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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
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Exterior
Indoor pool
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Nr Chester, Ellesmere Port, England, CH66 9PB
  • Burton Mere Wetlands
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Blue Planet Aquarium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Countess of Chester Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ellesmere Port

At Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester, you'll be 10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Chester Zoo and 21.3 km (13.2 mi) from Royal Albert Dock. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Craxton Wood Grill, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The Cocktail Bar & Lounge is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to mini golf and aerobics classes. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ellesmere Port hotel, attractions include Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Chester City Walls.

What's nearby

  • Blue Planet Aquarium - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chester Zoo - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Chester City Walls - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • University of Chester - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ellesmere Port hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester offers 72 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Ellesmere Port hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

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.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester on 16 Mar 2025 start from NZ$149.39, 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 parking available at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Yep, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

The closest beach to Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester is Thurstaston Beach (14.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester have a pool?

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

What makes Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester.

Does Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

No, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 807 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

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Brien

Liked: Staff & service
We opted to stay in double delux room which in theory was just a doucle room with a table and chairs put in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leaking and wet bathroom
Room had a leaky bathroom and they still put me as a guest in there. Never staying with thos hotel ever again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudhakar

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect just radiator in one of our 2 rooms too close to bed so surface burn when going past radiator perhaps bed needs to be moved slightly in room 215
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcoming staff, tasty food, large rooms and comfy beds but conference facilities were not as good as expected (cold rooms and projector to dim for a bright room), bedroom was initially cold as all heating switched off, long walk to bedrooms from reception and very inflexible Manager regrading changes to booking dates (charges would be made).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room allocated was next to the plant room. Very noisy at night and early hours -4am onwards. Staff did readily change our room for the 2nd/3rd night
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok
Slow service Clean comfortable room a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was very disappointed with the single room, hotel was lovely and family who stayed had lovely rooms but the single room was tiny, shower was really small, no phone, stains on the ceiling and down the wall, also the first floor seemed quite shabby compared to the ground floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Positives: Good sized room with comfy bed Breakfast was plentiful, tasty and served hot Negatives: Our bedroom was tired, dated and not thoroughly cleaned Receptionist was unwelcoming and lacked customer care
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was full of Spiders and my little girl was not happy then the heating wouldn't turn off in my room and was so hot i had to be moved to another room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Justin, Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Chilly
Unfortunately the heating was not working, the room was cold and there were no heaters available, reception did give me an extra quilt! However this was a 2 night stay and the second night it was sorted out. Food was a little on the pricey side but the pork belly was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024