1,893 reviews
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$81Centre Island, Waterways, Lower Mersey Street, Whitby, CH65 2AL, United Kingdom
1,893 reviews
1/56
Restaurant
Indoor swimming pool
Business center
Free Private Parking
Room service
Fitness center
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Sauna
Four-star comfort meets river-town charm at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG, located in Ellesmere Port Town, United Kingdom. Address: Centre Island, Waterways, Lower Mersey Street. Price starts from $81. The property sits about 0.8mi from the city center and has 1,848 reviews.
Featured amenities include a Restaurant, Indoor swimming pool (free), Private Parking (free), Parking On Site (free), Business center, Meeting/Banquet facilities, Wifi (extra charges), Room service, Fitness center (free), Sauna (free), Air conditioning, Bar, 24-hour front desk, Non-smoking rooms, River view, Elevator, Kids' meals, Picnic area, Garden, View, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Free toiletries, and Bathtub.
River-view rooms, a garden and picnic area invite unwinding after a day in Ellesmere Port, while an indoor pool, on-site parking, and a 24-hour front desk keep plans flexible.
Locks Restaurant serves British and European dishes, a tasty way to cap off a day of exploring the river town. Pair a meal with a drink from the on-site bar, then slip into the all-season indoor pool (free) with a sauna ready for a relaxing finish to the evening. The pool is adults-only, offering a quieter swim after sunset.
Free on-site private parking makes arrivals a breeze, while business travelers can tap into a business center and meeting/banquet facilities for events of any size. A 24-hour front desk stands ready to help, and convenient extras include a fitness center (free) and a sauna (free) to keep plans on track.
Payment is cashless—cash is not accepted—with American Express, Switch, Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro all accepted. WiFi is available for an extra charge, keeping connectivity simple on the road. Families will appreciate Kids' meals, and non-smoking rooms help guests breathe easy during a stay.
Closest airports
Liverpool Airport
3.5miHawarden
8.4miManchester Airport
26miBlackpool Airport
33.8miRestaurant
Indoor swimming pool
Business center
Free Private Parking
Room service
Fitness center
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Sauna
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
River view
Elevator
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds
2 Double Beds
255 sqft
Free wifi
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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This room features a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Please advise the number of adults and children that will be staying in the Special Requests section.
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Junior Suite
1 King Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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The suite offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a hairdryer. The suite provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room - 2 King
2 Queen Size Beds
260 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
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Superior, King Size
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
View
Flat-screen TV
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Accessible Room
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Standard Room
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Standard, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Standard, Queen Size, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
260 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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King Room
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Suite, King Size
1 King Size Bed
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Premium, King Size, Canal View
1 King Size Bed
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King Room, Accessible, Canal View
1 King Size Bed
Wheelchair accessible
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8.7
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Featured reviews:
Lizzy
9.1
August 2025
Great location, friendly staff, spacious room and comfy beds, restaurant and buffet breakfast was really good and lots of choice. The little touches for children too, colouring in sheets, crayons, packs when you check in and green band to pick a treat from the bar. Little things that make a difference and would 100% recommend to friends and family and will return in the future! Lovely scenery also and best location for visiting Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks and not far from Chester city centre. Great for families and kids.
Parking is tight at the bottom car park and we were stuck by a bin lorry which was fine as we weren't in a rush but not alot of room the way cars park on the side and no room to manoeuvre if there isn't a space.
Elizabeth
10
August 2025
Fabulous location with so much to see and do without travelling very far. The staff were so friendly and helpful. It was our 40th wedding anniversary the day we arrived and the lovely lady at reception gifted us free drinks from the bar which was totally unexpected and incredibly kind. The breakfast was really good and everything we tried was delicious. We've visited in the past (many years ago) but will definitely be back. The swimming pool water was blissfully warm!
