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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Chester City Walls

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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offers a perfect balance of scenery and convenience in central Chester. Travelers enjoy English breakfast daily, relax on the WiFi-equipped terrace, and appreciate the prime location near Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is Rp1.539.438
Rp1.847.325 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

Room options

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
21 The Groves, Chester, England, CH1 1SD

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roman Amphitheatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chester City Walls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse Chester - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornerhouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

Upscale inn near Chester City Walls
Close to Chester Racecourse, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms provides a terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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

Parking and transport

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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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 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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Boathouse Riverside Rooms Hotel Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Hotel
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn Chester
Boathouse Riverside Rooms Inn
The Boathouse Riverside Rooms
The Boathouse & Riverside
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Chester
The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Inn Chester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms on 8 Jan 2026 start from Rp1.539.438, 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.

How much is parking at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms?

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?

Checkout 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.

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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 911 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , clean bathroom and pub across the car park, what more do you need? Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

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

8/10 Good

Helen

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

LSJ

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

Great stay

Lovely room, convenient parking and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

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

Fab stay

Beautiful hotel, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Great location excellent facilities

Great location excellent facilities, friendly and inviting. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room, friendly staff who accommodated our toddler and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Fabulous accommodation, friendly staff who were very efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had great break hotel lovely staff great river boats good chester great loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location,staff friendly and welcoming but the so called superior rooms need a major facelift/redecorated and a deep clean would not go amiss.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the job ended up eating at the
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great Location

Really enjoyed our stay at The Boathouse. Lovely location, handy for visiting the centre of Chester without the hustle and bustle of actually being in the centre. Room was nice and bed was comfortable. Good breakfast choices. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Stayed last winter had a great time , upgraded to a larger room this time and so glad we did . Service and food were great , room just needs a mini fridge to take it to the next level .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Great location and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and lovely pub indoor and outdoor. Loved sitting outside with a drink at the side of the river. The rooms were lovely and quirky. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

So good we are booking for Christmas time

From the moment we checked in staff were exceptional, friendly and welcoming. The room was excellent. Everything you needed and so comfortable with brilliantly thought out decor. We ate in restaurant for an evening meal and a breakfast and again brilliant. Weather was wonderful so we made great use of outside floating beer garden. We liked it so much we are going to re-book for Christmas time. One last thing, the wallpaper in Ladies is brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room for my Birthday treat & sad to say was highly disappointed by how lack of cleaning & how much dust i had found in Bedroom area, skirting boards dirty back of TV were dirty too . TV -Channels &internet faulty only had a choice of 2 channels !!! Shower also very difficult to turn on mixer taps & wet room floor did not drain water due to bad design. Staff did not seem to care when told them *meal not hot & no roast potatoes & dry* plus head Chef & other staff were sat in a group eating meals on breaks directly in front of Us, in pub bar area. Paid nearly £40 for our Cold dry -meals & we did not enjoy it, so we left half of our food on plate & i had to rush to ladies loo to be Sick !! *Do not recommend to dine at this Pub* OR to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely rooms and pub on door step. Shame room was so hot even the fan didn’t cool itdown!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Night away

Great hotel fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with friendly staff. Location is a short walk to town where there are lots of bars, restaurants and shops. The majority of the rooms are in the building across the parking lot from the hotel restaurant and river. Partial view river views look across the parking lot and are quite limited but pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025