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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Tarporley with full-service spa and golf course

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Golf
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Golf
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oulton Park Circuit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double Double)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Tarporley

At Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Little Budworth Country Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a restaurant. .A day of pampering at The Spa at Portal can include massages, body scrubs and facials along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Scottish Steakhouse, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lounge Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Tarporley hotel, attractions include Chester Zoo and Chester City Walls.

What's nearby

  • Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Little Budworth Country Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Oulton Park Circuit - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Abbeywood Gardens - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Go Ape! Delamere - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fox And Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Calveley Mill Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

Hotel in Tarporley with full-service spa and golf course
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A health club, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Tarporley hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa offers 85 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and hairdryers.

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

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa on 11 Jan 2026 start from AU$152.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Yep, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Yep, The Spa at Portal is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have a pool?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

No, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Yep, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa has an 18-hole golf course. Golf lessons and a golf pro shop are also available.

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 571 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

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

Macdonald Portal Hotel. Tarporley

Room was fantastic, Staff are always friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Elaine J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just back from a lovely weekend celebrating birthday and engagement at the portal golf and spa resort, greeted by two really pleasant and welcoming staff at check in informed us on all useful information regarding hotel, restaurants and spa. The views and grounds around the hotel was Beautiful. Hotel was fully booked but was always easy to get booked in for food the bar had a really pleasant atmosphere about it and all the people stay here was really chatty so great weekend all in all definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirsty

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

SHOCKING

Very Disappointing Stay – Not a Relaxing Spa Break What was meant to be a peaceful overnight spa break turned into a frustrating experience. The pool was overrun with unsupervised, screaming kids throwing inflatables and even salt, making it impossible to relax. We weren’t given the grey dressing gowns others had — apparently, they’re only for guests having treatments or staying in better rooms, which felt unfair and discriminatory. The room was average, with no soap by the bath, dirty towels, and poor soundproofing. We barely slept due to people shouting outside our room until 2:30am. When reported, reception simply said “OK” with no apology or concern. Definitely not worth the money — we won’t be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely locality, clean and spacious room, very comfortable bed. Pool and steam room fantastic. Room on the lower ground floor, disappointing view, large over grown hedge, made the room very dark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful and it is in lovely quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a beautiful location with fabulous grounds and a golf course. However, the hotel itself could do with a refurbishment, particularly the bedrooms, which looked very tired with frayed carpet in various areas. The room also had poor lighting; in fact, some parts of the bedroom had no lighting at all. All the staff were very professional and friendly. There is plenty of on-site parking, which is free—a definite plus. The hotel also has a spa, but unfortunately, I didn’t visit this time, so I can’t comment on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had to wait until 4pm for our room to be available. And even then the receptionist had to physically leave her position to confirm it was ready. The noise down the corridors during the night was unbearable. Gone midnight kids were still shouting and running down the corridors.. At one point in the silent hours we even heard a dog barking from in a room. Same dog was heard in the morning. I dont remember ever seeing dog friendly on the listing? I wouldnt have booked if it was. Overall quite disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vinay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, peaceful stay – with room for improvement Overall, I had a lovely stay. The room was very spacious, with a large, comfortable bed and a generous bathroom. The location is beautiful and quiet, ideal for a relaxing break. The spa looked great, though I didn’t get a chance to use it this time. One downside is the lack of air conditioning – the room got quite warm at night. The decor is quite dated and could do with a refresh. The shower was a bit frustrating – I couldn’t regulate the water temperature properly, which made it less enjoyable. Staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was clean. With a few modern updates, especially to the bathroom and cooling, this could easily be a five-star stay. I’d definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beautiful setting

A bit dated. Needs a refurb. Clean and friendly staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Wonderful stay

Hotel and staff wonderful. Down side, no soap at the sink in the bathrooms and no USB port in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ester

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gareth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been on a road trip this week and stayed at 7 properties through the UK. The McDonald was the most expensive - and the worst standard No air con in a hot ground floor room, terrible WiFi connection constantly dropping, very basic room, 4 breakfasts ordered (family room) and 1 delivered / which was very expensive and small Just a bad experience and a poor hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Crewe

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

6/10 Okay

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I stayed here as we were attending a wedding nearby. We arrived early and luckily our room was available for early check in. The reception staff was really helpful and even assisted with arranging transport to our venue. Our room was clean and spacious with very comfortable beds, with plenty of room utilities at hand. Bathroom also clean and spacious and toiletries provided. We booked breakfast which is buffet style with delicious food to suit all needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We have stayed at this hotel 12 months previously, and I would say there is no obvious or dramatic change. The property could do with a bit of a facelift/lick of paint here & there (particularly in the bathrooms/shower in the rooms). I have to say though that the staff are very friendly & helpful. We had a particular problem with noise in our room (316) related to the AC/heating system. The staff were really understanding and arranged a different room. We really enjoyed the pool / spa facilities. The bar food menu was OK, but nothing special (maybe we should have gone in the restaurant). Overall good stay, and staff outstanding,so we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025