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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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Relax in a serene space with cushioned chairs and a framed artwork, offering a view of an outdoor area.
Guests can dine in style at this elegant space with tables set for a meal.
Stunning traditional building with a central glass conservatory and symmetrical facade.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy the views from the large windows.
Stunning mosaic-tiled centerpiece and patterned tile walls create a beautiful indoor space with access to adjacent areas.
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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$93 nightly
The total price is $112
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

Two single beds with comfortable bedspreads, a desk, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family 3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and chair, offering a peaceful view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Two single beds with comfortable bedding, a desk, and a TV are featured in this cozy room.

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a small table, and a comfortable chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Skincare essentials from ELEMIS are thoughtfully displayed in a sleek, high-end setting.

Standard Single

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family)

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet - 8 min drive - 10.7 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
  • 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 10-minute drive of Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. 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

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 available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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 cribs (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 onsite 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

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

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 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

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, 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.

Is there an onsite casino at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino Liverpool (23-min drive) and Mecca Bingo (29-min drive) are both nearby.

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.

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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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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Food
Spa
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Staff were great, room was lovely and big and the bed was comfy. Good breakfast included and all for a very good price.
Myles, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very pleasant stay
Richard, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Lovely attentive staff. Good food. The property is very tired.
Mairwen, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It was very quiet and in very nice grounds. There was black mold on the silicone sea to the bath and wash basin.
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Family friendly hotel

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

6/10 Okay

Great location with beautiful peaceful grounds to enjoy. Room comfortable and clean but really outdated and needing some retouches. Staff friendly. Dining experience average.
Joanna, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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 Excellent

Great value, outstanding breakfast

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 Excellent

Worth a stay

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
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great hotel but dinner pricey

All good with service and breakfast was excellent. Dinner I found expensive for the quality provided.
Richard, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Very dated hotel, pictures online look a lot nicer. The queen bed was 2 single beds pushed together. No outlets anywhere near the bed to charge your phone. On the plus side the pool and gym were nice.
Jacob, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Spa and pool area was nice but the hotel needs modernised and freshened up a bit. The beds were comfortable.
Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Happy family of 3

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 Excellent

Great stay

Lovely room, hotel, and pool.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Easy to park car plenty of room. Nice qrea to sit out in the sun at the back of hotel, small area with childrens play area outside. Loved view from room of the stream and bluebells and trees and sounds of the birds. Staff were polite and helpful. Rooms could do with bit of an update .
Anita, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful location, friendly staff. Traditional style furniture but still felt very clean
Ella, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great staff really helpful
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Easy to find and great for the price.

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 Okay

Only half way through stay but arrived and found a very dirty toilet with matter dripping from underneath of toilet seat. Rest of room cleaned perfectly fine so just an unfortunate oversight but Went to reception to ask someone to come help and an hour later no one arrived. We went out for dinner (couldn’t get a table in hotel) and when came back someone had been on and put some bleach down but underneath of seat still dirty !
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely location

Lovely comfy beds and great food
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Must stay, great price and great offerings

Great Place to stay, use of spa facilities included in the price.
Sudhakar, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice rooms. Excellent Pool, Sauna and Gym.
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay
Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Hotel, room and amenities fantastic.. Cooked breakfast awful
craig, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Make your own mind up !!!!

Hotel out dated, fusty, shower ( I’ve peed quicker ) mattress cheap and nasty
Richard, 1-night trip