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Aqua Hotel Our 25 modern bedrooms are all en-suite, with a range of room-types - singles, doubles, twins, triples and a quad room - make us an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers alike. We pride ourselves on providing clean, comfortable rooms, with decent food served by friendly staff. We are regular hosts to National Sailing Squads, RYA, Rotary Club, Residents and non residents can take advantage of our cafe and bar, as well as complimentary wi-fi.The Aqua Cafe is open daily from 7.30 am serving the best breakfast on the Island, as well as a great selection of meals, snacks and drinks.
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If you're looking for a hotel on Portland in Dorset, the Hotel Aqua is the perfect venue for your stay. Our 25 rooms all offer en suite bathrooms and large comfortable beds, and most enjoy sea views. Choose from a single, twin, double, triple or quad room. Our staff are on hand to give you the best stay possible, so whatever you need we are here to help.
Practically next door to The Aqua, overlooking Portland Harbour stands one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. Today it provides a great day out for visitors.
Portland is a great place to visit if you enjoying getting out and being active. The Island is situated at the heart of the UNESCO Jurassic Coast and it's heritage has created some breath-taking natural conditions for a range of sports. For instance the limestone crags are famous among sport climbers as some of the best in Europe.
Dorset has one of the most dramatic coastlines in England, making walking on Portland a popular pastime for locals and visitors alike. It's extensive network of footpaths on the island means it is easy to explore this unique site of geological and biological special interest and visit places of amazing contrast and rugged beauty.
Reviews (18)
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Nicola Jade Craig
Jun 18, 2022
Really handy that there was a drying room for wet sailing gear. Convenient location but not a scenic view from our room. Breakfast was ok. Would stay again.
Steven Gray
Jun 18, 2022
Great place to stay for the price, Breakfast wasn't the best, limited evening meal menu, but great friendly staff especially Hayley who was great fun and very pleasant
Sarah Busby
May 28, 2022
Still a work on progress when we stayed in May 22 but communal areas are very nice. The breakfast was good for meat eaters in fact my husband said it was great the option of veggie sausages would have got the same from me. The room was a bit basic but very comfortable. No dressing table or mirror and a very small tv. Really hot potential I'd definitely stay here again.
David Bulloch
May 04, 2022
Rooms very clean, staff all very welcoming and helpful on local area (food ideas, beaches etc)
Michael Meade
Apr 04, 2022
Staff were very friendly rooms are freshly decorated will definitely come back
Stu Frank
Apr 01, 2022
Another lovely stay, unbelievable buffet breakfast, ultra clean rooms, staff and management spot on.
Cheryl Grant
Mar 15, 2022
Stayed here for work and this is a budget hotel so please do not expect luxury. It's a 10-15 minute drive from Weymouth. Unfortunately I arrived with high hopes. My room was on the second floor and there's no lift, and not ideal if you're carrying heavy luggage. The room was very basic and clean. There was a smell of fresh paint. The room had a single bed which wasn't what I expected.

Within the room a very small television on the wall. Refreshments available were tea and coffee. Shower cubicle was tight however bathroom was clean. Had a good nights sleep. If you wish to use the iron you have to do this downstairs due to health and safety, as the stairs are extremely steep. Breakfast was okay, full English available. As mentioned it isn't a luxury hotel however staff are very accommodating. Had a lovely walk before my all day meeting.
Stu Lilly
Feb 18, 2022
Excellent run hotel, staff and management brilliant very helpful, great breakfast, well stocked local shop across the road, thanks, ultra clean comfy beds.
Brett Wells
Oct 30, 2021
Only spent one night here and unfortunately the hotel had booked a birthday party (people screaming around the corridors) so not the best experience, the staff were awesome and very accommodating, just an unfortunate booking on my part, would definitely try again in the future, and a lovely little beach just beyond the car park.
Alan Dennis
Oct 24, 2021
Pleasant Hotel run by a pleasant fellow, who said he is working to improve the place.
Kenny Lac
Oct 19, 2021
Couldn't sleep, loud as there are many pub nearby. Walls are thin so you can hear things. They have breakfast self serve. They got a green parrot by the front desk. It bites a lot Edit: The owner has misinterpreted my cheeky review regarding the parrot. thus I apologize on my behalf, what I was trying to convey: The parrot by the reception is adorable but be warned as it does like to bite. There is a sign saying a warning that it bites so I would not suggest letting kids near it.
Simon Condry
Oct 03, 2021
I liked this place lots. The manager is really helpful. Rooms are fresh and comfortable. Breakfast is tasty and plentiful. What more can you want?
Bkalchert Kalchert
Sep 07, 2021
We spend there bank holiday(2 adults and a child).Room was big and very clean. Cofe, tea, towels was provided. Nice breakfast. Staff are very nice and hotel have very nice deco. I will strongly recommended this hotel. Definitely we will be back next summer.
K. Gberg
Sep 07, 2021
It was basic but comfortable clean with great breakfast. We are planning a return visit next year. I would recommend you stay here
Wendy Bailey
Aug 12, 2021
Had a lovely stay for a couple of nights. Staff was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the area and polite. Helped in every way they could. Breakfast was brilliant. Our stay was comfortable. Room was clean and tidy.had a view of the harbour.
Mark Saxby
Jul 29, 2021
The Aqua is a great base for diving in Weymouth and Portland. The accommodation is comfortable, but not luxurious, and that is reflected in reasonable prices. Breakfasts are generous and good and I've always enjoyed everything I've eaten there, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Carole French
Jul 17, 2021
Although the room was basic, it provided everything you needed it was very clean and tidy. The staff were very helpful and friendly and nothing was to much trouble.the breakfast was great. Great view from the room definitely stay again.
Alex Griffin
Jun 20, 2021
Under new management and clear how much the new owners care. Really nice clean rooms and a good breakfast. They also have some brilliant little touches like the towels folded into swans just like you're on a red sea diving holiday!