A large modern hotel, with a number of large groups staying. The facilities are good and with an indoor pool and spa. It overlooks the end of the canal with an easy 10 minute walk into the old town. Our room was large and comfortable. The public areas were large with plentiful and comfortable seating. There is secure but chargeable underground parking, but we parked on the open (and free) area at the front of the hotel. The breakfast has a wide range, and even when large groups were present the staff kept the food replenished at all times.

There was only 1 coffee machine at breakfast which at times entailed a 10 - 15 minute queue to get coffee. Apart from that nothing.

The breakfast was great, lots of variety and fresh food. I also like the hours for breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I loved the touch of complimentary popcorn and sweets in our room :)

The ongoing construction at the hotel was very noisy and this should have been stated before guests book at the hotel. Also not being able to use any of the facilities that are under construction is really bad. To make up for this either the room rate should have been lower or a complimentary gift/voucher/discount at future stays could have been given.

I had a great experience at Melia Ria. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The room was comfortable, clean, and well-equipped. I also appreciated the spacious parking area, which made everything much easier. The hotel’s location is perfect — peaceful, yet close to the city center and main attractions. Highly recommended!

One small downside was the noise from the chairs in the restaurant — they squeak quite a bit when moved. It would be great if that could be improved.

Lovely clean hotel with good views from the room. Very easy to park opposite the hotel for free in a big open lot where other cars park so it was not necessary to pay for the underground garage parking. There was a coffee machine and a kettle in the room and a choice of teas/ coffees but no milk or milk powder. It was very easy and pleasant to walk into the centre along the canal about 10 minutes walk.

The only improvement would be to put some milk pots by the coffee machines.

The hotel was clean and the staff helpful.

On Thursday 2nd May I was on the side of the building that student parades were taking part. At about 10pm I went to reception to ask what was going on. The music and the noise was ear piercing. They explained but it would stop soon. WRONG! At 1.30 am on Friday morning I went down to reception again and the man was helpful. He suggested I move to the other side of the hotel. Wonderful. Why this wasn’t suggested at 10pm I don’t know. I know it is not the hotel’s fault but they were aware of this parade taking place as it happens every year when the students finish their studies. I had already looked out another hotel and was prepared to move. Thankfully a solution was found.

Breakfast & Dinner were very good the service was excellent . Lovely view of the end of the canal 10 minutes walking distance to the main centre .

The shower in the room . Extremely difficult to control the temperature .[ High risk of scalding ) Shower in bath . Bed mattress quite hard ot really comfortable Decor slightly worn out . Water damage to walls outside barhroom.

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!

Breakfast: I missed some vegetables (tomato & cucumber), but in general very nice.

Very good location , an excellent breakfast with a view. The rooms are spacy and clean. Checking in and out is really easy

Using the swimming pool . There was no availability conresponding to my timing. I found not pratical the need to book for the swimming pool

The spa was very good, staff were attentive and nice, rooms were spacious. Located looking at the river. Breakfast is rich. Area with restaurants and cafes, and plant of parking.

We were missing some vegetables in breakfast. We don't eat meat or cheese, and even though there ware fresh fruits, some veggies would be nice.

Location and Hotel Staff superb for central Aveiro. Facilities very good; such as gym, sauna and pool.

Breakfast room over crowded which left lots of cutlery items missing or food empty on the weekend; however, this was probably down to a festival being present in Aveiro and the hotel at high capacity. Car Entrance to the Parking garage was steep and has the potential to ground the bottom of the car.