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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

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

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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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

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Room options

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

Double or Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, River View

  • 237 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chester

Chester City Walls is a short stroll from The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, and other popular attractions like Chester Racecourse are within a mile (2 km). This 4-star inn has 21 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

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
At The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

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Total includes taxes and fees
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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 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
  • 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms on Jul 7, 2025 start from $118.74, excluding 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.

What can I see near The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Guests positively rate the inn's walkable location in Chester, and it's a short 15-minute walk from Chester City Walls and also 18 minutes on foot from Chester Racecourse. You'll also find Grosvenor Park and Eastgate Clock less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the inn. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking is also available.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms feature a casino at the property?

No, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include river views and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Boathouse.

Will The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms though service animals are welcome.

Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

The closest major airport to The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is 5.8 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 24.6 mi away (31-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms.

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 817 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 817 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 817 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 817 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 817 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

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Beatles theme lobby and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob, Kirkcaldy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

8/10 Good

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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