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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)
Lobby lounge
Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, hot stone massages
Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, hot stone massages
Indoor pool
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

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
The current price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, hot stone massages

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you relieve stress. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages and pampering treatments such as facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a hot tub.

Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, hot stone massages
Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, hot stone massages

Room options

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Sept 21 - Sept 22
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Tomorrow

Sept 22 - Sept 23
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Melia Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Melia Room (2+1)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room (Ria Views)

Premium Room (Ria Views)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Melia Individual Room

Melia Individual Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Aveiro, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is in the city centre 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 the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
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 - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Aveiro Station - 11 min walk
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subenshi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bem Haja - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Haru Soshi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Box Burguer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monte Alentejano - ‬8 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 facial 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
  • Wedding services, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • 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.

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

  • In-room 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 following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 22 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 September to 31 October:
  • Sauna
  • Spa
The property will be renovating from 25 July 2025 to 31 October 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 25 2025 until October 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

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

As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$320.75, 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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