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Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Beach nearby
Point of interest
Point of interest
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rua da Belgica, 86, Praia de Lavadores, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-044
  • Lavadores Beach
    7 min walk
  • Casa Branca
    2 min walk
  • Encosta da Arrábida Stop
    9 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29.8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

At Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lavadores Beach and Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Casa Branca Restaurant, serves Portuguese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Baccus is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Business travelers can take advantage of 4 meeting rooms, a business centre, and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Canidelo hotel include Ribeira Square and Porto Historic Center.

What's nearby

  • Ribeira Square - 9 min drive
  • Porto Historic Center - 10 min drive
  • Porto Cathedral - 10 min drive
  • Douro River Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • Carneiro Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station - 4 min drive
  • Santo Ovídio Station - 7 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 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 location and indoor pool
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Vila Nova de Gaia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a bath, designer toiletries, bidets and hairdryers.

This Vila Nova de Gaia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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 selected days.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Baccus
  • 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
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7.50 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3225

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa is a short 7-minute walk from Lavadores Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Beira Mar Pharma & Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Is Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Sunday and Monday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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