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Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15.00 per person)
Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, hot stone massages
Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, hot stone massages
Indoor pool
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Spa
The current price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Room options

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Melia Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View

Deluxe Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Melia Room (2+1)

Melia Room (2+1)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room (Ria Views)

Premium Room (Ria Views)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Melia Individual Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Museu de Aveiro - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aveiro Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Praca da Republica - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ria de Aveiro - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Aveiro Salt Pans - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Aveiro Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 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

Upscale eco-certified hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa and take advantage of a terrace, shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage or a body treatment at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and massage treatment rooms
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms have comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

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

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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 27 July 2025 to 30 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 35, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)
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
Property Registration Number 700

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from July 27 2025 until December 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

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

As of 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa on 30 June 2025 start from AU$276.81, including 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.

Is Melia Ria Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 100 per stay and a fee of EUR 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Melia Ria Hotel & Spa located?

Located in the heart of Aveiro, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Congressional Center of Aveiro, Friendship Ties Bridge, and Aveiro Cathedral. Museu de Aveiro and Praca da Republica are also within 15 minutes. Aveiro Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Melia Ria Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 561 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

8/10

Very good location walkable to main attractions & shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

The hotel is well located, but the buffet food for dinner and breakfast is very poor, the premium room did not have a bathroom, very expensive for what they offer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

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

Very well located and easy to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10

I booked this hotel specifically for the hot tub and sauna, after days of walking Lisbon, my feet and back were killing me. The Hot tub cost an additional 12 Euros. The steam room was broken. The sauna fit only one or two people at a time and the jacuzzi was only luke warm. When I told the attendant this, he said the jacuzzi was 33 c and I must be "getting sick" or something, which I am not, only sick of this hotel. It was less of a jacuzzi and more of a giant therapy pool, with no seats. If you push the button near the jet, it turns on, but only one jet was working and occupied. The rest of the pool is just a massive luke warm pond. The food was weird, the beds were rock hard with springs you could feel. I didn't sleep at all that night and my day of recovery required another day of recovery at my next location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

This hotel is very clean. The free breakfast was awesome. The staff was very friendly. Convenient to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Easy excess to everything, great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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

8/10

The location, breakfast, and staffs.. they were all pleasant. Just the room, it was old than expected from the hotel building appearance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Good and nice hotel. the breakfast is good, but all the dishes that should be hot are absolutely cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Very nice and modern, stuff is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10

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.

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay at the Melia. The only thing I would suggest is to advertise that the access to the pool isn’t free (12€/pers).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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

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

The ubication is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10

Our stay was very short but the whole family will remember it for a long time. Great location, comfortable, warm, cozy place to stay during winter and friendly staff. The room was clean, with a tasty breakfast buffet, and we had a room-service dinner. It was good and they gave us freebies, the 'Portuguese Ovos Moles pastries'-'Aveiro soft eggs' for dessert.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

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

10/10

Very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Melia always impresses. Stayed in the one in Aveiro and now the one in Braga. Both beautiful. Food was also the best we’ve ever had in a hotel. Melia is my go to now in Portugal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10

Stay was good, room comfortable for 3 and good breakfast choice. Conveniently located with short walk to centre but annoying that the pool charges were €32 for a family swim. Don’t need the spa benefits but paid swimming is excessive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Everything was good, but I had to pay for using the gym and swimming pool. This was not mentioned at the time of booking and I was assuming that you should be able to use the gym, like any other hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023