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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Reception
Superior Double Room with Partial River View | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$123
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD
  • Place, Grosvenor Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room with Partial River View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room with Partial River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • River view

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About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4-star Chester inn close to Chester City Walls
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Chester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms has designated areas for smoking.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Boathouse - This pub specializes in British cuisine.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 onsite 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Boathouse Riverside Rooms Hotel Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Hotel
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn
The Boathouse Riverside Rooms
The Boathouse & Riverside
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Chester
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn Chester

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 920 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very picturesque riverside location. Easy to walk up into town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short 1 night stay, whole experience excellent, room, service, only thing is the car park on a sunday was full so tookna while to get parked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen, Sandbach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were out of season but the restaurant booking system and staff acted as though it was peak and busy which it most definitely wasn’t. We had a comfortable stay though and loved the walk along the river to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan, Boulder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are overwhelmingly positive, because of its scenic riverside location on the River Dee, delicious food, and friendly staff. We would highlight the relaxed atmosphere, good-value food, and the recent refurbishment of the pub and restaurant, which includes features like a floating beer garden and well-maintained rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Lovely location

We stayed at The Boathouse & Rooms in Chester for one night and really enjoyed our visit. Parking was simple in the little courtyard (we arrived around 4:30pm on a Saturday) and check-in was quick and easy. We stayed in Room 11, which was spacious, spotless and comfortably warm. The bed was a good size, the TV decent, and there was plenty of storage. The bathroom was modern and well-kept too. If I had to pick faults, the WiFi was very slow – my 5G connection worked far better – and a lot of the TV channels didn’t seem to load. It was also a little noisy at times when other guests used the bathroom taps or toilets, but that’s to be expected in an older building. We had drinks outside on the terrace by the river, which was lovely even in October. The private huts are a great idea, though most of the heat lamps could do with a fix. Breakfast in the restaurant the next morning was excellent – everything tasted fresh and well-cooked, and the service from all the staff was friendly and efficient. Overall, it’s a charming place in a great location with plenty of character. A few small tweaks and it would be near perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly. We did arrive early but no offer of room being available any earlier. Rooms clean. Tv limited no smart options or free premium. Property has been redecorated since last visit much better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Traveled with partner
Lovely position overlooking the river within walking distance of the town centre Although rooms only have view of the car park there are plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas on the river bank
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

T

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riverside location. Friendly staff. Pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
stayed for 2 nights midweek , upon check found the room unbearably hot, their is no A/C but a fan is provided. one small window that hardly opens . matress hard and uncomfortable. Breakfast , staff and adjacent pub all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was ready for us and clean. The parking was a little difficult to decipher but chatted with the staff and clarity was gained. East access to Chester City Centre and the food at diner was excellent with a very happy and helpful waitress.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night, great location, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Well situated on the river not far from the centre of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Good value. Pleasant, polite friendly staff. Good breakfast. I'll certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
3 nights stay no clean towels Evening meal for my wifes birthday 8pm 8.30pm staff were more concerned about getting tables around us ready for breakfast the next morning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

Pricey!

The room was lovely but really this is a pub with pub food but charging high London prices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominique, Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Although the food was okay, the noise was extremely high. And, it was not the patrons who were making the noise. During breakfast, the staff cleaned the floor and vacuumed arround us. We felt we were in the way. All that should have been done prior to the patrons' arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Great Location and Customer Service.

We always enjoy our stays at the Boathouse. Free parking is excellent and its only a short stroll into the centre of Chester. Its a great location. We stayed in a recently refurbished Superior Room which had air conditioning and a great riverside view. The food menu is also excellent and customer service is excellent too. Please thank Reilly and Charlotte for displaying the best customer service. We will be visiting again very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Boathouse is on the river and next to the Grosvenor Park with is very pretty and a nice area to walk through to get to the city centre. We watched a rowing club practise right from our table at dinner. The wait staff in the dining room were very friendly and accommodating. It was a convenient place to have dinner and the food was good. We didn’t opt for breakfast. Our room was stylishly decorated and had a king size bed which was a nice change from other places we had stayed. The shower was very good and the bathroom also was nicely decorated. My only comment is that it is very dimly lit. Great location and lovely room and restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Great stay

We had a great stay on our trip to Chester. Good base, the breakfast was lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

So good we are booking for Christmas time

From the moment we checked in staff were exceptional, friendly and welcoming. The room was excellent. Everything you needed and so comfortable with brilliantly thought out decor. We ate in restaurant for an evening meal and a breakfast and again brilliant. Weather was wonderful so we made great use of outside floating beer garden. We liked it so much we are going to re-book for Christmas time. One last thing, the wallpaper in Ladies is brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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