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Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Aveiro

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Turkish bath, body treatments, hot stone massages, prenatal massages
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Turkish bath, body treatments, hot stone massages, prenatal massages
Premium Room, River View (Tidal River Views) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Cais da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, Aveiro, 3810-200
  • Congressional Center of Aveiro
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Friendship Ties Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Aveiro Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, River View

  • 183 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, River View (Tidal River Views) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, River View (Tidal River Views)

  • 183 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Aveiro

City center retreat .With a stay at this Aveiro hotel, you'll be steps from Congressional Center of Aveiro and within a 10-minute walk of Friendship Ties Bridge. Aveiro Cathedral and Museu de Aveiro are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Aveiro Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Museu de Aveiro - 8 min walk
  • Praca da Republica - 12 min walk
  • Ria de Aveiro - 3 min drive
  • Aveiro Salt Pans - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Aveiro Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cais da Fonte Nova - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subenshi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Jin Yuar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monlou - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Box Burguer - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Aveiro
Melia Ria Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A hot tub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the eco-certified Melia Ria Hotel & Spa. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Aveiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Melia Ria Hotel & Spa offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 35 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: EUR 15 per person, per day and includes use of: spa; swimming pool; fitness facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 700

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Melia Aveiro
Meliá Ria
Meliá Ria Aveiro
Meliá Ria Hotel
Meliá Ria Hotel Aveiro
Meliá Ria Hotel Spa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Melia Ria Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is 54.1 mi (64-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa on Mar 3, 2025 start from $144.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa.

How close is Melia Ria Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 6.7 mi (15-min drive) from Costa Nova Beach and 7.2 mi (18-min drive) from Barra Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Melia Ria Hotel & Spa to downtown Aveiro?

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is 0.7 mi away from Gloria.

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 548 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 548 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 548 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 548 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 548 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asma

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to use pool or gym there is a 15€/hour fee you have to pay. If you want to park you pay 9€/day. There are much better options for the same price, unfortunately I didn’t notice this before booking. Employees were very rude, very different from what I was expecting of a premium service. Rooms are old and not very well cleaned. On the more positive side bed is comfortable and breakfast is amazing.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
plenty of parking available, overall great value, just didn't care for the room decor (red and black)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Armando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location walkable to main attractions & shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meliá ría was great! Location and property are really good . Breakfast as well. The only odd thing is that they charge you for the pool use, that having kids it’s a must. This wasn’t clear when booking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tusharkumar

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful, unfortunately we had some issues with power loss leaving us without power and air conditioning when it was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH, MIAMI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Melia Ria has a perfect location, just a few minutes walk from the main attractions in this small town. The hotel is an excellent option when you are doing a road trip through Portugal, we were doing Porto to Lisbon and chose this stop to enjoy this small but charming town and also Costa Nova, pretty close to there. The facility is good, it has a good restaurant and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The parking of the hotel is very small and annoying, but there are options for free in the neighborhood, honestly, trying to use the underground parking that they will charge daily was a waste of time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This seems most like a conference hotel. Perfectly nice, nice breakfast, nice spa and workout room, where we had very nice massages, nice staff. While the canal ends at the hotel, it is not very scenic. If we hadn't needed a king bed, an elevator and a/c, we would have looked for something more traditional near the original canals. Also, we made the mistake of thinking a canal boat ride would take us past the striped boat houses, but it doesn't. (Poor research on our part.) They are in Costa Nova. No real reason to visit Aveiro unless you can do a day trip to Costa Nova.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Placido de

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, and thank you for an early check in. Easy to walk into town from here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Vernon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel directly on the canal. The staff is amazing. Couples massage was wonderful. We were treated like royalty after a bad experience in Porto in the Portus Cale Hotel. Highly recommend this hotel, it was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Lafayette

Great location for interacting with the city, birdwatching at the salt fields, and collaborating with the university. The rooms are hot at night Note that the windows open to let in cool air.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

T

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inge Elli

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is outstanding ! The location is perfect and the service is impeccable. All the staff is super friendly, the room was great and the breakfast delicious and plenty. I highly recommended this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, highly recommend!
The location was great, very walkable to shops and restaurants. We appreciate the covered parking which was very secure. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and extra pillows were available. There was plenty of closet and storage space. We appreciated having coffee/tea available in the room with the kettle. The bathroom was clean with a very nice shower and good size countertop for storing toiletries. One of the best things was the restaurant and bar in the hotel. We enjoyed a light meal at the bar the night of our arrival; friendly service and excellent food. The breakfast buffet was terrific, great food quality and selection. The full english breakfast was a special treat that we don't get to enjoy very often. Food items were fresh, replenished regularly and staff kept tables clean between guests. Staff members were friendly, polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Preston

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The charging ports don’t work and when called they did nothing about it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023