General description: The hotel Melia Ria and Spa is located around 68 km from Porto. A sandy beach is in the vicinity of the hotel. Shopping facilities are located approx.500 m from the hotel. It is 500 m from the hotel to the nearest bars and restaurants. Entertainment facilities such as a cinema are approx. 500 m away. Locations further away can be reached via the railway station in a distance of around 1 km. The airport (OPO) is approx. 90 km away. Another airport (LIS) is located approx. 249 km away. Amenities: The 4-star city hotel has 128 rooms. It is equipped with a 24h reception (check-in from 13:00, check-out until 12:00), a lobby, an air conditioning, a safe (for free), a coiffeur, a shop as well as a parking area (for a fee). For the meals, there is a restaurant (air-conditioned). After an eventful day, you can relax in the evening at the hotel bar. An Internet access and WiFi are available for free. For guests with physical disabilities the accommodation provides a wheelchair accessible lift and a number of wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Room cleaning and concierge service are free of charge. Room service, laundry service and medical service are available for a fee. Meals: Breakfast from the buffet. Sport and Leisure: Sports and entertainment: Aerobics. Spa area, sauna, whirlpool, hamam and massages available (where applicable for a fee). Additional information: Additional fees may apply for certain facilities, amenities or activities. Some services depend on the local climatic conditions and the season. Languages spoken: English. Accepted methods of payment: American Express, Euro / MasterCard and Visa. Some services and facilities might be closed or offered with restrictions due to COVID19 Prevention measurement. Changes can be applied without previous notice. Single Standard Room: With minibar (where applicable, for a fee) and internet (where applicable, for a fee). Bathroom with bathtub and shower.

The hotel is located in the heart of the city, overlooking an artificial lake of the Ria de Aveiro river, right next to the Congress and Cultural Centre (the old Jeronymo Pereira Campos Factory), just 5 minutes away from Aveiro's university, and surrounded by a high-quality modern tourist shopping centre. Bars, nightlife opportunities, the railway station, the cathedral and the museum are all just a short walk away. The beach is some 7 km away.

Breakfast is served as a continental-style buffet, while lunch and dinner are available either à la carte, as a buffet or from a set menu.