Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- 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 centre 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Susan
United Kingdom
“Everything. Beautiful views, quiet pool & lovely restaurant. Very friendly staff.” - Lane
Ireland
“Our receptionist was welcoming and helpfull. Spa staff were fantastic . Everywhere was very clean and comfortable” - 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” - Benjamin
United Kingdom
“The staff were so accommodating and were very friendly. Seemed like they couldn’t do enough to make you feel welcome and comfortable.” - Rick
United Kingdom
“We like the big comfortable bed and the size of the room. Breakfast was very good and the location ideal for us. The room was lovely and clean and staff were very friendly.” - Kathryn
United Kingdom
“The property has great grounds so we could exercise as a family after travelling most of the day. The kids loved the swimming pool”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Scottish Steakhouse
- CuisineBritish • Scottish • Steakhouse
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots 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.