Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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Cais da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, Aveiro, 3810-200
  • Place, Aveiro Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ria de Aveiro
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Aveiro Salt Pans
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Melia Individual Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room (Ria Views)

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

Melia Room (2+1)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Melia Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Aveiro

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa places you next to Congressional Center of Aveiro and within a 10-minute walk of Friendship Ties Bridge. This 128-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Museu de Aveiro - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aveiro Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Praca da Republica - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ria de Aveiro - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Aveiro Salt Pans - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subenshi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bem Haja - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Box Burguer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Croissanteria Oita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪REVOLTA - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
At Melia Ria Hotel & Spa, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and bidets. Other amenities include minibars, free newspapers, and safes.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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 12 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

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 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
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 September 1 to October 31:
  • Sauna
  • Spa
The property will be renovating from July 25 2025 to October 31 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 minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 35 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 100 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (44 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number 700

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Is free cancellation available at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Melia Ria Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa on Oct 26, 2025 start from $158.02, excluding 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.

What can I see close to Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

This hotel in Aveiro is within a 10-minute walk of Aveiro Cathedral, Museu de Aveiro, and Friendship Ties Bridge. You'll also find Praca da Republica and Circular Pedestrian Bridge less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 12 per day. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, facials, mani/pedis, and body treatments. Note that spa services and facilities will be unavailable from August 22 2025 until October 31 2025 (subject to change).

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa include a casino?

No, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Melia Ria Hotel & Spa serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa for a fee of EUR 35 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls. A deposit of EUR 100 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa.

Does Melia Ria Hotel & Spa have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa.