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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

4.0 star property
A countryside retreat where travelers can enjoy British hospitality with modern amenities, from delicious meals to steam room relaxation at their own pace

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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

  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed (Standard Single)

Highlights

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

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

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family)

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Located in Ellesmere Port, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester is in the historical district. The Beatles Story Museum and Cavern Club are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to 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. Visit our Ellesmere Port travel guide
Map
Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Nr Chester, Ellesmere Port, England, CH66 9PB

What's nearby

  • Chester Zoo which includes zoo animals and railway items
    Chester Zoo
    9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Chester City Walls showing heritage elements and château or palace
    Chester City Walls
    12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Chester Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, a park and a church or cathedral
    Chester Cathedral
    13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Chester Racecourse which includes a sporting event as well as a large group of people
    Chester Racecourse
    14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Burton Mere Wetlands
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Little Sutton Station
    5 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crafty Tavern Limited
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Purple Olive
    5 min drive
  • The Cheshire Yeoman
    3 min drive
  • Old Wirral Hundred
    6 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 facial, a body scrub, or a body treatment at the onsite 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 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, bicycle parking, and a banquet hall
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester on Mar 29, 2026 start from CA $103, 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 1 mi (1.6 km) from Burton Mere Wetlands and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from The Wirral Country Park. Ness Botanic Gardens and Eastham Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 947 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic breakfast. Great Service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay here, quiet location, excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel booked at short notice !

Lovely location, nice and quiet and good food / breakfast, all the staff were really friendly and couldn’t do enough for me! The hotel itself could do with an upgrade as it doesn’t do the location and staff justice! That said don’t let my comment put you off I will definitely stay here again when working in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and find it very comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds. Swimming pool Water jug and glasses in room. Nice breakfast Nice pillows, bed a little firm for my liking but you will never please everyone with beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Getting a bit dated

We had a nice stay, hotel was clean and we had good service. Hotel rooms are a bit dated now. Cooked breakfast food was overdone. Spa was nice, wife had a good massage, we were disappointed there was no jacuzzi. Overall needs a little TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

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

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
couple of Problems with the room that could be improved very few plug sockets and in poor locations sink very slow to drain - probably beginning to block up Elizabeth at breakfast stood out as an excellent example of customer service and a bright lovely welcome in the mornings, she should be rewarded for such good service levels
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely getaway: nice relaxing swim and steam room, wonderfully comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Friendly, helpful staff, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
liked the spa and large room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

lovely stay as a group of 16

this was a wonderful saty. We were a family of 16. Occupying 5 rooms. Service was great. Staff were great. Pool steam and sauana super clean. Hotel rooms a little dated but did the job. We had a blast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

Perfect Stay

Great food , freshly cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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