The pool was small and not surprisingly overrun with children. Not a pool for swimming in really, so we only used it once as having rheumatoid arthritis I was anxious of being kicked which would exacerbate pain levels. We had dinner in the restaurant on our 2nd night, Bank Holiday Monday. The restaurant was busy but even so we had to wait 50+ minutes for our salads. Also, both tables, either side of us had the wrong children's meals delivered which was unusual. The staff were lovely though so I can only assume it was issues in the kitchen on that day.
Anonymous
10
August 2025
We stayed here for the weekend as we went to Creamfields. We’ve stayed here previously before for Creamfields and came back again. The staff are lovely, the rooms are clean and comfortable. The reception staff asked if we were going to Creamfields and when we said yeah they told us to have a good time😊 when checking out they asked if we’d had a good weekend. We weren’t bothered for having our room cleaned as we were there for 2 nights but when we came back from Creamfields on the Saturday there was a brown bag outside our door with clean towels/new tea bags, this was lovely!
Enjoyed our stay!!
Anonymous
9.1
August 2025
Comfy bed and air condition. Breakfast was good, with plenty of choice. However on our second day the cooked breakfast could well have been hotter. The bacon to our liking was not cooked sufficiently. We elected to have dinner at the hotel in the evening, and were a little disappointed with our choice of meals. I had spaghetti, and my wife had a pizza. The spaghetti source was very bland, and the portion size meagre. The pizza size was generous, yet the taste again was bland. Insufficient sauce base, and a lack of cheese with a strength of flavour. The location was fine. A pleasant outlook onto the canal area. This is our second visit to this hotel and I would recommend a stay here. Very convenient for Chester and its many attractions. Ideal for families with children, as kids stay free, and are entitled to free breakfast.
Did not like our choice of evening meal at the hotels restaurant,
Matthew
8.2
June 2025
Room was very clean. Nice that they have air conditioning in now. Clean towels each day, stayed 2 nights. Plenty of plug sockets with USB plugs too. Beds were very comfortable and spacious. Nice clean bedding too. The view was nice of the old dock. Breakfast was plentiful, hot and fresh. The hotel itself was very clean and tidy. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Plenty of parking available too. A nice quiet, tranquil location yet only a few minutes from the town centre and Cheshire Oaks shopping.
The shower wasn't the most powerful but it did the job. They could do a little more outside with potted plants, makes it a bit nicer to sit out on an evening. Speaking of outside, fit a proper door rather than using the fire exit door, would make it more welcoming to guests to sit out and enjoy their drinks.
Hannah
9.1
April 2025
Hotel staff were great. Everyone we encountered were great with us and our children. On arrival they were fab with the children and there was some Easter colouring in the lobby. Staff at breakfast were great, the breakfast food was really nice. I’m a bit funny with cooked breakfast food but it looked nice and tasted nice. It was my daughter’s birthday and I felt everyone queen above and beyond to ensure she felt really special and had an amazing time during our stay. Only reason review isn’t 100% amazing was that the key card kept playing up and we had to go down and get it re-set a few times. Absolutely brilliant experience for the price. Comfy double beds x two where as many family rooms have one double and one sofa bed or two single beds.
Wayne
10
August 2025
This is the third Holiday Inn we have stayed in this year, almost stopped using them after bad experience in Bolton, poor receptionist, she had never heard the words "Customer Service". We had already booked for Belfast and that was good so gave the Ellesmere port a chance and glad we did. this was excellent, staff were lovely and friendly and nothing was too much trouble and they had enough staff not running on a skeleton crew, accommodation was comfortable and breakfast was really nice, having the canals around it was a bonus, good to see swans passing by
John
10
June 2025
As always an excellent breakfast and when we returned to our room it was cleaned up
I had an issue with trying to get your WiFi on to my phone I went down to the front desk and a member of yours staff was on the computer she totally ignored me she didn’t even say I’ll be with you in a minute it was totally embarrassing standing and getting totally ignored so I said to her I’ll try and sort it myself and walked away other than this individual the rest of the staff especially the staff in the restaurant were excellent
Wendy
10
December 2024
Rooms were spotless clean and beds very comfortable.our breakfast on the 3 mornings was fresh and a great selection.We had our evening meal in the restaurant one one night and it was gorgeous.Staff were so friendly and helpful we will definitely be returning again.
