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The House of Sandeman - Hostel & Suites

locationVila Nova de Gaia, Porto and North of Portugal

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About The House of Sandeman - Hostel & SuitesAbout The House of Sandeman - Hostel & Suites

Location

Perfect for those in need of an adults-only holiday, this hostel/youth hostel is located about 800 m from the centre of Vila Nova de Gaia. Porto (OPO) Airport is 12 km away.

Facility

The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. A baggage storage service and a safe are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hostel offers a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Rooms have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a desk are also available. A telephone and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a hairdryer. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hostel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The sports and entertainment facilities at the hostel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hostel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym, a spa and hiking.

Meals

The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.

Amenities at The House of Sandeman - Hostel & Suites Amenities at The House of Sandeman - Hostel & Suites

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Disability-friendly

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      Games room

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      Garage

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Room Service

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Contactless room service

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Mandatory mask-wearing

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Time interval between room bookings

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Breakfast Buffet

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Gym

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Excellent

139

Very Good

26

Average

6

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Recent Reviews: 175

  • User:Gareth W

    Trip type:

    Best place to stay in a trip to Porto

    rating15 Dec 2025

    What a place to stay, we stayed in one of the river view rooms and woke up every morning opened the shutters and had the best outlook you could. My wife stated it is one of the few places she has...

  • User:b e

    Trip type:

    Great location in Gaia

    rating11 Nov 2025

    Great location on the waterfront in Gaia, close to the bridge. Atmosphere was really good, all the staff are really nice and the service was good. Breakfast was good. Room was clean and very large...

  • User:Paula B

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    Great hotel!

    rating06 Oct 2025

    We stayed in one of the new riverside private rooms at the House of Sandeman hotel for a long weekend. Everything was lovely - the room was great. The view out to the river and across to Porto was...

  • User:janet h

    Trip type: Couples

    Wonderful stay

    rating25 Aug 2025

    We stayed here for one night before our Douro river cruise Although the hotel has no lifts and a lot of stairs and stay was delightful The staff are absolutely fantastic, especially Alexander and...

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