Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ellesmere Port with a health club and an indoor pool

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Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Center Island Waterways Lower Mersey St, Ellesmere Port, England, CH65 2AL
  • Place, National Waterways Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rivacre Country Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Chester Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Canal View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Canal View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Canal View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Canal View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds (Canal View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Ellesmere Port

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG places you within a few miles (5 km) of Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Blue Planet Aquarium. This 83-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • National Waterways Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rivacre Country Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ellesmere Port Station - 15 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Country Kitchen Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Locks Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Kebab & Pizza House - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG

Hotel in Ellesmere Port with a health club and an indoor pool
Guests of Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, plus flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (41 inches high)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
This property's swimming pool will be closed every Saturday from September-June during the hours of 9 AM-1 PM.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

This hotel is located in Ellesmere Port, close to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Chester Zoo. You'll also find Blue Planet Aquarium and The Wirral Country Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG include a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is 22.5 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is located 15.6 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG.

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nazrul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful area. Staff were so helpful and friendly both at the main desk and for breakfast. Breakfast was a decent spread, typical of a holiday inn. Room was comfortable spacious and clean. Parking was easy with some spaces directly in front, and others in the overflow and on road outside. Would happily stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here last weekend. Room had a nice canal view, it was clean and warm, bed comfortable with a nice cosy duvet. Pillows could have been a bit softer but I slept well, nevertheless. It was a lovely big room, tea and coffee provided.A nice modern bathroom with a walk in shower. Shampoo, shower gel and soap was all Dove products. Had a few problems getting the key card to work but otherwise I cant complain, Breakfast was delicious, plenty of choice and served nice and hot. Staff were lovely, welcoming and helpful. I will be staying here again next year. Definitely recommend tthis place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were amazing! Cannot praise them enough for how welcoming they were and how special they made the kids feel! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel and every single staff member was lovely and very welcoming. Never experienced such lovely staff service in a hotel chain. Room was very clean and the pool was a welcomed addition. Would definitely stay again. Staff made a fuss of the children and gave them sweets for Halloween which was not expected but very kind and the children loved it! Only a short drive to Cheshire Oaks and the hotel was set back around the water, with lovely views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was absolutely fine. Staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities were good. We particularly enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome. Large rooms, comfy bed. Pillows not great but I could have asked for feather ones. Breakfast choice good and tasty. They do need to improve the coffee, very weak. Dinner on one night which was good. Friendly staff. Parking plentiful. Quiet location with canal and birdlife. Ideal for Cheshire Oaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and generally efficiently run as is typical of the Holiday Inn chain. The debit/credit card system was not available the evening I arrived which was somewhat stressful. The biggest issue though was that I felt cold the whole evening. The room climate control seemed faulty as it didn’t heat my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Entjola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a great experience. Room was clean and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a lovely 3 night stay here. The room was lovely and cosy (it was windy & rainy) and the heating system was amazing. Plenty of room and the bed was very comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, SUGAR LAND

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good except the HVAC
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy beds, clean, staff were kind
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel - it is close to where we want to visit in Chester, but nice to be by the water so you can stretch your legs after being in the car for hours... the setting is lovely... the restaurant and bar are good. we def look to stay here each time we are up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Melanie Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful. The hotel had a home from home feel, which was great. Breakfast was really good with friendly and accommodating serving staff. Rooms were good and well furnished. The only a thing I would say is the bed mattress could be more supportive but overall a first class hotel with first class staff. I would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room very clean. Found staff to be lovely and efficient, very kind friendly staff especially Emma Lunn leader of the cleaning rooms and all the breakfast crew!! Would recommend this hotel to anyone five star service!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staf were very friendly and efficient, lovely being beside the canals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic meal last night during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great stay

The room was spotless and spacious. Great view. Staff was friendly and helpful all areas of the hotel were spotless. Food was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, location was perfect for what we needed that weekend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time in Holiday Inn but it won’t be our last. Everyone made our stay very welcoming (it was my husbands birthday) We couldn’t fault the staff they were so friendly and helpful. We loved Josie in the restaurant for our breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jdtelford

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
As this room seemed to be a disabled room i found the saftey rail in the shower to be rusty, the air con wasn't at its best & the 2 fans were not much good, although the staff were very welcoming & helpfull, i found the smell from the water outside was rather off putting, the bar was well stocked with good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

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Fabulous place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, easy check in, clean rooms and nice polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Good view. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every member of staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast staff were “on it” clearing tables getting food restocked. Getting drinks. Room was spotless. The swimming pool and sauna not rated at all. This is outside the hotel. Ignore this and I can’t fault the hotel. Looks all modern in breakfast area bar and reception. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025