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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 ￥17,812
￥21,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Room options

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

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chester Town Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪The Cornerhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Square Bottle (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

Upscale inn near Chester City Walls
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms. 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 give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

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

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 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

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

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms on Dec 16, 2025 start from ￥17,812, 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?

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.

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Reviews

The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 895 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

Sue

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

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best kept secret in Chester. You step outside the gate and you’re straight onto the side of river. Such a peaceful place to stay, yet within a 5 minute walk of the park, town wall and the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Boathouse is on the river and next to the Grosvenor Park with is very pretty and a nice area to walk through to get to the city centre. We watched a rowing club practise right from our table at dinner. The wait staff in the dining room were very friendly and accommodating. It was a convenient place to have dinner and the food was good. We didn’t opt for breakfast. Our room was stylishly decorated and had a king size bed which was a nice change from other places we had stayed. The shower was very good and the bathroom also was nicely decorated. My only comment is that it is very dimly lit. Great location and lovely room and restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Beatles theme lobby and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerry

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

Perfect place to stay.

Lovely accommodation perfect setting on the river and very central to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, only a few snags, broken toilet roll holder, miss matched cups and only filtered decaf coffee. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of hot water. Lovely walk in shower, nice room overlooking river. Pleasant staff, cooked Breakfast was hit & miss, good choice of cereals with fresh yogurt & fruit etc.
Beautiful location view of Boat House from across river
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room number 1 very big,overall cleanliness good bathroom bit grubby around shower,black mould.Restaurant nice,breakfast Saturday morning really good and staff fantastic.Sunday morning,tables not cleared,staff very slow had to keep asking for butter and pot of tea wasn't busy but kept waiting.Good overall would stay again as lovely location and quick walk into Chester.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely stay

Gorgeous room with a view, modern decor with all everything you could need for your stay. Spacious bedroom amd bathroom. Restaurant very friendly and food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

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

Relaxed riverside stay

Lovely little hotel with beautiful views. Relaxed and unique
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , good food and drink on tap . Room and location excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location superb cleaning excellent staff members great breakfast really good overall stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

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

Great stay

I had a great stay here. I checked in late in the day however staff still showed great support welcoming me. My room was very clean and was decorated beautifully. The room had a great tea and coffee station and the bathroom featured a selection on lovely shower products.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Great location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable with an excellent shower. The property was in a quiet riverside location, within easy walking distance of the centre of the city. The staff were efficient and friendly. We couldn't fault anything about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

Room with a view.

Excellent location, staff very friendly, room was cleaned every day. Breakfast excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

We had a lovely 2 night stay. Lovely quiet area near the river and the food was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

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

Hayley

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

Wonderful dog friendly hotel

A wonderful dog friendly hotel with a dog friendly restaurant. A park just to the rear of the hotel so it was just perfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023