Also known as the boathouse inn & riverside rooms
Chester, United Kingdom
Riverside hotel with floating beer garden on the River Dee, Chester
The hotel sits directly on the River Dee and operates a floating beer garden where guests can have drinks outdoors on the water. On-site dining serves a seasonal menu using local ingredients, with pub classics and specials like the Sunday roast sharing platter. The bar stocks an award-winning selection of cask ales and global wines, and the venue hosts live music events.
Guest rooms are en suite with a flat-screen TV with Freeview, a desk, tea/coffee making facilities, and complimentary bottled water. Some rooms offer river views, and the property provides free on-site parking for hotel residents plus electric vehicle charging stations. Additional facilities include wheelchair accessibility, a designated smoking area, and facilities for disabled guests.
The hotel is a family-friendly property that offers a kids' menu for on-site dining and dedicated outdoor spaces for community events. Guests can book walking tours or canoeing directly from the hotel as part of their stay. Pets are allowed with flexible booking options, making the hotel suitable for guests traveling with dogs.
Chester Racecourse is 1.1 km from the hotel, and Chester Zoo is 4.3 km away, both reachable on foot or by a short drive. The hotel is a 10-minute walk along the river or through Grosvenor Park into Chester city centre, with access to the Grosvenor Museum and historic Roman walls. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 17 km from the property.
The hotel provides dedicated outdoor spaces for community events, including a terrace and sun terrace for guests. Self-guided walking tours and canoeing on the River Dee are available directly through the hotel. A triathlon event is staged on-site annually, with road closures notified in advance.
7 photosFree WiFi, HD TV and private bathroom.
7 photosFree WiFi, HD TV and private bathroom feature in this room.
5 photosProviding free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, parquet floors, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
6 photosFeaturing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, parquet floors, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
9 photosProviding free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, parquet floors as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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At The Boathouse Inn & Riverside Rooms, dining is a celebration of traditional British cuisine, emphasizing hearty, home-cooked favorites. The family-friendly atmosphere invites guests to enjoy meals indoors or in a charming beer garden, creating a cozy retreat for all.
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