Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
About this property
Located within the Cheshire countryside, The Macdonald Portal Hotel is 10 miles from Chester. It offers 3 golf courses, an indoor pool, a spa and an award-winning restaurant. Rooms at The Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf & Spa feature spacious bathrooms with baths and walk-in showers. They also have flat-screen TVs and WiFi access. The spa center has a sauna, salt and ice rooms and a wide range of beauty treatments. There is an air-conditioned gym and one of the golf courses is of Championship standard. Ranulf Restaurant serves traditional cuisine and has an emphasis on organic food. The Lounge Bar brews fresh coffee and has a light snack menu. Oulton Park Race Circuit, which hosts events such as the British Touring Cars and British Superbikes, is only 2 miles away. Free parking is available at the Portal Hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Golf79
United States
“Nice, large room with walk-in shower. Good breakfast. Fantastic golf courses!!!!” - Posner
United Kingdom
“The hotel was extremely clean the location was amazing and staff very friendly and helpful.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Large pool. Quiet room which was a good size and had both a bath and a proper shower, not one of those shower-over-bath affairs. Helpful staff and decent breakfast.” - Claire
United Kingdom
“Spacious room with comfortable bed. The swimming pool was warm. The food in the SALT restaurant was really nice and decent price. Staff were welcoming throughout the hotel, check in was easy and a pleasant experience.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Great location,liked the use of spa ,pool being inclusive in price.Lovely breakfast.” - Jhanji
United Kingdom
“Very enjoyable short stay, great facilities, would definitely stay visit again.” - Andrea
United Kingdom
“Everything. Service room. The flexibility and can do attitude of the staff” - Krissie
United Kingdom
“Dinner was lovely but the service wasn’t the best. We had to wait for a drinks menu and the sides for the mains came out 10 mins after the mains and so were cold.” - Jason
United Kingdom
“The value for money was excellent, all 3 are great golf courses, nice swimming pool and sauna rooms etc, rooms where large, great place to stay” - Emily
United Kingdom
“The location was great. Staff very helpful. Rooms comfortable. Nice spa”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Scottish Steakhouse
- CuisineBritish • Scottish • Steakhouse
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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.