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The Aqua

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Chesil Beach

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Castletown, Portland, England, DT5 1BD
  • Portland Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Weymouth Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chesil Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪70 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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 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

  • ‪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

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

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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 provided

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

  • 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 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua on Jun 23, 2025 start from $156.57, 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 187 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

Robert

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Javiera

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Susanne

Traveled with partner
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

Sophie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Fine for an overnight stay in nice area

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Business traveler
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