Situated on Castletown Beach and surrounded by the ocean, The Aqua offers modern bedrooms with sea views, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a restaurant, a café and a bar. The bedrooms are modern and have a bathroom with a bath and a shower. Other facilities include TVs and tea/coffee, and most bedrooms have views of the sea. Breakfast is available at the Aqua Café, which is open all day. Evening meals and drinks are available in the Wreck Bar. Hotel Aqua is a short walk from Portland Harbour, Portland Castle and Chesil Beach and there are regular bus services to Portland Bill, Southwell Business Park and Weymouth. The new Castletown D-Day Centre is directly opposite The Aqua.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicola
    Australia Australia
    good position, parking, option of single beds for 3 sharing was good, spare pillows, great shower
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Staff really friendly and helpful. Very clean room.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Some of the beds a little uncomfortable apparently but overall good hotel and helpful staff.
  • Hughes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location and the clean room is something important for me and it was met at Aqua hotel
  • Dimitar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good single room. Nice and clean. Breakfast was good. StaffY was very friendly.
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was amazing friendly staff and beautiful breakfast
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A decent breakfast was included. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
  • Pelmito
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, food and staff. Close to beach and places to eat. Separate entrance for guests..
  • Magdalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property has beautiful, boutique decor. The location was perfect for our requirements and the view of the marina was just perfect.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Free parking if you use designated spaces

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few hours

  • How far to walk to Weymouth

    4.5 miles to walk to Weymouth
    Answered on 29 January 2021
  • do the rooms have private bathrooms and is there parking

    Hello there. Yes all our rooms have on-suite bathrooms. There is limited free parking but we are next to a public carpark with free overnight parking.
    Answered on 13 July 2021
  • Hi can you clarify the parking? What is public parking and what might be the charges. Thanks

    Hi, we have some allocated free spaces available but we are next to a public carpark which has free overnight parking and there is also parking availa..
    Answered on 9 June 2021
  • Can you accommodate a cot in any family room?

    Hi yes we can. Kind regards Sallyann
    Answered on 17 December 2019
  • good afternoon, do you have anywhere to store a bicycle overnight?

    Good afternoon, We do have a drying room where we store our wetsuits and diving equipment, which is only accessed by us and guests that dive with ours..
    Answered on 25 August 2022
  • are you able to make the vegetarian breakfast vegan?

    Yes we can
    Answered on 25 January 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Wreck Bar
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Aqua

Most popular facilities
  • Parking on site
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is subject to availability, as parking spaces are on a first come, first serve basis. There is also a public car park adjacent to the property.

FAQs about The Aqua

  • Room options at The Aqua include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Double
  • The Aqua has 1 restaurant:

    • Wreck Bar
  • The nearest beach is just 850 yards from The Aqua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Aqua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Aqua is 1.7 miles from the centre of Portland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Aqua is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Aqua offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Beach