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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property

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Pub
Superior Double Room with Partial River View | View from room
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD
  • Place, Grosvenor Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Double Room

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

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

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Comfort Double Room

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

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Comfort Double Room with Wet Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room with Wet Room

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

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Superior Double Room with Partial River View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and free self-parking are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Chester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grosvenor Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Boathouse
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • 15 minutes by foot from Chester City Walls and a 4-minute drive from Chester Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chester inn.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Boathouse – This pub specialises in British cuisine.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 8 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 19 February 2026 to 25 February 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 923 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room clean and warm and staff very friendly. Great little hotel. Breakfasts were freshly made and of a very high standard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ms Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are Beautiful, warm, clean and inviting. The bathrooms are luxurious and a pleasure to shower in. The food in the restaurant is absolutely top class. The I couldnt fault this place and have returned since and will return again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely aesthetic, friendly service, lovely bar and food. Room was off a car park but itself was comfortable, quiet and nicely decorated. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely wonderful stay.. I will definitely book again. X
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely king room, free parking, breakfast overlooking the river. Friendly staff. Ideal for overnight. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only minor issues were the duvet cover had a dirty mark on it,which staff immediately changed for us. The loo-roll was loose but this didnt present a problem. All staff friendly,helpful & courteous. Excellent breakfeast ,exceptional value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless bar, restaurant and room, with very friendly and helpful staff, plus great views of the river and quiet location within a short walk into the centre of Chester. The walk into Chester may not be suitable for some people however as it is quite a steep walk from the river, but there are nice walks along the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, Newport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room looked so cute when we walked into the door, UNTIL I used the loo.. The toilet paper holder was broken. It just dangled there, hanging out being useless. Then when I went to put my personal toiletries in the shower there was nowhere to put them, except the floor! I'm NOT supposed to bend over, due to lower back surgery last September, BUT I had to do so to pick things up! The water in the shower was a huge nuisance! There are no instructions on how to operate the controls. Which way was hot? I rarely found hot water.. Taking a cold shower in England is NOT my idea of a comfortable shower! I had to take a bird bath in the sink after a long day traveling from America! NOT NICE! The water was hot in the sink. When my husband found the hot water, the water fluctuated too much! It never stayed at a consistent temperature! There was a coffee machine and a tea kettle in the room, but we had no idea how to work the coffee machine, as there were no instructions with that either, so it was useless! I'm an American & I don't drink tea at all.. Not a nice way to start the day.. the coffee packs in the room were unmarked.. pick a pack & see what you get?? The French Press in the restaurant for breakfast was more like a cup of sludge. Not good at all.. I suggest investing in a professional coffee machine that offer more than just one type of coffee.. However, The staff were BRILLIANT! They are what made the experience of staying more pleasant, without them, not great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice fresh breakfast,great shower, everything perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean,Decorated to a high standard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very picturesque riverside location. Easy to walk up into town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short 1 night stay, whole experience excellent, room, service, only thing is the car park on a sunday was full so tookna while to get parked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen, Sandbach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were out of season but the restaurant booking system and staff acted as though it was peak and busy which it most definitely wasn’t. We had a comfortable stay though and loved the walk along the river to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan, Boulder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are overwhelmingly positive, because of its scenic riverside location on the River Dee, delicious food, and friendly staff. We would highlight the relaxed atmosphere, good-value food, and the recent refurbishment of the pub and restaurant, which includes features like a floating beer garden and well-maintained rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Lovely location

We stayed at The Boathouse & Rooms in Chester for one night and really enjoyed our visit. Parking was simple in the little courtyard (we arrived around 4:30pm on a Saturday) and check-in was quick and easy. We stayed in Room 11, which was spacious, spotless and comfortably warm. The bed was a good size, the TV decent, and there was plenty of storage. The bathroom was modern and well-kept too. If I had to pick faults, the WiFi was very slow – my 5G connection worked far better – and a lot of the TV channels didn’t seem to load. It was also a little noisy at times when other guests used the bathroom taps or toilets, but that’s to be expected in an older building. We had drinks outside on the terrace by the river, which was lovely even in October. The private huts are a great idea, though most of the heat lamps could do with a fix. Breakfast in the restaurant the next morning was excellent – everything tasted fresh and well-cooked, and the service from all the staff was friendly and efficient. Overall, it’s a charming place in a great location with plenty of character. A few small tweaks and it would be near perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly. We did arrive early but no offer of room being available any earlier. Rooms clean. Tv limited no smart options or free premium. Property has been redecorated since last visit much better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Travelled with partner
Lovely position overlooking the river within walking distance of the town centre Although rooms only have view of the car park there are plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas on the river bank
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025