Table of Contents: # 10 Best Family Hotels near Chester Zoo # Bonus Family Hotels near Chester Zoo # The Hotels’ Explainer
Why should you visit Chester Zoo? Chester Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the UK. It covers approximately 51 hectares/128 acres of land. Chester Zoo is one of the most visited wildlife attractions in Britain with over 2 million visitors. In 2007, it was ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the fifteen best zoos in the world.
The zoo was again named by TripAdvisor, in 2017, as the best Zoo in the UK and 3rd in the world.
Chester Zoo hosts over 35,000 animals. The zoo is operated by the North of England Zoological Society, a charity organisation. It is, therefore, not funded by the government and relies on donations, membership, and zoo visitation charges.
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The 10 Best Family Hotels near Chester Zoo at a Glance
Bonus Family Hotels near Chester Zoo at a Glance
The Hotels Explainer
- Mill Hotel and Spa -3.5 Miles Away
The Mill Hotel and Spa is one of the best family hotels near Chester Zoo to book your accommodation, just 3.5 miles away. The property sits alongside the Shropshire Union Canal, a short walk from Chester Train Station.
This spa hotel provides:
- Family rooms
- Health Club with a spa bath, sauna and steam room
- 5 eateries
- Bar
- Leisure centre
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Terrace
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
Rooms at Mill Hotel and Spa offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free WiFi, and a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
The hotel offers family rooms offering either a double sofa bed or a single bed with a low-level pull-out bed. They are suitable for 4 guests.
The onsite restaurants specialize in British and International cuisine and are open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Full English/Irish and buffet breakfast options are available at the property.
Chargeable on-site private parking is available onsite. Reservation is not possible. There is an Electric vehicle charging station available at the hotel.
- Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa -3.5 Miles Away
Just 3.5 miles from Chester Zoo, Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa is yet another top family hotel near Chester zoo to consider for accommodation. The accommodation rests just a short drive from the University of Chester, close to Chester Cathedral, Chester Racecourse, and Grosvenor Museum. Chester Train Station is nearby.
The accommodation boasts:
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Patio
- Garden
- Terrace
- 24-hour room service
- Whirlpool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Non-smoking rooms
Bedrooms come fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi, and a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
The property features family rooms that offer 1 or 2 single beds to accommodate your little ones.
The onsite restaurant, Jacobs Brasserie, with views over its own patio serves traditional English and world food and is open for breakfast and dinner. Continental and full English/Irish are available daily at the property.
Free on-site private parking is available at the property. Reservation is not possible.
- Crowne Plaza Chester -3.0 Miles Away
Crowne Plaza Chester rests close to Chester racecourse, Grosvenor Museum, Chester Cathedral, and Delamere Forest. Chester Zoo is only 3 miles away from the property.
This 4-star family hotel near Chester Zoo features:
- Family rooms
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room service
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fully-equipped fitness centre
- Great breakfast
- Heated indoor swimming pools
Rooms at Crowne Plaza Chester are elegant and come equipped with Egyptian cotton sheets, a flat-screen satellite TV, complimentary mineral water, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.
The property offers fantastic family rooms that can accommodate up to 4 guests with a maximum of 4 adults and feature a sofa bed(s) or single bed(s).
The onsite bar and restaurant, The Stables Bar & Grill Restaurant, serves a variety of fine British cuisine and a wide range of liquors including England’s most luxurious spirits.
Chargeable onsite parking is available with no reservation needed.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester -2.0 Miles Away
Only 2 miles from Chester zoo, DoubleTree by Hilton Chester is housed in an 18th-century manor house with 12 acres of landscaped gardens, close to Chester Train Station.
This 4-star family hotel near Chester Zoo boasts:
- Free parking
- WiFi
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Fitness centre
- Spa
- Gardens
- Restaurant
- Great breakfast
- Bar
- Gym
- Breakfast
- 2 swimming pools
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester come equipped with an LCD flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, a work desk, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
The property offers family rooms that come equipped with a sofa bed(s) or single bed(s) and can accommodate up to a maximum of 4 guests.
The onsite restaurant, Garden Room and Terrace, serves cocktails and light meals. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lounge bar serves a variety of delicious drinks.
Free private parking is offered at the facility. No reservation is needed.
- Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse –3.6 Miles Away
Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse is within the grounds of Chester Racecourse, a short drive to Chester’s historic centre, cathedral, castle, Grosvenor Museum, and Delamere Forest. Chester zoo is only 3.6 miles away.
This family-friendly accommodation provides:
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Business room
The spacious rooms at Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse with colourful art offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private modern bathroom with a power shower.
