Discover a haven in the heart of Chester at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, where scenic views meet modern comforts. Enjoy English breakfast, unwind on the terrace with WiFi access or explore nearby attractions like Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Free WiFi
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Terrace
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Free self-parking
Free toiletries
The current price is HK$917
HK$917
HK$1,101 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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Double or Twin Room
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
18 reviews
(18 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double Room with Partial River View
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
22 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Double Room
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
24 reviews
(24 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Comfort Double Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
18 reviews
(18 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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When you stay at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. 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. Also, Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet are within a short drive. 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
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.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 18 minutes' walk from Chester Racecourse. Travellers give top marks for the inn's prime location.
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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Location
Breakfast
River
Food
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Parking
View
Restaurant
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, delicious, and the best in many years of staying in various propertys. (40 reviews)
Free parking was a convenient bonus for guests, with some rooms even having parking right outside. (22 reviews)
The restaurant and bar served delicious meals with friendly and welcoming staff. (11 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Clean and tidy room, friendly staff who accommodated our toddler and beautiful location.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Great property and lovely pub indoor and outdoor. Loved sitting outside with a drink at the side of the river. The rooms were lovely and quirky. Great location
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jun 2025
Great location and attentive staff
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2025
Very nice property with friendly staff. Location is a short walk to town where there are lots of bars, restaurants and shops.
The majority of the rooms are in the building across the parking lot from the hotel restaurant and river. Partial view river views look across the parking lot and are quite limited but pleasant.
Roderick
Roderick, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Jul 2025
The best kept secret in Chester. You step outside the gate and you’re straight onto the side of river. Such a peaceful place to stay, yet within a 5 minute walk of the park, town wall and the town centre.
chris
chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Mar 2025
Perfect place to stay.
Lovely accommodation perfect setting on the river and very central to city centre.
kerry
kerry, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Jun 2025
Lovely position.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Jul 2025
Room number 1 very big,overall cleanliness good bathroom bit grubby around shower,black mould.Restaurant nice,breakfast Saturday morning really good and staff fantastic.Sunday morning,tables not cleared,staff very slow had to keep asking for butter and pot of tea wasn't busy but kept waiting.Good overall would stay again as lovely location and quick walk into Chester.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Jul 2025
Lovely property room as described. Weather so hot a mini fridge would of been nice to have
Lesley
Lesley, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jun 2025
Plenty of hot water. Lovely walk in shower, nice room overlooking river. Pleasant staff, cooked
Breakfast was hit & miss, good choice of cereals with fresh yogurt & fruit etc.
Loretta
Loretta, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Feb 2025
Stay was great and service was excellent
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Apr 2025
Lovely stay
Gorgeous room with a view, modern decor with all everything you could need for your stay. Spacious bedroom amd bathroom. Restaurant very friendly and food was delicious.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Apr 2025
Relaxed riverside stay
Lovely little hotel with beautiful views. Relaxed and unique
victoria
victoria, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Mar 2025
Riverside trip
Amazing place to stay very clean and comfortable will definitely come back here
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Jul 2025
I would love to give this property top marks and if my wife and i had stayed any time but during a heatwave I am sure that would be the case. The bad first, the room we were in was sweltering could not sleep could not even sit for long in the day. The good, great room and en suite. Restaurant and bar really good, with riverside seating. Staff excellent. Food we had in the hotel was the best we had during our stay in Chester. What a shame the room was so so hot.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
23 May 2025
Very nice decor and friendly staff. Room was way too warm with no way of adjusting the heating.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Feb 2025
Great Central Location With Parking
It is a great location and ideal with parking for the period I was staying.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Nothing to fault with the property at all just wish I’d booked a different room rather than the accessibility room
Will
Will, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Jul 2025
right down on the the river was excellent and the accomodation was quiet and clean [toilet roll holder was falling off the wall ]the lighting was nice but it was too dim to take a shave.The food was typical bar fare and was ok.Breakfast was a bit chaotic[the staff] and if you arrived in approx. the last 45 mins. a lot of the food was gone and was not replaced, i.e. fruit ,yogurt and on our 1st morning coffee from the cafetiere.All in all i would give our stay 8 out of 10.
james
james, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jan 2025
Wonderful River Dee Place to Stay
Just a lovely 2 night stay all in all very relaxed vibe. Great views with your meals / drinks morning noon and night.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
11 Jul 2025
All very good.
The bathroom fan didn't work and so the room (2) got very humid... those rooms get hot in the sun, so that didn't help.
The doorstop was broken when I arrived, by the way, which I mentioned to someone behind the bar. Everything else 10/10
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
4 Mar 2025
Individual room with character as opposed to a chain hotel
Bernard
Bernard, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Apr 2025
Weekend Break
We enjoyed our stay but felt that the cost was overpriced for the room we stayed in. Maybe because of the location the room price is high. We ate in the restaurant and the food was lovely
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Mar 2025
Fantastic
Another brilliant stay so quiet and relaxing and tommorow was brilliant