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About the Hotel

Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, United Kingdom, Ch1 6ne

“Nestled in a serene countryside, the hotel offers a tranquil escape that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle.”view full review

Crabwall Manor & Spa - BW Signature Collection is a historic 17th-century manor house featuring elegant accommodations and a range of leisure amenities. This 4-star Chester hotel offers a spa, indoor swimming pool, and dining options on-site. Guests can enjoy beautiful landscaped gardens and a range of services for comfort and convenience.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Crabwall Manor & Spa are designed in classic and modern styles, including spacious junior and master suites with seating areas. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower, free toiletries, and an electric kettle.

Dining Options

Dining options include Jacob's Brasserie, which serves traditional English and world food with views over the patio, and the Bar Lounge, offering casual dining and lighter snacks. 24-hour room service is also available for guests.

Leisure & Spa

The Spa at Crabwall Manor features an 18-meter heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms offering various spa treatments. The hotel also has a well-equipped gym and aerobics studio available for guests.

Location & Transportation

Crabwall Manor offers free parking and easy access to major cities via the M56 motorway. Chester city center, just a short drive away, is home to various landmarks such as the Walls of Chester and Chester Zoo, accessible by local bus services.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic Single Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

1080 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Standard Double Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

1360 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Suite View Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

2005 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

Comprehensive guide to transport options for seamless travel

City Centre

Chester 2.2 mi

Airports

Chester Hawarden (CEG) 7.5 mi

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) 25.2 mi

Train

Chester Train Station 2.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop 2.6 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Spa Access

“The spa access was a highlight of our stay, featuring a lovely heated pool that provided a refreshing escape.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast options were excellent, especially the cooked items that were freshly prepared and full of flavor.” view full review

Accessible Amenities

“The hotel offered spacious rooms with wide doorways and grab rails, ensuring comfort and convenience for all guests.” view full review

Unique Room Decor

“Our room was beautifully decorated with personal touches that made it feel cozy and inviting.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Yoga class

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, United Kingdom, Ch1 6ne

Map view

Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, United Kingdom, Ch1 6ne

City landmarks

Zoo

Chester Zoo

1.7 mi

Landmark

Footgolf Chester

2000 ft

Landmark

Holy Trinity Church

3400 ft

Landmark

Blacon Sports & Social Club

3700 ft

Landmark

St Theresa's

4200 ft

Landmark

Countess of Chester Country Park

1.5 mi

Landmark

Walls of Chester

2.4 mi

Landmark

Life for a life

4600 ft

Church

Chester Cathedral

2.3 mi

Landmark

Chester Community Church

1.1 mi

Landmark

All Saints Church

1.4 mi

Landmark

David Annand

1.5 mi

Church

Matthew Henry Evangelical Church

1.3 mi

Church

Parish Church of the Holy Ascension

1.5 mi

Church

University of Chester

1.7 mi

Mosque

Shahjalal Mosque & Islamic Centre

1.4 mi

Landmark

Saughall Methodist Church

1.4 mi

Landmark

Parkway

1.5 mi

Landmark

Chester Racecourse

2.4 mi

Landmark

St Oswald's Church

1.6 mi

Landmark

War Memorial

1.5 mi

Landmark

Ugc Cinemas

1.5 mi

Landmark

Ten Pin Bowling

1.6 mi

Landmark

Megabowl

1.6 mi

Church

St Oswald C of E Church Backford

1.6 mi

Landmark

Sick to Death

2.1 mi

Landmark

Church of Saint Thomas of Canterbury

1.8 mi

Church

Upton Baptist Church

1.7 mi

Landmark

United Reform Church

1.7 mi

Landmark

University Chapel

1.8 mi

Nearby

Mollington Grange

Footgolf Chester

2000 ft

Restaurants

The Chester Crabwall Manor

2100 ft

Parkgate Road

Garden Room Restaurant

1800 ft

Best Western Mollington Banastre Hotel Parkgate Road

Reviews and Ratings

Reviews from guests about their experience.

68%

loved their spa retreat and can’t wait to return.

Friendly and helpful staff

Convenient location near attractions

Need for cleanliness and maintenance

Dining experience was disappointing

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

6.0

Location

8.0

Service

7.0

Dining

5.8

James

United Kingdom, January 2025

6.4/10

While the hotel has spacious rooms and a lovely spa area that makes for a relaxing experience, the service fell short, particularly during peak times and events. The dining options were decent but hindered by slow service and occasional cleanliness issues. Overall, it has great potential but could use improvements in guest treatment and dining efficiency.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, providing a comfortable environment. However, the bathroom had issues with condensation and poor ventilation.

