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The Hillcrest Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Widnes hotel

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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75 Cronton Lane, 0, Widnes, England, WA8 9AR
  • Place, Pex Hill Country Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Dock
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Anfield Stadium
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Widnes

Close to airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Blundells Hill Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Sherdley Park with a stay here. Dream and Manchester Ship Canal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pex Hill Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Dock - 30 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Anfield Stadium - 30 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 37 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Trafford Centre - 40 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Widnes Station - 3 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Church View Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ring O Bells - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Observatory, Hungry Horse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Premier (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Hillcrest Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Widnes hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Hillcrest Hotel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Widnes hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1969
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hillcrest Hotel offers 49 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Widnes hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.00 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Hotel
Hillcrest Hotel Widnes
Hillcrest Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Widnes UK - Cheshire
The Hillcrest Hotel Hotel
The Hillcrest Hotel Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Hotel Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hillcrest Hotel to the airport?

The Hillcrest Hotel is 8.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hillcrest Hotel?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hillcrest Hotel on Jun 19, 2026 start from $60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hillcrest Hotel.

How close is The Hillcrest Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (38-min drive) from Tranmere Beach.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Hillcrest Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hillcrest Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hillcrest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Hillcrest Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a pool?

The Hillcrest Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a restaurant?

The Hillcrest Hotel is home to Cu Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hillcrest Hotel to downtown Widnes?

The Hillcrest Hotel is 2 mi away from Widnes.

The Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 684 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely decor in hotel, really friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sophie

Clean room Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spot on no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and brilliant customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The restaurant was closed I was directed to a great Italian restaurant a few hundred yards away. Walls are thin and the halls are laminate so every suitcase that’s trundled along the hall outside is like a jumbo jet taxiing past
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. As soon as you walk through the revolving lobby doors it just hits you like wow, amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Very clean, staff brilliant, parking great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, pleasant staff, clean and guests are well provided for. A little tired in places but appearances suggest the owners try to keep up with repairs and decoration. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Staff v welcoming room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Victoria

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the room were brilliant. We stay here a lot. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, always stay here as close to family.Staff always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, staff was excellent, I was welcomed with a smile. I love the space of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok , dated & mouldy bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sanjit

Need
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV needed a lot of tweaking to get it to work. bathroom shower appalling. NO PRESSURE at all- Breakfast unmanned for the duration we spent in the restarant. just not a nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was lovely and a great selection. Stay friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and location. My room wasn't totally clean but the staff were quick to help and put me in a clean room. Breakfast pretty standard, overall decent stay nothing special but also nothing wrong at all. Wifi only appears to work in the restaurant not in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andy

Typical low cost hotel, beds were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Good Stay

Check in was quick and friendly. Ample parking and a good location. The room was adequate and what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dryden

Disliked: Amenities
WiFi not useable, the water pressure in the shower (room 52) is shocking. Better off taking your shower gel out in the rain. Can hear every single thing that happens in the other rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were welcoming and helpful. The room was clean and bed comfortable. Only downside was toilet didn't flush so had to use a bin of water each time to 'flush' the toilet, which was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick and easy. My room was clean, tidy and contained everything I required.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous Room very clean Only concern,No Bath Math available. I slipped un bath whilst taking shower Bruised my back. Reported to Cleaner%Reception, apparently its not deemed necessary to have one in bath at this time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jp

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy staff helpful Only negative we just received a parking fine from Parking Eye while we were in residence which we won’t be paying Ruining what was otherwise an enjoyable stay !!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025