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The Aqua

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free English breakfast
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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Castletown, Portland, England, DT5 1BD
  • Place, Portland Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Chesil Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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. .In proximity to this 3-property class Portland hotel you'll find Durdle Door.

What's nearby

  • Portland Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Weymouth Pavilion - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Chesil Beach - 36 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beehive - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crab House Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wyke Smugglers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Little Ship - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sticks And Bones - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Aqua

Beach hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
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.

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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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 any questions, 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 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$294.48, 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 and fishing.

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.