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Gaia Residence

Central aparthotel connected to the convention centre in Vila Nova de Gaia with a sauna

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is CA $135
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-107
  • Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Porto Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Clerigos Tower
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located on the riverwalk, Gaia Residence is in Mafamude neighbourhood and is connected to a railway/underground station. Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Duoro River and Lavandeira Municipal Park. Don't miss out on a visit to St. Ignatius Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ribeira Square - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Clerigos Tower - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • João de Deus Station - 10 min walk
  • Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Belo Ponto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Café Mon Ami - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Novo Rumo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Tradizionale - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gaia Residence

Central aparthotel connected to the convention centre in Vila Nova de Gaia with a sauna
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.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Laundry

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 4244

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Gaia Residence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaia Residence?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaia Residence on Jun 8, 2025 start from CA $142.88, 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 Gaia Residence pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gaia Residence?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

What time is check-in at Gaia Residence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gaia Residence?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Gaia Residence provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35 per person applies.

Where is Gaia Residence located?

Located in Mafamude, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dom Luis I Bridge and Duoro River. Porto Cathedral and Clerigos Tower are also within 3 mi (5 km). João de Deus Station is 10 minutes by foot and Câmara de Gaia Station is 12 minutes.

Gaia Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 169 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janaina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff was very friendly. Breakfast is amazing. I recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super nice property and staff for our stay in Porto. While in the suburbs, short Uber trip to get into the action
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ginette

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Igor

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEOFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect, Fabulous Value - but read my fine print

This apartment is superb value! Perfect! Three things to know - 1. It is INSIDE the Holiday Inn, being an apartment managed by the front desk. They don't tell you that. 2. The kitchen is abominably set up with no dish towel or paper towels, a smattering of utensils, and so on. 3. We were given a smoking room! The desk found us a non-smoking one, which made it all good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great hotel for a short or long stay. Very well situated, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

liane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Apartamento de 2 quartos amplo, limpo e confortável. Funcionários atenciosos. Café da manhã muito bom.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Sejour correcte, appartement confortable, hotel bien localise,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pesoal espectacular, mais por melhorar os recursos

Or trabaladores estão a trabalhar com pocos recursos. Entregaron o apartamento tarde e sem loza nenum ne panelas por que não tem sufucentes. A loza foi entrege as 9 da noite y nos chegamos as 3 pm. Na reservação não diz que a piscina tem um custo adicional e tem, mas eles dieram dois dereitos de uso de cortecia. A localização e muito boa. A vista foi espetacular para o fin de ano.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria de fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria de fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Propre mais loin de tout

Chambre très propre, mais l’emplacement de cet hôtel n’est pas génial. Piscine payante, ce n’était pas indiqué lors de la réservation. Cuisine non équipée à notre arrivée, nous avons été obligé de demander à la réception de l’équiper. A ce propos, ils nous avaient envoyé un mail avant notre arrivée et je n’y avais pas fais attention. Mais quand même, si on prend une cuisine c’est pour s’en servir. Le nom de la résidence n’est pas indiqué, c’est dans l’hôtel Holiday Inn, mais nous avons cherché à notre arrivée car rien n’était indiqué que c’était dans cet hôtel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Beautiful Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Karsten

Disliked: Room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gilvan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024