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Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Aveiro with spa and indoor pool

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By the river, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa offers a tranquil retreat with shopping on site and a relaxing spa. Indulge in breakfast at the on-site restaurant or enjoy a drink at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY1,061
CNY1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30

Why we love this property

Work hard, play harder
Centrally located in the business district, this hotel offers a full-service spa. It balances work and leisure with meeting spaces and a health club.
Dining to delight
A restaurant and bar offer delicious culinary choices at this hotel. The buffet breakfast starts mornings with satisfying variety.
Spa escape sanctuary
A full-service spa offers soothing facials, massages, and body treatments. Relaxation continues with a sauna, hot tub, and steam room.

Room options

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Melia Individual Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Melia Individual Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room (Ria Views) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room (Ria Views)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Melia Room (2+1)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Melia Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cais da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, Aveiro, 3810-200

What's nearby

  • Congressional Center of Aveiro - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museu de Aveiro - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aveiro Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praca da Republica - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aveiro Salt Pans - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 64 min drive
  • Aveiro Station - 11 min walk
  • Estarreja Station - 29 min drive
  • Ovar Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quépasa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Pizzeria Ristorante - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subenshi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bem Haja - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Croissanteria Oita - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

Located near a train station, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a stay in Aveiro. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, facials, or mani/pedis. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 128 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 15 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite garage
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Wet bar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 15 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 15 per person, per day. Facilities include fitness facilities, a spa, and a swimming pool.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property Registration Number 700

Also known as

Melia Aveiro

Meliá Ria

Meliá Ria Aveiro

Meliá Ria Hotel

Meliá Ria Hotel Aveiro

Meliá Ria Hotel Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 35 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of EUR 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Melia Ria Hotel & Spa also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Melia Ria Hotel & Spa like?

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is located by the river, a short 7-minute walk from Aveiro Cathedral and 8 minutes' walk from Museu de Aveiro.

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Reviews

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet offered great food quality, selection, and friendly service. (10 reviews)
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Canal

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean and staff was helpful.
Michelle, 16-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room ran down. Time for a Reno, location was really good
Joshuwa, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very good location walkable to main attractions & shopping
Armando, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Relax

Comfortable at the cannel
Park, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is very comfortable, clean and close to city center. Great breakfast and the concierge are nice and very helpful with everything.
Luiz, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, and thank you for an early check in. Easy to walk into town from here.
Beverly, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Breakfast is good. The bed is very confortable and room is good size with quality amenities. Highly recommend if you plan to visit Averio
karen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Inge Elli, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very clean. The free breakfast was awesome. The staff was very friendly. Convenient to shopping and restaurants.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay

This is an excellent hotel. Everything from staff to the appearance to cleanliness to breakfast was awesome. We also each had a massage. Wonderful! Only disappointment was the pool was not a single due to construction. It is close to mega shopping and lots of restaurants and of course the river. We had a river view and loved riding in and watching the Gondolas. We will definitely stay there again. Also We arrived on my husband’s birthday and we went out to dinner and when we returned back to our room the staff had left a tray of fruit and parties and a bottle of wine with a birthday card. An excellent touch.
Martha, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The location, breakfast, and staffs.. they were all pleasant. Just the room, it was old than expected from the hotel building appearance.
Miki, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good and nice hotel. the breakfast is good, but all the dishes that should be hot are absolutely cold.
Biana, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Debra, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Because we were a big group, we had access to sauna, massages, and turkish bath. We loved it
José, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kenneth, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Maia, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
ELIZABETH, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Location, staff, and property conditions were excellent. My only complaint is that expectations should be set when booking. Great pics of the pool were shown, but they don't tell you the pool must be reserved for you to use it. We were a large party and found it disappointing. Second, let us know water is only free in the room the first day. If I would have known, I would purchase water for the room. We woke up in the middle of the night extremely thirsty, with no water.
Gilbert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cathie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I always stay at this place, the best in the area.
Gennaro, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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Lobby
Restaurant
Fitness
Lobby
Emily, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great stay.
eduardo, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Bathroom needs sprucing. Furniture needs updating
Mrs Glynice, 3-night trip