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Castletown, Portland, England, DT5 1BD
  • Popular LocationPortland Harbour11 min walk
  • Popular LocationWeymouth Harbour10 min drive
  • Popular LocationChesil Beach36 min drive

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Quadruple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Portland

The Aqua places you steps from Weymouth Bay and within a short 5-minute stroll of Portland Castle. Highlights at this beach hotel include free breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Added amenities include a conference centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free English breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Portland hotel include Weymouth Harbour and Weymouth Beach.

What's nearby

  • Portland Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Weymouth Harbour - 10 min drive
  • Weymouth Beach - 10 min drive
  • Weymouth Pavilion - 11 min drive
  • Chesil Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Weymouth Station - 16 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Wyke Smugglers - 6 min drive
  • Codfathers Fish & Chip Shop - 5 min drive
  • The Green Shutters - 4 min walk
  • Chesil Beach - 4 min drive
  • Portland View - 3 min drive

About this property

The Aqua

Beach hotel near Chesil Beach
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Aqua. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Portland hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Aqua offers 25 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booking after 4 PM for check-in on the same day must contact this property to confirm the reservation.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 December and 3 January.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Aqua Hotel Portland
Aqua Portland
The Aqua Hotel
The Aqua Portland
The Aqua Hotel Portland

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Aqua?

The Aqua offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aqua?

As of 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua on 27 May 2024 start from NZ$242.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Aqua?

Yep, The Aqua has a self car park, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Aqua?

Yep, The Aqua is a short 12-minute walk from Portland Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

Does The Aqua serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English breakfast is on offer at The Aqua.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Aqua?

No, The Aqua does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Aqua?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Aqua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Aqua?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Aqua Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 175 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wasim

Disliked: Room comfort
Ok
Just ok
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very clean great view very nice all round..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Martin did everything what he could for everybody to feel comfortable..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value.
Budget hotel but very clean, helpful and friendly staff and a very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ozlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a nice stay, there could be some improvements but good value for stay. Ideal for short stays
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023