Melia Ria, AveiroMelia Ria in Aveiro, Portugal has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 7 hotels we score in Aveiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $180 a night (cached, not a live quote).Meliá Ria is a four-star hotel located in the centre of Aveiro, positioned alongside the Ria de Aveiro and close to the Cultural and Congress Centre. The property contains 128 non-smoking rooms, including junior suites, many of which overlook the water. It serves business travellers and holidaymakers through its meeting rooms, conference facilities, and spa. On-site amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and a restaurant. The hotel follows Woke hotel eco-rules, which include mandatory sustainability practices and optional cleaning services. While the location is central, guests wishing to visit Costa Nova Beach will need to drive approximately 15 minutes to reach the coast.What stands out

Views of the Ria de Aveiro

Indoor swimming pool and spa

Close to the train station

On-site meeting and conference rooms

Watch out for

Requires driving to reach the beach

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Hotel Jardim, Aveiro: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $88 a night. Hotel Jardim is a three-star establishment located in a central, prestigious neighbourhood of Aveiro.

Hotel Moliceiro, Aveiro: 3.7 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $177 a night. Hotel Moliceiro is a four-star property situated in central Aveiro, overlooking the Ria de Aveiro canal.