Aveiro, Portugal

Meliá Ria

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Fantastic hotel in the Portuguese Venice

In the heart of Aveiro, very near the popular beaches of Costa Nova and Barra, this hotel is surrounded by water. A modern hotel with easy access and an excellent location, where it’s easy to disconnect and discover one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal.

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Traveller's ratings

4.4/5

Accommodation

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Meliá Room

  • City view
  • 2 single beds
  • 182 ft²
With a contemporary design, this room is ideal for discovering Aveiro. With two single beds (or a double bed subject to availability), a desk with a chair and a comfortable armchair. The bathroom features a bathtub or shower, with hairdryer and toiletries.
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Meliá Singular Room

  • City view
  • 2 single beds
  • 182 ft²
A solo getaway break? This room is perfect for a stay in Aveiro. It provides two single beds, a comfortable armchair, 32-inch LCD TV and desk and chair. The bathroom provides a bathtub and amenities to take special care of your skin.
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Deluxe Ria View

  • Lagoon view
  • 1 double bed or 2 single beds
  • 182 ft²
With a modern design and views of the Ría de Aveiro, this exclusive room provides a double bed, desk, chair and armchair. The bathroom provides a shower and amenities.
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Premium Room Ria View

  • River view
  • Double bed
  • 182 ft²
With fabulous views of the lake formed by one of the Ría de Aveiro canals, this exclusive room provides a double bed (or two single beds, subject to availability), desk with chair, 32-inch TV and safe. The bathroom provides a bathtub or shower and amenities.
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Highlighted Services

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Spa and Health Club

Visit our fantastic spa and health club and discover a new wellbeing concept at Meliá Ria. Massages and treatments, hydrotherapy area and heated pool, as well as a relaxation area with herbal teas and fruit juices. A space where body and mind can renew all their energy. Temporarily closed.

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Gym

You can do some sport during your holidays in Aveiro. This hotel offers a fully equipped gym. Equipped with treadmills, bikes, elliptical trainers and strength equipment. Temporarily closed.

Services and facilities

Discover a wide selection of services and facilities designed to make your stay effortlessly comfortable and truly enjoyable.

Electric car charging point

Accessible rooms

Facilities for guests with mobility issues

Business Center

Meetings rooms

Private events

Dog friendly

Express check in and check out

Lobby Bar

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Breakfast buffet

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Do Lago Restaurant

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Average rating
4.4/5
4022 reviews

Fátima Ferreira

03/09/2025

5/5

As salas de reunião são confortáveis e o almoço serviço muito bom.

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Mauricio Rivadeneyra

03/01/2025

5/5

Espectacular hotel, con habitaciones espaciosas y cómodas! Ordenado y limpio. El desayuno está bastante variado y bueno! El restaurante por la noche ofrece variedades y excelentes comidas (Translated by Google) Spectacular hotel, with spacious and comfortable rooms! Tidy and clean. Breakfast is quite varied and good! The restaurant in the evening offers varieties and excellent meals

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Un hotel espectacular (Translated by Google) A spectacular hotel

Alberto Arenas

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Fomos passar apenas uma noite mas não podíamos estar mais satisfeitos. Funcionários muito simpáticos e prestáveis. Quartos muito confortáveis. Pequeno almoço muito bom. Localização excelente. Estávamos com receio em relação ao comboio, mas não nos incomodou absolutamente nada o seu barulho.

Helena Monteiro

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Stéphanie Girard

02/06/2025

5/5

Nous avons mangé au restaurant. Tout était délicieux!!

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.
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Fátima Ferreira

03/09/2025

5/5

As salas de reunião são confortáveis e o almoço serviço muito bom.

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Mauricio Rivadeneyra

03/01/2025

5/5

Espectacular hotel, con habitaciones espaciosas y cómodas! Ordenado y limpio. El desayuno está bastante variado y bueno! El restaurante por la noche ofrece variedades y excelentes comidas (Translated by Google) Spectacular hotel, with spacious and comfortable rooms! Tidy and clean. Breakfast is quite varied and good! The restaurant in the evening offers varieties and excellent meals

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Un hotel espectacular (Translated by Google) A spectacular hotel

Alberto Arenas

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Fomos passar apenas uma noite mas não podíamos estar mais satisfeitos. Funcionários muito simpáticos e prestáveis. Quartos muito confortáveis. Pequeno almoço muito bom. Localização excelente. Estávamos com receio em relação ao comboio, mas não nos incomodou absolutamente nada o seu barulho.

Helena Monteiro

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Stéphanie Girard

02/06/2025

5/5

Nous avons mangé au restaurant. Tout était délicieux!!

This section shows customer reviews collected by Google Reviews about their experience at Meliá Ria.

Activities

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Visit Aveiro

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Boat trip on the estuary

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Try the ovos moles

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Discover the city

Events

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  • 9

    Event rooms
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  • 725

    People

Discover everything Meliá Ria can offer you. Located in the heart of Aveiro with views of the Ria, this hotel is the ideal option to celebrate a special day or host an important professional event. Facilities, services and a team of expert professionals who will take care of every single detail.

1

What is the official category of the accommodation?

It is a 4-star hotel.

2

What are the time limits for check-in and check-out?

Check-in can be made from 15:00 on the arrival day. Check-out must be made before 12:00 on the departure day.

3

What are the contact details?

You can contact this accommodation by calling +351 23 440 1000 or by sending an e-mail to melia.ria@meliaportugal.com.

4

What is the address of the accommodation?

It is located at Cais da Fonte Nova, Lote 5, 3810-200, Aveiro, 3810-200 Portugal.

5

Will I have Free Wi-Fi?

Yes, guests staying at the hotel have free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

6

What services does the accommodation offer?

Electric car charging point, Accessible rooms, Facilities for guests with mobility issues, Business Center, Meetings rooms, Private events, Dog friendly, Express check in and check out

7

Are there any exclusive services?

Yes. Enjoy a world of exclusivity and sophistication with our The Level service. Superior quality and exceptional details await you to make your stay even more special.

8

How many restaurants and bars are there?

The accommodation has a wide range of dining options which you can try in any of its 3 restaurants and bars.

9

What are the benefits of being a MeliáRewards member?

MeliáRewards is our loyalty programme, and offers members a range of exclusive benefits and special offers. Belonging means you get more: more value, because you get points, surprises and discounts; more possibilities, because you can earn and redeem your points in thousands of ways; and more time, because you become our top priority.

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How can I make sure I get the best rate?

With Meliá, you will always have the best rate guaranteed. So, if you find an offer with the same conditions at a lower rate (dates, room type, etc.) somewhere else, we will match the offer and give you the best rate. You just need to contact Customer Service, and we will be happy to arrange it for you.

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How much does it cost to stay at Meliá Ria?

Rates at Meliá Ria can vary depending on the type of stay. The selected dates, room type, or other conditions will determine the final rate. Choose the dates that best suit you, and we will show you the available rates and prices for this hotel.

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