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Tripadvisor Traveller RatingBased on 33 Reviews
Traveller ReviewsRanked #17 of 27 hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia
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Diane B said...
Lovely rooms
Travelled on 04/2026
The hotel isnt in Porto its a few miles away.
We had 2 studio apartments which were huge!!! Spotlessly clean!! Bathroom was amazing. But the walls were paper thin! I couldnt sleep due to the noise from the apartments next door, kids screaming all the time from both sides of me . You could even hear people sneezing.
The bar is amazing with a lovely atmosphere we enjoyed a drink on the way out of an evening then we...
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Laura R said...
Not bad, not great
Travelled on 04/2026
The apartments are in a Holiday Inn which isnt specified anywhere on the website (save for the contact information when we couldnt find the place). The building itself looks worn, tired and dirty. The reception is modern and clean. When we went to our rooms, they were very large and the beds were comfortable. However, they are also worn and tired. The windows were dirty and had a stain all across so you couldnt se...
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NorthStar324779 said...
Mixed experience at Gaia Residence
Travelled on 04/2026
We arrived and were not sure if this was the Gaia residence as theres no signage for this - only Holiday Inn signage.
As soon as we checked in we were treated like second class citizens, different lift around the back were paint is chipped off the walls. We had to pay to go in the pool (their website Nor easyJet website which we booked from did not give this info). Room is clean and comfortable, but its supposed...
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Zach T said...
Quality stay
Travelled on 05/2025
Wonderful hotel. Very clean with good amenities such as the gym. Breakfast was good too. There isnt bar and a restaurant which I did not use. Only a 15 min walk from the closest tube station, there is a Lidi about a 8 min walk if you need some snacks for your room.
Would use again if back in Porto for...
Barbara M said...
Convenient & Comfortable
Travelled on 09/2024
Stayed in apartment style lodging. GREAT breakfast buffet. Nice staff. Very clean and quiet - 8th floor with view toward river. Didn't like walking thru tobacco odor outside front entrance or plastic mattress coverings. Short walk to Metro and HopOn/HopOff bus stop....