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About
Golden Tulip Porto Gaia is a cozy hotel located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features a spa and an indoor pool, and is 5 minutes’ walk from Lavadores Beach. All rooms at Golden Tulip Porto Gaia have a satellite TV, a mini-bar and an private bathroom. Some rooms enjoy views over the sea, while others have views over the city. Casa Branca restaurant serves elegant à la carte cuisine in a stylish dining room. The hotel also features the Baccus and the Alvarez Bar. The spa features a gender-separated sauna and Turkish bath and a modern gym. Porto's historic center is a 20-minute drive away and includes renowned areas like the Ribeira and Aliados Avenue, as well as landmarks such as the Clérigos Church, the Lello Bookshop and the São Bento Train Station. The hotel is located 3.1 mi from the Vila Nova de Gaia center and is 9.3 mi from Porto International Airport. Free on-site car parking is available at the property.
163 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.7
- Staff
- 8.5
- Location
- 8.7
What Guests Say
- “Free parking and breakfast”
- “I enjoyed the classic look and space within the room.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
Room Options
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1/4Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock telephone ringer
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
1/4Standard Twin Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Standard Double Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Superior Twin Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Superior Double Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Classic Suite Room - 1 Queen Bed Sea View
- Balcony
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe box
- Mini bar
1/4Superior Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
1/4Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 163 reviews
Pros +
- Free parking and breakfast
- I enjoyed the classic look and space within the room.
- View to atlhantic Ocean, and outlet of Douro River . The location near beach, make great point to return or indicate to a friend or relatives The breakFast , its good , simple , but delicius Near to a lot of restaurants and caffes
Cons -
- Assigned different room then what I booked but at least was offered $120 refund. Internet was almost non existent in our room 313. Overall very disappointed
- The furniture is old and in bad conditions The bathroom is old and the shower is too low for tall person
- There was no soap or shower gel when I arrived at the room. I had to ask the front desk to supply the what was needed, plus for a 4 star hotel that has a swimming pool and spa, they didn¿t have robes or slippers.
Free parking and breakfast
Assigned different room then what I booked but at least was offered $120 refund. Internet was almost non existent in our room 313. Overall very disappointed
The furniture is old and in bad conditions The bathroom is old and the shower is too low for tall person
I enjoyed the classic look and space within the room.
There was no soap or shower gel when I arrived at the room. I had to ask the front desk to supply the what was needed, plus for a 4 star hotel that has a swimming pool and spa, they didn¿t have robes or slippers.
View to atlhantic Ocean, and outlet of Douro River . The location near beach, make great point to return or indicate to a friend or relatives The breakFast , its good , simple , but delicius Near to a lot of restaurants and caffes
The size of safe and at first room, the hight of shower , so resolved changed room after 2 days
Hotel employee at front desk was especially helpful
Great location and very reasonably priced. Breakfast was great with a wide selection of food items. Lovely view of the beach and boardwalk from the room. Staff were lovely and facility was well maintained.
There are not many food options near this place. Most places close around 7pm.
Great view, for those with ocean side rooms. Breakfast was sumptuous and one of the best views of any breakfast rooms. The property does not have a ramp, so if you have heavy suitcases, it is a bit tough to negotiate the climb. WIFI is anemic - but there... but then again why do you need WIFI when you ought to be up and about? (Ans: To check on flight status etc).
The location... practically on the beach.
The location: the boardwalk along the water was just outside the door. I also appreciated the free parking.
The hotel is ancient and the mattresses must be as old as the building. They are among the worst I've ever encountered. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant and the server although kind, didn't speak English. What we received wasn't at all what we thought we were going to get. It was not inexpensive, so that was a big disappointment.
Staff were friendly
Charged for water on day 2?? Very basic rooms. Hotel needs modernisation.
Almost on the sea front. Spectacular views. Breakfast excellent.Staff very friendly and helpful
Excellent, carla, Lucia and Caroline at reception very very helpful.. good breakfast, kitchen boy very nice
Maybe a bottle of water complimentary for guest for one night would be nice
staff was very good the room was a good size and bathroom
dangerous step at the front door of the hotel. bar very small.
Only the location was good, since it is very closer to the beach
I stayed at the hotel for 10 days, from April 1 to April 10, 2025. During this period, I had to change rooms three times due to various issues with the facilities.Some of the major problems I faced included:Unstable Wi-Fi connectivityAir conditioning not functioning properlyTreadmill in the gym not workingWater seepage from the ceiling whenever it rainedMalfunctioning bathroom shower handleDespite raising these concerns, most of the staff were unresponsive. Out of the four reception staff members I interacted with, only one was helpful and addressed my concerns in a professional manner; the rest were not supportive.I ultimately reported these issues to the hotel’s Director on the final day of my stay.
Staff was really friendly and helpful, Karla at reception and the morning lady and kitchen guy very helpful
Maybe a shuttle service would be good
Size and quality of room and bedding and pillows and bathroom Plenty of parking space Right at the ocean for a nice walk Breakfast, and view from breakfast room Fantastic size of, and good quality interior swimming pool
All personnel are kind of a bit slow Furniture is really looking old, and Louis XIV styleThe roof of the interior swimming pool is likely going to collapse due to humidity within the next 5 years if they don't repair it
Nice location and fair price
Very hot and swimming pool was very old, breakfast was poor
The receptionist Ricardo was extremely nice. Muito Obrigada. The view from the room I was magnificent- couldn’t get enough of the view and sound of waves. Room was very warm ,even without heating being switched on, this is so nice in winter time - real bonus.Easy to reach by bus: around 20min with bus 902 from Porto ( Rotunda da Boavista ).
The view, breakfast, staff, location, vibe. Not the first time here.
Maybe the hotel could make some room renovations
Good location. Clean room.
There wasn't any mosquito protection; There was a constant and loud noice coming from an aspiration pipe/ventilator next to my balcony, from the hotel's restaurant roof. The sea view is actually side sea view. In general, everything in this hotel is quite old.
Good staff, nice location, breakfast was good
No more jacuzzi, no easy access to the city center
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 4 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with extra bed. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Parking is subject to availability. Please note that the use of the swimming pool is free for guests of the Golden Tulip Porto Gaia Hotel & SPA. Please note that the Half Board rate does not include drinks and coffee. When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The Hotel will contact guests with further information. Swimming Cap is mandatory to use in indoor swimming pool and hot tub (caps can be purchased at the reception). Please note that the Sauna and Turkish bath are separated by gender (male/female). Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Location
Rua Da Belgica Nº 86, Vila Nova De Gaia
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