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The Aqua

3.0 star property
Portland beach hotel with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Nestled near the coast, The Aqua offers a warm welcome with English breakfast and a convenient coffee shop. Enjoy WiFi, unwind at the bar or explore nearby attractions; previous guests rave about the multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
The current price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Castletown, Portland, England, DT5 1BD

What's nearby

  • Weymouth Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Portland Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portland Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 75 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 124 min drive
  • Weymouth Station - 16 min drive
  • Upwey Station - 24 min drive
  • Dorchester South Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beehive - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wyke Smugglers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Punchbowl - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Codfathers Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Britannia Inn - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Aqua

When you stay at The Aqua, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Weymouth Beach. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booking after 4 PM for check-in on the same day must contact this property to confirm the reservation.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (fees apply)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 December and 3 January.

Parking

  • Self-parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Aqua Hotel Portland

Aqua Portland

The Aqua Hotel

The Aqua Portland

The Aqua Hotel Portland

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aqua currently open?

The property is closed between 22 December and 3 January.

Does The Aqua offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Aqua does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Aqua?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Aqua?

Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply). Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Aqua?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Aqua and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding.

Are there restaurants at or near The Aqua?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Aqua like?

The Aqua is a short 11-minute walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast and 11 minutes' walk from Portland Harbour.

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Reviews

The Aqua Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a full buffet and a relaxed serve yourself arrangement. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Good location for Portland Harbour watersports and good value for money given a full breakfast was included in the price
John, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and well appointed room
Ken, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Business trip

Ideal location, excellent food and friendly helpful staff
David, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Clean, quiet, staff seem friendly enough and it’s very different to hotels I’ve been to in the past.
Tracey, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff very clean great view very nice all round..
Shaine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The receptionist / bartender/ waitress (Sian) was really friendly and efficient, handling a large dining group, customers at the bar and a late check in, but still find time to have a chat as we bellied up to the bar for drinks.
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good value.

Budget hotel but very clean, helpful and friendly staff and a very good breakfast.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast, room was spotless. Team friendly and helpful
Elaine, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean, comfortable and friendly

Clean, comfortable and friendly. All good
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Basic hotel, Clean, welcoming, but sadly the restaurant was closed due to staff shortages. Breakfast good staff helpful. Very well located for access to the dockyard/port. Parking easy.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Martin did everything what he could for everybody to feel comfortable..
Janos, 4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Bar ok. Room was a bit spartan. Lino on the floors, no carpet. A noisy extractor fan that keeps you awake. Good location close to the sailing academy.
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I was attending a course in the leisure centre next door. The Aqua was an excellent, relaxed place to stay. The staff/owners were polite, friendly and generated a relaxed atmosphere. The small, well stocked bar carried on this relaxing, informal atmosphere. (The squeaky bar stools could do with fixing but were still amusing) The food is top notch and very affordable. The cooked breakfast (Included) is amazing and you can select as little or as much as you want. Lovely coffee as well. Cereal and toast is also available and I enjoyed the relaxed serve yourself arrangement. Helga, was on hand to make sure you had everything you needed and was very friendly and approachable. You can take a walk to the highest point in Portland (490 feet above sea level) to take in breathtaking views and sunsets. (A bus is also available as it's quite a walk!) My room was clean and tidy and all I need in a stay. A comfortable bed and shower. TV reception was very poor, giving only a handful of channels, but this didn't really affect me as I don't go to places to sit in hotel rooms watching TV. The Aqua is a great place to relax and enjoy great food and drink. I liked the informal, laid-back atmosphere as this added to the relaxation. This, plus the attentive, friendly staff, made my stay very enjoyable. I would certainly stay at The Aqua again.
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All fine for 1 night business trip
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very convenient for the port as we were visiting a cruise ship for the day. They are refurbishing the hotel to a good standard but the front of the building needs attention.
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Overall a nice stay, there could be some improvements but good value for stay. Ideal for short stays
Ozlem, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to Chesil Beach

I was looking for a place close to both Chesil Beach and the Verne Citadel as I would like to go on walks and do some photography. The Aqua is both of those things. It is quiet and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Chiswell is just across the main road.
Chesil Beach is a short walk from the Hotel.
Andreas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Were very wel oming
KAREN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff shortages meant cafe and bar were not open. Staff that were there were lovely and helpful. Breakfast was good with a full buffet.
Susanne, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

No view at all from our room ,no food other than breakfast which was average at best ,short on staff ,area had limited facilities ,but manager was very helpfull & did all he could to make our stay as good as he could
Terry, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Room was clean but basic. Not much to do in the immediate area but handy for the sea. Breakfast was available if a bit ramshackle as not adequately monitored to ensure there was sufficient food. Had to ask for them to replenish coffee and hot food.
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very amiable and courteous. My case was Carried up to My room . Which was then and changed to the lower Floor as the Syairs were too much for Me . This was My second visit and would definately recommend. I will be back around the end of the year.
Mairi Thèrèse, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ok

Just ok
Wasim, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not too bad

Hotel is in a secluded location but is quiet and easy to get to free parking with limited spaces. Lots of activities nearby and places to visit. The hotel exterior looks old but the interior is all modern the room seem to be newly modernised although the beds are are soft and bouncy. Service was ok there is a really cute receptionist. Install a carbon monoxide alarm in there is a kettle in the room with tea and coffee but no biscuits. The shower is a beard too cumbersome to use the water didn't appear to get too hot. Breakfast was a full English but disappointing to see there was no pastries or cakes.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Dyrt i forhold til hvad man får for pengene. Beskidt på værelset, ikke særlig god morgenmad og elendige parkeringsforhold. Alt - alt - for få pladser tilknyttet hotellet. P vagter tjekker alle ugens syv dage. Måske kan man få en plads, men så skal der betales.
Michael, 4-night trip