Last-minute hotel deals near Chester Zoo

With a stay at Campanile Runcorn, you'll be centrally located in Runcorn, within a 15-minute drive of Knowsley Safari Park and Halton Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Anfield Stadium and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

Located in Tarporley, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and Oulton Park Circuit. This golf hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Chester Zoo and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Chester City Walls.

• State-of-the-art spa
• 3 restaurants
• Great for business retreats

Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa has to be one of the number spa destinations in the UK. So if you’re looking for some pampering? Stop your search. The hotel’s nestled between Liverpool and Chester – around half an hour’s drive from both. But you won’t want to leave the hotel, thanks to its award-winning spa and first-rate dining options.

The pool in the spa sets the bar high – it’s inspired by Roman baths with its gold columns and tiled walls. There’s a hot tub, sauna and steam room, as well as a load of unique facilities that you won’t find in many hotel spas. We’re talking a snow room, a Himalayan salt wall, an infrared wall, and an experience shower with tropical rain, monsoon and cold waterfall settings. Outside, there’s a barrel sauna with scenic countryside views and a couple of hot tubs, surrounded by loungers.

For food, you’ve got the Lawns Grill for stuff like caviar, oysters and grilled meats. The Lounge for more relaxed fare, with sandwiches, sharing platters and mains, plus a cocktail happy hour. It lines up a terrace for al fresco wining and dining. And, finally, The Brasserie, in the health club, for brunch or tapas bites after a gym workout or spa treatment. The facilities list is rounded off with a gym, hair salon, make-up studio, nail bar and meeting rooms.

The The Runmere Hotel, Liverpool South Runcorn, Part of the AG Collection is located in Runcorn town centre, 120 metres from Runcorn Railway Station and 7 minutes’ drive from the M56 motorway. Parking is available for a fee.

Rooms at the hotel feature a contemporary design and contain en-suite facilities. Guests will also find a satellite TV, Wi-Fi, private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can enjoy the hotel’s on-site French-style bistro restaurant, which serves a mixture of traditional French and British meals. There is also a Continental breakfast buffet in the morning and in the evening guests can relax at the hotel’s bar or on the terrace.

The The Runmere Hotel, Liverpool South Runcorn, Part of the AG Collection offers guests luggage storage space, and a meeting room that can accommodate up to 20 delegates is also available for hire.

Guests can enjoy a show at The Brindley theatre, 600 metres from the Campanile Runcorn, and the Norton Priory Museum and Gardens are 3.4 miles from the hotel.

John Lennon Liverpool International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away and the city centre is 35 minutes from the Campanile Runcorn. The River Mersey and the Runcorn Docks are less than a mile away

Located in Hale, within 10 km of 20 Forthlin Road and 11 km of Mendips John Lennon Home, Mersey view Hotel & Pub provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 16 km from Williamson's Tunnels, 16 km from Philharmonic Hall and 17 km from Casbah Coffee Club. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Sefton Park.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Liverpool Central Station is 17 km from Mersey view Hotel & Pub, while Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is 19 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 5 km from the property.

With a stay at Northop Hall Hotel in Mold, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bailey Hill and Theatr Clwyd. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Chester Zoo and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Chester City Walls.

In Liverpool’s leafy suburbs, Ullet Suites have free Wi-Fi and free parking, opposite the Lace Conference Centre. There are good transport links to the city centre.

Each suite has spacious bedrooms, with access to on-site cooking facilities. Ullet Suites feature Freeview TV and a small fridge.

Excellent bars and pubs are all within walking distance, along with Penny Lane, home of The Beatles. Sefton Park is close by.

Located in Tarporley, The Swan Tarporley is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and 6 minutes from Oulton Park Circuit. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Chester Zoo and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Chester City Walls.

With a stay at Paul s Studio Liver House in Birkenhead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and Liverpool ONE. This apartment is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Anfield Stadium.

With a stay at The Cavern Apartment Liver House in Birkenhead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and Liverpool ONE. This apartment is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Anfield Stadium.

With a stay at this cottage in Tarporley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Oulton Park Circuit and Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre. This golf cottage is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Chester Zoo and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Chester City Walls.

With a stay at this cottage in Wirral (Port Sunlight), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Royal Albert Dock and Anfield Stadium. This golf cottage is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Knowsley Safari Park.

In a quiet Liverpool suburb near Sefton Park, Beech Mount Grove Suites offers kitchen facilities, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Beech Mount is south-east of Liverpool city centre and buses to the city stop close by. Lime Street Train Station and Liverpool One shopping centre are 10 minutes' drive away.

Each suite is spacious, well furnished and has Freeview TV and modern en suite bathroom.

With a stay at Tower in Mold, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bailey Hill and Clwyd Theatr Cymru. This bed & breakfast is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Chester Zoo and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Chester City Walls.

Located in Wrexham, Oak Mead is within a 15-minute drive of Caergwrle Castle and Alyn Waters Country Park. This country house is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Chester Racecourse.

Set 16 km from Chester Racecourse, The Lodge at Cross Cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 23 km from Delamere Forest, 46 km from Albert Dock and 46 km from M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Chester Zoo.

The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wrexham, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

ACC Liverpool is 47 km from The Lodge at Cross Cottage, while Philharmonic Hall is 47 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 52 km from the property.

The Shippon is situated in Tarporley, 24 km from Chester Racecourse, 25 km from Chester Zoo, and 32 km from Tatton Park. The property is set 40 km from Capesthorne Hall, 42 km from 20 Forthlin Road and 44 km from Mendips John Lennon Home. The property is non-smoking and is located 20 km from Delamere Forest.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Providing free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Sefton Park is 47 km from The Shippon, while Williamson's Tunnels is 50 km away. Manchester Airport is 35 km from the property.

Situated in Tarporley in the Cheshire region, The Barn Tarporley has a patio and garden views. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 20 km from Delamere Forest.

The guest house features a satellite flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house.

Chester Racecourse is 20 km from The Barn Tarporley, while Chester Zoo is 22 km from the property. Manchester Airport is 39 km away.

Offering a garden and garden view, Swallows Retreat: A Country Loft Apartment is located in Hargrave, 16 km from Chester Zoo and 19 km from Delamere Forest. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from Chester Racecourse.

The spacious apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette that provides guests with a microwave and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool is 43 km from the apartment, while ACC Liverpool is 44 km away. Manchester Airport is 45 km from the property.

Set in Widnes and only 11 km from 20 Forthlin Road, Palm House offers accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. 17 km from Casbah Coffee Club and 18 km from Williamson's Tunnels, the property features a garden and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Mendips John Lennon Home.

The apartment with a patio and garden views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

Sefton Park is 19 km from the apartment, while Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 9 km from Palm House.