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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

4.0 star property
Hotel in Ellesmere Port with a full-service spa and a health club

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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 P4,949
P5,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Burton Mere Wetlands - 2 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sprout Kitchen Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cheshire Yeoman - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Purple Olive - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

Upscale 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 body wrap, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Craxton Wood Grill, offers breakfast and dinner. Fitness classes and yoga 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 center and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and massage treatment rooms
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 elevators
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 Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester on Nov 20, 2025 start from P 4,948.96, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Eastham Country Park and Parkgate Seafront. Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 915 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

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay, wonderful breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Disliked: Amenities
hotel look tired and car park requires attention
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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

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

Mr B

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

Another great stay

Great stay , room service very good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This good, dog-friendly hotel is in need of tightening its maintenance and operations schedules … We spent 2 nights here. We were very comfortable in clean and well-designed room, and ate in the bar both nights. Food very good on Friday but by Saturday evening various beers and menu options had run out, so weren’t available. Bar staff were friendly but acted as if this was quite predictable. Room was comfortable but we didn’t spot the kettle, cups and teabags (which were in wardrobe!) until we were leaving. Fizzy water station in hallway is a great idea but wasn’t working. And a water leak in shower seal has obviously been a problem for a while, as bath panel is now really damaged. Apparently no option to take an early breakfast by prior arrangement (as is common in m as by other countries). Dog poo bin in garden was overflowing with beer cans. All are small problems but collectively they project a “don’t care” attitude. I would give the hotel a higher rating if these kind of minor issues were addressed. Beautiful woodland garden …
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok. I think the hotel needs updating and shower facilities needs checking as it is difficult to control temperatures.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay again , food excellent. Service A1
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were polite and friendly and reacted very quickly to a request
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

Lovely Stay

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Make your own mind up !!!!

Hotel out dated, fusty, shower ( I’ve peed quicker ) mattress cheap and nasty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely place but foor and ba staff could be better

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely room, very clean although hotel overall needs updating a little tired! Enjoyed the pool and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucinda

Liked: Staff & service
Restaurant looked very posh and beautifully modern. However booked a deluxe room and it was incredibly outdated, very below standard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel stay after spa day

Had a lovely day at the Spa with lovely with treatment and afternoon tea. We booked to stay at the hotel overnight. The staff were helpful and professional behind the reception and in the restaurant. We had afternoon tea which was okay, went again for tea, very overpriced and the food wasnt great for the value. Breakfast was excellent lots of choice to chose from and cooked breakfast was good. Hotel room was very dated. Had booked room with king size bed, but was two single beds pushed together. The beds were okay but didnt find the mattresses the comfiest. The area was quiet which was good, no noise compaints. The room only had one working UK plug socket, one did not work and the rest were EU plugs so not able to use. Decent shower and bathroom. Overall excellent spa day and breakfast at the hotel, Tea time food overpriced and the rooms are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Fine.

Overall fine. Bed wash is bit on the soft side. Toilet roll holder hanging off wall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very obliging and friendly, nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022