Gaia Residence, Vila Nova de Gaia
About the Hotel
Apartment-Style Hotel Rooms
Gaia Residence, located 2 km from the historical center and the Douro River, offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and duplex apartments. Studio Apartments have a queen bed or two single beds, a kitchenette, a desk, and a sofa bed. One-bedroom apartments have a queen bed or two single beds, a living room with a sofa bed, and a kitchenette. Two-bedroom apartments feature one double bed, two twin beds, a living room with a sofa bed, and a kitchenette. Duplex apartments include a king-sized bed upstairs, a living room with a desk and sofa bed, and a kitchenette. All units include a bathroom with a bathtub, complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV with cable, tea and coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Select rooms offer river or city views.
Dining at Friends Kitchen
Gaia Residence features Friends Kitchen-Food Lounge, serving traditional Portuguese dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant is open daily from 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM. The menu includes Francesinha Porto-style and homemade pastas. A family lunch buffet is available. Room service is available from 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM for a €5.00 fee.
Gym, Spa, and Activities
Gaia Residence includes a gym, spa, and bicycle rentals. The spa offers massage services. Guests can explore Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. Lavandeira Park is 3.2 km. Guests can take the Gaia Cable Car, 2.3 km, or enjoy a Douro River cruise, 8.7 km. The Santo Inácio Zoo is 11.4 km.
Location and Transport
Gaia Residence is in Vila Nova de Gaia, 2 km from Porto's historic center and the Douro River. Cais de Gaia is 4.4 km. The Senhora do Pilar Monastery is 2.3 km. The Chapel of Senhor da Pedra is 9.3 km. João de Deus subway station is 1.6 km. Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport is 20 km away. Onsite parking is available for €12 per day. Two electric car charging stations are available.
Hotel Services
Gaia Residence offers a business center with 15 rooms for events and conferences. The Pinhão room measures 350 m². Services include free Wi-Fi, multilingual staff, laundry, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to all floors and accessible parking. The staff speaks English and Portuguese.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Full body massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor