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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

4.0 star property

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Relax in a serene space with cushioned chairs and a framed artwork, offering a view of an outdoor area.
Guests can dine in style at this elegant space with tables set for a meal.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy the views from the large windows.
Stunning traditional building with a central glass conservatory and symmetrical facade.
Stunning mosaic-tiled centerpiece and patterned tile walls create a beautiful indoor space with access to adjacent areas.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Nr Chester, Ellesmere Port, England, CH66 9PB
  • Chester Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Chester City Walls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Chester Racecourse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

Two single beds with comfortable bedspreads, a desk, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and chair, offering a peaceful view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Two single beds with comfortable bedding, a desk, and a TV are featured in this cozy room.

Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a small table, and a comfortable chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Single

Skincare essentials from ELEMIS are thoughtfully displayed in a sleek, high-end setting.

Standard Single

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family)

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester offers 72 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Ellesmere Port hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester. During your stay, you'll be close to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Craxton Wood Grill
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, body scrubs or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • 8 minutes by car from Chester Zoo and 9 minutes from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ellesmere Port hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Craxton Wood Grill – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
The Cocktail Bar & Lounge – Overlooking the garden, this bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
On-site venue No. 3 – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Craxton Wood Grill
  • The Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Children are allowed in the pool 9-11 AM and 3-6 PM.
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Craxton
Craxton Wood
Macdonald Craxton
Macdonald Craxton Wood
Macdonald Craxton Wood Ellesmere Port
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Ellesmere Port
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Spa
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Hotel
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Ellesmere Port

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 888 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Keith

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

Too expensive

Filthy hotel Crack in my sink and leaking Booked doulble bed got 2 singles Carpets old very old in fact, Decorations in rooms are late 70s early 80s in my opinion. Grounds are nice Very expensive menu for what it is. Breakfast is £24 over priced again. In my opinion. No nets up at windows, so walking out of bathroom into room. Children’s play area outside in garden. Not a good idea.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Family friendly hotel

Lovely hotel, hidden gem with good sized pool. Good food and drinks and room were a good size. Staff all friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Easy to park car plenty of room. Nice qrea to sit out in the sun at the back of hotel, small area with childrens play area outside. Loved view from room of the stream and bluebells and trees and sounds of the birds. Staff were polite and helpful. Rooms could do with bit of an update .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here twice now when attending meetings in our office in Shotton. The grounds a nice and the rooms large and there is free access to the pool and gym on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely superb hotel. Will definitely book again to stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

Great value, outstanding breakfast

Great stay over two nights . Food fresh , well cooked . Breakfast is always amazing as freshly cooked for you . Good continental aswell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Worth a stay

Hotel was great, breakfast was good quality and the gym facilities were good for what is needed when staying away, I will be staying again. Only downside was no AC in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
liked the spa and large room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Make your own mind up !!!!

Hotel out dated, fusty, shower ( I’ve peed quicker ) mattress cheap and nasty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

philip

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

Lovely place but foor and ba staff could be better

Staff very slow and table not cleared until i asked. Food was tasteless also no mention of what comes with what you order so i had a portion of chips i didnt need
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service, food and hotel were great our room was lovely and spacious but it was like a sauna, it made it very uncomfortable to sleep in and was not what you would expect from a suite. Couldn't fault the breakfast buffet or drink selection in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

carol

Travelled with family
I stayed here 20 years ago. The hotel hasn’t been maintained well since. Fabric on bedroom chairs was sun bleached and frayed. Plug hole in bathroom sink was rusted. Lovely Elemis bathroom products in shower and hand basin but none available for the bath ! Pool in Spa was unavailable which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki

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

Happy family of 3

Easy checkin, large comfortable rooms with massive bed, free use of the spa and children permitted between certain hours was a bonus, it was a spontaneous two nights away and actually felt like a proper little break with the spa included for us all, our daughter enjoyed it. Restaurant and bar we thought a little expensive so only ate one night at the hotel however we did enjoy our meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

8/10 Good

David

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

lovely hotel and spa

decent hotel , good spa ( no hot tub or jacuzzi but lots of hot rooms ) good service , food good quality. breakfast taste ok but extra (£5) if you want anything but the basic breakfast . £4 extra for a latte or different coffee or tea no mushrooms second morning , no offer of replacement or extra options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here, quiet location, excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Return stay

Bad experience at check in but rectified when manager spoken to. All other staff very pleasant and service as expected. Some areas need updating but again after sharing this information they seemed to acknowledge the feedback and are happy to take this onboard
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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