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
Property highlights
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 center.
Other perks include:
Self parking (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage, wedding services, and 1 meeting room
A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Aqua include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Limited onsite parking
Free offsite parking
Food and drink
Free English breakfast
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference center
Meeting room
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
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
Pets not 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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 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?
Check-out 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.
The Aqua Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 181 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
51
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 181 reviews" "
8 - Good
80
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 181 reviews" "
6 - Okay
35
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 181 reviews" "
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 181 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
6
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
4/10 Poor
Andrew
6 October 2024
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.
Excellent breakfast, room was spotless. Team friendly and helpful
Elaine
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Robert
Traveled with partner
1 August 2024
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.
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.
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.
Martin did everything what he could for everybody to feel comfortable..
Janos
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Ian
12 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value.
Budget hotel but very clean, helpful and friendly staff and a very good breakfast.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Ozlem
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a nice stay, there could be some improvements but good value for stay. Ideal for short stays
Ozlem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Terry
Traveled with partner
8 August 2023
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
Terry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Susanne
Traveled with partner
17 July 2023
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.
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.