In the heart of the historical district, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa offers a tranquil retreat with mini golf and a soothing spa. Unwind at the indoor pool or on the serene garden grounds while taking advantage of in-room WiFi, fitness classes, and helpful staff.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is RM294
RM294
RM353 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
18 sq m
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
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)
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Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Nr Chester, Ellesmere Port, England, CH66 9PB
What's nearby
Blue Planet Aquarium - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
Chester Zoo - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
Chester City Walls - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
Chester Cathedral - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Chester Racecourse - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 13 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 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-friendly hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
72 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE
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
DONE
Children
No cots (infant beds)
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
DONE
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
Travelling with children
Mini golf
What to do
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Yoga classes
Mini golf
Working away
Business centre
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 duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
The on-site 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 specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
The Cocktail Bar & Lounge – Overlooking the garden, this bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
On-site venue No. 3 – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 24 per person
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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Ellesmere Port
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
Macdonald Craxton Wood Ellesmere Port
Macdonald Craxton Wood
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 that you 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, 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino Liverpool (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester and nearby?
On-site 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.
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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10
Absolutely superb hotel. Will definitely book again to stay here
Paul
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel, hidden gem with good sized pool. Good food and drinks and room were a good size. Staff all friendly and helpful
Alex
1-night trip
10/10
Very good stay, clean and has a pool
James
1-night trip
8/10
Have stayed here twice now when attending meetings in our office in Shotton. The grounds a nice and the rooms large and there is free access to the pool and gym on site.
wayne
1-night trip
10/10
Great stay over two nights . Food fresh , well cooked .
Breakfast is always amazing as freshly cooked for you . Good continental aswell.
ian
1-night trip
10/10
Hotel was great, breakfast was good quality and the gym facilities were good for what is needed when staying away, I will be staying again.
Only downside was no AC in the rooms
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10
Service, food and hotel were great our room was lovely and spacious but it was like a sauna, it made it very uncomfortable to sleep in and was not what you would expect from a suite.
Couldn't fault the breakfast buffet or drink selection in the bar.
Judith
1-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel
Garry
3-night trip
8/10
Easy checkin, large comfortable rooms with massive bed, free use of the spa and children permitted between certain hours was a bonus, it was a spontaneous two nights away and actually felt like a proper little break with the spa included for us all, our daughter enjoyed it.
Restaurant and bar we thought a little expensive so only ate one night at the hotel however we did enjoy our meal.
Nikki
2-night trip
10/10
We have stayed here before and find it very comfortable and convenient.
Alan
1-night trip
8/10
All good with service and breakfast was excellent. Dinner I found expensive for the quality provided.
Richard
2-night trip
8/10
decent hotel , good spa ( no hot tub or jacuzzi but lots of hot rooms ) good service , food good quality.
breakfast taste ok but extra (£5) if you want anything but the basic breakfast .
£4 extra for a latte or different coffee or tea
no mushrooms second morning , no offer of replacement or extra options
David
2-night trip
6/10
The beds need attention, the mattresses are worn out and the toppers can’t compensate. This was the second time staying here and both times the beds have been abysmal!
Other than that the decor is dated but doesn’t have an impact on anything really.. the service is good as are the onsite facilities
R
2-night trip
10/10
Peaceful location, friendly staff. Traditional style furniture but still felt very clean
Ella
1-night trip
10/10
On arrival to the hotel it has lovely grounds surrounding the hotel, check in was quick and easy. The room itself was dated but clean I would recommend but could do with some modernizing.
Kelsey
1-night trip
6/10
Hotel out dated, fusty, shower ( I’ve peed quicker ) mattress cheap and nasty
Richard
1-night trip
8/10
Great staff really helpful
Peter
1-night trip
4/10
Staff very slow and table not cleared until i asked. Food was tasteless also no mention of what comes with what you order so i had a portion of chips i didnt need
philip
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely room, hotel, and pool.
Sarah
1-night trip
6/10
Bad experience at check in but rectified when manager spoken to. All other staff very pleasant and service as expected.
Some areas need updating but again after sharing this information they seemed to acknowledge the feedback and are happy to take this onboard
Deborah
1-night trip
10/10
I did the Chester 100 mile ultra marathon and checked in on the Friday night and had a lovely meal to fuel up. The hotel is very clean, the bed was very comfortable and the room was nice. Staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Only thing id say is make it adults only. Kids running about along the hallways and in the big garden area when youre trying to relax and unwind with a meal and a drink is quite annoying.
However the food, drink, room, parking, spa and everything else was fantastic
Owen
3-night trip
8/10
Hotel, room and amenities fantastic..
Cooked breakfast awful
craig
1-night trip
8/10
Nice rooms. Excellent Pool, Sauna and Gym.
Paul
3-night trip
4/10
Filthy hotel
Crack in my sink and leaking
Booked doulble bed got 2 singles
Carpets old very old in fact,
Decorations in rooms are late 70s early 80s in my opinion.
Grounds are nice
Very expensive menu for what it is.
Breakfast is £24 over priced again. In my opinion.
No nets up at windows, so walking out of bathroom into room. Children’s play area outside in garden. Not a good idea.