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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Chester City Walls

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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
$112 nightly
The total price is $134
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room with Partial River View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room with Partial River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 237 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chester City Walls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 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

  • ‪The Cornerhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

When you stay at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, you'll be just a 5-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 travelers.

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 available
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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

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

    • Designated smoking areas (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 washroom
  • 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Boathouse - This pub specializes 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

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 spots 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. Travelers give top marks for the inn's prime location.

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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Breakfast
River
Food
Bathroom
Parking
View
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, delicious, and lovely with a good choice of options. (44 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient and highly appreciated bonus for guests. (23 reviews)
  • The restaurant and bar served delicious meals with friendly and welcoming staff in a lovely riverside setting. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

We had a great stay on our trip to Chester. Good base, the breakfast was lovely too.
Gillian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night, great location, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Well situated on the river not far from the centre of the city.
Malcolm, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Riverside location. Friendly staff. Pub.
T, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Good value. Pleasant, polite friendly staff. Good breakfast. I'll certainly stay here again.
Julian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely room, convenient parking and the staff were great.
LSJ, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab stay

Beautiful hotel, will definitely stay again!
Rhian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location excellent facilities

Great location excellent facilities, friendly and inviting. I would gladly stay here again.
Phillip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy room, friendly staff who accommodated our toddler and beautiful location.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous accommodation, friendly staff who were very efficient
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had great break hotel lovely staff great river boats good chester great loved it
Kenneth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was ready for us and clean. The parking was a little difficult to decipher but chatted with the staff and clarity was gained. East access to Chester City Centre and the food at diner was excellent with a very happy and helpful waitress.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and attentive staff
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just the job ended up eating at the
PETER, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location

Really enjoyed our stay at The Boathouse. Lovely location, handy for visiting the centre of Chester without the hustle and bustle of actually being in the centre. Room was nice and bed was comfortable. Good breakfast choices. We would stay here again.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Stayed last winter had a great time , upgraded to a larger room this time and so glad we did . Service and food were great , room just needs a mini fridge to take it to the next level .
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Pricey!

The room was lovely but really this is a pub with pub food but charging high London prices.
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location and Customer Service.

We always enjoy our stays at the Boathouse. Free parking is excellent and its only a short stroll into the centre of Chester. Its a great location. We stayed in a recently refurbished Superior Room which had air conditioning and a great riverside view. The food menu is also excellent and customer service is excellent too. Please thank Reilly and Charlotte for displaying the best customer service. We will be visiting again very soon.
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So good we are booking for Christmas time

From the moment we checked in staff were exceptional, friendly and welcoming. The room was excellent. Everything you needed and so comfortable with brilliantly thought out decor. We ate in restaurant for an evening meal and a breakfast and again brilliant. Weather was wonderful so we made great use of outside floating beer garden. We liked it so much we are going to re-book for Christmas time. One last thing, the wallpaper in Ladies is brilliant
Michelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

stayed for 2 nights midweek , upon check found the room unbearably hot, their is no A/C but a fan is provided. one small window that hardly opens . matress hard and uncomfortable. Breakfast , staff and adjacent pub all great.
Andy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Night away

Great hotel fantastic location
mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

3 nights stay no clean towels Evening meal for my wifes birthday 8pm 8.30pm staff were more concerned about getting tables around us ready for breakfast the next morning
Keith, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Greta Place to stay

A great place to stay for visiting Chester. A few minutes walk to the city wall and you are right there amongst the Rows and bars and restaurants. They do a great selection for breakfast and the views overlooking the river are stunning.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the Beatles theme lobby and rooms
Marina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay.

Lovely accommodation perfect setting on the river and very central to city centre.
kerry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxing stay at the boathouse. All staff were friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. Room was really nice and comfortable. Food was really tasty. Breaskfast and evening meal. Loved the outdoor barge area in the sunshine and beautiful setting on the riverbank. Definately will return and recommend to friends and family
Clare, 2-night trip