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Gaia Residence

4.0 star property
Central aparthotel with a sauna connected to the convention center in Vila Nova de Gaia
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-107
  • Place, El Corte Inglés de Gaia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 936 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Duplex, 1 Bedroom

  • 829 sq ft
  • 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

  • 614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Studio, River View

  • 614 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

One-Bedroom Apartment Duplex

  • Sleeps 3

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Studio Apartment With River View

  • Sleeps 3

One-Bedroom Apartment With River View

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in Mafamude within a mile (2 km) of Duoro River, Gaia Residence is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Dom Luis I Bridge. This 4-star aparthotel has 108 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to the convention center in central Vila Nova de Gaia and also close to Porto Cathedral and Lavandeira Municipal Park.
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What's nearby

  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Porto Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 12 min walk
  • João de Deus Station - 13 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gaia Residence

Central aparthotel with a sauna connected to the convention center in Vila Nova de Gaia
Guests staying at Gaia Residence enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. If you drive, self parking is EUR 12 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 35 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.
Each apartment is soundproofed and features a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 25-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a minibar, and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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 transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free crib

Kitchenette

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

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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

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 center
  • Connected to a rail/subway station
  • Connected to a shopping center
  • In the city center
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 4244

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the aparthotel at the phone number listed on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Gaia Residence?

Gaia Residence offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Gaia Residence?

As of Jan 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gaia Residence on Jan 24, 2026 start from $70.3, excluding 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.

What's there to do close to Gaia Residence?

This aparthotel is situated in Mafamude within a short 14-minute walk of El Corte Inglés de Gaia and also 13 minutes on foot from Taylor Fladgate Cellars. You'll also find Dom Luis I Bridge and Porto Cathedral within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 12 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Gaia Residence?

Spa services at the aparthotel include hydrotherapy, body treatments, and massages.

Does Gaia Residence include a casino?

No, Gaia Residence doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gaia Residence?

Yes, this aparthotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Gaia Residence?

There are many amenities for couples at this aparthotel, including Champagne service as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Does Gaia Residence have a hot tub?

No, but this aparthotel does have a steam room.

Does Gaia Residence feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gaia Residence serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Gaia Residence allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gaia Residence though service animals are welcome.

Does this aparthotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this aparthotel.

How close is the airport from Gaia Residence?

The closest major airport to Gaia Residence is Porto Airport (OPO), which is 14.2 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gaia Residence?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Gaia Residence.

Gaia Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 227 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thi Thuy duong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room has no Soundproof. Staffs are very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love coming to Porto, great place and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

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