Service

5.0

The service was inconsistent; while some staff were helpful, there were notable lapses in attention during busy periods.

Location

6.0

Located a short distance from Chester, the location is convenient for accessing local attractions, though it requires a taxi to reach the town center.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast offered a good selection, but the service was slow and cleanliness could have been improved.

Facilities

8.0

The spa facilities, including the pool and sauna, were well-maintained and enjoyable, making for a relaxing atmosphere.

Mary

United Kingdom, November 2024

7.4/10

The hotel exudes potential with spacious accommodations and attractive spa facilities, making it a nice spot for relaxation. However, the overall upkeep of the property leaves much to be desired, with several areas needing attention. Dining could also use improvement, particularly in service and variety, detracting from an otherwise pleasant experience.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, making for a comfortable stay, but minor maintenance issues were noted in the bathrooms.

Service

8.0

The staff demonstrated a genuine willingness to assist and were particularly accommodating when we raised concerns about our reservations.

Location

9.0

Situated conveniently for exploring nearby attractions, the location was a key highlight of our trip.

Dining

5.0

While the food was good, the service during dinner was quite slow, affecting the overall dining experience.

Facilities

8.0

The spa facilities were well-maintained and offered a calming retreat, contributing positively to our overall relaxation.

Harry

United Kingdom, October 2024

7.0/10

I had a decent stay at the hotel with some ups and downs. The breakfast was a highlight, offering a variety of options, and the room itself was comfortable. However, I was quite disappointed with the noise from a generator that kept me awake and the limited dining choices. Overall, it was good value for the price we paid, but some improvements are definitely needed.

Rooms

6.0

The room was comfortable but could use a more thorough cleaning and better lighting.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and eager to help, but there were times when they seemed unprepared for certain requests.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated in a peaceful area, just a short taxi ride to the city, which was very convenient.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was quite good with a solid range of choices, but the dining options for dinner were somewhat lacking.

Facilities

7.0

The spa facilities looked decent, though I didn't get a chance to utilize them fully during my stay.

Nicholas

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.6/10

I had a somewhat mixed experience at this spa hotel. The staff were friendly and eager to help, which made the stay enjoyable. However, the rooms left something to be desired with cleanliness issues. The spa facilities were decent but could be improved for a more relaxing experience. The dining options, while tasty, felt a bit limited. Overall, it had its ups and downs, but I found value in certain aspects of my visit.

Rooms

5.0

Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the room was not up to standard with dust on surfaces and dirty windows, which detracted from the overall experience.

Service

7.0

The service was generally agreeable, with staff showing a genuine desire to assist. However, there was a noticeable delay in attending to certain requests, which could be improved.

Location

8.0

The location is convenient for exploring Chester and its surroundings, which is one of the main highlights of this hotel.

Dining

6.0

While the breakfast was hearty and well-prepared, I found the overall dining experience quite basic and felt that more variety could enhance it.

Facilities

5.0

The spa facilities were decent, but the experience was marred by a lack of supervision and cleanliness around the pool area.

Rosie

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.8/10

I had mixed feelings about my stay at the hotel. On one hand, the location was really convenient for visiting the local attractions, and I appreciated the warm welcome upon arrival. However, the state of the decor and cleanliness really stood out as areas needing significant improvement, which overshadowed the positive aspects of my experience.

Rooms

6.0

The room I stayed in was a good size, but it lacked the luxurious feel I expected. The cleanliness could definitely have been better, with noticeable marks and dust in various areas.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and eager to help, which enhanced the experience despite the shortcomings elsewhere. I was impressed with how they handled busy times and still maintained a positive attitude.

Location

9.0

The hotel was ideally located just a short drive from Chester Zoo and other attractions, making it a good base for exploring the area. This was definitely one of the hotel's strong points.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience left much to be desired. Although I had anticipated a delightful meal, the portions were large but poorly presented, and the service was noticeably slow.

Facilities

6.0

The pool and spa facilities were enjoyable, but the upkeep around the pool area was lacking due to flaking paint and cleanliness issues.

Friendly and helpful staff

Need for cleanliness and maintenance