The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

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

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Pub
Reception
Double or Twin Room
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

Explore the area

Map
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

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, River View

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

Highlights

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

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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.

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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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 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms on 12 May 2025 start from NZ$233.09, 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. 519 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 800 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Excellent

Great room, fab shower and free parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Staff very friendly

We had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were amazing very friendly and always helpful. The only negative was the bathroom was cold as the heated towel rail was not working and that was the only heat source in the room. It was January but did not spoil the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Chester Stay

Nice clean room and warm too - excellent heating! Food was good too and the staff friendly. Had I known I should have booked a ground floor room. Outlook across the river Dee from the restaurant was wonderful and would be fantastic in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

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

Fabulous

Fabulous service. Comfy rooms with everything you need. Gorgeous food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Wonderful River Dee Place to Stay

Just a lovely 2 night stay all in all very relaxed vibe. Great views with your meals / drinks morning noon and night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with parking in Chester. Walking distance from shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Amazing

Excellent from start to finish
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking at the property. Staff were great food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Cody stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is very attractive set next to the river Dee & in walking distance of the city centre. The staff were extremely friendly, professional & helpful. The restaurant & bar areas were very clean, well set out & comfortable the food was delicious. The bedroom we stayed in was set out very well, with a view of the river. Unfortunately, the bedroom was dirty & dusty. The wall-lights were loose & dusty. The en-suite bathroom was also very dirty & dusty the toilet roll holder was broken & the shower soap holder was missing. This was a let down to our stay. A deep clean more checks by management are needed to ensure it’s at its best for future customers or more conscientious cleaning staff are employed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

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