Rua Martir São Sebastião, Afurada, 4400-499 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
#29 of 36 hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 383 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.0
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 September 2025
Caetano
PortugalStaff top.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Ruby
United KingdomFood was expensive
Breakfast was wonderful. Room was a little tired but clean and big enough for teh 4 of us. bed v comfy.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Valerie
BelgiumLocation
Clean rooms
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
William
IrelandNothing, it's what I expectes
Good value Hotel for family break. We used the hotel as a base for spending most of our time in Porto. €8 Uber ride from all the best attractions. Hotel is clean, breakfast is extensive, staff were very helpful. Kids loved it.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Simon
United KingdomStaff were a little slow on drinks service, pool was On the small side, snack menu could have has better selection,
Bed was soft and comfy... sunbeds always available .. really good size buffet,had the leeds game on which saved going into porto! ,kids loved the play area and pool
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Hugo
PortugalWe need to pay for the pool towels (even if it's only 2€ each) it meant 20 euros for all.. The pool could be better.
No major issue. Check in/out without any problems.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Mariana
United KingdomNot easy to charge the phones .
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Andrew
United StatesIt is a bit tired. The A/C was fair at best
It as quite clean and the public spaces welcoming
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Tim
United KingdomA/C was poor and wifi didn’t work for most of the stay. The bath was clearly in need of unblocking as it took an age to drain.
Pool, garden, staff, location about 10mins by Uber to the city with good bbq seafood restaurants close by.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Moia
IrelandGood facilities. Good location. Pet friendly. Good choice on breakfast buffet.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Inge
NetherlandsThe location was a bit far from everything. Although it was only 1 euro you had to pay for your pool towel. Not all the staff were very friendly.
Lovely pool area, play area and chess. Restaurant by the pool had good food and drinks.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Margaret
United KingdomOther than being at the top of the hill..it was really good.,nice swimming pool and play area for the kids set in lovely well kept gardens.
Well placed..albeit with a steep walk..to visit the douro,watch the ships and visit the beautiful restaurants along the banks in Afurada.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Luca
Italyexpensive breakfast
Free parking
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Patricia
CanadaNeeds hooks for drying towels if you want people to reuse towels they need a place to dry. Parking was ok we left our car and Uber, no kettle to make tea . Very steep narrow roads to hotel . Nearest laundry is a confusing ride Lavandaria self service Sem Molas ladies helped us machines clean and already put soap in you just show up with clothes and coins you can get there also. You also need the card to put in lights to make them work .
Beds and pillows so comfortable and the linens and towels. For 1 euro get a pool towel pool was nice. Quiet at night . Hair dryer worked. Not near the port area but only 6-8 euros to the port houses. Can see the sun set from bridge near hotel .
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Bonnie
United StatesIt looked easy to get to on the map but it was a bit hard to navigate. We had to go around in circles several times on the narrow streets.
We had a sunset cruise so it was very convenient to the marina and it had parking. Amazing breakfast!!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Luisa
South AfricaI don't have anything to say. All was fine.
I must thank specially Aderito, who checked us in on arrival, for his professionalism and sympathy; the staff were attentive and helpful. The pool area and the view from my room was pleasant.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Candi
South AfricaHotel needs a makeover
Location Breakfast Staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Candi
South AfricaThe hotel needs a bit of a makeover.
Good location Friendly and helpful staff Good breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Ingrid
Canadaair conditioning not yet “turned on” and room was hot. There were noisy guests outside so we couldn’t leave the window open.
Pool area. Easy free parking for our car. Easy drive back to airport. Acceptable breakfast. Good price but recall you are not central to Porto which is a 15-20 minute taxi.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Yaron
IsraelAC AC AC - Centrally controlled AC was on heat while outside temperatures were 25-28 C. (77-80 F.). It was very uncomfortable for us and hard to sleep in such heat...
The breakfast was perfect, the variety was surprisingly large and tasty. The location right on the highway and away from traffic was excellent, 15 minutes from Everywhere in Porto by car and from Gaia as well. The shopping center right next to the hotel is great. The rooms were OK sized, the pool was great for the kids to play in and the hours were long. Free parking was perfect for us. The staff is very nice.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 April 2025
Yaron
IsraelAC AC AC - Centrally controlled AC was on heat while outside temperatures were 25-28 C. (77-80 F.). It was very uncomfortable for us and hard to sleep in such heat...
The breakfast was perfect, the variety was surprisingly large and tasty. The location right on the highway and away from traffic was excellent, 15 minutes from Everywhere in Porto by car and from Gaia as well. The shopping center right next to the hotel is great. The rooms were OK sized, the pool was great for the kids to play in and the hours were long. Free parking was perfect for us. The staff is very nice.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 17 April 2025
Aggelos05
GreeceIt is not 4 star as described It needs renovation Small pool
Kids stay free Area of breakfast Breakfast Free parking
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Ana
LuxembourgInstalling better soundproofing in the rooms could greatly enhance the guest experience.
Location is perfect.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Mike
MaltaThey could do with a step by the bath. It's too high to get into and especially getting out . Totally not suitable for elders and young children. In a four star I would expect a glass cup in the room for coffee not disposable ones.
Spacious room with comfortable bed, big TV and kettle. Great breakfast with a vast selection. Very nice and helpful staff. A lot of free parking space. Location is fine if you have a car.
Stayed in November 2024
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