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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Chester City Walls

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

Map
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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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chester

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms puts you in the heart of Chester, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The Boathouse serves British cuisine. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Chester inn include Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
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What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chester City Walls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Square Bottle (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Old Queens Head - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

Inn with free parking, 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Chester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite 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 to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Boathouse

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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

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 on-site 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 guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site 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 all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn Chester
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

As of 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms on 7 Jul 2025 start from NZ$236.67, 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.

Is parking available at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Yep, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

No, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 819 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 819 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 819 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 819 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 819 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerry

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

Perfect place to stay.

Lovely accommodation perfect setting on the river and very central to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob, Kirkcaldy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was spacious with a large comfortable bed, comfy duvet and pillows. Heating/air conditioning was easily adjusted to suit. Drinks tray was welcoming. Issues around maintenance : -Dark brown grouting within tiles over an area of 10 rows up from shower tray - Holder for ‘something’ was fixed to tiles with shower area. Suspect this could have been a dish of sorts to accommodate shower gel/hair products there - we had to lay these on floor - Perhaps I did not do sufficient homework on this property as we were taken aback to find the rooms fronting directly on car park. River views were restricted due to bar/restaurant building - Breakfast was generally good with hot dishes made to order. However the cold buffet table was poor with very limited fresh fruit, no bread rolls, cheese or meat. All staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great Location

Excellent location next to river Dee and a ten-minute walk into Chester centre. Parking included. Lovely Grosvenor park at rear of hotel. Room basic but clean with hot shower and comfy bed. Included breakfast with plenty of choice. The staff were polite and pleasant. Lovely riverside walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, didnt eat in so cannot comment on food. Easy walking access to Chester Centre and Racecourse
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Grace

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Fantastic

Another brilliant stay so quiet and relaxing and tommorow was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Individual room with character as opposed to a chain hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Riverside trip

Amazing place to stay very clean and comfortable will definitely come back here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Dust

Bed matrass stand needs cleaning dust on floor near patio doors fan needs cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great location

The hotel is situated at the side of the river Dee. Behind the hotel is the lovely Grosvenor Park. There's a pleasant riverside walk with cafés, eateries and boat rides etc. Our room was basic and clean with a large double bed and hot shower. Breakfast and car parking included in the price (our car was parked about 10 feet away from our room window). The staff were friendly and helpful. Its about a ten minute walk into Chester city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stay was great and service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Would recommend

I stay here regularly and always have a very comfortable sleep, the rooms are lovely with plenty of space, adjustable heating and a rather confusing TV remote! water is hot, beds are comfy, bottles of water and tea of coffee in the room but sadly no decaffeinated coffee. Good breakfast, great choice, made fresh, though do object to the cleaner mopping the floor during breakfast service making the floor very slippery (a worry for someone who has just had recent hip replacements) I have mentioned this before but seems to be overlooked.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

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

Great stay

I had a great stay here. I checked in late in the day however staff still showed great support welcoming me. My room was very clean and was decorated beautifully. The room had a great tea and coffee station and the bathroom featured a selection on lovely shower products.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025