The Yeatman
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Is The Yeatman good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: best-in-Porto views; excellent breakfast and spa; very kind staff. Main complaint: upsell-heavy check-in once.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Postcard Porto views, upsell complaints”
The Yeatman is repeatedly called the best hotel experience in Porto — kind staff from the taxi door onward, rental cars arranged at reception, a superb breakfast, a first-class spa and terrace views so good guests skip the Morro garden. Yet one detailed solo stay describes a rigid, revenue-first check-in: a room far off the photos admitted as low-view, a paid upgrade pushed despite vacancies, and a bathroom smell in the swap option; for a wine-themed hotel, rooms even lacked glasses on request. Others note a remote-ish position, a lukewarm pool and bland room service.
- Rooms
- Spacious rooms with postcard views; upgrades sometimes needed.
- Service
- Kind and helpful for most; one check-in felt revenue-driven.
- Location
- Twenty minutes from the center, with little around.
- Food
- An excellent breakfast; room service was bland for one.
- Facilities
- A first-class spa and a quiet indoor pool.
- Value
- One guest found check-in an upsell exercise.
- Best-in-Porto views
- Excellent breakfast and spa
- Very kind staff
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Public parking
- Upsell-heavy check-in once
- Remote surroundings
- Bland room service once
Best forCouplesWine loversRelaxing getaways
How it compares
The Yeatman ranks #4 of 7 hotels Staylist lists in Vila Nova de Gaia and #3 of 5 5-star hotels there. At about $810 a night it is 72% above the median for 5-star hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia ($471). The closest listed alternative is Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia, 300 m away (score 9.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- Rua do Choupelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, 4400-088, Portugal
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2010
- Renovated
- 2018
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Porto Airport (22.4 km) · Train Station: Vila Nova de Gaia Station (1.34 km) · Metro: General Torres (1.1 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia300 m · 9.1 · $529
- Hilton Porto Gaia500 m · 8.7 · $159
- Origine Porto Gaia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel500 m · 9.1 · $471
- Vincci Ponte de Ferro700 m · 9.3 · $457
- The Rebello Hotel & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World900 m · 9.6 · $338
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- Bar
- Library
- Restaurant
- Taxi booking service
- Conference room
- Business center
- Kids' club
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Gastronomic Restaurant
- Multimedia display system
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Yeatman?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Yeatman have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at The Yeatman?
- Yes: public parking.
- What wellness facilities does The Yeatman have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Yeatman from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Porto Airport, about 22.4 km away.
- How far is The Yeatman from the centre of Vila Nova de Gaia?
- About 0.3 km.
- Is The Yeatman suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.