Melia Ria Hotel & Spa, Aveiro ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Cais Da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, Aveiro, Portugal, 3810-200

Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa, a 4-star hotel, features 128 elegantly decorated rooms with views of Ria de Aveiro. The property includes a wellness center, 10 meeting rooms, and an à la carte restaurant. This Aveiro hotel offers personalized services and modern amenities for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa are designed with contemporary flair and natural light. Each room includes amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, a 32-inch LCD TV, and a minibar. Most rooms offer views of the serene Ria de Aveiro, enhancing the stay's comfort and enjoyment.

Dining Options

O Lago Restaurant presents an à la carte menu specializing in New Portuguese and international cuisine. Guests can experience refreshing drinks and light snacks at Bar do Lago, enhancing their regeneration after a day of activities. Breakfast services are available on weekdays and weekends.

Leisure & Family Programs

The wellness center at Meliá Ria includes a heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and fully equipped gym, providing a space for relaxation and physical activity. The hotel also offers a range of activities, including guided boat tours along the picturesque canals of Aveiro. Families benefit from specialized child development activities and programs.

Business & Events

Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa offers 10 meeting rooms with a total area of 9580 ft², accommodating up to 780 people. Each room is soundproof and equipped with modern audiovisual equipment, making it suitable for various corporate events. The hotel also provides personalized services for special occasions, ensuring a memorable experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Meliá Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Heating

Air conditioning

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Premium Room Ria View

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

River view

Heating

Bathtub

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Deluxe Ria View

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Lake view

Shower

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Getting around

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City Centre

Aveiro800 m

Airports

Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) 84.8 km

Aerodromo Municipal Goncalves Lobato (VSE) 85.6 km

Train

Aveiro Train Station700 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Clean

“My room was impressively spacious and kept spotless, which made my stay very comfortable.” view full review

Cozy Corner Bliss

“I loved my corner room 514 with a beautiful view of the ria; the bed was incredibly comfortable.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“The hotel car park was very convenient, making it easy for me to explore Aveiro without any hassle.” view full review

Well-equipped Facilities

“The self-catering options provided everything I needed, allowing for a flexible and enjoyable stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Cycling
Yoga class
Sports trainer

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Treatment room
Beauty treatment
Massage
Pool with view
Make up services

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries
Bathroom telephone

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
CD player
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Cais Da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, Aveiro, Portugal, 3810-200

Map view

street view

Cais Da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, Aveiro, Portugal, 3810-200

City landmarks

Church

Capela de Sao Goncalinho

1.1 km

Avenida Santa Joana Princesa Convento de Jesus

Museu de Aveiro

890 m

Garden

Rossio Garden

1.1 km

Church

Cathedral of Aveiro

710 m

Park

Parque Dom Pedro Infante

1.0 km

Mall

Aveiro

950 m

It is located on the Atlantic coast of Portugal

Ria de Aveiro

1.1 km

Bridge

Ponte Lacos de Amizade

660 m

Shopping Area

Forum Aveiro

680 m

Praca Humberto Delgado

Estatuas da Ponte

780 m

Canal das Piramides

The Aveiro Salines

660 m

Jardim do Rossio

Estatua a Joao Afonso de aveiro

950 m

Canal das Piramides

Ecomuseu Marinha da Troncalhada

660 m

Church

Eglise De La Misericorde Aveiro

740 m

Church

Convento de Santo Antonio Church

680 m

Rua Cap. Joao Souza Pizarro Praça Marquês de Pombal

Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista das Carmelitas

730 m

N.0 23 Rua de Joao Mendonca Letra JKL

Sweet Workshop

1.0 km

Church

Carmo Church

750 m

Church

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Apresentacao

850 m

Museum

Monastery of Jesus

680 m

Museum

Museu de Arte Nova

1.1 km

Church

Capela de Sao Bartolomeu

840 m

Rua Dr. Barbosa Magalhaes

Casa de Cha Arte Nova

1.1 km

Bridge

Ponte de Carcavelos

1.1 km

Museum

Fabrica Centro Ciencia Viva de Aveiro

1.6 km

Nearby

Event hall

Centro Cultural e de Congressos de Aveiro

110 m

Rua Carlos Silva Melo Guimaraes 1

Soft eggs

140 m

Av. Santa Joana 5

Estatua Princesa Santa Joana

460 m

Cais da Fonte Nova

Zodiaco na Calcada Portuguesa

110 m

Market

Mercado Municipal Manuel Firmino

490 m

Restaurants

Subenshi Sushi

300 m

Rua Carlos Aleluia 16 Edifício Aveiro Centrum store 16

Origem

320 m

Rua Dr. Manuel das Neves

Espeto do Sul

600 m

Rua de Sao Sebastiao 97

Anna's Expresso Lounge

790 m

Rua Lauro Corado N 28

daTerra Restaurante Vegetariano

650 m

Rua Sr.dos Aflitos 56

Maria Lounge Bar & Trendy Food

480 m

Praca do Mercado Mercado Manuel Firmino - 1º Floor

Un Poco Loco

670 m

Rua Eca de Queiros 36

La Grotta Pizzaria Italiana

610 m

Rua de Sao Sebastiao 101

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Welcoming service

Convenient location

Room cleanliness

Inconsistent dining quality

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

8.2

Service

7.7

Dining

6.3

4/5 based on 1333 reviews

#6 of 17 hotels in Aveiro based on Tripadvisor

Brian

United States, March 2024

8.2/10

The hotel offers comfortable and luxurious rooms, but cleanliness could be improved. The service is welcoming and helpful, but room amenities need attention. The location is convenient and pleasant, ideal for exploration. The dining experience is a mix of both good and average dishes. Overall, a decent stay with room for enhancement.

Rooms

8.0

Service

9.0

The service was welcoming, helpful, and friendly, making the stay enjoyable.

Location

8.0

The surrounding area is nice with a small river and lake, ideal for walking around and not far from the center. Close to a shopping center and the starting/finish line of a sports event.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had a mix of good and average dishes, with some items needing improvement.

Facilities

9.0

Good value for money.

Welcoming service

Room cleanliness

Jerry

United States, March 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers rooms at a lower price with the flexibility of cancelation and pay later options. Although the cleanliness could be better, the rooms provide a unique view over the channels. The service is efficient and friendly, fitting well for a 4-star property. The location allows for easy access to the water channels and city center, offering a great experience, yet the breakfast is average.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, though not as clean as expected, offer a unique view over the channels.

Service

8.0

The service was always courteous and helpful, reflecting a 4-star property standard.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, providing easy access to the city center and a beautiful view over the channels.

Dining

6.0

Facilities

7.0

The facilities offer basic services for a comfortable stay.

Susan

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.4/10

I had a great stay at this hotel overlooking the canal and within easy walking distance to town. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, but there was a dangerous corner in one of them that could cause injury. The temperature in the room was too high, making it tough to sleep at night.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms on the quiet side of the hotel with large beds were spacious and comfortable, but I noticed a very nasty corner that could be dangerous if someone fell from the bath. The room temperature stayed at 25/26 Celsius all night, which made it challenging to get a good night's sleep.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, but I encountered the same problem in another room they showed me. They suggested I open the window to address the temperature issue.

Location

9.0

The location was the best, as it overlooked the canal and was within easy walking distance to town. The secure underground parking offered at €6 per night was very convenient.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, with the Welsh pastry being a little disappointing. However, the restaurant had an impressive view of the water.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good, but it would be nice to have a quick reference sheet on hand for guests. The hotel is located in a quiet area, perfect for a relaxing stay.

great location

poor room corner design

Owen

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel had rooms that were in perfect conditions for a really good stay, despite some issues with hard beds and lumpy pillows. The service was extremely helpful in accommodating our requests, and the location was convenient for accessing the city center with water walkways nearby. The dining experience was great with plenty to choose from, although not as good as other hotels in the same chain. The secure underground parking at an additional cost was a plus point.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were in perfect conditions for a really good stay, spacious with large beds.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and very helpful, accommodating our requests efficiently.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient, just a 10-minute walk to the city center with nearby water walkways.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was great with plenty to choose from, enhancing the stay.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered secure underground parking at an additional cost, making it convenient for guests.

George

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers well-sized, usually quiet and clean rooms with large beds. The service was helpful and friendly. The location is quiet, with secure parking and close to the city center. The dining experience was good overall, and the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are well-sized, usually quiet, and clean, with large beds.

Service

7.0

The service was helpful and friendly.

Location

9.0

The location is quiet, with secure parking and close to the city center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory.

Henry

United States, October 2023

6.2/10

My stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were very spacious with views to the canals and had an amazing view of the lake/Ria de Aveiro, which was great. However, the service was less than welcoming overall, except for reception. The location was ideal for parking and convenient for a stroll to historic Aveiro, but there wasn't much else in the city that would make me want to stay again. The dining options were disappointing with limited choices, but the facilities were decent.

Rooms

8.0

I absolutely loved the spacious room with views to the canals and the amazing view of the lake/Ria de Aveiro. It was a good experience overall.

Service

6.0

The service at this hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The staff at reception were exceptionally helpful and friendly, but overall, the service felt sullen and smug for what is meant to be a 4-star property.

Location

7.0

The location was very near the city center and close to the center of town, the mall, the city center, and the train station. It was convenient for getting around Aveiro.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience left a lot to be desired. The food was tasteless, and there were very limited options available. The quality of the meals wasn't up to par.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities at the hotel were decent, but nothing exceptional. There was room for improvement in this area.