Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Livraria Lello

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Standard Room | Room amenity
Interior
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Dining Area) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rua Diogo Macedo, 220, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-107
  • Place, El Corte Inglés de Gaia
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Dining Area)

  • City view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Dining Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View

  • River view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Vila Nova de Gaia

Mafamude stay.Your stay at this Mafamude hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. Porto Cathedral and El Corte Inglés de Gaia are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Teixeira Lopes House Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • El Corte Inglés de Gaia - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ribeira Square - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Porto Historic Center - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Vila Nova de Gaia Station - 12 min walk
  • João de Deus Station - 12 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Belo Ponto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukka Kebab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quinta da Boeira - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Novo Rumo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Londrina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Livraria Lello
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 16 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 18299 square feet (1700 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Vila Nova de Gaia hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • 22 levels
  • 18299 sq ft of conference space
  • 1700 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG offers 179 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Vila Nova de Gaia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 18 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 35 (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: EUR 15 per person, per day and includes use of: swimming pool

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Property Registration Number 3681

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 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.
  • One child 18 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Gaia
Holiday Inn Porto
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Holiday Inn Porto Hotel
Holiday Inn Porto Hotel Gaia
Porto Gaia
Porto Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia Hotel Vila Nova De Gaia
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia Hotel
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia Vila Nova De Gaia
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG Vila Nova de Gaia
Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG is 14.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG on Jun 9, 2026 start from $110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 35 per person, one-way.

How close is Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 9.6 mi (33-min drive) from Matosinhos Beach and 10.2 mi (31-min drive) from Espinho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Espinho (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG is home to Friends Kitchen, which features Portuguese cuisine and light fare.

Does Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, massages, and Ayurvedic treatments.

How close is Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG to downtown Vila Nova de Gaia?

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG is 0.9 mi away from Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso.

Holiday Inn Porto Gaia by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 627 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 627 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 627 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 627 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 627 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Avetik

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meow Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and spotless. Staffs are very friendly, helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room and very good breakfast. Staff were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seralathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Truly felt like a luxury stay living upto the four star standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Fantastic! Staff were awesome! Restaurant was unbelievably good!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant food and service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was easy to get to and rooms were very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There where shops that we’re walking distance and some you needed to take an uber if you did walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely time staying in Porto! Nice hotel, nice staff:-)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms , comfortable beds very clean , friendly staff , good breakfast in all we had a good stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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We love this hotel. The breakfast is so good and the suite we had was huge. Close to everything for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHANTANU

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nice property, friendly staff, great restaurant on the property
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located just enough to Porto for us was beautiful and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel great, attention in the front desk upon checking not that great…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mayank

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
View of river
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Silvio

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Very nice business hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024