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Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
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Beach nearby
Front of property
Point of interest
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View | View from room
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
Rua da Belgica, 86, Praia de Lavadores, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-044
  • Lavadores Beach
    7 min walk
  • Vila Nova de Gaia
    7 min drive
  • Casa da Música
    8 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    33 min drive

Room options

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

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

Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

  • 29.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in Vila Nova de Gaia (Canidelo), Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Casa da Música and Ribeira Square. .This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Porto Historic Center and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Porto Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Casa da Música - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ribeira Square - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Porto Historic Center - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Douro River Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station - 4 min drive
  • Santo Ovídio Station - 7 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dekaras Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Maru's Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪A Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Praia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Iceberg Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa

Beach hotel with a business center and a bar/lounge
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs, designer toiletries, 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. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered 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 indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Beira Mar Pharma & Spa. Services include massages. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy Portuguese cuisine at Casa Branca Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Casa Branca Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Baccus - This bar serves light fare only. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking within 328 ft
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Branca Restaurant
  • Baccus

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open selected days

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Dining table
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express 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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 3225

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 311 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 311 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Chiara

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Live

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruy R

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Aleksander

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Hatem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We went specifically to take advantage of the spa which, alas, was non-functional. Also sparsely had warm water in the shower. Not great value. Albeit a great view and really friendly and very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
ok but not great
It was a neutral reception not as friendly as i am accustomed too. The room was clean but a bit more rustic than i expected. The toilet got stuck a couple of times water ran for up to 10 minutes before stopping. The wifi did not work so i had to used my hotspot. Breakfast was a great selection. Checkout i expect always to be asked how my stay was, this did not happen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Francois, Montreal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is old and some features are not effective. A/C in the room not really working and make room far too hot to be able to sleep. On the posotove side the view was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel location is perfect but hotel in general could do with a huge update to maintain its popularity in this area. Receptionists friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a break
It's an old hotel, clean, close to the beach, very friendly helpful staff and reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very pleasant and accommodating. Lifts are slow and small. Restaurant is detached from the hotel. But overall, the hotel was saisfactory
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A good mid-range option.
Staff were very friendly and helpful in a pro-active manner. We visited slightly out of season (April) so the local area seemed very quiet with nothing going on. However it is an easy journey to the center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

mariagrazia

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La spa non funzionava e non eravamo stai avvertiti
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Murielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Price for the location, friendly staff
Hotel had a few quirks (key didn't work on the second day, housekeeping entered my room without knocking). Breakfast was good, didn't try their fancy restaurant though. Free parking across the hotel. Pro: Staff in general was really nice and spoke good English. Location was right on the beach, my room included a veranda with view of the sea. Con: Pool was closed for renovation. Noisy bathroom piping.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recomendo pela localização, simpatia do staff e pelo ambiente acolhedor. Bastante confortável!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elzette, Belgium

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Because I like the staff and hotel, I'm always returning there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018