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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property

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Experience the historic charm of our restaurant, featuring a traditional dining area with a unique emblem and rustic wooden accents.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a herringbone-patterned floor and a digital kiosk for easy check-in.
Traditional entrance with a welcoming archway and potted plants.
Individual seating areas with tables and chairs are available for casual dining or socializing.
Step into a vintage-themed bar area with a rustic bench and lush greenery, surrounded by historic photographs and a nostalgic sign.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD
  • Chester Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Chester City Walls
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Chester Racecourse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

Inn with free parking, near Chester City Walls
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and free self-parking are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Chester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grosvenor Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Boathouse
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 15 minutes by foot from Chester City Walls and a 4-minute drive from Chester Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chester inn.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Boathouse – This pub specialises in British cuisine.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Boathouse

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn Chester
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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 836 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boathouse anniversary stay

Perfect stay, riverside rooms are lovely, staff are very friendly, loved having drinks in the beer garden on the river and breakfast was spot on!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed riverside stay

Lovely little hotel with beautiful views. Relaxed and unique
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot by the river room to hot for us but enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unable to get tv in the room, staff came and failed. We did get a discount voucher for the restaurant, but still not really acceptable in this day and age.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to stay.

Lovely accommodation perfect setting on the river and very central to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob, Kirkcaldy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was spacious with a large comfortable bed, comfy duvet and pillows. Heating/air conditioning was easily adjusted to suit. Drinks tray was welcoming. Issues around maintenance : -Dark brown grouting within tiles over an area of 10 rows up from shower tray - Holder for ‘something’ was fixed to tiles with shower area. Suspect this could have been a dish of sorts to accommodate shower gel/hair products there - we had to lay these on floor - Perhaps I did not do sufficient homework on this property as we were taken aback to find the rooms fronting directly on car park. River views were restricted due to bar/restaurant building - Breakfast was generally good with hot dishes made to order. However the cold buffet table was poor with very limited fresh fruit, no bread rolls, cheese or meat. All staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Excellent location next to river Dee and a ten-minute walk into Chester centre. Parking included. Lovely Grosvenor park at rear of hotel. Room basic but clean with hot shower and comfy bed. Included breakfast with plenty of choice. The staff were polite and pleasant. Lovely riverside walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, didnt eat in so cannot comment on food. Easy walking access to Chester Centre and Racecourse
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Another brilliant stay so quiet and relaxing and tommorow was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Individual room with character as opposed to a chain hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riverside trip

Amazing place to stay very clean and comfortable will definitely come back here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dust

Bed matrass stand needs cleaning dust on floor near patio doors fan needs cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025