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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

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Near Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a large bed, a patterned armchair, and a wall decorated with bird decals.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a patterned armchair, and a wall decorated with bird decals.

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a chair, a bedside table, and a wall with a framed picture.

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outside through a large window.

Superior Double Room with Partial River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chester, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is in the city center. Grosvenor Museum and Storyhouse are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and The Rows of Chester. Chester Zoo and Chester Roman Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Chester travel guide
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21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD

What's nearby

  • A formal garden with a central statue, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and vibrant flower beds.
    Grosvenor Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic church with a large arched entrance and a tall spire.
    Roman Amphitheatre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic cathedral with twin spires and large arched windows.
    Chester Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic stone bridge with steps leading up to a tree-lined path, surrounded by traditional half-timbered houses and modern buildings.
    Chester City Walls
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A large stadium with a clock tower, covered seating, and a crowd of spectators.
    Chester Racecourse
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Chester Station
    12 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewhouse & Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • The Cornerhouse
    7 min walk
  • The Cellar
    7 min walk
  • Hickory's Smokehouse
    4 min walk

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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 self 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 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
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms 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 Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Grosvenor Park and Chester City Walls. St John the Baptist Church and Roman Amphitheatre are also within 10 minutes. Chester Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room , lovely location and lovely breakfast .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful. Staff were lovely. Dock on river perfect for drink in the sunshine. Rooms clean and comfortable. Just outside walls so quiet at night but only a 5 min walk into the centre. Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great riverside location with free parking for residents. Staff very helpful and friendly..great location for city centre. Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and food was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff and a lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every thing was excellent. We couldn't find anything that could have been better. Staff and location couldn't have beeb better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting on the riverfront and also an excellent location as close to the city wall & centre. Staff were friendly and rooms were lovely & clean. Would highly recommend if visiting Chester.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river. Easy walk to the town center.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views Clean room with everything you need, TV,kettle,milk,tea, coffee etc... The breakfast was probably one of the best we've ever had... Free parking... Would definitely revisit...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great shower and excellent food. Perfect for a nights stay. We also loved the walk along the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very friendly and helpful staff! Recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was a bit of a surprise. The set up looks more like a motel and we were concerned there would be noise from the parking lot but it was fine. Our room appeared recently renovated and was very well thought through & appointed. No complaints! The restaurant sits right on the river and has a wonderful breakfast so be sure to sign up for that. Lovely view & you can watch boats go by while dining. Lovely, helpful staff. We were very pleased and would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room with a veiw of the river Dee, breakfast and lunch great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Wonderful surroundings. Staff really lovely and welcoming. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, very helpful and professional staff. Excellent location. Unfortunately the wifi was very intermittent which meant I couldn't get my work done (I was in Chester on a business trip). This was a real problem for me. The room I stayed in was part of a modern block behind the pub, adjacent to the car park. Sometimes there were guests from the pub being loud, singing etc around closing time although this was short-lived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great staff, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property in a great location. Special mention for Harry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room nice and clean, breakfasts were varied and delicious, staff were always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and environment. We were placed in a accessability room that hadn't been cleaned thoroughly. There were dust and cobbwebs around the furniture. The bathroom floor/shower floor was dirty and had some mold.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
visited previously, glad to say the hotel and service were top notch as before
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location down by the river but easy to walk into centre. Car Parking a real plus
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location by the river, easy walk to city centre. Great bar and food. Parking. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Boathouse! The location on the river and just a short walk from the city walls was absolutely perfect. No AC in the midst of a heatwave, but the open windows cooled the room down quite a bit. We loved the boathouse decor and our room felt so comfy and cozy. Staff were great and helpful. Breakfast was great and included our choice of a hot meal. It was also great to be able to keep our car there for a few hours after check out to spend some more time exploring the city. Chester is so beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025