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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
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Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Located in the historical district, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa offers a peaceful getaway with mini golf, spa treatments, an indoor pool, garden strolls, in-room WiFi, fitness classes, and attentive service.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

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Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 area

Located in Ellesmere Port, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester is in the historical district. Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and Royal Albert Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Liverpool ONE. Check out an event or a game at Anfield Stadium, and consider making time for Chester Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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

  • Capenhurst Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crafty Tavern Limited - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sprout Kitchen Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Straw Hat - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Wirral Hundred - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Chester Zoo
At Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester, you can look forward to a terrace, mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a facial or a body wrap at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Craxton Wood Grill, offers breakfast and dinner. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the health club; Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester also has a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to a business centre and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket information and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Craxton Wood Grill
  • The Cocktail Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

As of 28 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester on 9 Oct, 2025 start from S$128.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from The Wirral Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ness Botanic Gardens and Eastham Country Park. Parkgate Seafront and Blue Planet Aquarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 904 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, room was lovely and big and the bed was comfy. Good breakfast included and all for a very good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mairwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely attentive staff. Good food. The property is very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is dated. But the bedrooms were large and bed was comfortable. The deco throughout is old fashioned and dark. Corridors are dark and dingy. I can not comment about the communal areas as i didnt really use them. The staff were pleasant polite and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice tranquil modern hotel

Lovely hotel in the middle of the countryside, very tranquil, nice modern clean room, quiet at night. Enjoyed the leisure centre, good facilities apart from lack of hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Amenities
It was very quiet and in very nice grounds. There was black mold on the silicone sea to the bath and wash basin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Very good stay, clean and has a pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with beautiful peaceful grounds to enjoy. Room comfortable and clean but really outdated and needing some retouches. Staff friendly. Dining experience average.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room was large and comfortable (if a bit tired), however lack of air conditioning was a bit of an issue as it was 30 degrees. However a fan was provided on request. Breakfast was great with a lot of choice and there were good options for other meals. It was great for kids due to the large grassy area just outside the restaurant, meaning they could go and play while we finished our food and drinks. The pool is a good size and is sectioned off for adults and families/ children. There was also a decent amount of time allocated for children to swim. Location was good for us, being handy for Chester zoo, Chester itself and not too far from the coast. All in all, we had an enjoyable and comfortable stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Room comfort
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

DEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice comfy beds. Hotel in need of facelift and at £24 for breakfast it looks like this is how they plant to fund it !!. Mouldy ceiling in bathroom ☹️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely room, hotel, and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel but dinner pricey

All good with service and breakfast was excellent. Dinner I found expensive for the quality provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spa and pool area was nice but the hotel needs modernised and freshened up a bit. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Room comfort

Craxton not out of the Woods

Good location for Chester & surrounding area. Hotel is tired looking in places, and service was sloppy at times. Spacious room,.dimmer was ok, and breakfast was plentiful with a £5 supplement on all cooked food with the exception of the English Breakfast. At £99 b&b it was good calue for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The domestic staff are wonderfu, very helpful, lovely people and so very kind. All the staff we were in contact with could not of been nicer. My wife had her 21st some 51 years ago at this hotel! We were both originally from Heswall. Our trip was one to help my brother in law who lives in New Brighton who has had a nasty fall booth breaks in his ankle. Thank you for your help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful location, friendly staff. Traditional style furniture but still felt very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely location

Lovely comfy beds and great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudhakar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay, great price and great offerings

Great Place to stay, use of spa facilities included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024