A comfortable canalside hotel near Chester with meeting rooms, free parking and a heated pool. Holiday Inn® Ellesmere Port - Cheshire Oaks hotel is only 8 miles from Chester's historic centre.The M53 motorway puts you within a 30-minute drive of Liverpool, and Manchester is a little further via the M56. Nearby Ellesmere Port Station offers convenient rail links across the UK. Visit the National Waterways Museum just next door, for close encounters with sharks at the Blue Planet Aquarium, or to meet jaguars and elephants at Chester Zoo. Shoppers flock to the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet for top brand clothes at wholesale prices. Our 9 canalside meeting rooms are perfect for conferences, or an elegant wedding for up to 220 guests. At this hotel you can enjoy:- Free Wi-Fi- Kids stay and eat freeWarm up for the day with a workout in the fitness centre and wind down with a swim in the heated pool. Take advantage of All Day Dining with stunning waterside views in the Open Lobby. Our To Go Café serves Starbucks coffee and snacks, Smart TVs and there’s a choice of pillows for a peaceful night’s sleep. The Hotel is following the Government guidelines. If you wish to use the leisure facilities all guests must reserve a 45min slot prior to arrival.
Restaurant
The Locks Bar is stylish and comfortable, offering a full selection of spirits and beers, and a great choice of Starbucks coffees, which can be ordered while choosing a bite to eat from the lounge menu. New lounge furniture from January 2026 offering a new modern look to the Hotel
The Locks Restaurant looks out onto the Shropshire Union Canal and serves traditional home cooked food prepared by our local chefs and Head Chef. Our menus are only suggestions for your meal, and we are willing to discuss any special requirements. Offering an All day dining menu from 11am until 9:30pm. Our Chef is also more than happy to work with our guests with any special dietary requirements.