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Gaia Residence

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

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Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-107
  • Place, El Corte Inglés de Gaia
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Gaia Residence places you in the centre of Vila Nova de Gaia, connected to the convention centre and within a 30-minute stroll of Duoro River and Dom Luis I Bridge. Highlights at this aparthotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with free WiFi, a sofa bed and a safe. A kitchenette comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop, and a minibar provides refreshments. A hairdryer, a desk and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay. .A day of pampering can include massages, body treatments and hydrotherapy. At the aparthotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Business amenities include 16 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Mafamude aparthotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Porto Cathedral and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Lavandeira Municipal Park.
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What's nearby

  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 12 min walk
  • João de Deus Station - 13 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Belo Ponto - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Quinta da Boeira - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Londrina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Novo Rumo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gaia Residence

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.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gaia Residence offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation is furnished with single sofa beds. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 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.

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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 30 per night
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

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

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

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.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gaia Residence?

Gaia Residence offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaia Residence?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaia Residence on 3 May 2026 start from AU$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gaia Residence?

Yep, Gaia Residence has a self car park for EUR 12 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Gaia Residence?

The closest beach to Gaia Residence is Matosinhos Beach (9.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Gaia Residence?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body treatments.

Does Gaia Residence have a pool?

Gaia Residence has an indoor pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Gaia Residence family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Gaia Residence is a hit with families.

Does Gaia Residence serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gaia Residence?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gaia Residence?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gaia Residence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Gaia Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 249 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Catarina

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent rooms were spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mr J L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great to get a free room upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very close by
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karint

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

A gem in Nova Vila da Gaia, easy access to Porto

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
greahlt
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas, Marblehead

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Hidden fees, no pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

RAVI KUMAR REDDY

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience at this hotel. Outdated property. No AC for first day, they repaired but no AC in bedrooms for all days. Outdated Kitchen, no utensils(spoons/folks/others). No coffee machine in the room. Bathroom needs to be upgraded. Need to pay money a for coffee in the lobby and use of pool at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Newcastle Under Lyme

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice but wish I would have selected a property in Porto and not across the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESLEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025