Our electricity tripped turned off in our room around midnight when my husband turned off the plug in heater we rang reception and it was sorted within minutes but I got up at 2am and we had none again so I used the light on my phone to make my way to the toilet and back to bed again as we didn't want to call reception at the hour of the morning.
Leanne
9.1
December 2024
Very close to Cheshire Oaks. Friendly staff, limited selection on menu in evening but what we had was lovely and staff very helpful. Breakfast was lovely plenty of choice and always topping it up. Lovely view while eating breakfast again morning staff very helpful. 24 hour bar which was nice so we could sit and chat rather then just being in the room. Great size tv and channel choice. Comfy bed and clean room. Love the fact there is a bath too! Dove toiletries
Booked swimming which was cancelled when we got there. This was a shame as this hotel was specifically selected so daughter could have a swim and coming away shopping for the night was her Xmas present. Parking could be an issue we got the last spot so not sure where you’d park if it’s full.
Airports
Liverpool Airport
3.5miHawarden
8.4miManchester Airport
26miBlackpool Airport
33.8miAirports
Liverpool Airport
3.5miHawarden
8.4miManchester Airport
26miBlackpool Airport
33.8miAttractions
Chester Zoo
4.4miStrawberry Field
6.3miPenny Lane
6.8miLiverpool Cathedral
8.1miMetropolitan Cathedral
8.5miBeatles Story
8.5miRoyal Albert Dock
8.7miCavern Club
8.9miMersey Ferries
8.9miPier Head
9miWalker Art Gallery
9miImperial War Museum North
27.5miThe Lowry
27.7miJohn Rylands Library
29.8miManchester Cathedral
30miLocks Restaurant
Cuisines
Location
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Indoor swimming pool
Business center
Free Private Parking
Room service
Fitness center
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Sauna
Air conditioning
Bar
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
River view
Elevator
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Key card access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Spa
Fitness
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Locker rooms
Sauna
View
River view
View
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and charges apply.
Age restriction may apply
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Visa,
Switch,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Maestro
This property does not accept cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG?
The designated check-in period at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG begins at 02:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 11:00 AM.
Is vehicle parking offered by Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG?
Yes, there is ample parking available at the Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks. The hotel provides free, private on-site parking for guests, and no prior reservation is required.
How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG cost?
The base price for Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG starts at $81. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.
Which room categories can I book at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG?
The hotel offers a variety of room types including double rooms with two double beds, standard double rooms, superior king rooms, standard king rooms (ground floor), and double rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms range in size from 258 sqft to 269 sqft. The accommodations can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, with some rooms able to accommodate up to 3 adults and 3 children. Bed sizes vary between queen and king size.
Which amenities can guests enjoy at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG?
Guests at the Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can take a dip in the indoor swimming pool, relax in the sauna, or work out in the fitness center. For those looking to unwind after a long day, there is a bar where guests can enjoy a drink.
In terms of dining options, the hotel has the Locks Restaurant, which serves British and European cuisines.
For those who enjoy staying active, the hotel provides fitness facilities, as well as board games and puzzles for some indoor entertainment.
The hotel also features a pool, available all year round, which is located indoors. Please note that there may be age restrictions in place for this pool.
Overall, guests at the Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks have a variety of leisure amenities to choose from during their stay.
Is there a swimming pool at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG?
The hotel has one pool available. The pool is indoors and can be accessed by adults only. It is available all year round.
Are there restaurants located within Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG?
Yes, the Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks has a restaurant on site called Locks Restaurant. The restaurant offers British and European cuisines.
Which payment methods are supported by Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG?
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks, an IHG Hotel accepts the following payment methods: American Express, Mastercard, Switch, Visa, Maestro. Cash is not accepted at this hotel.
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