Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8 (4616 reviews)
Parkgate Road, Mollington , Chester , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great customer service
Spacious rooms
Good location
Quality food and beverage
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor attention to detail
Hot tub not working
Some amenities looked worn

Categories

Cleanliness
5.33
Specific concerns regarding dust and unclean conditions were mentioned, leading to a significantly lower rating.
Service
9.3
Great customer service mentioned in multiple reviews, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
8.84
Positive comments about the location being great for access to Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms described as spacious and well-appointed, but mixed reviews noted issues like burns and mold.
Amenities
8.32
Facilities such as the spa and pool were praised, although the hot tub was not functioning during one visit.
Value for Money
7.78
Value considered somewhat lacking due to cleanliness issues, but location and amenities offer some value.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Afternoon tea, dinner, and breakfast received high praise for quality.
Overall Experience
8.3
Mixed reviews balanced by many positive aspects, leading to an overall satisfactory experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 18:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Relaxing Spa
Crabwall Manor & Spa; BW Signature Collection offers elegant rooms and a spa, providing a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation. The historic manor house, dating back to 1660, is conveniently located near Chester city centre and offers free parking for guests.

Gourmet Dining and Wellness Facilities
Indulge in a culinary experience at The Jacob Restaurant with picturesque views and a menu featuring traditional English and world cuisine. For relaxation and fitness, the hotel boasts an 18-metre heated pool, sauna, whirlpool, gym, and aerobics studio.

Pampering Spa Treatments
Unwind at the on-site spa with 5 treatment rooms offering aromatherapy massages and a steam room, ensuring a rejuvenating experience during your stay.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Crabwall Manor & Spa; BW Signature Collection. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that events such as weddings are sometimes held at the hotel. Certain areas of the hotel and grounds may not be accessible to guests. Please check with the hotel directly for further information.

Please note that under 16s are not permitted to use the leisure facilities at this time.

Children have access to the pool Monday to Sunday at 9:30-10:30, 12:30-13:30, and 16:30-17:30.

The opening hours for the leisure club are Monday-Friday 6:30 until 22:00 and Saturday-Sunday 07:00 until 20:00.

Afternoon tea is available every day between 12:00 and 16:00. Please note, 24 hours notice is required for this booking, please contact the property directly to book.

'Treatments are available to book on a first come first serve basis, this can be done by contacting the hotel directly. We unfortunately cannot guarantee all guests treatment space, we recommend contacting the hotel in advance of your stay to avoid disappointment'Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 4616 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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niamh • family_with_children • gb
1
Don’t let the advertising photos fool you… even over heard another guest saying to his wife it looks great from the phot
Pros:

Close to Chester Zoo and Blue Planet Aquarium

Cons:

⭐ 1/5 – Completely unacceptable cleanliness, especially with a baby

Unfortunately, the condition of our room was absolutely disgusting. We were staying with our 8½-month-old baby, who is now crawling and exploring everything, which made the lack of cleanliness even more concerning.

There appeared to be dead bugs/insects on the carpet, along with hair and other debris that quite clearly should have been picked up if the room had been properly hoovered before our arrival. The quilt was visibly stained, and there were unpleasant marks/residue on the walls and shower curtain. There were also large, obvious cobwebs around the ceiling and light fitting, which clearly suggests the room had not been thoroughly dusted or cleaned for some time.

Even the curtains had been left hanging off their hooks. Thankfully, my husband is 6ft tall and was able to stand on a chair and just reach to put them back on himself – although guests really shouldn’t be having to carry out basic maintenance to their hotel room.

More seriously, the glass tops on the bedside tables were not secured at all. They could simply be lifted or pulled off. This is a significant safety concern, particularly in a room occupied by a small child who is at the stage of pulling themselves up, reaching for things and exploring. A heavy piece of unsecured glass being pulled down could cause a serious injury.

I appreciate that hotel rooms won’t always be immaculate, and I wouldn’t normally complain about the odd minor imperfection. However, this wasn’t one isolated issue. Bugs, hair and debris on the carpet, stained bedding, dirty marks, an unclean shower curtain, substantial cobwebs, curtains hanging down and unsecured glass furniture all in the same room point to a much bigger problem with housekeeping and basic room checks.

To describe the room as disappointing would be an understatement.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
9
Lovely relaxation break.
Pros:

Such a relaxing stay, the room was amazing. Staff were friendly and made me feel special for my birthday.
Spa facilities were good.

Cons:

Food was ok.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
3
Kitchen and menu let down
Pros:

The hotel was nice the room was good

Cons:

No hairdryer in room food menu was knocked down to bare minimum and over priced lipstick mark on glass asked for water on table got warm water in a vase so wasn't a great experience

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Spa, clean rooms, location ,

Cons:

Room dimly lit, no USB charger, toilet seat loose,

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • gb
6
Okay place to stay up needs some updating and general maintenance in the rooms
Pros:

Nice place to stay

Cons:

The ceiling had damaged to it , tiles in bathrooms move due to not having any grout in it, black mold in the shower

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ian • extended_group • au
10
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ashleigh • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Would do it again
Pros:

Lovely place excellent facilities

Cons:

None

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • gb
10
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PETER NIGEL • couple • gb
6
good.
Pros:

we liked breakfast,the pool and steam room and sauna

Cons:

we didn,t like our neighbouring guests slamming their doors late at night.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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whiteley • extended_group • gb
10
Great Stay!
Pros:

Hotel was presented perfectly. The room was clean and fantastic for the money paid. Car park was large with plenty of spaces. SPA and Gym were great as well. Would defiantly visit again in the future. Thank you!

Cons:

The bar was very small and beer was flat

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Dafydd • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Ayeshea • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Andrea • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Darran • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Check in and spa was good

Cons:

Evening meal service was not the best

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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leanne • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • couple • gb
5
Great location near Chester and Cheshire oaks
Pros:

Location great
Breakfast nice

Cons:

Hotel is really tired needs and update.
Mouldy shower and missing grout on floor had to change rooms.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Guy • couple • gb
2
many positives- just not the room and service when we had an issue with room temp
Pros:

Food was excellent both breakfast and dinne r- we paid for these. The Spa was nice . we paid for a massage for my partner which she enjoyed. parking was good

Cons:

the room was too hot - despite asking for the receptionist to help with this on checkin we were unable to get any help. It was over 20* degrees outside and the radiators were on full....it was very uncomfortable. we could not leave the window open as they opened directly onto a small courtyard where staff/ guests were smoking so it was noisy...there was a wedding going on....and also we were directly over the kitchen and the large extraction unit which kept us awake . we woke up very tired and sleep -starved. This was supposed to be a 50th birthday treat and we had travelled from manchester for it, we upgraded to room 8. I really hope that this could be looked into and sorted for us - we NEVER complain or write poor reviews but we were shattered after the sleep and we were thoroughly excited to come and visit you before this.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
7
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Peter • couple • gb
1
Would not stop here again
Cons:

Wedding on had to drink in car park, make shift bar

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee