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A modern kitchen area with a counter, hanging lights, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and a view of the outside through large windows.

1. Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG

0.3 km from National Waterways Museum

Angela

₩104,782

₩125,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV screen, seating areas, and large windows with natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV displaying various images, a wooden wall panel, a sofa with cushions, and a table with a sign and a camera.

A modern office space with a desk, chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window.

A bar area with stools, a menu board, and a counter with various items.

2. Moxy Chester

10.6 km from National Waterways Museum

Alexandra

₩106,683

₩128,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a tap with a beer tap, and a security camera on the wall.

A reception desk with two monitors, a water bottle, and a small container with pens.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a breakfast bar. There are hanging lights and a sign indicating breakfast service.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception area, and a seating area with red chairs.

3. Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

11 km from National Waterways Museum

Bernadette

₩98,878

₩118,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with yellow stools, a wooden counter, and potted plants.

A modern conference room with a round table, four chairs, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a lamp.

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East

6.3 km from National Waterways Museum

Greg

₩61,983

₩74,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a staircase leading to the main doors.

A three-tiered dessert stand with various pastries and sandwiches, two champagne flutes, and a vase with flowers on a table in a room with wooden paneling and a fireplace.

A spacious living room with a grand staircase, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A covered walkway with stone pillars and a rope wrapped around a tree trunk.

5. Inglewood Manor

6 km from National Waterways Museum

Michelle

₩92,975

₩111,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A canal-side building with multiple windows and a boat docked in front.

A hotel lobby with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and a view of the room.

A lobby with a reception area, elevators, and seating with a modern design.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

6. The Mill Hotel & Spa

10.5 km from National Waterways Museum

Caroline

₩120,018

₩144,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with wooden furniture, a round bar counter, and hanging lamps.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a classic architectural style.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter, and a large window.

A modern interior with leather sofas, blue armchairs, and a blue cabinet with glass doors.

7. The Queen at Chester Hotel - Handwritten Collection

10.3 km from National Waterways Museum

Justine

₩99,482

₩119,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, including sofas and tables, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with white cabinetry, a coffee station, and a view of the city through a large window.

A hotel reception area with a desk, seating, and a wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Hampton" sign, large windows, and a modern facade with vertical panels.

8. Hampton by Hilton Liverpool/John Lennon Airport

6 km from National Waterways Museum

Arvind

₩98,878

₩122,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a round mirror.

A hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a staircase, and a sofa in the background.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with a dark leather sofa, a bright orange armchair, a marble reception desk, and a chandelier.

9. The Seven

10.9 km from National Waterways Museum

Nina

₩160,714

₩192,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the sky through the window.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a yellow armchair, a leather sofa, and a floor lamp.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Roomzzz Chester City

11 km from National Waterways Museum

Ian

₩109,647

₩131,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A traditional brick house with a well-lit entrance, a covered porch, and a driveway leading to the front door.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio with brick walls, two ornate street lamps, and red umbrellas.

A living room with leather sofas, a lamp, a violin, and a clock on the wall.

11. Chester House Guest House

9.7 km from National Waterways Museum

Gail

₩129,864

₩155,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a bar, and seating arrangements.

12. Premier Inn Chester - Railway Station

10.6 km from National Waterways Museum

Henry

₩76,741

₩92,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A restaurant interior with multiple dining tables, chairs, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A hotel entrance with a sign, a hanging flower basket, and a potted plant.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a purple throw, a bedside lamp, a flat-screen TV mounted above a window with a view of greenery, and a door to the right.

A hallway with a staircase, framed artwork on the wall, and a white planter with flowers.

13. Rowton Poplars Hotel

13 km from National Waterways Museum

Linda

₩65,083

₩78,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and trees, a grassy lawn, and a stone wall in the background.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpeted staircase, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table surrounded by leather chairs, equipped with wine glasses and cutlery.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and two lamps.

14. Woodcote Hotel

4.7 km from National Waterways Museum

Andy

₩118,064

₩141,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A bar area with wooden beams, stools, and a bar counter.

A traditional pub interior with wooden beams, a bar area, and a seating section.

A traditional interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

15. The Pied Bull

10.6 km from National Waterways Museum

Amy

₩69,937

₩83,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a brick accent wall.

A traditional building with a brick facade, a green entrance sign, and hanging plants.

A row of numbered beach huts with outdoor seating.

A bar area with a counter, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

16. The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

11.1 km from National Waterways Museum

Alison

₩147,574

₩177,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with a clear lane, a reception area with seating, and a modern architectural design.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed jacuzzi, a wicker chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A rooftop lounge area with sun loungers and chairs, a large umbrella, and a building with large windows in the background.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a glass wall, a stone wall, and a reception area with a counter and seating.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester

9.5 km from National Waterways Museum

Trevor

₩115,870

₩139,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with multiple wine glasses and plates, a neatly arranged bar counter, and a seating area with patterned chairs.

A room with dark wooden paneling, a blue sofa with a deer print cushion, a blue armchair, and a small table with a book. Framed artwork is displayed on the wall.

A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL INDIANA" and a view of a church steeple.

A table with a bottle of champagne, two wine glasses, and a bowl of strawberries on a balcony overlooking a cityscape.

18. Hotel Indigo Chester by IHG

10.8 km from National Waterways Museum

Mark

₩137,799

₩165,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a checkered floor, a sofa, a glass coffee table, a chandelier, a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A room with a large ornate mirror, a white upholstered chair, and a small table with a potted orchid plant.

