182 Rua Cândido dos Reis 182-184 Santa Marinha e Sao Pedro da Afurada, 4430-999 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
#8 of 34 hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia
Guests' ChoiceBased on 404 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 June 2024
Marko
SloveniaNot enough cups for tea or coffe in the room
Modern architecture and design.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
John
United KingdomThe place was perfect
Do not be put off, when you first see the hotel . Behind the entrance door is a spectacular hotel. The architecture is amazing and makes the place welcoming as soon as you enter, the staff are very helpful and when shown to our room , we had a short guided history of the building, which was very insightful. The room (Z) was very clean with a lot of character, highly recommended, will definitely go back again
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Ismail
SwitzerlandPerfect location, beautiful hotel and very clean. The stuff was very bice as well!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Forest
United KingdomBreakfast can have more variety but overall I'm very happy with it
Beautiful hotel in a central location near the river and tourist district. Love that it looks very unassuming from outside but pretty much a hidden gem once you travel in. Also pretty quiet given how central it is. The staff are also very nice and helpful
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Martin
SwitzerlandDifficult to reach by car. Navigation apps will fail. Property should provide directions how to get there by car.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Superb location. We had a very nice room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Christopher
PortugalFantastic location. The hotel was a wonderful blend of the old architecture with a modern style.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Nazariy
UkraineI would recommend to improve breakfasts.
Amazing cozy hotel with great location. Truly recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Carol
AustraliaBeautiful room overlooking the garden, so quiet yet close to the river and restaurants.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Marko
SloveniaMore cups for coffe machine
Cleanlines, design, relaxing atrium and garden, very kind and helpfull stuff. Tasty breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Alexandra
RussiaMay be, breakfast is a bit to simple
Everything. Staying there 2nd time.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Marko
SloveniaMissing slippers
Architecture, design, ambient, location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Darryl
United KingdomNothing
A deceptive, worryingly underwhelming, facade/entrance leads to a fine interior with very friendly, helpful staff, comfortable immaculate rooms, pleasant smallish garden, seating area and 'honesty' bar. An impressive hotel. Great location within easy walk of the waterside areas and bridges across to Porto. We, unfortunately, had to urgently return home and the staff were wonderfully understanding and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomNothing
I don't want to tell you too much! This hotel should remain a secret. It is wonderful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Fitzgerald
United KingdomGreat location with restaurants nearby. Breakfast was lovely with a wide variety
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Eduardo
BrazilThe hotel was perfect! There wasn't even a single detail of maintenance or cleaning. Excellent location and great service. It will certainly be recommended to all my friends. Beautiful, bright, and exquisite decor. A gem!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Simoes
IrelandN/A
Room was very spacious, super clean and location was great!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Graham
United KingdomGreat location 2 mins walk from all the port houses in Gaia.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
N
United KingdomView from our bedroom window was brilliant. Breakfast was very well laid out and the honesty bar system works really well. The hotel was very clean and staff very welcoming. Would highly recomm
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Jonas
United KingdomStaff was always friendly, modern look, comfortable room and location is brilliant.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Nathan
United StatesWe got lucky with street parking in front. But if you must go to off site public parking it would add a bit more inconvenience. Also, the man who was at morning reception was not as nice as the afternoon reception woman.
Great location, beautifully restored historic building. Nice breakfast. The “honor bar” was a nice touch. Very nice staff overall.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Robert
United StatesWe were pleased with all aspects of our stay
Property exceeded all our expectations. Rooms were very clean and quiet. The breakfasts were on site and included a wide assortment of healthy and delicious choices. The availability of the self service wine and snacks on an honor system was brilliant. The outdoor terrace area was well kept, attractively landscaped and created a very private place to relax. The property was well located within easy walk to the Villa Nova De Gaia waterfront, shops, and places to sample Portugal’s food, wine, and Port. We were fortunate to have found the Caleway.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Piotr
Poland-great concierge showing best places around where to eat -clean rooms -great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomBeautiful hotel and garden area, made welcome from moment we arrived.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Becky
United StatesNothing!
Location and staff were amazing. When first getting dropped off we weren’t quite sure - but once inside - wow. It’s a converted building with quaint sitting areas, an honor bar, and a very good breakfast. Our room had a balcony overlooking the court yard and it was so quiet and peaceful! It’s convenient to visiting the Nova side of the river and an easy walk over to Porto. And the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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