Rua Da Bélgica nº 86, 4400-044 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
#32 of 34 hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 175 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.0
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 March 2024
Hamish
United KingdomThe internet was intermittent
Wonderful staff very peaceful place to work
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Auriel
IrelandThe hotel seriously needs renovation. Mould and damp everywhere. pool was dirty (disgusting swimming in this). Shower area poor, nroken hoses etc. Very dissatisfactory. Saunas should be communal. Gardens /outside needs upgrading. Walls need paintings in corirdors etc.
Nice view from room. Room size was great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Maria
BelgiumBed was not good
Location, Workers
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Hermann
United KingdomThe lift was a bit small
The view was great.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Natalia
CanadaEverything except staff
Staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Tibor
HungaryThe hotel need renovation!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
O'hara
United KingdomBreakfast was very limited and not very inviting at all. We ate elsewhere.
Very clean room, very helpful and polite staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
James
United KingdomThe pool, looks quite disheveled
Friendly and helpful staff, quiet location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Danielle
United StatesCold, no heat, sauna, and Turkish bath didn't work. Great place, but most amenities are not actually available.
Location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Tahmina04
United Arab EmiratesCleaning needs to be worked on. Bed sheets. Agreeable, but can be better. Building is a little old.
Location, staff, reception Receptionist lady was very knowledgeable about city and gave us good tips Gentleman on reception Daniel, was very approachable and kind, also professional. We had some issues which were quickly resolved, we really appreciated it. 15-20 min by uber from city center which is about 12-15 euros, as well as airport Location is absolutely beautiful, sea view is exceptionally beautiful, sunset, little cafes etc There is train station at Gaia where u can take train to Lisbon, it is also 15 min by uber from other train stations Overall we r happy
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Zech
SwedenFor some reason bed was not changed
location is good, reception personal is good,
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Richard
United KingdomThe hotel had a good bathroom znd very comfortable bed. In places - pool area, outside area, - the hotel is getting a bit 'tired' looking. Surrounding area being de eloped with lux apartments. Is the hotel able to attract the Porsche drivers?
Did not have breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Riccardo
Italya special mention for Daniel, at the reception, a very efficient and attentive young Brazilian, I had requested a room with a double bed which had not been assigned to me, and Daniel did everything to get it to me as soon as it was available. These kind of people make all the difference in hotels especially for people who travel a lot like me
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Karen
United KingdomWe only went for breakfast on one day and it was poor. The yogurts were passed their use by date, none of it looked very appealing, found it difficult to find something nice to eat.
Loved the view over the Atlantic and loved the location, able to walk to bars and restaurants close by but also able to walk, about an hour or so if done at a reasonable pace without stops, in to Porto along the river bank. The restaurant that is linked with the hotel, just down the hill has excellent food and view.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Attila
BelgiumThe rest of hotel has seen better days
The room with panoramic views is the most modern, which balcony and a fun alcove on the sea. The swimming pool is big and clean.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Manuella
FranceBad experience for checkout with invoice not calculated correctly. But it could be arranged.
Nice view. Calm. Good breakfast in hotel and good restaurant just nearby.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Daniel
Germanyfacilities have seen better days. the Turkish Spa is not working, and everything needs a bit more care and love. it’s still OK, but you can feel the old glory days are over.
The location is amazing if you are looking for Sun, beach, sunsets and the ocean. it is a bit far from the city center, but that’s ok. the hotel staff is young and super friendly.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Marcus
United KingdomUnfortunately, we were disappointed to find that the hotel bar was closed for the duration of our stay, and we feel that this should have been communicated to us prior to booking. Furthermore, we noticed some wear and tear in the hotel that was likely due to its age, and felt that it was in need of renovation to bring it back to its former glory. However, we do acknowledge that the price of our stay reflected the condition of the hotel. Despite these drawbacks, we appreciate the affordability of the accommodations, and would still recommend this hotel to budget-conscious travelers seeking a decent stay."
This hotel boasts an unbeatable beachfront location The views alone make it a fantastic value for the money.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Riccardo
Italyit is not first time in that hotel for me , i visit in the past several times, position is very nice pratically in front of the sea, rest quite old but still useful , staff efficient
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 April 2023
Peter
AustraliaMould in bathroom and very bad mould in gymnasium.
Staff very good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Kate
IrelandThere was nothing I'd change.
The room was very spacious, the tiles in the bathroom were stunning. Lovely double headed shower and separate loo area. Loads of storage space. Balcony with beautiful views over the sea. Classy and stylish bedroom furniture - bedside cabinets and tables- polished walnut. Breakfast room overlooking the water, great selection of pastries, breads and rolls. Fresh fruit salad, cheeses and hams as well as cooked food. Very friendly staff. I'll certainly be going again.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Kevin
United Kingdomspa not open, toilet broken and it was all a little shabby
close to beach and easy parking
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2022
Mary
United KingdomGet the steam room working we really wanted to use it, especially given one of us was a non swimmer. The sauna was also not hot despite waiting for hours. I guess without many customers using then they do not get switched on.
The staff at the reception were excellent, especially one, in particular, I forgot her name, but she grew up in Botswana. She gave us lots of recommendations nothing was ever a big ask. The team was good at offering us the hot water refill we always wanted for our tea and answering any questions. The room was spacious, with a view to die for. Great hearing the waves from my bed. It was very clean, and TV had lots of channels to choose from. The balcony was amazing to chill. If not driving there is a bus stop a min from the hotel. Hotel happy to book you taxis too.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 8 November 2022
Ann
IrelandA beautiful bar yet never used. The spa just consists of a swimming pool The breakfast was pathetic consisting of just 2 fresh fruits, hard scrambled eggs and ham.
the location is absolutely perfect
Stayed in November 2022
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