Go2 Portishead Marina Hotel

Go2 Portishead Marina Hotel is a budget hotel on Harbour Road, set above a supermarket at the edge of Portishead Marina, and for dog owners its appeal comes down largely to one number: the charge for bringing a dog. The property sets it at £5 per dog, per night, which guests routinely compare with the £20 or more asked by hotels of a similar standard nearby. Dogs are the only pets accepted.

The location suits a dog well. The marina is on the doorstep, with a flat circular walk around the water and a run of places to eat within a few minutes on foot. It is a common stopover for people driving to and from Cornwall, and the combination of a low dog charge, free parking and an easy leg-stretch on arrival is what brings drivers back, with several describing it as a repeat booking rather than a one-off.

Expectations need setting correctly. This is a no-frills two-star hotel: rooms are small and plainly furnished, described as clean and adequate rather than comfortable, and the in-room supplies run thin, though more tea and coffee is available at reception if you ask. Staff are the consistent bright spot, with dog owners describing a genuinely warm welcome at check-in.

There is a real note of decline in more recent feedback, and it is specifically relevant to dog owners. Longer-standing guests recall dog water bowls and dog biscuits at reception, along with a more attentive front of house, and report that those touches have quietly disappeared while the room rate has risen. The building itself is described as tired and not refreshed in years, and maintenance faults such as a window that would not close have gone unfixed during stays.

Best suited to dog owners who want a cheap, well-placed stopover near the M5 with a marina walk on the doorstep and a genuinely low dog charge, and who are not expecting anything beyond the basics. It earns a 4.5/5 paw rating.