The Aqua

3.0 star property
Beach fun, near Chesil Beach

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Interior
Economy Double or Twin Room | Bathroom
View from property
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
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
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Portland is home to The Aqua. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Durdle Door. Bennetts Water Gardens and Pirate Adventure Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Castletown, Portland, England, DT5 1BD

What's nearby

  • Portland Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Portland Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Weymouth Harbour - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Chesil Beach - 36 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beehive
  • ‪The Wyke Smugglers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Little Ship - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old Castle Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crab House Cafe - ‬5 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 centre.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, wedding services and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at The Aqua feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 22 December and 3 January.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Aqua?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aqua on 21 Sept 2025 start from NZ$289.60, including 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.

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?

Checkout 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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