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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property
4-star inn in Chester with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

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Front of property
Exterior
Exterior
Double or Twin Room
Terrace/patio

Overview of The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

9.0 out of 10 Superb
9.0/10 Superb

Property highlights

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Map
21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self-parking

Room options

Double or Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, River View

  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • Heart of Chester
  • Chester City Walls - 3 min drive
  • Chester Racecourse - 4 min drive
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet - 11 min drive
  • Delamere Forest - 16 min drive
  • Oulton Park Circuit - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Istanbul BBQ - 12 min walk
  • Artichoke - 8 min walk
  • Picanha by Fazenda - 7 min walk
  • Porta - 15 min walk
  • Chez Jules - 15 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms puts you 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from 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. Fellow travellers say good things about the breakfast.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until 10:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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

  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • 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

  • 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 12.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15 per night

Parking

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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-out is available.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on site.
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

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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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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?
You can check in from 3 PM - 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 6-minute walk from Roman Amphitheatre and 9 minutes' walk from Eastgate Clock.

Reviews

9.0

Superb

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lynda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mrs Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Drury, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not a great sleep
Only issues except the corridor outside our room hadnt seen a hoover for a while, although our was perfectly clean. And one side of our matteress had collapsed, resulting in 2 rather uncomfortable nights sleep
Ruth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful dog friendly hotel
A wonderful dog friendly hotel with a dog friendly restaurant. A park just to the rear of the hotel so it was just perfect for us
Hayley, 2-night family trip
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