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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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
$118 nightly
The total price is $142
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room with Partial River View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room with Partial River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 235 sq ft
  • 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cornerhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Square Bottle (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬6 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.

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 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

9.2

Wonderful

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
Bathroom
Parking
View
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, tasty, and with a great choice of options. (41 reviews)
  • Free parking was a convenient bonus for guests, with some rooms even having parking right outside. (22 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Great location and attentive staff
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely rooms and pub on door step. Shame room was so hot even the fan didn’t cool itdown!
Alison, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay.

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

8/10 Good

Lovely position.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Beautiful location view of Boat House from across river
Loretta, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Stay was great and service was excellent
Keith, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely property room as described. Weather so hot a mini fridge would of been nice to have
Lesley, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Relaxed riverside stay

Lovely little hotel with beautiful views. Relaxed and unique
victoria, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Riverside trip

Amazing place to stay very clean and comfortable will definitely come back here
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Central Location With Parking

It is a great location and ideal with parking for the period I was staying.
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Very nice decor and friendly staff. Room was way too warm with no way of adjusting the heating.
Emily, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nothing to fault with the property at all just wish I’d booked a different room rather than the accessibility room
Will, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Individual room with character as opposed to a chain hotel
Bernard, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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
1-night trip

8/10 Good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

Another brilliant stay so quiet and relaxing and tommorow was brilliant
M, 1-night trip