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Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Point of interest
Beach nearby
Lobby
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

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Rua da Belgica, 86, Praia de Lavadores, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-044
  • Casa da Música
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Porto Historic Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ribeira Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Single Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Queen Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Suite with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room City View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa

4-star hotel in Canidelo
At Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa, 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 & 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. 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 with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and 4 meeting rooms. This beach hotel also offers a sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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.
Bar Alvarez - Onsite bar. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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
  • Full-service spa
  • 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
  • Safe at front desk

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 center

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days

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
  • Elevator (25 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1992
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.
  • Destination fee: EUR 2.5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 314 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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 traveler

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