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The Aqua

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Chesil Beach

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Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Single Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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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

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Triple Room

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 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

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Portland

In Portland .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Weymouth Bay and Portland Castle. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Portland Harbour are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Portland Harbour - 11 min walk
  • Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy - 12 min walk
  • Weymouth Harbour - 10 min drive
  • Weymouth Beach - 10 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

3-star 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 center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 December 22 and January 3.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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
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

How close is The Aqua to the airport?

The Aqua is 43.1 mi (75-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aqua?

As of Jun 4, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua on Jun 24, 2024 start from $120.49, excluding 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.

Does The Aqua have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Aqua.

How close is The Aqua to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Portland Beach and 5 mi (10-min drive) from Weymouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Aqua offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Aqua offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Aqua?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Aqua?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Aqua?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does The Aqua have a pool?

The Aqua does not have a pool.

Does The Aqua have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Aqua have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Aqua to downtown Portland?

The Aqua is 1.7 mi away from Portland.

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

Traveled 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