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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Chester City Walls

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Pub
Front of property
Reception
Reception
Double or Twin Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self-parking
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 1 min walk
  • Chester Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • Chester City Walls - 15 min walk
  • Chester Racecourse - 18 min walk
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 31 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 37 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 39 min drive
  • Bache Station - 5 min drive
  • Chester Station - 12 min walk
  • Ellesmere Port Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Square Bottle (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Queens Head - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms puts you within a 10-minute drive of Chester City Walls and Chester Zoo. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Boathouse – This pub specialises in British cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Boathouse Riverside Rooms Hotel Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Hotel
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn
The Boathouse Riverside Rooms
The Boathouse & Riverside
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Chester
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn Chester

Frequently asked questions

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Yes, The Boathouse offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms like?
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is in the heart of Chester, a short 15-minute walk from Chester City Walls and 6 minutes' walk from Roman Amphitheatre. Travellers give top marks for the inn's prime location.

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Katherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ken, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel & restaurant
A really lovely room, it appears to be new. The shower room was amazing, great shower and the tiles looked really nice. The floor of the bedroom wasn’t clean on arrival but when I asked about it they dealt with it quickly. All staff were very friendly and the service was great in the restaurant. The breakfast and evening meals were delicious and great value. We were given £20 vouchers due to our tv not working during our stay which was a kind gesture. The parking is included and so convenient. The hotel situation in Chester is perfect for just a short stroll into the shops. My husband and I both loved our stay here and we plan to return next summer. Thank you so much.
Lindsay, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cheryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Deborah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christmas break at The Boathouse
Great location , car park attached a real bonus , food and service excellent
JANICE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stays with this hotel, the room was very clean and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Everyone was lovely and the food was amazing. Thank you to everyone for making our stay amazing x
Claire, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Riverside hotel short walk from Chester's centre
Nice overnight stay, next to river, if you stay in rooms 3,4,5, very steep stairs. But a lovely place to stay
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable Festive Break
Comfortable room and excellent, friendly service. 5-10 mins walk to centre of Chester with free parking on 1st come, 1st served basis. Second stay at this hotel, was not disappointed.
Derek, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location
Check in was quick and easy, on checking in we were told that TV was not working in the room and given voucher off the price to spend in the bar. The room was average size, with everything you need for a couple of nights stay, but we had an issue with the lights not switching off reason being the dimmer switch button was missing the only way to switch off the lights was by removing the key card which meant the room was in darkness. We reported the issue to the guy on check in who was very helpful and gave us 2 touch lamps for the room, due to the hotel being full changing room was not an option. Staff were friendly and helpful and the issue was out of their control. The hotel and restaurant were in perfect location and very nicely decorated. The issue with no TV and light problem is the only reason gave average rating.
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Our stay at the boat house
Came for the Xmas market .the boat house had a fantastic position right on the rivers edge saw the boats out at night training was great. Staff and food at the pub were great.Unfortunately the TV was not working for our 3 day stay but we’re given £10 per person voucher towards our evening meal.This did offer some compensation for not having a TV would definitely return .
Amanda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Tom, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ingrid, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Weekend away
We loved the location and the rooms,we had a room overlooking the River Dee. The room looked to be clean on anrrival but around the edges was full of dust and the bathroom again just needed that little extra touch. Check in was easy and friendly. Bonus was free parking. Just unfortunate the restaurant was closed (we did know about this) Overall we would stay again.
Michelle, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A little disappointed
Our third visit here and although we were informed the pub was being renovated we didn't realise the extent of the building work. Scaffolding everywhere and workmen around from about 7.30am. My sheet was ripped and there were rubbish bags outside our room.
Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location , good food and drink on tap . Room and location excellent.
darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
I had a lovely stay. No view of the river from room but the pub is in a beautiful situation and super location for centre of Chester. Very clean room. Great stay!
Kate, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice hotel, need to ensure everything works
The room was well styled though absolutely boiling. The heater was on 25 degrees and you could not stay in there. We had to leave the doors open and come back later. It wasn’t much cooler. Also Unfortunately the rooms television was broken. We notified reception on check in, they replied there was an issue with all television across the hotel. This was a lie. We had friends in four other rooms and all had television. I expect a television as a part of an expectation in a room these days. Especially when paying the tariffs we did. I explained on check out, they said that they would now get it fixed, though on check in the staff member knew it was an issue. I do expect a deduction should be offered as we were sold it with a tv as part of the package. Breakfast was very tasty. And staff friendly.
Hayli, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, bedrooms really tastefully decorated, nice touch with tea and coffee would like to see some decaf, toiletries in bathroom, bed and pillows comfy, could just do with a bit more attention to detail in terms of cleaning. Food in the pub is of an excellent quality, great choice and friendly staff. Not keen on the floor being mopped whilst eating my breakfast as all I could smell was the cleaning products! Pub looking a bit shabby but understand it’s due for an upgrade, hope it doesn’t put the prices up as they feel just about right at the moment. Would definitely stay again.
Kay, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy access to town centre.
Peter, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

jeanette, 1-night trip
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