A reception area with a checkered floor, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a staircase.

19. Stone Villa

9.9 km from National Waterways Museum

Emily

₩166,765

₩200,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the landscape, and a covered area with hanging lights.

A waterfront building with a balcony, bicycles, and outdoor seating.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a red patterned rug, and large windows with views.

A corner room with two armchairs facing a bay window overlooking a beach.

20. The Ship

12.6 km from National Waterways Museum

Jamie

₩131,872

₩158,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to National Waterways Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Moxy Chester	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East	9.0 Wonderful 320 reviews	View
Inglewood Manor	9.0 Wonderful 744 reviews	View

Top National Waterways Museum Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton Liverpool/John Lennon Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Right on top of the airport, perfect if your catching a flight. Great self serve breakfast. Great value for the money."

The Mill Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast excellent with lots of choices and Sunday night dinner was really good and well prepared with the cost in line with other restaurants in the Chester area. Room clean and house keeping staff were very helpful and pleasant. The hotel was generally first class."

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG

8/10 Good

"Nice location by the canal. Close to motorway, shopping centre and 15 minutes walk to metro station. Staff very frienfly and helpful, Rooms quiet and well provided."

Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Beautifully manor house just outside of Chester with plenty of free parking. The room was spacious and clean. There was plenty of space to relax in the bar area as well as a terrace. Good value for money."

Woodcote Hotel

8/10 Good

"Had a great time staying at the Woodcote. The rooms were fine and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. A good place to stay to explore the Wirral."

Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East

8/10 Good

"Great hotel, well-located for our family's trip to Chester Zoo the next morning. Ladies at check in / bar were lovely (helpful and friendly). We had room 21, a family room which was massive. A few cleanliness issues (brown sticky smudge of something on the window ledge that my son walked past and covered his sweatshirt, fridge iffy, a stained pillowcase and dirty toilet) BUT overall good and value for money."

Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is basic and on the morning we went swimming we were told we had to get out the pool at 11am for maintenance, to be honest the tiles in the pool were wobbly so were concerned. if we had known we would of booked else where."

Oakwood Farm Mews

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. It was great to also have a parking place just outside the room."

Cheshire Yeoman Station Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room large and spotlessly clean . Hadn't realised when booked it was shared bathroom wondered why it was cheap . Bathroom. Though again spotlessly clean . Great toilet seat 😃 There's only three rooms and I think I was the only one staying there . Would recommend."

Other attractions near National Waterways Museum

A close-up of a rock with a rough texture and some orange lichen.

Blue Planet Aquarium

7.8/10 (53 reviews)

Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Blue Planet Aquarium during your trip to Little Stanney. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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A Tudor-style building with a well-maintained garden and a clear blue sky.

Speke Hall

You can find out about the history of Liverpool when you stop by Speke Hall. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Port Whitby Marina

Explore the waterfront in Ellesmere Port with a trip to Port Whitby Marina. Wander the gardens and waterfront in this relaxing area.

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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

9.0/10 (563 reviews)

During your visit to Little Stanney, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Rivacre Country Park

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Rivacre Country Park, a lovely green space in Ellesmere Port. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Stanney Woods

7.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Stanney Woods, a lovely green space in Ellesmere Port. Wander the gardens and waterfront in this relaxing area.

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Hooton Park Circuit

You can take time to visit Hooton Park Circuit during your travels to Ellesmere Port. Wander the gardens and waterfront in this relaxing area.

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JF Polo Academy

Catch an event at JF Polo Academy during your trip to Elton. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Waterways Museum?

National Waterways Museum is located in a welcoming area of Ellesmere Port known for its major shopping area and top museums. You'll find 98 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to National Waterways Museum?

Adjacent to National Waterways Museum, Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a few miles include Premier Inn Wirral and Woodcote Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to National Waterways Museum?

Expedia has 98 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from National Waterways Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Waterways Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near National Waterways Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Waterways Museum?

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What can I see and do near National Waterways Museum?

Learn about local history at Speke Hall and Hadlow Road Railway Station. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Stanney Woods, Eastham Country Park, and Burton Mere Wetlands. Bring the family to Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, and Monkey Bizness while you're checking out the area near National Waterways Museum.

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Our top choices for National Waterways Museum hotels

1. Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG

2. Moxy Chester

3. Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

4. Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East

5. Inglewood Manor

6. The Mill Hotel & Spa

7. The Queen at Chester Hotel - Handwritten Collection

8. Hampton by Hilton Liverpool/John Lennon Airport

9. The Seven

10. Roomzzz Chester City

11. Chester House Guest House

12. Premier Inn Chester - Railway Station

13. Rowton Poplars Hotel

14. Woodcote Hotel

15. The Pied Bull

16. The Boathouse & Riverside Rooms

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester

18. Hotel Indigo Chester by IHG

19. Stone Villa

20. The Ship

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Top National Waterways Museum Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton Liverpool/John Lennon Airport

The Mill Hotel & Spa

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port by IHG

Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa

Woodcote Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East

Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel and Spa

Oakwood Farm Mews

Cheshire Yeoman Station Hotel

Other attractions near National Waterways Museum

Blue Planet Aquarium

Speke Hall

Port Whitby Marina

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Rivacre Country Park

Stanney Woods

Hooton Park Circuit

JF Polo Academy

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