Portland
Places to stay in Portland, Dorset
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Portland is a Dorset coastal town with a modest but solid collection of places to stay. The Heights Hotel, rated 4.1 from over 1,200 reviews, appears to be the most established option, while the Admiralty Hotel & Restaurant stands out with a particularly strong rating of 4.9, albeit from a smaller number of guests. The Pulpit Inn and The Aqua both offer mid-range alternatives, and there are several smaller guesthouses and bed-and-breakfasts to choose from if you prefer something quieter.
The town itself offers the kind of accommodation base where visitors tend to stay put and explore the wider area rather than move around frequently. If you're looking for a seaside break in Dorset with straightforward hotel amenities and a couple of reliable places to eat, Portland can provide that.
Where to stay in Portland(6)
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Things to Do in Portland
All attractions in Portland →Portland Castle
⭐ 4.4
Moonfleet Adventure Sailing
⭐ 4.9
Easton Gardens
⭐ 4.6
Portland Plateau Walk
⭐ 4.6
Portland Museum
⭐ 4.7
Portland Bill Lighthouse
⭐ 4.6
Nothe Fort
⭐ 4.7
Weymouth Museum
⭐ 4.1
Where to Eat in Portland(3)
All restaurants in Portland →About eating out in Portland
For eating out, Quiddles Cafe Ltd is the most heavily reviewed spot, with a 4.6 rating across more than a thousand reviews, suggesting it's become something of a local favourite. Osprey Greggs and Jurassic Aquatics round out the dining scene, though they have far fewer reviews on record. The Admiralty Hotel & Restaurant also serves food if you're staying there or passing by.
Attractions Near Portland
All attractions in Portland →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Portland.
Portland Castle
Isle Of Portland · ⭐ 4.4
Moonfleet Adventure Sailing
Isle Of Portland · ⭐ 4.9
1 mi
Easton Gardens
Isle Of Portland · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Portland Plateau Walk
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.6
Portland Museum
Isle Of Portland · ⭐ 4.7
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Isle Of Portland · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Nothe Fort
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.7
Weymouth Museum
Weymouth · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Portland
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Self-Catering Cottages in Portland
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Pebbles
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £473
Cornerstone
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £443
Mallams Art House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £821
Mallams
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £393
Nemo’s Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6
Chesil Vista
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £393
Elizabethan House
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £767
Hideaway House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £597
Common questions about Portland
Where can I stay in Portland?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Portland.
Where can I eat in Portland?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Portland.
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