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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cole • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
5
Cons:

The restaurant was closed so we had get taxis into town to eat, this added considerably to our costs which we were not expecting

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • de
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
8
Brilliant stop over great value and bonus spa
Pros:

Excellent location.
Friendly staff
Large room
Gym and spa a bonus

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Smaadal • couple • no
9
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Didn’t get twin beds as requested
Room wasn’t cleaned well for second day stay
Luke warm water when running bath
One set of towels for 2 people
No bottled water

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Arturs • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

The hotel in general is in a nice location and clean. Staff is professional.

Cons:

There shower gel in men SPA showers were depleted, thankfully I had my own in gym bag. My highest dissapointment was the bed, before I made my online booking it was showing double bed or twin beds. I rang the hotel to ask about this and I was assured that it will be double bed. Made my booking after, even wrote a comment that I want a double bed in my online check in. Checked in hotel and left my belongings there, went out to Chester. When I returned back to hotel and went to sleep I realised that the "double bed" splits in half and I ended up in the middle between the two mattresses. I was dissapointed as I fully trusted the staff in regards the booking and it was late in the evening and I was too tired to try to swap rooms. My dissapointment and rating is purely based on the bed situation, I didn't get too much sleep, everything else was lovely and great.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
9
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Aimee • couple • gb
4
Not great and wasn’t worth what I paid at all, wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Destination

Cons:

The cleanliness, plates and cups and food left in the corridors, barely any lights in the room so dark and cold. No bar open shut for a function. No robe or flip flops included for the spa.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Ioan • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Coral • family_with_children • gb
9
Wonderful country stay.
Pros:

Great stay. Very impressive building and facilities, comfy bed, good breakfast. The gentleman working on reception was lovely and very accommodating. Helped us to our room with our bags and baby.

Cons:

Hotel is a little dated and needs a decorator/patch up in parts but this is expected with an old building! Well worth what you pay for.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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white • couple • gb
1
Great location poor staff and terribly uncomfortable bed
Pros:

Room size and breakfast

Cons:

Staff didn’t know what was going on, we paid for robes and sippers for the spa, they had no record of the booking, eventually got them and then found out they are free if you use the spa so paid for nothing but small tatty robes. The bed was awful, one side the mattress had collapsed springs digging in you when mentioned to the maid and reception nothing was done just said it’s a big bed very disappointed in the staff, when on check out I mentioned the issues and the staff member said”on that’s great glad you had a good stay”

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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peet • couple • gb
8
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
9
Perfect Stay - fab facilities
Pros:

Great Location, great facilities, staff polite - really enjoyable stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
6
Spa was great staff at evening meal poor and food poor
Pros:

Good breakfast

Cons:

The evening meal very poor quality and choice

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
1
Cons:

It had blood on the headboard when we checked into the room

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • couple • gb
4
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • gb
7
We enjoyed our stay besides our issues 😊
Pros:

2 mornings were good 1 morning ran out of bacon eggs long wait food was cold

Cons:

Not sure how many morning room should of been serviced we were there 3 nights and sheets were not changed ,

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee