When you stay at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet are within a short drive. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Boathouse - This pub specializes in British cuisine.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
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, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Hotel Chester
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Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn
The Boathouse Riverside Rooms
The Boathouse & Riverside
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn
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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn Chester
Frequently asked questions
Does The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?
Yes, The Boathouse offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms like?
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is in the heart of Chester, a short 15-minute walk from Chester City Walls and 18 minutes' walk from Chester Racecourse. Travelers give top marks for the inn's prime location.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 27, 2025
Staff very friendly
We had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were amazing very friendly and always helpful.
The only negative was the bathroom was cold as the heated towel rail was not working and that was the only heat source in the room. It was January but did not spoil the trip.
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
paul
paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Chester Stay
Nice clean room and warm too - excellent heating!
Food was good too and the staff friendly. Had I known I should have booked a ground floor room.
Outlook across the river Dee from the restaurant was wonderful and would be fantastic in the summer.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Fabulous
Fabulous service. Comfy rooms with everything you need. Gorgeous food.
Lynette
Lynette, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Liann
Liann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Wonderful River Dee Place to Stay
Just a lovely 2 night stay all in all very relaxed vibe. Great views with your meals / drinks morning noon and night.
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Amazing
Excellent from start to finish
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Cody stay
Damian
Damian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 24, 2024
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Ken
Ken, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Wonderful hotel & restaurant
A really lovely room, it appears to be new. The shower room was amazing, great shower and the tiles looked really nice.
The floor of the bedroom wasn’t clean on arrival but when I asked about it they dealt with it quickly.
All staff were very friendly and the service was great in the restaurant. The breakfast and evening meals were delicious and great value.
We were given £20 vouchers due to our tv not working during our stay which was a kind gesture.
The parking is included and so convenient.
The hotel situation in Chester is perfect for just a short stroll into the shops.
My husband and I both loved our stay here and we plan to return next summer.
Thank you so much.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 9, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Christmas break at The Boathouse
Great location , car park attached a real bonus , food and service excellent
JANICE
JANICE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stays with this hotel, the room was very clean and the staff couldn’t do enough for us.
Everyone was lovely and the food was amazing. Thank you to everyone for making our stay amazing x
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 3, 2024
Riverside hotel short walk from Chester's centre
Nice overnight stay, next to river, if you stay in rooms 3,4,5, very steep stairs. But a lovely place to stay
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Comfortable Festive Break
Comfortable room and excellent, friendly service. 5-10 mins walk to centre of Chester with free parking on 1st come, 1st served basis. Second stay at this hotel, was not disappointed.
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2024
Great location
Check in was quick and easy, on checking in we were told that TV was not working in the room and given voucher off the price to spend in the bar.
The room was average size, with everything you need for a couple of nights stay, but we had an issue with the lights not switching off reason being the dimmer switch button was missing the only way to switch off the lights was by removing the key card which meant the room was in darkness. We reported the issue to the guy on check in who was very helpful and gave us 2 touch lamps for the room, due to the hotel being full changing room was not an option.
Staff were friendly and helpful and the issue was out of their control.
The hotel and restaurant were in perfect location and very nicely decorated.
The issue with no TV and light problem is the only reason gave average rating.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 27, 2024
Our stay at the boat house
Came for the Xmas market .the boat house had a fantastic position right on the rivers edge saw the boats out at night training was great. Staff and food at the pub were great.Unfortunately the TV was not working for our 3 day stay but we’re given £10 per person voucher towards our evening meal.This did offer some compensation for not having a TV would definitely return .