Property Desc:Property Location With a stay at Melia Ria Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Aveiro, just a 4-minute walk from Congressional Center of Aveiro and 7 minutes by foot from Friendship Ties Bridge. This spa hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Costa Nova Beach and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Aveiro Cathedral.
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 128 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Dining Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Congressional Center of Aveiro - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Friendship Ties Bridge - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Aveiro Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Museu de Aveiro - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Praca da Republica - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Museu de Arte Nova - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Parque Infante Dom Pedro - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Largo da Praça Fish Market - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
São Gonçalinho Chapel - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
University of Aveiro - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Circular Pedestrian Bridge - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Aveiro Exhibition Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Aveiro Salt Pans - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Ria de Aveiro - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Ílhavo Maritime Museum - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
The preferred airport for Melia Ria Hotel & Spa is Porto Airport (OPO) - 87 km / 54.1 mi
Renovation
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:
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.
Spoken Languages
Portuguese
English
Italian
French
Spanish
Know Before You Go:
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Fees:
- 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Checkin Instructions:
- 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
Special Checkin Instructions:
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. 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.
Checkin Time:
3:00 PM
Checkin End Time:
midnight
Checkin Minimum Age:
18
Checkout Time:
12:00 PM