and helpful staff who made it a wonderful experience. (4 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

It was a great and comfortable experience for me. Clean rooms, great staff and the food was fantastic. I will be back soon.
Sylvie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Gaia Residence was very accommodating, the staff was friendly, the hotel was lively and very clean. I stayed in an apartment first for 3 nights and then for 8 nights and it felt like home. The food from Friends Kitchen was very delicious. I will recommend to friends. And I would definitely stay there again.
Sylvie, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent rooms were spacious and clean
Rui, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were spacious and clean
Rui, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love coming to Porto, great place and location.
Angel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great to get a free room upgrade
Mr J L, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for a short or long stay. Very well situated, friendly staff.
7-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Catarina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very spacious and clean room. Friendly and helpfull staff. All the facilities and amenities one would like.
Amber, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super spacious, clean and comfortable accomodation. The restaurant attached was the highlight, the meal and service was first class.
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
maria de fatima, 19-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly. Breakfast is amazing. I recommend!
Janaina, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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).
Stephanie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super nice property and staff for our stay in Porto. While in the suburbs, short Uber trip to get into the action
Nelson, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean
ESLEY, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property is located within the Holiday Inn. The rooms was large and updated. It had a full kitchen. It was a great stay.
Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good experience.
Jean-Pierre, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean and big for the family. Thank you
Jenny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nir, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice big room
Cecilia and Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well situated. Clean.
Lea, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was super clean properly working and amazing for the price. Super large suite style room. Highly recommend. Also free parking in the lower level! 5 stars all around
Alexandre, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room has no Soundproof. Staffs are very friendly
Thi Thuy duong, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Spacious room, but kitchenette difficult to use. Asked for kettle more than once and stove had no instructions. Good staff at front desk
Chiara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel. Great service and facilities. On walking distance from the old town (20m-30m). Other options also fine. Uber is very cheap and public transport closeby. Just didnt like the garage not easily accessible by stairs or lift from the appartments. Got lost in the garage, ended up in a completely different building, had to get to a completely different lift. Minor inconvenience fir an otherwise great stay.
Tjeerd Sjonk, 4-night trip