Novotel Porto Gaia

Property class: 4

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At Novotel Porto Gaia, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Room, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a desk. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a framed artwork.

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Novotel Porto Gaia is in São Pedro da Afurada, a neighborhood in Vila Nova de Gaia. Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bolhao Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Porto Botanical Garden and Crystal Palace Gardens. Windsurfing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Vila Nova de Gaia travel guide
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Lugar Das Chas, Afurada, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400

What's nearby

  • A gravel pathway flanked by various cacti and desert plants, leading towards a building with a red roof.
    University of Porto
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A gravel pathway flanked by various cacti and desert plants, leading towards a building with a red roof.
    Porto Botanical Garden
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A boat docked at a waterfront with buildings in the background.
    Cais de Gaia
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arrabida Shopping
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bom Sucesso Market
    4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Coimbroes Station
    3 min drive
  • Museu C. Elétrico Stop
    3 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Armazém Do Peixe
    10 min walk
  • Casa d'Oro
    5 min drive
  • Taberna do São Pedro
    11 min walk
  • Madureira's Mercado d'Afurada
    13 min walk
  • Jeronymo
    14 min walk

About this property

Novotel Porto Gaia

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel in the business district
  • A poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Novotel Porto Gaia. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and wedding services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 93 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
    • 40-cm LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Recycling, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Porto Gaia have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Porto Gaia?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Porto Gaia on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $93, excluding 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.

Is Novotel Porto Gaia pet-friendly?

Yes, Novotel Porto Gaia allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Novotel Porto Gaia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Novotel Porto Gaia?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a 50% fee (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Porto Gaia located?

This family-friendly Vila Nova de Gaia hotel is located in the business district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Arrabida Shopping, Porto Botanical Garden, and University of Porto. Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ponte Arrábida Stop is 24 minutes by foot and Bicalho Stop is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Novotel Porto Gaia Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing sunsets and pretty sunrise. Nice hotel away from the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel that has been updated. Clean. Staff very friendly. The only unusual item was the pool lounge chairs - half were sagging substantially in the middle of the seat. I didn't try one but it didn't appear to be comfortable. Likely needs tighter straps where a person's weight is concentrated. Many restaurants nearby, down the hill, near the water. Probably need a car as it could be a long, steep walk. We had a comfortable stay. Very close to the bridge to drive into Porto.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel 5’ from downtown Porto by car, with ample parking, decent breakfast and plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was the best part of this booking. Really good with a lot of variety. The property is good with space for kids to play. The staff was good, except at breakfast, where we were constantly interrupted by restaurant staff to pick up used plates while others were still eating. But the room was definitely not what you expect in a 4-star hotel. We booked a family room (2 adults, 2 kids), and the king bed was really good, but the second bed was a sofa bed, really, really bad. Mattress extremely thin, and the bed was arched, so the kids sleeping ended up rolling to the middle all night. Bathroom was ok. Air condition was so noisy we needed to shut it down in the middle of the night. And sound isolation does not exist. We heard other guests coming in late at night making normal noise as they were coming into our room. Was ok overall, but we will not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The diner was too expensive. Hotel is a bit remote. All the rest was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supply of food was excellent. Parking very very good indeed. The staff from cleaners, bar staff, reception everywhere were friendly, helpful and kind. This is a little gem of a hotel Please don't tell too many people or we can't keep it to ourselves Locating by car is tricky at first but once there, easy taxi everywhere. Always good value from lovely Portuguese people
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hôtel with amazing breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great overall experience! The staff, grounds and food have all been great! Would stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended for families

Very nice experience, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. While the rooms are small and the sofa bed is not the most comfortable, everything else made it wonderful. The room: small, clean, awkward bathroom with the way the door opens and the shower head functions but CLEAN. Breakfast: a wide selection with lots of fruits and the breads were delicious Dinner: one night was a buffet which was very affordable and better than some restaurants we ate in Porto. The next was from a menu, the selection was limited and not much for a picky eater but we still left satisfied. The service was top notch. Parking: is limited but we kept getting lucky to find a spot Location: you are an easy 15 minutes from everything you need to see in Porto. The roads are fantastic and Google Maps is flawless. Cab or Uber are both great options to be dropped downtown for the day. Staff: extremely helpful and friendly. Perfect English if that’s what you need. Amenities: the pool is very cold. But the outdoor space, playground, and indoor kids play area made us feel like they were happy to see our entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff very friendly and helpfull !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Amenities
The staff was great! However, the hotel restaurant had limited food options and the price was expensive. The hotel room was very small and outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nice business hotel

Nice business hotel, would not use it for recreational stay. Great staff, fine room - pillows a bit large/hard, but good facilities and breakfast. Dinner also good - and ask staff for guidance, some very good local restaurants close by (lot of stairs down to the port)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good little hotel and facilities for young children. We had a lovely stay and would return. Only downside was the room was a bit small for the four of us but then again we were out and about for most of the days. Location good and only a €4 Uber ride into the old town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
My family enjoyed the amenities of the hotel. It’s was a little disappointment to came to our room and not found it clean, specially the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice location close to Porto. Fantastic breakfast. Silent hotel with walking distance to arrabida shopping centre. You cant walk over the closest bridge Ponte de Arrábida when going to porto. Bolt is cheap, take bolt over the bridge and walk the rest. I really recommend the hotel for familys.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall good. With Uber also very practical to reach the old city or sea shore. Breakfast crowded and no wi-fi in room for 2 days, but this is minor inconvenience. Kids loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We traveled as a family, and found the novotel very family friendly. The playground inside (with ikea Kitchen, ikea tunnel, ikea darts, etc) and outside (slide, check) at the beautiful garden. The rooms are big enough for 2 adults and two small children. The only thing is, the kids pool was a bit dirty as everyone has to walk through it, to get to the adults pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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Staff was really nice, the room ok but the air conditioning was not perfectly working and was very slow. Pool was often crowded and we had an electricity shortage in the night and in the morning. I don’t know the cause but it tainted a little our stay.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay — we ended up checking out three days earlier than originally planned. The facilities are clearly outdated. The shower is built into a bathtub with only a curtain, which feels inconvenient and not in line with what you would expect at this price point. The air conditioning also performed poorly — even in April, the room was warmer than the outside temperature. For guests traveling with dogs, there is an additional €10 per night fee, and pets cannot be left alone in the room for more than one hour. This restriction is quite limiting and not clearly justified. The biggest drawback, however, is the location. The hotel is in Vila Nova de Gaia, which requires at least 20–25 minutes of driving to reach the main attractions in Porto, often with heavy traffic. While public transport is available, we eventually moved to a centrally located hotel where everything was within walking distance — a significantly better experience. Additionally, we found that the water boiler in the room was leaking. This was reported to the hotel, but no action was taken to repair or replace it during our stay. Ultimately, we chose to forfeit three nights of our booking rather than continue staying under these conditions, which reflects how unsatisfactory the experience was.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Make a great job.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. Hotel a bit tired
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean but I would deffo say the hotel needs an update very dated. Very close to shopping centre. Great that offered free car parking very comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025