Premier Inn Portishead

Definitely – Portishead mixes relaxed coastal living with plenty to see and do. You could start with a gentle wander around the marina, stop for a coffee by the water, take a swim in the heated open-air pool then wander up to Battery Point for wide views across the Bristol Channel to Wales. It’s easy to spend a whole day here at a comfortable pace, with enough variety to keep things interesting.

Yes – it sits right by the coast at the mouth of the Severn Estuary. You get fresh sea air, coastal walks and great spots to watch the tide roll in. It’s got a mix of modern marina vibes and older, more traditional seaside corners.

Portishead got famous for two reasons – music and history. The trip-hop band Portishead put the name on the world stage, but the town’s been around much longer, with an industrial past built on its docks. These days, the old working waterfront has been transformed into a lively marina with restaurants, art and waterside walks.

Not huge, but big enough that you can find everything you need. You can easily walk between the main spots, from the marina to the Lake Grounds, without it feeling to spread out. It’s just the right size for exploring on foot in a day.

Sort of – it’s more of a mix of pebbles, rocks and small sandy patches than a big sandy bay. You won’t be laying out a towel for the day, but it’s perfect for a walk, a bit of shell collecting, or just sitting by the water to watch the ships go by.

Plenty! You’ve got:

• Portishead Quays Marina – great for a stroll, spotting boats, grabbing a drink and checking out public art scattered along the paths.

• Portishead Open Air Pool – a heated lido with a learner pool and cafe.

• Lake Grounds – a Victorian-era park with a boating lake, flower beds, tennis courts, a playground and a cafe.

• Battery Point and coastal paths – perfect for dramatic views, a lighthouse and a bit of coastal magic.

• Public art and the Art Trail – sculptures and creative touches scattered throughout the marina and older parts of town.

Not yet, its original station shut in the 1960s, but as part of the MetroWest project, a brand-new station is being built, expected to open in the late 2020s. That will bring direct trains into Bristol and make access even simpler.

Definitely! It's one of the best walks in town. You can follow a circular route around the docks, spotting sculptures, waterside cafes, the crabbing pontoon and the lifeboat station – all with great views across the water and even the Severn bridges on clear days. 

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.