Located on the Aquia Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, Aquia Harbor is a suburb of Stafford, Virginia. Halfway between Washington D.C. and Richmond, both Quantico and Fredericksburg are within minutes making Aquia Harbor a popular destination. Nearby are Civil War and historic sites in addition to recreational activities such as bass fishing in the Aquia Creek or swimming at the public beach. Over a dozen corporations are within five miles of area hotels, as are institutions such as the Marine Corps University.
The Best Western/Quantico Inn is a limited-service mid-range hotel located just off Interstate 95. As the name indicates, it is close to the Quantico Marine Corps Base. The newly renovated Best Western offers a complimentary continental breakfast, and has an outdoor pool with hot tub and a fitness center. A full-service business center is on the premises and all rooms include complimentary high -speed Internet service. The pet-friendly hotel allows pets for a small additional fee.
Best Western Aquia/Quantico Inn
2868 Jefferson Davis Highway
Aquia Harbour, VA 22554-1736
540-659-0022
bestwesternvirginia.com
Situated near the Museum of the Marine Corp, Marriott TownPlace Suites is a smoke-free hotel. All rooms feature separate living and dining areas and fully equipped kitchens. This hotel is well-suited for the business traveler, with free wired and wireless Internet, personalized voice mail and a well-lighted work area in each room. The hotel has a full business center with several meeting rooms. A deluxe continental breakfast is included in the room price. The Marriott has an outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center for relaxation.
Marriott TownPlace Suites Stafford
2772 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, Virginia 22554
540-657-1990
marriott.com
The Comfort Inn has 83 rooms with microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. Free breakfast with hot waffles is available, as is a free weekday newspaper. The inn has free high-speed Internet in every room and a business center with fax and copy machines and one meeting room. The inn also has a seasonal pool and a fitness center. Occoquan Water Trail Park, a canoeing trail, is just 20 miles from the Comfort Inn.
Comfort Inn Quantico
20 Salisbury Drive
Stafford, VA 22554
540- 659-8999
comfortinn.com
The Hampton Inn has 88 rooms; each room has 250-thread-count sheets, free Internet access and two-line phones with voice mail. The hotel serves a complimentary hot breakfast, and has 24-hour business and fitness centers and a pool. A meeting room that accommodates 40 people is available. History Buffs can visit Chatham Manor, which served as Union Headquarters in the Fredericksburg Civil War battle.
Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico-Aquia
2925 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
540-657-0999
hamptoninn.hilton.com
