Gaia Residence is a highly regarded accommodation option located in Vila Nova de Gaia. Based on user reviews, it offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay, with various factors contributing to its reputation.
1/5
Safety index
93 out of 100
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Gaia Residence
8.5
(977 ratings)
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal -
3 km Dom Luis I Bridge
3 km Porto Cathedral
3.5 km Ribeira Square
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Exceptional Location: Guests appreciate its proximity to sightseeing spots, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
- Friendly Staff: The hospitality and warmth of the staff are frequently highlighted, enhancing the overall stay.
- Comfortable Rooms: The comfort and cleanliness of the rooms are consistently praised, offering a relaxing atmosphere.
- Quality Breakfast: The breakfast selection is noted for its variety and quality, providing a great start to the day.
- Stunning Views: Many users mention the breathtaking views from the hotel, adding a unique charm to their stay.
Area for improvement
- Limited Parking: Finding parking can be challenging, as available spots are often limited.
- Noise Levels: Some guests report issues with noise, either from nearby streets or within the hotel itself.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: There are occasional complaints about Wi-Fi connectivity and speed.
- Room Size Variability: Guests have noted significant variability in room sizes, which can affect comfort.
- Additional Costs: There are mentions of extra charges for certain amenities, which could be a downside for some visitors.
Amenities
Kitchen
Microwave
Babysitting
Extra beds/cribs
Breakfast available
Spa
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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RateScore
Total 977 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
booking
904 Reviews
8.5 / 10
expedia
73 Reviews
9.0 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
General Info
Total number of rooms 108
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
9Download
192Upload
75Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
84 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
61 out of 100
Safe
Vila Nova de Gaia safety index
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
93 out of 100
Women safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
93
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
100
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
73
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
90
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
99
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
32 out of 100
Property crime severity
Low
39
Mugging or robbery 33/100
Car theft 28/100
Car break-ins 43/100
Home break-ins 26/100
Violent crime severity
Low
26
Physical attacks 26/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 12/100
Other crime severity
Low
29
Insult or harassment in public 23/100
Corruption or bribery 51/100
Drug problem 41/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.3 - $1.8
Coffee
$0.8 - $3
Beer 0.5L
$0.8 - $1.5
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$6.5 - $15
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.3 - $2.5
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.5 - $1
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$30 - $60
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3 - $8
McMeal at McDonalds
$7 - $10
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1 - $2.5
Public transport, monthly pass
$30 - $40
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.6 - $2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$8 - $35
Fitness club, monthly fee
$20 - $50
Weather In Vila Nova de Gaia
Precipitation In Vila Nova de Gaia
Air Quality
Good
PM2.55
PM1011
23
Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets, service animals welcome