Family rooms come equipped with a sofa bed(s) or single bed(s) and can accommodate up to 3 guests with a maximum of 3 adults.
Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily at the hotel with hot offerings of sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs and baked beans.
The hotel provides free on-site parking with no reservation needed. Accessible parking is also available.
- The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection -3.3 Miles Away
Just 3.3 miles from Chester Zoo, The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection sits opposite Chester Station, close to Chester’s cathedral, racecourse, castle, Grosvenor Museum, and Delamere Forest.
The accommodation boasts:
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Chargeable Parking
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Pets allowed
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Sun terrace
- Garden
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
All bedrooms at The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection feature free WiFi, a flat-screen satellite TV, 24-hour room service, in-room heating, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms offer a lavish four-poster bed.
Family rooms come equipped with extra-large double-bed or single bed(s) and can accommodate up to 3 guests with a maximum of 3 adults.
The onsite restaurant, King’s grill specializes in British cuisine. Continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast options are served daily at the property.
Chargeable onsite parking is available at the hotel. Reservation is not possible. Street and accessible parking are also possible.
- Lions Den – Zoo Accommodation Chester -0.3 Miles Away Away
Lions Den – Zoo Accommodation Chester is a holiday home with an area of 93m² boasting a patio and garden views. This family-friendly holiday home is a short drive from Chester, 0.3 miles away from Chester Zoo. University of Chester, Chester Cathedral, Chester Castle, Grosvenor Museum, Chester Racecourse, and Delamere Forest are just a moment away.
The holiday home boasts:
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport Shuttle
- Flat-screen TV
- Patio
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Sun terrace
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Lions Den – Zoo Accommodation Chester in-room features are top-notch. The property provides a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and a bathroom with a shower and a bath. A satellite flat-screen TV is also available.
Free on-site private parking is available with no reservation needed.
- Zoo House Chester -0.2 Miles Away
Zoo House Chester is yet another family-friendly holiday home near Chester Zoo to reserve your stay, only 0.2 miles away. University of Chester, Chester Cathedral, Chester Racecourse, Grosvenor Museum, and Delamere Forest are a short drive away.
The holiday home features:
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Sun Terrace
- Patio
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
Zoo House Chester consists of a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and a bathroom with a shower.
To cater to your parking needs, the holiday home provides free onsite private parking. Reservation is not required. Other parking options available at this property include accessible and street parking.
- Ba Ba Guest House -1.8 Miles Away
Ba Ba Guest House is one of the best 4-star family guesthouses near Chester Zoo, just 1.8 miles away. The guesthouse offers a perfect base to visit Chester’s historic centre, cathedral, racecourse, castle, and Delamere Forest.
The guesthouse hosts:
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Breakfast
Rooms are bright and spacious and come equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, an LCD flat-screen TV, a hairdryer, a radio alarm clock, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.
The property’s family rooms accommodate up to 4 guests with a maximum of 4 adults and provide an extra-large double bed or a single bed(s).
Ba Ba Guest House cooked breakfast includes fresh eggs and bacon. Orange juice, cereals and yoghurts are also available.
For your parking needs, the property provides free on-site private parking with no reservation needed.
- Best Western Frodsham Forest Hills Hotel -12.4 Miles Away
Best Western Frodsham Forest Hills Hotel completes our list of the 10 best family hotels near Chester Zoo, just 12.4 miles away. The property rests in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, close to Delamere Forest and Chester Racecourse.
The accommodation provides:
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Very good breakfast
- Pet allowed
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Room service
Bedrooms come equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a shower/bath.
Family rooms at Best Western Frodsham Forest Hills Hotel offer an extra-large double bed or twin bed(s) and can accommodate up to 4 guests with a maximum of 4 adults.
The Hilltops restaurant with spectacular views over the Cheshire plains specializes in British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, gluten-free, buffet, and breakfast to go is served daily at the property.
Free private parking available at the hotel with no reservation required.
Bonus Chester Zoo Family Hotels
- The Chester Grosvenor & Spa -3.3 Miles Away
The Chester Grosvenor & Spa rests in the centre of Chester next to Grosvenor Shopping Centre, a short walk from Chester Cathedral and Grosvenor Park. Chester Zoo is 3.3 miles away from the hotel.
This 5-star family hotel near Chester Zoo offers:
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
The luxurious and individually decorated rooms at The Chester Grosvenor hotel come equipped with large comfortable beds, a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, a DVD player, free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a safe deposit box. Each bedroom offers a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and luxury toiletries.
The hotel’s family rooms offer an extra-large double bed to accommodate up to 3 guests with a maximum of 3 adults.
