In the historical district
When you stay at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester in Ellesmere Port, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. This eco-certified hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Liverpool ONE.
Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English, Polish, Hungarian, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Location
8.4/10
Recommendation
87.8%
Closest airports
Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
John Lennon Airport (LPL)
40.6 km / 25.2 mi
Manchester Airport (MAN)
55.6 km / 34.6 mi
What's nearby
Ness Botanic Gardens
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Pontcysyllte Aquaduct
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Parkgate Seafront
8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Blue Planet Aquarium
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
9.7 km / 6 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital
9.8 km / 6.1 mi
University of Chester
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Chester Zoo
10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Gladstone's Library
10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Chester City Walls
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Chester Town Hall
11 km / 6.8 mi
Chester Cathedral
11 km / 6.9 mi
The Rows of Chester
11 km / 6.9 mi
Chester Racecourse
11.3 km / 7 mi
Grosvenor Park
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Fitness classes on site
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Number of indoor pools - 1
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Sauna
Languages spoken
English
Polish
Hungarian
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
No accessible shuttle
Free dial-up internet access
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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