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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4.0 star property

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An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A stone water feature with a small waterfall, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
A modern building with a glass facade, brickwork, and a green roof.
A golf course with a pond, trees, and a stone bridge.
A reception area with a sign reading "THE SPA AT PORTAL".

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $134
$112 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

Explore the area

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Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, England, CW6 0DJ
  • Place, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Budworth Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oulton Park Circuit
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a chandelier.

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Super Deluxe Double Double)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Super Deluxe Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Deluxe Family 4)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Deluxe Family 4)

  • 286 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tarporley

Located in Tarporley, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and Oulton Park Circuit. .This golf hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Chester City Walls and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Chester Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Little Budworth Country Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Oulton Park Circuit - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Beeston Castle - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Abbeywood Gardens - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cuddington Station - 8 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delamere Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Calveley Mill Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Hotel - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa offers 85 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

This Tarporley hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a health club. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa at Portal has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at Scottish Steakhouse, a restaurant where you can take in the golf course view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Scottish Steakhouse - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Lounge Bar - Overlooking the golf course, this lobby lounge specializes in British cuisine and serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • Scottish Steakhouse

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 619 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, food excellent and staff were welcoming and made our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome and clean room, comfortable bed and good shower. Ideal for a one night stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and facilties
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast basic for £18
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really spacious and clean. It was a little bit old as the carpet was a bit worn in places which was a shame. The pool area was nice and was well maintained. The breakfast was regularly stocked which was a bonus as some hotels are very slow at refreshing the breakfast! All in all, a nice hotel on beautiful grounds. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk receptionist was polite and friendly and the hotel generally has a nice "feel" about the place. Room was superb ( 320 )
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
clean spacious room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms ok but service goes downhill quickly when the hotel is busy - had to wait 5 minutes for someone to turn up at the reception desk and the breakfast is limited to a greasy buffet with no real healthy options. Service definitely different to other MacDonald hotels once they have a larger number of guests
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some areas looking a little tired but generally all fine. The staff worked hard to make sure that guest needs were met.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly, room good size
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laird Leighton

On arrival we where greeted by a beautiful lady who’s name I cannot remember but she was very nice and gave us all the information about the area that we needed including help with travel time to different locations. The hotel is very nice and clean and the surrounding views are astonishing. Nice room with plenty of space for us both to not feel like we were in each others way and an amazing huge bed which was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Caroline

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As described
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was immaculate, the staff all very helpful and couldn't have done any more for us. We also attended an event there and the organisation was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotels.com asked for a breakfast specific review, so: Breakfast was a quick and simple hot and cold buffet with plenty of delicious things on offer. Decent coffees are an issue though as you have to pay extra, which seems a little old fashioned. and sometimes they don't switch the coffee machine on early enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are clean and showers are good, Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good place to stay

lovely hotel - amazing staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vince

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two members of the Portal team consistently impress with friendly courteous welcoming conversation on arrival/departure from Joe. Equalled by welcoming open service from Olga managing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stay here around once a month and it is a lovely hotel. Only negative is that if it is the lady on check in desk on an evening she has never been there to greet me once and I'm often stood waiting. The young gentleman however always provides a 5 star service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay for families
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, lovely beds and pillows everything was perfect in the room, loved the Elemis products in the bathroom. Dinner was superb I recommend the Burger! Breakfast was cooked to order it was served hot and was so tasty, Claire&Olga looked after us very well, lovely ladies, Alison and the reception team made us very welcome and were very helpful, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heledd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel have been before and looking forward to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025