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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View
Room with view
312 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
388 square feet
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View
Room with view
312 square feet
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa in Vila Nova de Gaia, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Casa da Musica and Livraria Lello. This upscale hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Ribeira Square and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Porto Historic Center.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa

Rua da Belgica, 86, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-044

Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Monday:

  • Dining venue(s)

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. This beach hotel also offers a sauna, spa services, and a terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

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

  • Express check-in
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Uncovered parking
  • Express check-out
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Distance from property (ft) 328
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Distance from property (meters) 100
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Total number of rooms - 57
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Health club
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free parking nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Ballroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Television in common areas
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium TV channels
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Bathtub only
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair
  • Dining table

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Bicycle on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Humane animal treatment

Credit card pre-authorization

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property does not follow regional sanitization guidelines

Property registry number - 0195

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 2.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

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 hotel 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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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