The Meliá Ria stands on the Canal do Cojo beside the old congress centre: a slim modern tower whose best rooms look down the water towards the salt pans and the lagoon.
It is the city's most complete hotel — bright contemporary rooms, an indoor pool and a proper spa with treatments and sauna, gym, restaurant and bar — with the Canal Central, the moliceiro quays and the art nouveau circuit all within a five-minute walk. Parking and eco-certification round it out.
For canal views, spa recovery after beach and dune days, and a dependable four-star-superior standard, it is Aveiro's default answer.
Highlights
- Modern tower on the Canal do Cojo
- Indoor pool and full-service spa
- Rooms with views to the salt pans
- Five minutes' walk from the Canal Central
- Parking and eco-certified operation
Amenities
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Indoor pool
✓ Spa
✓ Gym
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
✓ Air conditioning
✓ 24-hour front desk
✓ Room service
✓ Parking
✓ Breakfast
Room types
- Classic Room
- Premium Room
- Junior Suite
- Suite
Frequently asked questions
Does it have a pool?
Yes — an indoor pool within the spa, with sauna and treatments alongside.
How central is it?
Three to five minutes' walk from the Canal Central and the moliceiro quays.