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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Tarporley with a full-service spa and a golf course

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double Double)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

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

About the neighborhood

Tarporley

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Little Budworth Country Park. This 85-room, 4-star hotel has a golf course, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

What's nearby

  • Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Little Budworth Country Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Oulton Park Circuit - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Abbeywood Gardens - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Go Ape! Delamere - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cuddington Station - 8 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fox And Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Calveley Mill Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

Hotel in Tarporley with a full-service spa and a golf course
Guests of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have access to a golf course, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

As of Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa on Nov 26, 2025 start from $98.79, 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 within easy reach of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

This hotel is located in Tarporley, close to Oulton Park Circuit, Beeston Castle, and Sandstone Trail. You'll also find Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and Little Budworth Country Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

The Spa at Portal is the hotel's spa and services include aromatherapy, body treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa feature a casino?

No, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

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

Are there hot tubs at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Scottish Steakhouse.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

The closest major airport to Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is 18 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 25.6 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa.

Reviews

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 561 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

emma

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

good place to stay

lovely hotel - amazing staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I waited more than 2 hrs for my bathrobe to be delivered to the room. Then I asked 3 x different members of staff for an in-room service menu, but still no sign after 4 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, MALVERN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing luxury spa in the centre of a huge golf park - staff were amazing with excellent food and great comfy rooms. Bath and shower in each room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Go else where

Room very basic. Could do with a refurb, hotel is looking tired. Food and service not acceptable. Gave me an upgrade to a premium plus room and based on my stay I’m glad I didn’t witness a basic room. Food is below standard. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

Hotel team are all very helpful and polite. Rooms are very comfortable and the showers are good! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing property and outstanding service. Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly s
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Met by a 8 year old girl whose mum was working reception but was on lunch. Room was not ready for 3pm because they were full the night before. Otherwise ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025