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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

4.0 star property
Ellesmere Port hotel with spa and indoor pool

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $87
includes taxes & fees
$72 per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Nr Chester, Ellesmere Port, England, CH66 9PB

What's nearby

  • Blue Planet Aquarium - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chester Zoo - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Chester City Walls - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 13 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 30 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 35 min drive
  • Capenhurst Station - 4 min drive
  • Little Sutton Station - 5 min drive
  • Hooton Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crafty Tavern Limited - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Wirral Hundred - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Straw Hat - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

At Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chester Zoo and Chester City Walls. You can visit the spa to indulge in body wraps or aromatherapy, and British cuisine is served at Craxton Wood Grill, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features of this eco-certified hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 72 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Mini golf

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1999
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Craxton Wood Grill - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
The Cocktail Bar & Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Onsite venue #3 - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 24 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Children are allowed in the pool 9-11 AM and 3-6 PM.

Also known as

Craxton
Craxton Wood
Macdonald Craxton
Macdonald Craxton Wood
Macdonald Craxton Wood Ellesmere Port
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Ellesmere Port
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Spa
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Hotel
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Ellesmere Port

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?
Yes, Craxton Wood Grill offers British cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester like?
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester is located a short 20-minute walk from Burton Mere Wetlands.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

We opted to stay in double delux room which in theory was just a doucle room with a table and chairs put in
Brien, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Leaking and wet bathroom
Room had a leaky bathroom and they still put me as a guest in there. Never staying with thos hotel ever again!
Alex, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Victoria, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Must stay, great price and great offerings
Great Place to stay, use of spa facilities included in the price.
Sudhakar, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect just radiator in one of our 2 rooms too close to bed so surface burn when going past radiator perhaps bed needs to be moved slightly in room 215
Celeste, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Fenton, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Room allocated was next to the plant room. Very noisy at night and early hours -4am onwards. Staff did readily change our room for the 2nd/3rd night
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location
Lovely comfy beds and great food
Pauline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Ok
Slow service Clean comfortable room a bit dated.
Steven Michael, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Adam, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Room was full of Spiders and my little girl was not happy then the heating wouldn't turn off in my room and was so hot i had to be moved to another room
Joseph, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Heather, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Chilly
Unfortunately the heating was not working, the room was cold and there were no heaters available, reception did give me an extra quilt! However this was a 2 night stay and the second night it was sorted out. Food was a little on the pricey side but the pork belly was lovely
Phil, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Restaurant looked very posh and beautifully modern. However booked a deluxe room and it was incredibly outdated, very below standard
Lucinda, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Chris, 2-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Callum, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jack, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Jack, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Lovely hotel
Friendly, helpful staff, clean hotel
Craig, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kaspars, 3-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

William, 1-night trip
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