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Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel

4.0 star property

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A sandy beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to a dune area.
A grand library with multiple levels, ornate wooden railings, and a central staircase.
A dining table set with white tableware and wine glasses, overlooking a beach.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, yellow lounge chairs, and a modern ceiling design.
A spacious dining area with round tables, white chairs, and a large chandelier.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Rua da Belgica, 86, Praia de Lavadores, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-044
  • Place, Lavadores Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Douro Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a vase with flowers.

Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel

At Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel, hit the nearby beach, dine onsite at Casa Branca Restaurant, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Change of towels is available on request.
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and designer toiletries. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs, bidets, and hair dryers.

This Vila Nova de Gaia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

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.
During your stay at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Lavadores Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Portuguese cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Casa Branca Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • 8 minutes by car from Casa da Música and 9 minutes from Livraria Lello
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Vila Nova de Gaia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Casa Branca Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Bar Alvarez - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Baccus - This bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Baccus
  • Bar Alvarez
  • Casa Branca Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways (51 centimetre high)
  • Lift (64 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 04)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions).
Property Registration Number 3225
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 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Casa Branca Beach
Casa Branca Beach Hotel
Casa Branca Beach Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia
Casa Branca Beach Vila Nova de Gaia
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Vila Nova de Gaia
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel And Spa Portugal/Vila Nova De Gaia
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia & Spa
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa Hotel
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa Vila Nova de Gaia
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 315 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There aren’t many option around there, tbh, but It is a great little hotel nevertheless.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactement
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

María José

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mala limpieza, nulo mantenimiento y sin servicio de cafetería. El personal tampoco mejora el tema. Decepcionante.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth dayanara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy amables y la habitación muy limpia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super freundlicher Empfang und liebevolle Betreuung während des gesamten Aufenthaltes. Wunderschönes geräumiges Zimmer mit Wintergarten und einer atemberaubenden Aussicht. Ganz lieben Dank an alle Mitarbeiter dort!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien

Un très bon accueil. Chambre avec vue sur mer très agréable, calme , propre et bien équipée. Bon petit déjeuner. Par contre assez surpris de voir qu'il n'y pas de rampe d'accès. Ce qui n'est vraiment pas pratique pour des personnes qui seraient handicapés ou même monter des bagages.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olimpia Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Invest on zona SPA

Good experience. Breakfast was excellent, every day 3 types of fruits. Spacious room, big bed, perfect shower. Disappointed of swimming pool, unclean, also about sauna. Overall was nice. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nette Unterkunft mit Parkplatz und Frühstück

Haben das Hotel gewählt wegen Parkplatz, Lage ist ruhig, kann man mit Fahrrädern über die Fahrradwege in die Altstadt fahren, Strand ist keine 5 min mit dem Rad entfernt. Frühstück mit sehr viel Liebe gemacht und Service sehr aufmerksam. Das Essen im Restaurant war von Preis Leistung mehr als gut. Das Haus ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jocelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ce qui nous a déplu a été le resto , le carré d,agneau n'était pas grillé, mais bouilli et trop cuit, ce que j,ai apprécié le plus, la piscine
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at this hotel.

Great hotel! Great staff, rooms are sparse but has all I need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel agradable pero necesita una actualización

Trato muy bueno por parte del personal de recepción, desayuno y de la limpieza. Son todos muy amables y agradables. El desayuno está bien, tienes un poco de todo tanto si te gusta el dulce como lo saldado. Lo peor son las instalaciones que necesitan una reforma/actualización. Los baños parece que han sido actualizados hace poco, pero las zonas comunes, el resto de la habitación, el mobiliario y los colchones tienen sus años........
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Établissement bien situé acces facile a porto
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien

Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ver o mar

Td bem
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slet ikke til 4 stjerner! Personalet var venligt og hjælpsomt, morgenmad ok, rengøringen god. Men selv om vi pga Covid 19 havde forberedt os på restriktioner mm, så var det samlet set en KÆMPE skuffelse at være på Golden Tulip. Billedet af pool og spa bruges alle steder som reklame for hotellet, men det var lukket - sammen med træningslokalet og diskoteket. Hotellet er MEGET nedslidt og trænger MEGET til renovering. Både udvendig og en del steder indvendig, bl.a. andet det værelse, vi boede på. Vi har brugt Expedia mindst 20 gange, og dette hotel er uden sammenligning det mest nedslidte, vi har boet på.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ragnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spa avdelingen var stengt og hotellet virket gammelt og sliten men betjeningen var flott
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very remote from the center. The SPA facilities were shut, including gym and pool. I booked 6 nights stay expecting to enjoy SPA massages, pool and other facilities advertised by the hotel. However, at my check-in point I have discovered that everything is closed. One evening I did not feel well and needed some medicines to help with the pain. The hotel reception did not have first aid kit and the nearest pharmacy was within 25 min walk/10 min driving distance. I had shortened my stay to 3 nights as it was simply nothing to do and not pleasant environment to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jolie vue.

hôtel très propre, avec une jolie vue sur la mère. Très bon petit déjeuner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agradável

Visita rápida, apenas uma noite, mas foi agradável. Os quartos são muitos espaçosos.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful stay

When we arrived in hotel receptionist have gave us better room - room on 4th floor with balcony. Great night sleep and breakfast adequate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A proximité de l’océan le bruit des vagues pour s’endormir!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vue imprenable. Établissement a rafraichir. Personnel sympathique
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rieck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr gebrauchtes Hotel, sauber und klasse Personal. Spa Bereich hat teils Renovierung nötig. Für den Preis aber klasse! Danke schön!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020