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The Aqua

3.0 star property
Beach hotel in Portland with restaurant, bar/lounge

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Free English breakfast
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025

Room options

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Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

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

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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 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Castletown, Portland, England, DT5 1BD

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

  • 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

  • ‪The Wyke Smugglers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Portland Arms - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Codfathers Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The New Star Inn - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Aqua

Enjoy your visit to Portland with a stay at The Aqua. 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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 25 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
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.

Also known as

Aqua Hotel Portland
Aqua Hotel
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 hiking, horse riding and windsurfing.
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 1-minute walk from Weymouth Bay and 11 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast.

The Aqua Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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 romance trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Javiera, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sally, 2-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ok
Just ok
Wasim, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff very clean great view very nice all round..
Shaine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Martin did everything what he could for everybody to feel comfortable..
Janos, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good value.
Budget hotel but very clean, helpful and friendly staff and a very good breakfast.
Ian, 1-night trip
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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
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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 romance 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 romance trip
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6/10 Good

Sophie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Mark, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Victor, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fine for an overnight stay in nice area
Colin, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

michael, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

The aqua Hotel
Used as a base whilst working locally
Rupert, 6-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Anne, 3-night family trip
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