The Aqua is located in Castletown on the Island of Portland. in Dorset. We are a few minutes walk to Portland Port and Portland Marina, the National Sailing Academy and the South Coast Path and Chesil Beach.
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 café and bar, as well as complimentary wi-fi.
Food and Drink
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. Our outdoor seating is very popular in the summer time, where you can enjoy a cold drink and watch the fishermen and divers coming and going.
Our hospitality continues into the evening in the Aqua’s Wreck Bar. Open from 5pm you can join us for drinks and delicious home-cooked food, including freshly caught fish (when available). Food is served from 6pm.
Great for Groups
With 25 rooms and space to sleep 50+, the Hotel Aqua welcomes groups of all interests and sizes. Our 16 double rooms and 3 triple rooms can all be specified for twin or double beds, giving you plenty of flexibility when allocating rooms.
Meanwhile, our Castle Suite provides space for meetings, meals and socialising. And with a cafe and bar on site, it couldn’t be easier to make the most of your time together.
If you’re planning a group trip, talk to us about group rates and our range of catering options.
Sports Hotel
If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Portland. The Hotel Aqua is equipped with a kit-wash and drying rooms, making it a popular hotel for water-sports enthusiasts, such as divers, sailors and windsurfers. Staff at the Aqua have plenty of local knowledge about climbing, walking and cycling, but whatever your passion, we’re on-hand to help you make the most of your visit to Portland.
Location
The Hotel Aqua is situated between Portland Port and Portland Castle, and we are a short stroll to Chesil Beach, Portland Marina and the National Sailing Academy. Access to the Merchants’ Railway and Portland’s network of paths is also a stones throw away where you you can take easy advantage of the many interesting and varied walks on the island. Regular bus services to Portland Bill and Weymouth leave from nearby, and in the summer you can take a boat from the Hotel Aqua across the water where you can explore the pretty Regency town of Weymouth and enjoy sandy beaches and local hospitality.