The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

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21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD

Chester Cathedral
‪11 min walk‬
Chester City Walls
‪15 min walk‬
Chester Racecourse
‪18 min walk‬
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, River View

22 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room

24 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Breakfast included
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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

About this property

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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Chester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us 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 like 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 accommodations and the location
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 on weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Boathouse - This pub specializes in British cuisine.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

On-site 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–10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar

Restaurants on site

The Boathouse

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

Digital channels
Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
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 available

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.

Cribs (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: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and 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 onsite 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.

Property is also known as

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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms 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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

12 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful hotel & restaurant

A really lovely room, it appears to be new. The shower room was amazing, great shower and the tiles looked really nice. The floor of the bedroom wasn’t clean on arrival but when I asked about it they dealt with it quickly. All staff were very friendly and the service was great in the restaurant. The breakfast and evening meals were delicious and great value. We were given £20 vouchers due to our tv not working during our stay which was a kind gesture. The parking is included and so convenient. The hotel situation in Chester is perfect for just a short stroll into the shops. My husband and I both loved our stay here and we plan to return next summer. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

12 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner

11 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The rooms were comfortable with an excellent shower. The property was in a quiet riverside location, within easy walking distance of the centre of the city. The staff were efficient and friendly. We couldn't fault anything about our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

11 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

9 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

6 Dec 2024

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

Christmas break at The Boathouse

Great location , car park attached a real bonus , food and service excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

4 Dec 2024

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

We thoroughly enjoyed our stays with this hotel, the room was very clean and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Everyone was lovely and the food was amazing. Thank you to everyone for making our stay amazing x

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

3 Dec 2024

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

Riverside hotel short walk from Chester's centre

Nice overnight stay, next to river, if you stay in rooms 3,4,5, very steep stairs. But a lovely place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

2 Dec 2024

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

Comfortable Festive Break

Comfortable room and excellent, friendly service. 5-10 mins walk to centre of Chester with free parking on 1st come, 1st served basis. Second stay at this hotel, was not disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location

Check in was quick and easy, on checking in we were told that TV was not working in the room and given voucher off the price to spend in the bar. The room was average size, with everything you need for a couple of nights stay, but we had an issue with the lights not switching off reason being the dimmer switch button was missing the only way to switch off the lights was by removing the key card which meant the room was in darkness. We reported the issue to the guy on check in who was very helpful and gave us 2 touch lamps for the room, due to the hotel being full changing room was not an option. Staff were friendly and helpful and the issue was out of their control. The hotel and restaurant were in perfect location and very nicely decorated. The issue with no TV and light problem is the only reason gave average rating.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

27 Nov 2024

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

Our stay at the boat house

Came for the Xmas market .the boat house had a fantastic position right on the rivers edge saw the boats out at night training was great. Staff and food at the pub were great.Unfortunately the TV was not working for our 3 day stay but we’re given £10 per person voucher towards our evening meal.This did offer some compensation for not having a TV would definitely return .

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

7 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

4 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

3 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

1 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

25 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with family

25 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

21 Oct 2024

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

Weekend away

We loved the location and the rooms,we had a room overlooking the River Dee. The room looked to be clean on anrrival but around the edges was full of dust and the bathroom again just needed that little extra touch. Check in was easy and friendly. Bonus was free parking. Just unfortunate the restaurant was closed (we did know about this) Overall we would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

21 Oct 2024

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

A little disappointed

Our third visit here and although we were informed the pub was being renovated we didn't realise the extent of the building work. Scaffolding everywhere and workmen around from about 7.30am. My sheet was ripped and there were rubbish bags outside our room.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren

18 Oct 2024

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

Great location , good food and drink on tap . Room and location excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice property in an ideal location. Staff, room, food were all good.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

15 Oct 2024

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

Very friendly and helpful team

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

14 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

12 Oct 2024

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

Great stay

I had a lovely stay. No view of the river from room but the pub is in a beautiful situation and super location for centre of Chester. Very clean room. Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Hayli

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Nice hotel, need to ensure everything works

The room was well styled though absolutely boiling. The heater was on 25 degrees and you could not stay in there. We had to leave the doors open and come back later. It wasn’t much cooler. Also Unfortunately the rooms television was broken. We notified reception on check in, they replied there was an issue with all television across the hotel. This was a lie. We had friends in four other rooms and all had television. I expect a television as a part of an expectation in a room these days. Especially when paying the tariffs we did. I explained on check out, they said that they would now get it fixed, though on check in the staff member knew it was an issue. I do expect a deduction should be offered as we were sold it with a tv as part of the package. Breakfast was very tasty. And staff friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024