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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel with golf course

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and benches, with a unique ceiling design above.
Enter a serene space with a plush bed and comfortable chair.
Escape to a serene oasis with a gentle waterfall cascading into a tranquil pool.
Enjoy golfing amidst lush surroundings and amenities at this golf course, featuring a clubhouse and parking area.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of the lush landscape from the comfort of this room, featuring a round table and two chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, England, CW6 0DJ
  • Oulton Park Circuit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Beeston Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Delamere Forest
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Tarporley

Tarporley retreat .You'll find Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and Little Budworth Country Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also, Oulton Park Circuit is within 3 miles (5 km) and Abbeywood Gardens is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Oulton Park Circuit - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Little Budworth Country Park - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Beeston Castle - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Delamere Forest - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cuddington Station - 8 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foresters Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Checkers Bar & Restaurant Oulton Park - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4-star eco-certified hotel with golf course
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A health club, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Tarporley hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa offers 85 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

This Tarporley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The Spa at Portal has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Latvian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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.
  • 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 24.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa to the airport?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is 18 mi (36-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa on Aug 4, 2025 start from $86.94, excluding 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 Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 24.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

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

Is there free parking at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have a pool?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa features an indoor pool.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have a restaurant?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is home to Scottish Steakhouse, which features British cuisine and golf course views.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Spa at Portal, where you can enjoy body treatments, aromatherapy, and massages.

How close is Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa to downtown Tarporley?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is 1.3 mi away from Tarporley.

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 522 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ershad Hussain Basha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good stay. Staff not very helpful. SPA staff were rude and not helpful. Otherwise room was good and nice environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Area was lovely outside peaceful. Great spa services. Staff polite. Room clean .loved the fact had a bath and shower separate. Water dispenser available on all floors. The pool area could do with a paint, as pipes looking bit rusty and ceiling peeling in areas. Would been nice to have a jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Philippa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and very accommodating as we had our horse lorry as we were competing at Kelsall international.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hotel & spa was nice Reception staff very friendly & helpful Bar was the same.. Dining room staff wasn't great, asked for sauce's & very received them.. dessert was brought out when table was still full of dirty dinner plates.. Room had ripped curtains, a stain on bed sheet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool area needs some TLC our room was clean. Bed super comfy. Wouldn't stay again as we have stayed in better 4 star jotels
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well we couldn’t have asked for more, the lady on reception was a delight, the manager too. We had a lovely clean and spacious room with such a comfortable bed. Eating in the bar was a great experience, the food was stunning. The lady serving in the bar could not have been nicer, great recommendations and service. Relaxing pool and sauna. The perfect stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We found the hotel was just an average one. We failed to see how it could be regarded as 5 star by previous guests. On reflection we would have been better staying in a good Premier Inn or similar and visiting this hotel's spa facilities as a Day Guest. The spa, gym and swing side of this hotel were certainly above average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great break, great hotel

Lovely hotel, fantastic room, staff couldnt do enough for you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Lovely Stay

Really easy and friendly check in. Food was very nice and the service was excelent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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