Stays
Where to stay to ride Portland Harbour
5 places to stay near the launches at Portland Harbour, each checked against its own site or listing. Distances are in a straight line to the nearest launch. Kit storage, a rinse and parking are listed only where the source says so.
Cheap
WPNSA campervan pitches
Van pitch · At the launch · Cheap
Van pitches at the academy for members, event entrants, training and partner courses. Toilets and showers, vans up to 8 m. Launching and harbour dues are not included.
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Price not published
RYA Portland House
Lodge · 700 m from WPNSA · Kit storage
The RYA’s own accommodation at Osprey Quay, built for the London 2012 Olympics, with twin, triple and family rooms, a large store for bikes and sailing kit, and free parking with room for trailers. Open to RYA members only.
WebsiteThe Bunker
Hostel · 900 m from WPNSA · Budget
A bunk and breakfast in Victoria Square with 18 beds in six private bunk rooms, each with its own shower. Chesil Beach is across the road and the harbour a few minutes’ walk.
WebsiteCrabbers’ Wharf
Apartments · 850 m from WPNSA
Nine self-catering apartments for two to eight on the water in Portland Harbour, just off the marina, each with two parking spaces. WPNSA lists it as offering a discount to people at its events.
Book on Booking.comChesil Beach Holiday Park
Holiday park · 2.2 km from WPNSA
A Waterside holiday park of caravans on Portland Road, Weymouth, just before the causeway to Portland, looking out over Chesil Beach. Open 13 March to 2 November 2026.
2.3 km to the nearest launch
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