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The Hillcrest Hotel

3.0 star property
A charming rural retreat where helpful staff, local cuisine, and a cozy bar create that rare feeling of being completely at home while traveling

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The Hillcrest Hotel blends country charm with genuine hospitality. Enjoy regional dishes at Cu Restaurant for breakfast, unwind with drinks at the bar, or relax on the sun-drenched terrace. In-room WiFi and luggage storage make it an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Widnes, The Hillcrest Hotel is in a rural area and near the airport. Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Knowsley Safari Park and The Beatles Story Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Anfield Stadium or M&S Bank Arena. Visit our Widnes travel guide
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75 Cronton Lane, 0, Widnes, England, WA8 9AR

What's nearby

  • Knowsley Safari Park
    Knowsley Safari Park
    10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Anfield Stadium
    Anfield Stadium
    24 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Royal Albert Dock
    Royal Albert Dock
    26 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Old Trafford
    Old Trafford
    33 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • Pex Hill Country Park
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Widnes Station
    3 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Premier (Wetherspoon)
    5 min drive
  • The Tavern
    11 min walk
  • The Four Topped Oak
    3 min drive
  • Mill Brow Snooker & Social Club
    5 min drive
  • Church View Inn
    16 min walk

About this property

The Hillcrest Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at The Hillcrest Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Cu Restaurant, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hillcrest Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cu Restaurant
  • Nelson's

Family friendly

  • 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

  • 3 meeting rooms

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.00 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Hotel
Hillcrest Hotel Widnes
Hillcrest Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Widnes UK - Cheshire
The Hillcrest Hotel Hotel
The Hillcrest Hotel Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Hotel Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hillcrest Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hillcrest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Hillcrest Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hillcrest Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dream, Theatre Royal, and Golden Square Shopping Center. Warrington Museum & Art Gallery and Pyramid and Parr Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km). Widnes Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 669 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 669 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 669 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 669 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 669 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and brilliant customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, pleasant staff, clean and guests are well provided for. A little tired in places but appearances suggest the owners try to keep up with repairs and decoration. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, staff was excellent, I was welcomed with a smile. I love the space of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous Room very clean Only concern,No Bath Math available. I slipped un bath whilst taking shower Bruised my back. Reported to Cleaner%Reception, apparently its not deemed necessary to have one in bath at this time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and location. My room wasn't totally clean but the staff were quick to help and put me in a clean room. Breakfast pretty standard, overall decent stay nothing special but also nothing wrong at all. Wifi only appears to work in the restaurant not in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, always stay here as close to family.Staff always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were welcoming and helpful. The room was clean and bed comfortable. Only downside was toilet didn't flush so had to use a bin of water each time to 'flush' the toilet, which was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick and easy. My room was clean, tidy and contained everything I required.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jp

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and tidy staff helpful Only negative we just received a parking fine from Parking Eye while we were in residence which we won’t be paying Ruining what was otherwise an enjoyable stay !!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel appears to need a lot of tlc. bathroom door could not be closed due to the panel coming off and forcing the hinges to strain, dripping toilet system, taps difficult to use. matress was just a collection of springs. having stated that it was generally quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Not the Ritz, but good value, and very friendly and helpful staff. Could have done with a small bedside table and a lamp on my side of the bed. Very clean. Did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Parking very easy and lots of spaces. Breakfast was ok for the price, plenty of choice and quality was good, but long waits for the food to be refreshed. No water pressure in shower, terrible, I complained, but was told that all rooms are the same. Room was clean and tidy and good for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dr

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good customer service, some minor cleaniliness issues like dirty kettle etc... but staff was helpful in trying to rectify. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and helpful, good facilities and food was good as well, well recommend for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, well situated for amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

Party time

Good stay, great room. Breakfast wasn't the greatest but ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we travel to St. Helens/Widnes we will only stay at this hotel as the staff are great and couldn't ask for anything better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Lovely hotel and staff

Staff friendly and very helpful. Room was a bit warm as it was a humid day. Reception got us a fan for the room. Was very clean and comfortable room and very quiet and peaceful sleep. In the morning we had breakfast the lady we spoke to was amazingly helpfully and hospitable. Made sure we had everything we needed and even had a lovely chat with us after we finished. Great service and breakfast. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very friendly Hotel all staff couldn't do enough for you, the recent re- decoration is absolutely beautiful to both the rooms and passages.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel with excellent facilities. Staff were very friendly and the food was lovely. The bedroom was ok but in need of redecoration and the restaurant was cold and not comfortable but would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

nice place, nice big bedrooms with brewing facilities but bathroom could do with a refurb but still enjoyed shower but it was from taps not a unit.great food loved it, good selection of drinks. very friendly and proffesional staff from the minute you get there to leaving, front desk to restuarant to domestics, defintly would stay there again and would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed at this hotel before over the years, room was lovely, paid for a deluxe, shower in the bathroom was a disgrace, hardly any pressure, you had to hold it, mentioned when checking out and they said were aware already!!! Breakfast was disappointing, cold food, cold plates, had to ask for bread for toast. Think it might be used at present for homeless. Receptionist was lovely and friendly. Foyer area has had a refurbish and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

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

All great mostly

I did originally like the non carpet floors but found it very noisy in the corridors with people walking and doors banging. I could hear the music from last night but that was not an issue . A full mirror in the bedroom would have been nice. Unusual I thought not to have one. Everywhere nice and clean and everything me very friendly of course :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staying for 1 night was plenty. The rooms have been modernised 3 years ago, however, there has been large omissions such as basic bathroom amenities which are tired and damaged. The shower failed to work at all, and when it did kick in, was happy to cover everyones temperature zone ranging from ice cold to burn your face off hot, and it does this all by itself. And dont think that even though you are on the top of the building that you wont get to hear the party, the walls are paper thin and the party will leave you tired with a disturbed nights sleep on an aging mattress. Breakfast. Not enough tables made up. No one on hand to clear tables and prep for more. The chef decided to dissappear with absolutely no food left at the self service servery for guests arrivjng, and this was not even 0845 yet. The reception and bar staff were welcoming and happy to help out and the standards of hygeine were as should be expected. Location is great too. Just be open minded when booking, its a clean room for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the room were brilliant. We stay here a lot. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025