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Comfortable hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Sun Sea and City is on the Strip, within a 10-minute drive of Sandeman Cellars and Crystal Palace Gardens. This beach hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Casa da Musica and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Museum of Port Wine.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby.

At Sun Sea and City, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 20 beach bars.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. 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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Renovations & Closures

This property is closed from November 21 2023 to November 20 2025 (dates subject to change).

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 17 2024 to January 16 2026 (dates subject to change):

  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • Business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Supervised childcare
  • Tennis courts

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Sun Sea and City like an outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 20 beach bars. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Sun Sea and City has designated areas for smoking.

  • Clubhouse
  • Picnic area
  • Golf caddy
  • Children's toys
  • Elevator
  • Wine release events
  • Number of beach bars - 20
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 3
  • Golf cart
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Golf clubs (equipment)
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Garden
  • Tennis on site
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Golf lessons with a pro

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Washer/dryer
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sun Sea and City offers 3 accommodations with washers/dryers and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, dishwashers, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, bidets, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Balcony
  • Washer/dryer
  • Espresso maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Shower only
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Toaster
  • Number of bedrooms - 2
  • Number of bathrooms - 2
  • Blender
  • Griddle
  • Spices
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's books
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Heated floors
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Where to Eat

Sun Sea and City has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Playground on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

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

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Up to 44 lbs per pet
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

This property is professionally cleaned

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

A cash deposit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Pets allowed (no fees)

Temperature checks are not available to guests

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property uses a professional cleaning service

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

No front desk

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Host will greet you

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)

Carbon monoxide detector

Property registry number - 26821122

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Cash deposit required

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.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 40 (roundtrip), (up to 13 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 30 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sun Sea City Apartment Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Sun Sea City Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Sun Sea City Vila Nova Gaia
  • Sun Sea City
  • Sun Sea and City Hotel
  • Sun Sea and City Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Sun Sea and City Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property is professionally cleaned.

Contactless check-out is available.

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