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Melia Ria Hotel & Spa

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.2
  • Lake view
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

The recently-renovated Meliá Ria is located in the heart of Aveiro, next door to the Aveiro Congress Centre. It features a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness centre. All rooms and suites at Hotel Meliá Ria include an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. In addition, every room features an LCD TV, a telephone, a minibar and free Wi-Fi access. Buffet breakfast is served each morning with a view over Ria de Aveiro at the elegant restaurant "O Lago". The bars and restaurants of the centre of Aveiro are less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Meliá Ria Hotel and Spa offers access to a modern health club, for an additional charge. It is equipped with a heated pool, a fitness centre and a sauna. Guests can also schedule massages. Meliá Ria is 500 metres from the train station, and 60 minutes’ drive from Oporto Airport. On-site car parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Meliá Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a couple of issues on our trip, not related to the hotel, and the hotel staff (namely Bruno) were amazing. They went well above and beyond what they needed to do and it made a huge difference to our trip!”
Irina
Portugal Portugal
“Amazing facility, location is great a walking distance from the centre very beautiful view from our room. The breakfast was also very good”
Eduardo
Canada Canada
“The hotel is located at the very end of a artificial canal that connects to the other canal system. You can walk beside the canal to get to the major areas in a few minutes. Very modern facilities, clean and comfortable. Super very friendly...”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Whole team very helpful and friendly. Super location alongside river and short walk into town. Excellent breakfast in smart restaurant overlooking the water. On site secure parking.”
Johnny
Gibraltar Gibraltar
“Nice and comfy hotel excellent location and secure garage if you are driving.”
Tricia
Portugal Portugal
“Great location. Walking distance to pier and boats, restaurants and station. Very clean. Staff were very friendly. From outside does not look like much, but inside decor is stunning. I order the pizza to my room. Delicious!!!! The breakfast was...”
Paloma
Netherlands Netherlands
“The room was big and comfortable, the personnel super nice and knowledgeable, especially the man who helped us upon check-in (I forgot the name, sorry). Another colleague brought pop-sorn & typical sweets from Portugal: that was a very nice surprise!”
Sandra
Australia Australia
“Location was great. Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast had a large selection buffet style. Parking available on site or. Cross the street.”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were transfered to MS Collection 5* as the pool was not available at Melia Ria.”
Gino
Belgium Belgium
“Nice room, very good dinner in hotel. One of our cheapest and best meals in Portugal. The grilled meat was superb !!”

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Melia Individual Room
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215 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Heating
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$154 per night
Price US$462
Excluded: 6 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$182 per night
Price US$546
Excluded: 6 % VAT
  • Breakfast & dinner included
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Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$207 per night
Price US$622
Excluded: 6 % VAT
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$17.67 per person.
  • Menu style
    Buffet
  • Additional dining options
    Lunch • Dinner
Restaurante do Lago
  • Cuisine
    Portuguese • International
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All cots are subject to availability.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

For reservations made with a third party credit card, any previous charges will be reimbursed and the full payment will be requested upon check-in. Please note that pets are allowed to a maximum of 2 pets per room and 20 kg total weight combined. A supplement of EUR 35 will be charged per pet, per night. A security deposit will be requested to cover eventual damages caused by the pet.

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that spa and gym will be closed until the end of October for renovations.

License number: 700