Melia Ria Hotel & Spa, Aveiro
About the Hotel
The Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa is a contemporary hotel located alongside one of the canals of the picturesque Ria de Aveiro, often referred to as the 'Venice of Portugal'. This four-star establishment is designed to promote sensory equilibrium and relaxation, catering to the holistic wellbeing of its guests. With a prime location just a short stroll from the city's historic centre, it offers easy access to cultural attractions and local delicacies.
Location
Located about 1 km from Aveiro's city centre and 85 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa is conveniently accessible by various transport options. Guests can make use of local bus services, rental cars, or train connections from Porto for easy travel to the hotel.
Rooms
The hotel features 128 rooms designed with a contemporary and functional aesthetic, filled with natural light and equipped with modern amenities. Guests can choose between city views or rooms that overlook the tranquil Ria de Aveiro. Each room includes a high-speed Wi-Fi connection, a 32-inch LCD TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with Rituals toiletries.
Eat & Drink
O Lago Restaurant serves a diverse menu comprising New Portuguese and international cuisines in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bar, Bar do Lago, offers a relaxed setting where guests can enjoy snacks and cocktails with views of the Ria. Breakfast is also served, available to both guests and visitors.
Leisure & Business
The hotel boasts a comprehensive health club, which includes a heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and fully equipped gym. For business needs, there are 10 meeting rooms, totaling 890 square meters, equipped with modern audiovisual technology, soundproofing, and natural lighting, accommodating up to 780 participants.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
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
- Electric vehicle charging station
- 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
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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