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The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

4.0 star property
Guests start their day with a hearty English breakfast before stepping out to explore Chester's historic attractions just moments from this welcoming riverside inn.

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿3,384
฿4,061 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

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

Located in Chester, The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms is in the city centre. Grosvenor Museum and Dewa Roman Experience are cultural highlights, and travellers 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

  • Grosvenor Park which includes outdoor eating and a park as well as a small group of people
    Grosvenor Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roman Amphitheatre which includes a bridge, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Roman Amphitheatre
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chester Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, a garden and heritage architecture
    Chester Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chester City Walls showing heritage elements and château or palace
    Chester City Walls
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chester Racecourse which includes a sporting event as well as a large group of people
    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
  • The Cellar
    7 min walk
  • The Boathouse
    1 min walk
  • Hickory's Smokehouse
    4 min walk
  • Wok&Go
    6 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 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

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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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 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms on 9 Mar 2026 start from ฿3,384, 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.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 924 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 924 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 924 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 924 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 924 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, staff and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

Peter

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

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

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

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

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

Gillian

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

Great stay

We had a great stay on our trip to Chester. Good base, the breakfast was lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

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

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night, great location, comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Well situated on the river not far from the centre of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautifully clean and modern, and had everything we needed. The room was a cosy or comfort room (5) perfectly big enough. The hotel is right on the river and only 10 min from town centre. Hotel breakfast was delicious and varied...good selection. Had an evening meal here, food was really good and reasonably priced. Hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas too. Staff were very attentive and polite and very welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Hats off to Dean and the rest of the staff for making our stay so wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riverside location. Friendly staff. Pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Good value. Pleasant, polite friendly staff. Good breakfast. I'll certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We want to take a moment to express our satisfaction with our recent stay at your establishment. This was our third visit, and we appreciate the consistent level of quality we have experienced each time. We particularly enjoyed our dining experience and were impressed by the several exceptional appetisers we ordered, which exceeded our expectations. The cleanliness of the rooms and comfort of the bed were also noteworthy. However, it was the cleanliness and luxurious quality of the shower that truly stood out to us. The staff were helpful and courteous.. We look forward to our next visit and would like to thank you for providing a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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