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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Golf
Hallway
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$102
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, England, CW6 0DJ
  • Place, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Budworth Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oulton Park Circuit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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
(10 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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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

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About this property

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4-star Tarporley hotel with golf course
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a golf course and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a restaurant, a health club, and a bar/lounge.
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.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a health club. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa features a golf course and an indoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a health club, a sauna, and spa services. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Scottish Steakhouse - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Lounge Bar - Overlooking the golf course, this lobby lounge specializes in British cuisine and serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • Scottish Steakhouse

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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

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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 571 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

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

Macdonald Portal Hotel. Tarporley

Room was fantastic, Staff are always friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Elaine J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just back from a lovely weekend celebrating birthday and engagement at the portal golf and spa resort, greeted by two really pleasant and welcoming staff at check in informed us on all useful information regarding hotel, restaurants and spa. The views and grounds around the hotel was Beautiful. Hotel was fully booked but was always easy to get booked in for food the bar had a really pleasant atmosphere about it and all the people stay here was really chatty so great weekend all in all definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirsty

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

SHOCKING

Very Disappointing Stay – Not a Relaxing Spa Break What was meant to be a peaceful overnight spa break turned into a frustrating experience. The pool was overrun with unsupervised, screaming kids throwing inflatables and even salt, making it impossible to relax. We weren’t given the grey dressing gowns others had — apparently, they’re only for guests having treatments or staying in better rooms, which felt unfair and discriminatory. The room was average, with no soap by the bath, dirty towels, and poor soundproofing. We barely slept due to people shouting outside our room until 2:30am. When reported, reception simply said “OK” with no apology or concern. Definitely not worth the money — we won’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely locality, clean and spacious room, very comfortable bed. Pool and steam room fantastic. Room on the lower ground floor, disappointing view, large over grown hedge, made the room very dark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful and it is in lovely quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a beautiful location with fabulous grounds and a golf course. However, the hotel itself could do with a refurbishment, particularly the bedrooms, which looked very tired with frayed carpet in various areas. The room also had poor lighting; in fact, some parts of the bedroom had no lighting at all. All the staff were very professional and friendly. There is plenty of on-site parking, which is free—a definite plus. The hotel also has a spa, but unfortunately, I didn’t visit this time, so I can’t comment on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had to wait until 4pm for our room to be available. And even then the receptionist had to physically leave her position to confirm it was ready. The noise down the corridors during the night was unbearable. Gone midnight kids were still shouting and running down the corridors.. At one point in the silent hours we even heard a dog barking from in a room. Same dog was heard in the morning. I dont remember ever seeing dog friendly on the listing? I wouldnt have booked if it was. Overall quite disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vinay

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

8/10 Good

Leon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

8/10 Good

Raees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, peaceful stay – with room for improvement Overall, I had a lovely stay. The room was very spacious, with a large, comfortable bed and a generous bathroom. The location is beautiful and quiet, ideal for a relaxing break. The spa looked great, though I didn’t get a chance to use it this time. One downside is the lack of air conditioning – the room got quite warm at night. The decor is quite dated and could do with a refresh. The shower was a bit frustrating – I couldn’t regulate the water temperature properly, which made it less enjoyable. Staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was clean. With a few modern updates, especially to the bathroom and cooling, this could easily be a five-star stay. I’d definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful setting

A bit dated. Needs a refurb. Clean and friendly staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Wonderful stay

Hotel and staff wonderful. Down side, no soap at the sink in the bathrooms and no USB port in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gareth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been on a road trip this week and stayed at 7 properties through the UK. The McDonald was the most expensive - and the worst standard No air con in a hot ground floor room, terrible WiFi connection constantly dropping, very basic room, 4 breakfasts ordered (family room) and 1 delivered / which was very expensive and small Just a bad experience and a poor hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Crewe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I stayed here as we were attending a wedding nearby. We arrived early and luckily our room was available for early check in. The reception staff was really helpful and even assisted with arranging transport to our venue. Our room was clean and spacious with very comfortable beds, with plenty of room utilities at hand. Bathroom also clean and spacious and toiletries provided. We booked breakfast which is buffet style with delicious food to suit all needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We have stayed at this hotel 12 months previously, and I would say there is no obvious or dramatic change. The property could do with a bit of a facelift/lick of paint here & there (particularly in the bathrooms/shower in the rooms). I have to say though that the staff are very friendly & helpful. We had a particular problem with noise in our room (316) related to the AC/heating system. The staff were really understanding and arranged a different room. We really enjoyed the pool / spa facilities. The bar food menu was OK, but nothing special (maybe we should have gone in the restaurant). Overall good stay, and staff outstanding,so we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025