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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley CW6 0DJ , England
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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa
Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Tarporley
4.0 of 5 stars 216 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Evening meals(7)
  • Very nice(7)
  • Very good(7)
  • Pool area(6)
  • Reception staff(5)
  • Cheshire countryside(4)
  • Bed breakfast(3)
  • Car park(3)
  • First nights(3)
  • Bar food(3)
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Lovely stay in beautiful countryside”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 via mobile

Me and my husband stayed here on a good value deal for 2 nights.
It was very dark when we got there and we initially struggled to find it. However, once we stepped in the hotel we found it lovely and certainly of a high standard.
We ate in the restaurant one night. The food was superb and we felt extremely well looked after by the staff who were very attentive.
The bedrooms are lovely and the beds are huge! Bathroom very large too.
We will definitely return again.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Colchester, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lovely hotel, dire music.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Stayed here for 2 nighst with work. Loved my room and the surrounding landscape/golf course, but was disappointed with speed of service in the restaurant, even when it was very quiet ;and the music... best suited for a crematorium frankly!

Spa and pool facilities were nice and clean. Internet connection a bit slow.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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CREWE
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Restauarnt”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

We have stayed here 3 times and had really nice meals in the Restauarnt. Rooms are very spacious and large beds.
Beautiful grounds to go walking just beware of the Golfer's though..
The Leisure Club which I am member of is very good but the hotel could consider a upgrade of the wet facilties .
I dont think enough attention is always given to the Cleanliness of the Leisure Club as the Rooms .
They do need more staff really I think ?

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Eastham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Excellent and comfortable hotel with great food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

It is the third year running that we have stayed at this hotel and once again we had an enjoyable and relaxing weekend in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. The hotel is modern and comfortable with large rooms (even standard rooms) with the biggest beds I have ever slept in, and more importantly the rooms are clean and well maintained. We ate in the restaurant both nights, and the food is of the highest standard and the staff are attentive and polite and nothing is too much trouble. The spa and gym/pool facilities are of excellent quality, although there is no jacuzzi in the pool area.

My only complaints are around the lack of little luxuries which add to the quality feel of a hotel. The hotel has cut down on the number extras in the rooms, one set of towels per room rather than per person, one small bottle of water and one set of bathroom extras which does make it look like they are cutting down a little (a sign of the times I guess!).

Overall, a lovely stay and we will certainly return.

Room Tip: Standard rooms are more than adequate in size and comfort
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Stockport, England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Understaffed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Stayed with friends for a golfing weekend. The only let down was the notable absence of barstaff which resulted in a number of guests often waiting some time for service. Waiters in the restaurant taking drink orders bizarrely had to traipse across the reception area to the bar and return. Very time consuming and inefficient. The hotel itself ticked all the boxes. The rooms were spacious and modern. The evening meal and also breakfast were of very good quality and served by very friendly, well trained staff who had to work hard to keep up. The condition of both golf courses was excellent given it was the middle of January. We booked the break with Your Golf Travel and all thought it represented great value for money.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley CW6 0DJ , England
Price range (per night):* INR7,579 - 15,103

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