Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Tomorrow

Oct 14 - Oct 15

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (Accessible Twin)

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

Good

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Shower/bath combination

18 sq m
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

About the area

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

What's nearby

Blue Planet Aquarium - 8 min drive - 10.3 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
‪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 scrub, aromatherapy or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Craxton Wood Grill, offers breakfast and dinner. Yoga 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 coffee/tea in reception
Bike parking, a banquet hall and luggage storage
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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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Hotel

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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 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester on 9 Nov 2025 start from €91.06, 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).