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title: "Melia Ria, Aveiro: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Melia Ria in Aveiro: rated 8.4 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Resort · ★★★★ · [Meliá](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/melia/)

# Melia Ria

Fonte Nova, Aveiro, Portugal

8.4 ·  Very good 47 reviews ·  #7 #7 of 12 in Aveiro ·  6.9 Location score
## About Melia Ria

Melia Ria is a resort in Fonte Nova, Aveiro, Portugal. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 47 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 770 m from the centre of Aveiro. The nearest beach is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport, Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE), is 65 km away.

- **Type:** Resort

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 128

- **Floors:** 6

- **Opened:** 2005

- **Chain:** Meliá

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 5

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## How Melia Ria scores

Better rated than 35% of hotels in Aveiro

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **10.0**
-   Beach access **5.8**
-   Public transport **7.2**

Aveiro average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Hot tub
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **66**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **33**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **7**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Praia da Marinha da Noeirinha</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Estação Ferroviária de Aveiro</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">670 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">65 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">145 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Aveiro</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">770 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museus de Aveiro510 m
-   Mosteiro de Jesus520 m
-   Convento de Jesus em Aveiro530 m
-   Monumento ao Dr. Jaime de Magalhães Lima710 m
-   Casinha de Bonecas770 m
-   Museu da Cidade de Aveiro890 m

## Melia Ria: in detail

Melia Ria offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Aveiro. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Melia Ria, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Melia Ria is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hotel offers blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee and mini bar at your disposal. Melia Ria offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Melia Ria provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Unwind after a long day by stopping by massage, hot tub, salon, steam room, spa and sauna to rejuvenate your senses. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps. For individuals who don't want to skip their exercise routine, visiting the hotel fitness center ensures you maintain your vitality and wellness.

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## Questions about Melia Ria

### How do guests rate Melia Ria?

Melia Ria has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 47 reviews, which is better than 35% of rated hotels in Aveiro.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Melia Ria?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Melia Ria include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Melia Ria have a pool?

Yes, Melia Ria has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Melia Ria?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Melia Ria from the airport?

The nearest airport, Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE), is 65 km away in a straight line.

### Is Melia Ria close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.3 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Melia Ria have?

Melia Ria has 128 rooms on 6 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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