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The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

3.5 star property

Photo gallery for The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

A restaurant interior with a large glass window, wooden furniture, and various framed pictures on the walls.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a round table with a newspaper, a glass of red drink, and a mug.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.
A bar with multiple beer taps, a cash register, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A window with a grid pattern and a view of a snowy landscape.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
The current price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

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Chester Road, Chester, Tarporley, England, CW6 0RR
  • Place, Abbeywood Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Shore Delamere
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Delamere Forest
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a grey throw, a dark red headboard, and decorative pillows. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Tarporley..)

A neatly made bed with white linens and two dark purple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator in the background.

Double Room (Tarporley..)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Large)

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a tufted headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double or Twin Room (Large)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room)

A window with a view of a snow-covered landscape, a tree, and a brick building with a chimney.

Double or Twin Room (Pet friendly Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room (Wrenbury - Pet Friendly Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Eaton)

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a cushion.

Double Room (Eaton)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Tarporley

At The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant, you'll be 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Delamere Forest and 13.1 km (8.2 mi) from Chester City Walls. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and luggage storage. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Tarporley hotel include Chester Zoo and University of Chester.

What's nearby

  • Abbeywood Gardens - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Wild Shore Delamere - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Vicars Cross Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Delamere Forest - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Manley Mere - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Mouldsworth Station - 5 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delamere Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Tarporley hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1822
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 available for GBP 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Hotel Tarporley
Royal Oak Tarporley
The Royal Oak And Restaurant
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Tarporley
The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Hotel Tarporley

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Yep, The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$210, 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.

What makes The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

No, The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant?

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

The Royal Oak Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 254 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, welcoming and friendly staff. Great comfortable and large room. Great bathroom. Really good continental breakfast and an amazing Sunday roast. Will definitely stay again, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Car park secure Staff attentive and nothing too much trouble! A lovely building with character
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely pub. Great bar staff. Great hosts. Lovely continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious clean room, plenty of parking, food great and staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts with fab breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A highly recommended hotel, we loved our stay and will, hopefully, be back in the New Year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and restaurant, wonderful staff, quiet rooms, and great food. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good food, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room but lacking storage. Ok for a couple of nights. Good food and decent real ale. Option for takeaway breakfast on an early start morning is brilliant. Parking for a motorbike is good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and facilities were excellent. Nice shower. Pub was well decorated, felt relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms and friendly, helpful staf
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very nice and warm cosy and quiet very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and warm. Good facilities and an excellent restaurant. The staff were very friendly and very welcoming and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Great place.

Lovely cosy stay in a very nice part of Cheshire. Stay couldn't do enough for you and the food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend (especially if you have a dog)! Honestly one of the best hotels I have stayed in. Set in a stunning location and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. The pub atmosphere and food was amazing. Highly welcoming to our dog 🐾 Pet friendly room was large, clean and shower fantastic. WORTH EVERY PENNY! 😍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely big Rooms
Lovely Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful food. The rooms are splendid. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Chester visit

We had a great nights stay, the hotel was well placed for a trip into Chester not too near and not too far away. The staff were very attentive and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at The Royal Oak to celebrate our wedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place. Staff are so friendly and make you feel at home. Beautiful big bedrooms with comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful and pleasant staff. Menu is a bit basic but food was superb. Room was spotless and parking no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted on arrival the hotel was really busy they had live music on and the place was full but the owner gave us a quick tour and assisted us with our luggage to our rooms the rooms were lovely clean and inviting everything we needed was provided shampoo bodywash nice soft towels hairdryer they brought us fresh milk in a small flask so we coukd make tea or coffee beds were comfortable in the morning we came downstairs to a wonderful continental breakfast with lots of fresh fruit fresh croissants and toast again excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Gem of a pub with great rooms, great food and owners that truly care
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025