The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property

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Pub
Front of property
Superior Double Room with Partial River View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD
  • Place, Grosvenor Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room with Partial River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

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.

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 self 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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

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 fire extinguisher and 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.

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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 947 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room nice and clean, breakfasts were varied and delicious, staff were always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms lovely as ever and friendly team. Very convenient and parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
visited previously, glad to say the hotel and service were top notch as before
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great staff, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room clean and warm and staff very friendly. Great little hotel. Breakfasts were freshly made and of a very high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very polite and friendly staff. The room was lovely, nicely decorated, warm and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely aesthetic, friendly service, lovely bar and food. Room was off a car park but itself was comfortable, quiet and nicely decorated. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely king room, free parking, breakfast overlooking the river. Friendly staff. Ideal for overnight. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and the decor is excellent. The bar/restaurant offers an excellent choice of food and drinks. Staff are fabulous very courteous and friendly. This is our 2nd visit and we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice fresh breakfast,great shower, everything perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Great stay

We had a great stay on our trip to Chester. Good base, the breakfast was lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely wonderful stay.. I will definitely book again. X
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5star as always
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , clean bathroom and pub across the car park, what more do you need? Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very picturesque riverside location. Easy to walk up into town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ms Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are Beautiful, warm, clean and inviting. The bathrooms are luxurious and a pleasure to shower in. The food in the restaurant is absolutely top class. The I couldnt fault this place and have returned since and will return again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LSJ

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

Great stay

Lovely room, convenient parking and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night, great location, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Well situated on the river not far from the centre of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Great location excellent facilities

Great location excellent facilities, friendly and inviting. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025