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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

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

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Pub
Reception
Reception
Double or Twin Room
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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

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

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chester City Walls - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.8 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

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 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms on 6 Apr 2025 start from AU$215.83, 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. 510 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 789 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our stays with this hotel, the room was very clean and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Everyone was lovely and the food was amazing. Thank you to everyone for making our stay amazing x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riverside hotel short walk from Chester's centre
Nice overnight stay, next to river, if you stay in rooms 3,4,5, very steep stairs. But a lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Festive Break
Comfortable room and excellent, friendly service. 5-10 mins walk to centre of Chester with free parking on 1st come, 1st served basis. Second stay at this hotel, was not disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Check in was quick and easy, on checking in we were told that TV was not working in the room and given voucher off the price to spend in the bar. The room was average size, with everything you need for a couple of nights stay, but we had an issue with the lights not switching off reason being the dimmer switch button was missing the only way to switch off the lights was by removing the key card which meant the room was in darkness. We reported the issue to the guy on check in who was very helpful and gave us 2 touch lamps for the room, due to the hotel being full changing room was not an option. Staff were friendly and helpful and the issue was out of their control. The hotel and restaurant were in perfect location and very nicely decorated. The issue with no TV and light problem is the only reason gave average rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at the boat house
Came for the Xmas market .the boat house had a fantastic position right on the rivers edge saw the boats out at night training was great. Staff and food at the pub were great.Unfortunately the TV was not working for our 3 day stay but we’re given £10 per person voucher towards our evening meal.This did offer some compensation for not having a TV would definitely return .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

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

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend away
We loved the location and the rooms,we had a room overlooking the River Dee. The room looked to be clean on anrrival but around the edges was full of dust and the bathroom again just needed that little extra touch. Check in was easy and friendly. Bonus was free parking. Just unfortunate the restaurant was closed (we did know about this) Overall we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little disappointed
Our third visit here and although we were informed the pub was being renovated we didn't realise the extent of the building work. Scaffolding everywhere and workmen around from about 7.30am. My sheet was ripped and there were rubbish bags outside our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , good food and drink on tap . Room and location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in an ideal location. Staff, room, food were all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024