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Gaia Residence

4.0 star property
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A modern bar area with a high ceiling and glass panels, wooden accents, and green bar stools.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a clear ceiling.
A Holiday Inn hotel building with a clear sky and a flag.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, wooden flooring, and large wall art.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a view of the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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 Historic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Room options

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, bedside tables, lamps, a bed with a blue bedspread, and a mirror.

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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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.

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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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

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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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a small seating area.

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

View all photos for Studio, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

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

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gaia Residence

This smoke-free aparthotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a sofa bed, a minibar, and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Gaia Residence offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, and hair dryers.

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

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gaia Residence. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and within walking distance of Duoro River. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available. This upscale aparthotel has 108 apartments. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a sofa bed, and a flat-screen TV
  • 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lavandeira Municipal Park and 5 minutes from Dom Luis I Bridge
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Gaia Residence offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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 center 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 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.

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 lbs 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 cribs (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: 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

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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 4244
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Gaia Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 281 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good all round experience
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a great and comfortable experience for me. Clean rooms, great staff and the food was fantastic. I will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff was excellent rooms were spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Casie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious room, and quiet accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good all round
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rooms were spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina De Bruyckere-

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Extremely comfortable rooms, especially when you book the apartment. very nice staff in the hotel, very good pricing for the garage (10 €/day). We liked it very much. The distance to the city of Porto is walkable, just 20min by feet down the hill. we didn't take breakfast (we are not the breakfast people) but it looked fantastic and we were allowed the take the first coffee. Lovely service!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing as always!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

KEVIN

The location is average and the service is acceptable. Although the room is quite spacious, the soundproofing is very poor—you can easily hear normal conversations from the neighboring room. Fortunately, I booked a unit with a large living room, so I was able to sleep there the next night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good place to stay, would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mattia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the hotel itself was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr J L

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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

2/10 Terrible

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The worst! Picked this place because it had a pool but the pool was only open from 10am to 7pm. The times you want to be out doing things. The worst sleep ever. Literally would me more comfortable sleeping on the ground. Pillows were nothing. Bed was ROCK HARD. None of us sleep well, even the kids who can sleep anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SR

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

10/10 Excellent

Motaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay. Huge apartment. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hotel comfortabl3
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious and clean room. Friendly and helpfull staff. All the facilities and amenities one would like.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025