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The Boathouse Inn & Riverside Rooms

★★★★ 21 The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, Chester, GB

8.8 guest rating· 2838 reviews

About this hotel

River Views and Riverside Terrace

Experience the serene beauty of Chester with river views and a charming terrace at The Boathouse Inn & Riverside Rooms.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms

Relax in en suite guest rooms featuring modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary bottled water for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining Options

Indulge in a Full English breakfast and savor a diverse menu of pub classics and seasonal specials at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at The Boathouse Inn & Riverside Rooms for a delightful riverside retreat in Chester.

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Rooms & rates

Cozy Double Room with Wet Room

Sleeps 2 · 21 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Superior Double Room with Partial River View

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Double bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Cozy Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Golf course
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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21 The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, Chester, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.82838 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Comfortable rooms+ Good foodCleanliness issuesLimited gluten-free options
Cleanliness7.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8

Disappointing

5.0

Location, cleanliness

Small rooms. Bed uncomfy, too hot. Not all staff friendly. Poor value for money compared to other JW Lees hotels. Rats outside

Emma · GB · 2026-07-26

Okay for a one night stay if you’re in the area.

6.0

Great breakfast with lots of choice, even fresh pineapple and dried apricots. Good parking, excellent location. Lovely, helpful staff.

Poor food in restaurant. Room too hot and with only one small window it felt airless

Julie · GB · 2026-07-24

Comfy and stylish room.

8.0

Easy and friendly check-in. Had a room on the end, so extra quiet. We were v comfy and had everything we needed.

There was a little grouting work that needed attention in the shower and the extractor fan was very loud. The room was a little hot but we could open lots of windows and doors and there was a huge fan. Shame we couldn't see the river from our room!

Francesca · GB · 2026-07-24

Guest review

10.0

Lovely rooms, great location, friendly staff and delicious breakfast!

Oscar · GB · 2026-07-23

Relaxing weekend all love staying here when going Chester .

10.0

Location by the river great views .

Staff are so helpful and brilliant service clean and tidy food excellent.

Stewart · GB · 2026-07-22

Good to know

When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please be advised that the kitchen will be closed between January 9-18, 2023. Food will not be served during this period. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.