The onsite restaurant (Simon Radley), with a Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes, specializes in British Cuisine with over 1,000 wines. La Brasserie serves informal cuisine and coffees. Continental and full English breakfast options are available daily at the property.
For your parking needs, the property provides chargeable onsite parking with no reservation needed.
- Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa -5.0 Miles Away
Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa rests within 8 acres of beautiful gardens in Cheshire countryside, a short drive from Chester. Chester Castle, Grosvenor Museum, Chester Cathedral, Chester Racecourse, University of Chester, and Delamere Forest are nearby. Chester Zoo is just 5 miles away.
The hotel hosts:
- Family rooms
- Luxury spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tennis courts
- Croquet lawn
- Room service
- Swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Pets allowed
- Terrace
- Garden
- Picnic area
- BBQ facilities
- Outdoor furniture
- Luggage storage
The sumptuous Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa bedrooms come equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a modern private bathroom with fluffy robes.
The hotel’s family rooms provide an extra-large double bed and/or a single bed(s) to accommodate up to 4 guests with a maximum of 2 adults.
The onsite oak-panelled restaurant, Langdale Restaurant, specializes in British cuisine using local produce and ingredients from the kitchen garden. Drinks are available on the terrace or in the conservatory lounge. Continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and kosher breakfast options are available daily at the property.
Free on-site private parking is available at the property with no reservation needed. Accessible parking is also available.
- Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa -6.5 Miles Away
Set within 27 acres of gardens and woodland, the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa offers a great base for exploring Flint Castle, Greenacres Animal Park, Chester Cathedral, Chester Racecourse, and Chester Zoo, only 6.5 miles away.
This family hotel boasts:
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
Bedrooms at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa come fitted with a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk, and an en-suite bathroom.
The hotel’s family rooms offer a single bed(s) and can accommodate up to 3 guests with a maximum of 2 adults.
The onsite restaurant, The Grill @ Craxton Wood, serves modern British food and is open for breakfast and dinner. The Cocktail Bar with a poolside coffee bar offers inventive cocktails and afternoon teas.
Free parking is available at this hotel with no reservation required.
- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa -8.5 Miles Away
Just a short drive from Chester’s historical centre, Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa sits near the Welsh border. Chester zoo is only 8.5 miles away while Chester Castle is just 5 miles away. Holt Castle, Caergwrle Castle, Clays Golf Centre, Grosvenor Museum, Chester Racecourse, and Delamere Forest are nearby.
This family hotel boasts:
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Swimming pool
- Pet allowed
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Each en suite room at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa offers a flat-screen TV with digital channels, tea and coffee making facilities, 24-hour room service, free WiFi, and a private bathroom with a shower.
Family rooms come equipped with a single bed(s) or sofa bed and can take up to 4 guests with a maximum of 2 adults.
The onsite restaurant, Ciro’s Brasserie, specializes in European cuisine. Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property every morning.
Free onsite parking is available at the hotel with no reservation required. Accessible parking is also available.
- Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa -11.3 Miles Away
Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa is just 11.3 miles from Chester Zoo, close to River Dee, River Mersey, Lady Lever Art Gallery, Arrowe Park Golf Club, and Bidston Golf Club.
The 4-star family-friendly accommodation is nestled amidst attractive gardens in the beautiful Wirral countryside and hosts:
- Luxury Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Each room at Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa come equipped with Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower.
Family rooms offer 2 double beds to accommodate up to 4 guests.
The onsite restaurant, Lawns Restaurant, is perfect for fine dining while The Tapas & Grill Restaurant and The Lounge Bar serve food and drinks al fresco on the hotel’s grounds. Continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and buffet breakfast options are served daily at the hotel.
Free public parking is available at the hotel. Reservation is not required.
- Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa -14.5 Miles Away
Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa close our list of the top bonus family hotels near Chester Zoo, only 14.5 miles away. The property sits within 1000 acres of Cheshire countryside, close to Holt Castle, Aldersey Green Golf Club, Clays Golf Centre, and Beeston Castle.
This Chester Zoo family hotel offers:
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Very good breakfast
- Swimming pool
- 2 golf courses
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Picnic
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
The elegant rooms at Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa offer a flat-screen TV with sky channels, tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.
Family rooms come equipped with an extra-large double bed or 2 double beds.
The onsite restaurant, The Vines, offers a gourmet dining experience prepared from the very finest, fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Morgan’s Bar serves lunch, afternoon teas and evening drinks. Jack’s Bar offers great views over the golf course.
Free public parking is available at the hotel with no reservation required. Accessible parking is also available.
