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Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
A riverside sanctuary where travelers can unwind with shopping, spa treatments, fine dining and drinks, all delivered by attentive hotel staff

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15.00 per person) - Melia Ria Hotel & Spa (Aveiro)
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Indoor pool - Melia Ria Hotel & Spa (Aveiro)
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Turkish bath, body treatments, hot stone massages, prenatal massages - Melia Ria Hotel & Spa (Aveiro)
Melia Ria Hotel & Spa provides a peaceful riverside setting with convenient on-site shopping and rejuvenating spa facilities. Guests can start their day with breakfast at the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and stay connected using the WiFi available in every room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

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

Premium Room (Ria Views)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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

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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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Melia Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Aveiro, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Costa Nova Beach and São Jacinto Dunes Natural Reserve, while Museu de Aveiro and Museu de Arte Nova are cultural highlights. Friendship Ties Bridge and Ílhavo Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Aveiro travel guide
Map
Cais da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, Aveiro, 3810-200

What's nearby

  • Aveiro which includes heritage elements, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
    Museu de Aveiro
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aveiro showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Aveiro Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Praca da Republica which includes a church or cathedral
    Praca da Republica
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Congressional Center of Aveiro
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ria de Aveiro
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Subenshi
    4 min walk
  • Dolce Pizzeria Ristorante
    10 min walk
  • Padaria e Pastelaria Rainha
    10 min walk
  • Restaurante Bem Haja
    9 min walk
  • REVOLTA
    6 min walk

About this property

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

Upscale 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 onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals 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 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 128 rooms boast comforts such as wet bars and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

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Property amenities

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 15 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 26 2026 to March 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Meeting facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 44 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Is Melia Ria Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs 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?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 603 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and staff was helpful.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joshuwa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room ran down. Time for a Reno, location was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax

Comfortable at the cannel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Armando

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very comfortable, clean and close to city center. Great breakfast and the concierge are nice and very helpful with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good. The bed is very confortable and room is good size with quality amenities. Highly recommend if you plan to visit Averio
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inge Elli

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Biana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because we were a big group, we had access to sauna, massages, and turkish bath. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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
Verified

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

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
Verified

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gennaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at this place, the best in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mrs Glynice

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom needs sprucing. Furniture needs updating
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Hamid

It is lack of enough staff. First night, suddenly we wake up at 3 am with a tribble noise due to strong wind causing the window to be open. We could not closed it and lot of rain was entering into our room affecting our stuffs. Went down to reception, he offer to change our room but there no one to help us to get our stuff to move the the new room. I asked for a bottle of water, no room service was available after midnight and also no any water bottle was available to be taken to our room. Receptionist offered to go to the spa and take some water in a cup from a machine. I’ve been to Malia in many places around and I was expecting surely much Aveiro deserve much better hotel service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Umberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Change the elevators! It take forever to go up to your room. Restaurant nothing memorable except for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025