Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (1253 reviews)
Cobblers Cross , Tarporley , 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:
Helpful staff
Great location
Comfy rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic amenities
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, including outdated and unclean rooms.
Service
8.76
Staff were described as extremely helpful, polite, and welcoming.
Location
8.8
Location was generally praised for its convenience.
Room Quality
7.75
Some rooms were described as large but outdated.
Amenities
7.78
Amenities were viewed as basic, with a lack of expected items in the room.
Value for Money
7.74
Some reviews suggested the pricing felt high given the issues experienced.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Food quality varied, with some positive notes but also complaints.
Overall Experience
7.76
Overall experiences were a mix of positive and negative, with significant issues reported in some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 13:18

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The Macdonald Portal Hotel offers a range of luxurious amenities including an indoor pool, spa with various treatments, and 3 golf courses for guests to enjoy.

Championship Golf Course
For golf enthusiasts, the hotel boasts a Championship standard golf course, perfect for a challenging and scenic round of golf during your stay.

Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional cuisine with an organic twist at the award-winning Ranulf Restaurant, or unwind at the Lounge Bar with freshly brewed coffee and a light snack menu.

Experience luxury, leisure, and top-notch service at The Macdonald Portal Hotel. Book now for a memorable countryside getaway.

Important information:

All beauty treatments and golf sessions must be booked prior to arrival and are subject to availability.

You are advised to make your dinner reservations before arrival.

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Children 12 years and under sharing suitable room with 2 adults are inclusive of Bed and breakfast, all other meals are charged as taken.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1253 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 7.76
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William couple fr
8
Pros:

Chambre de qualité , personnel accueillant.
Piscine superbe et propre.

Cons:

Le beau bâtiment mis en avant sur l’annonce n’est pas du tout l’hôtel . Il s’agit du club house du golf qui n’est pas localisé à cet endroit. L’architecture de l’hôtel nous a fortement déçue car elle est très différente de celle du club house qui laisse imaginer un standing supérieur .

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kajal solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Kajal solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Vicci couple gb
10
Great hotel with lovely views
Pros:

The rooms were lovely and cosy and the breakfast was great. A particular receptionist called Joe was really accommodating and Friday he’s a real asset to the team.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Hardik family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Wan-Ju solo_traveller gb
6
I expected more for this price
Pros:

Clean, spacious bathroom and room

Cons:

For this price range, there wasn't even bottled water in the room, not enough sockets, and no conditioner or body cream

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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scott couple gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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jason solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Jones couple gb
9
Would certainly stay here again.
Pros:

Hotel had some great countryside views and short walks. Room was great.

Cons:

Breakfast was not as good as other hotels of similar star quality.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
6
This was not what I would expect from a 4 star hotel and we would not stay here again.
Pros:

Room and bathroom were clean. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Bedroom generous size. Location lovely. Bean bags outside were comfortable and a novelty..

Cons:

Minimal staff but when located they seemed disinterested. Reception unmanned the whole time we were there and no call bell. Apart from when we arrived we had to go looking for staff. Ants all over the preserves at breakfast. When quietly mentioned to the waitress she said management were aware!! Why not keep preserves elsewhere and bring to each table on request? Checked out before using the pool as we were told we could use the pool until midday but we then had no ability to use the lockers without a big hoohah trying to obtain a non-room key. Only one private change space which had no seating. Paint majorly peeling from the pool ceiling and certain places around the pool.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Francine couple gb
9
Great quick stop to stay for wedding/ friendly staff/ lovely room
Pros:

Good location for attending a wedding at Peckforton Castle

Cons:

Phone signal in the area

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
8
Excellent facilities and good staff. Breakfast not as good as on previous stays. Will stay again.
Pros:

The room was very big, The bed was huge and the shower was great. The room was also quite cool thanks to the heavy curtains which was a god send at the moment. Plenty of space for the dog. The staff were well turned out and very professional.

Cons:

We have stayed many times before, both with and without our dog. When we have the dog we sit in the bar area for breakfast. Due to low occupancy this time, breakfast wasn`t a buffet, but table service. Both mornings of our stay, the staff were good, but the food wasn`t up to the usual standard. The first day it took a while to arrive and had obviously been sat ready under the heat lamp. The second morning, the bacon was rubbery and very poor. It won`t stop us from staying again, but you expect better from a four star hotel.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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amanda couple gb
7
Was ok but not the best
Pros:

Needs a update

Cons:

Looking worn

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Bernie couple gb
7
Expensive
Cons:

For the price you would of thought there would be air conditioning .

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Muriel solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Dereck Thompson solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent service thank you

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Devon couple us
7
Ok
Pros:

Golf access, lounge tv for watching The Open

Cons:

No A/c in the room. Very hot

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Lovely location it was spotless

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Amazing location ,amenities, staff were extremely helpful and professional at every department

Cons:

Breakfast needs improvement.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Donna couple gb
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee