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The Aqua

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free English breakfast
Front of property
Located near the coast, The Aqua welcomes travelers with English breakfast and an on-site coffee shop. The property offers WiFi throughout and a bar for relaxation, while the multilingual staff—highly praised by former guests—helps visitors discover nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
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 cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
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 | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
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 | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Castletown, Portland, England, DT5 1BD

What's nearby

  • Portland Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Portland Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Weymouth Harbour - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Weymouth Beach - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Chesil Beach - 36 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beehive - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wyke Smugglers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crab House Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Little Ship - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old Castle Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Aqua

Hotel near Chesil Beach
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities at The Aqua. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a conference center.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Aqua include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 December 22 and January 3.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Aqua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Aqua?

Self parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Aqua?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Aqua?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Aqua located?

Situated in Portland, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Weymouth Bay and Portland Castle. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Portland Harbour are also within 15 minutes.

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The Aqua Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 194 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for Portland Harbour watersports and good value for money given a full breakfast was included in the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and well appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Business trip

Ideal location, excellent food and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Were very wel oming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and friendly

Clean, comfortable and friendly. All good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, room was spotless. Team friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff shortages meant cafe and bar were not open. Staff that were there were lovely and helpful. Breakfast was good with a full buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Terry

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairi Thèrèse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wasim

Disliked: Room comfort

Ok

Just ok
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Clean, quiet, staff seem friendly enough and it’s very different to hotels I’ve been to in the past.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The aqua Hotel

Used as a base whilst working locally
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was nice The breakfast needs more variety as it was buffet, no choice of eggs only scrambled No offer of porridge. Staff need to interact with the guests more Not much heat from the radiator even tho it was on full
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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