The Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa, opened in 2005, has striking contemporary architecture and sophisticated interior design. Located next to one of the canals of the Ria de Aveiro, the hotel is 5 minutes from the historic city centre.

The hotel has 128 elegantly decorated and comfortable rooms, most of which overlook the Ria de Aveiro. All the rooms have a fully equipped bathroom (including hairdryer and make-up mirror), individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, telephone with external access, broadband internet connection (Wi-Fi system), electronic safe and minibar. Room service is also available.
Other services available include a restaurant, a bar, a modern wellness centre with a spa, a floor of meeting and conference rooms and a garage. The hotel offers paid electric vehicle chargers, subject to availability.

The Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel registered in the National Tourism Register under number 700.