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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property
4-star inn near Chester City Walls

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room with Partial River View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room with Partial River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chester

Heart of Chester.With a stay at this Chester inn, you'll be steps from Grosvenor Park and a 5-minute walk from St John the Baptist Church. Roman Amphitheatre and Newgate are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 12 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cornerhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4-star inn near Chester City Walls
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.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 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.

Property payment types

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

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

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms to the airport?

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is 5.8 mi (39-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms have a pool?

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms does not have a pool.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms have a restaurant?

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is home to The Boathouse, which features British cuisine.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms to downtown Chester?

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is 0.4 mi away from Chester.

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 860 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 860 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 860 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 860 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 860 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Great location and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen, Stoke on Trent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely position.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic staycation for my friends 60th Birthday the hotel was great lovely location, rooms where lovely and really clean, the staff where all really friendly nothing to much trouble. The food was fab and amazing value. The hotel decor is lovely and I will definitely be returning thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room which was clean and comfortable. Tasteful, themed decor with pleasant shower room providing soft and fluffy towels and toiletries. Lovely breskfast provided in the restaurant with very helpful and friendly staff. Would recommend for a stay in Chester due to perfect location by the river, yet close enough to the centre of the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Night away

Great hotel fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice decor and friendly staff. Room was way too warm with no way of adjusting the heating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

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 traveler

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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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