Luxury hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Vila Nova de Gaia. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Vinha Boutique Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Situated in Vila Nova de Gaia, 4.9 km from Douro River, Vinha Boutique Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room comes with a kettle, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast river views. At Vinha Boutique Hotel rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hammam. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Ageas Porto Coliseum is 5 km from Vinha Boutique Hotel, while Sao Bento Metro Station is 5.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 22 km from the hotel. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 210 EUR.

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• 2 The Lodge Hotel Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

  

  Hotel. The Lodge Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Vila Nova de Gaia. With a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms come with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast city views. At The Lodge Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include D. Luis I Bridge, Douro River and Sao Bento Metro Station. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 17 km from The Lodge Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 268 EUR.

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• 3 Hilton Porto Gaia Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Set 1 km from D. Luis I Bridge, Hilton Porto Gaia offers 5-star accommodation in Vila Nova de Gaia and has a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also have river views. At Hilton Porto Gaia all rooms include bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and hammam. Popular points of interest near Hilton Porto Gaia include Douro River, Sao Bento Metro Station and Sao Bento Train Station. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro, 17 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 154 EUR.

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• 4 Hotel Solverde Spa and Wellness Center Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Featuring a restaurant with Atlantic Ocean views, the beachfront Hotel Solverde has a spa offering saltwater pools, dry heat sauna and massages. The 5-star hotel boasts a wide range of facilities, including a fitness room and tennis courts. Overlooking the ocean or hotel surroundings, the air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and a work desk. The private bathrooms provide free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning at the property's luminous meal area. O Jardim restaurant features stunning views and provides tasty Portuguese meals, with dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian options. The hotel's bar has live piano music at weekends. The hotel has its own heliport and also features spacious and fully equipped meeting facilities. Guests will be able to enjoy a refreshing swim in either the outdoor or the indoor swimming pool. There is also a mini golf course and massages are available, at an extra fee. Hotel Solverde Spa and Wellness Centre is 2 minutes’ drive from the centre of Espinho and 15 minutes by car from Porto. The riverside area of Vila Nova de Gaia is a 17-minute drive away and features panoramic Douro river and Porto views, as well as a harbour where guests can take the traditional Rabelo boats. Porto's Franscisco Sá Carneiro International Airport is 28 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 114 EUR.

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• 5 The Yeatman Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

  

  Hotel. This wine hotel’s luxury spa has a large indoor pool and hot tub offering panoramic views of Oporto. Each bright room of the 5-star The Yeatman hotel opens onto a spacious, private terrace furnished with sun loungers. Stylish, dark wood headboards and elegant ottomans are among the chic furnishings fitted in each of The Yeatman’s luxurious rooms. Rooms also include a flat-screen TV and minibar. Bathrooms are equipped with luxurious skincare products from the Caudalie skincare range. The 2-Michelin awarded Yeatman Restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine made with fresh, local produce and fine wines. Speciality Portuguese wines can be enjoyed every Thursday during the wine tasting. Cushioned seating areas are set around the outdoor pool which overlooks the Douro River. The contemporary, well-equipped gym offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment. Conveniently located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Yeatman hotel is only a 5-minute walk from General Torres Station and a 10-minute walk from the Douro River. Sá Carneiro International Airport is 17 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 270 EUR.

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• 6 Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

  

  Hotel. An urban escape like no other, Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton is located 1.6 km from the Port Wine Cellars and the Douro river bank. The nearest beach is a 6. 5 km drive away. Guests will find a wide range of local activities and excursions by boats, car, scooter or bike. The hotel offers 124 unique rooms and suites with beautiful views of the gardens and outdoor swimming pool. All rooms have free WiFi and air-conditioning and are richly decorated with warm colours in perfect harmony with the surrounding gardens. The pet-friendly accommodation has inter-connecting family rooms and a kids playground. The hotel restaurant, Raizes, offers a unique taste of Portuguese cuisine paired with a local and international selection of wines. With exceptional 360 views over Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto, the rooftop is an ideal spot for romantic dinners or sunset cocktails. The hotel’s Spa & Wellness Centre is nature-inspired and features a large indoor dynamic pool, five treatment rooms with a vast range of treatments and massages, thermal bath, sauna, steam room and a fitness centre. At the spa, guests can experience the organic art of lightness and inner balance. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include El Corte Inglés and Gaia Cable Car. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 18 km from Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 121 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!