Portesham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo "Portesham" by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Photo "Portesham" by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Photo "Portesham" by Ralph Mills (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Ralph Mills (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Portesham" by Ralph Mills (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Ralph Mills (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Portesham" by Ralph Mills (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Ralph Mills (CC BY-SA)
The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms

3 out of 5
2 Front Street, Weymouth, England
The price is NZ$250 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$250
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Weymouth. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Hardy Monument and Abbotsbury Children's Farm ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
"Lovely room but had to close the curtains for privacy when sunny as on ground floor. Shame"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

The Kings Arms
Fairhaven Hotel

Fairhaven Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Fairhaven Hotel, 37 Esplanade, Weymouth, England
The price is NZ$193 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$193
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (645 reviews)
"Loved the location, right on the front with a sea view. Can watch the world go by on the beach."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Fairhaven Hotel
The Royal Lion Hotel

The Royal Lion Hotel

3 out of 5
60 Broad St, Lyme Regis, England
The price is NZ$341 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$341
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dinosaur Land and The Town Mill are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (317 reviews)
Great hotel and brilliant location
"Great stay. Lovely location. Bathroom needs some upgrading and the water pressure was very low. Dinner was great. Location was fantastic. Service from Carrie was first rate. She was attentive, professional and caring."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

The Royal Lion Hotel
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The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis, Wareham, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Purbeck Shooting School and Monkey World ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Amazing properties set in a beautiful tranquil setting. Wildlife everywhere and great for children to be outdoors, lovely walks and grounds."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

The Dorset Resort
The Victorian Barn self catering holidays with pool & hot tubs

The Victorian Barn self catering holidays with pool & hot tubs

4 out of 5
Dairy House Farm Woolland, Blandford Forum, England
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly vacation home in Blandford Forum. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Sturminster Newton Mill ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"We stayed in Helena, it was very clean and well equipped. Concern about escape routes in the event of a fire. Some rooms didn’t have a large enough window to get out of. Swimming pool great, as was the hot tub. Lovely setting near Blandford. Would recommend getting shopping delivered as quite ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

The Victorian Barn self catering holidays with pool & hot tubs
Luxury cottage, 15 minutes to beach, stunning garden views, two min walk to town

Luxury cottage, 15 minutes to beach, stunning garden views, two min walk to town

Beaminster
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Beaminster. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Broadwindsor Craft and Design ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Amazing experience
"We loved everything about the property. Perfect for our family of 3 (and our dog). The property was clean and centrally located. Loved nice little touches through out the property that made it more cosy. The welcome pack of bread, cookies, tea and milk was a huge relief (and much welcomed) after ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Luxury cottage, 15 minutes to beach, stunning garden views, two min walk to town
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Popular places to visit

Weymouth Beach which includes a sandy beach

Weymouth Beach

Breathe in the salty sea air, savor hot fish and chips and take photos of the coastline as you amble along the Esplanade that follows the gentle curve of this beach.

Weymouth Beach
Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Chesil Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Weymouth. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

Chesil Beach
Weymouth Harbour

Weymouth Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Weymouth with a trip to Weymouth Harbour. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.

Weymouth Harbour
Weymouth showing bird life and a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

Abbotsbury Swannery

Admire the stunning countryside and the lake in this unique swannery initially set up by Benedictine Monks in the 11th century.

Abbotsbury Swannery
Sea Life Park showing signage and marine life

SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth

Witness turtles swimming over your head, take boat rides through a crocodile swamp and come face-to-face with a shark in Weymouth's incredible marine zoo.

SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
Nothe Fort featuring a castle and heritage elements

Nothe Fort

Weymouth's Victorian-era fort has transformed from the town's first line of defense into one of the area's most popular spots for a fun-filled day out.

Nothe Fort

Activities

Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735

NZ$22
per adult
Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735
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Cities near Portesham

Weymouth which includes a sandy beach and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Weymouth

Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

Dorchester

Photo "Long Bredy" by Robert Linsdell (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Robert Linsdell (CC BY)

Long Bredy