MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa offers two contrasting championship courses set in the rolling Cheshire countryside, just outside Chester. It’s a relaxed, well-run golf resort where good golf, comfortable rooms and easy access from across the UK make it ideal for short breaks and group trips.

Championship Golf

2 Course Venue

Green surrounded by a water hazard (dusk)

Key Information

Classic Cheshire Golf

MacDonald Portal is a popular choice for UK golf breaks thanks to its quality courses, straightforward layout and easy access. The resort is home to two 18-hole courses – the Championship Course and the Premier Course – offering plenty of variety over a stay.

The Championship Course is the main draw. It’s a modern parkland layout with generous fairways, large greens and enough water hazards to keep things interesting without being overly punishing. It suits a wide range of handicaps and rewards steady course management rather than brute force. The Premier Course is shorter and more forgiving, making it ideal for a relaxed round or a second day of play.

Accommodation is on-site in a modern hotel with comfortable rooms, a bar, restaurant and spa facilities. The atmosphere is casual and golfer-friendly rather than formal. Food is simple and reliable, with options suited to groups and longer stays. The spa, gym and pool are a bonus if you’re travelling with non-golfers or want to unwind after a round. Its location makes it easy to combine golf with a visit to Chester, Liverpool or the North Wales coast.

at a glance

Cheshire

2 Course Venue

Championship Golf

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Deals

Sunday Driver Offer 2026Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Book 30 Days Before Travel

Now From£125pp

1 nightsDinner, Bed & Breakfast2 Rounds on the Championship & Premier courses2 to 16 people

Golf + Horse Racing Offer 2026Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

Book by 1st May 2026

Now From£399pp

1 nightsDinner, Bed & Breakfast3 Rounds on Premier or Championship | Day Ticket to Chester Races included2 to 16 people

Packages

1 Night 2 RoundsDinner, Bed & Breakfast

Two Course Venue

Now From£99pp

1 nightsDinner, Bed & Breakfast2 Rounds on the Championship & Premier courses | 1 in 12 Go Free2 to 16 people

2 Nights 3 RoundsDinner, Bed & Breakfast

Two Course Venue

Now From£189pp

2 nightsDinner, Bed & Breakfast3 Rounds on the Premier & Championship courses | 1 in 12 Go Free2 to 16 people

Key Information

Macdonald Portal is best suited to mid-to-high handicap golfers, society groups and anyone looking for an easy-going golf break without pretension. Course conditions are generally consistent year-round, with good drainage helping playability outside the summer months. The Championship Course provides the main test, while the Premier Course offers a more relaxed option.

Service is friendly and efficient, with staff used to hosting golf groups and weekend breaks. Tee times are well managed, and everything is close together on site, making it convenient for short stays. The resort has hosted regional and county-level events, reinforcing its reputation as a solid championship-standard venue rather than an elite, exclusive club.

MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa from the golf course
Outdoor area of the MacDonald Portal Hotel
Green surrounded by a water hazard (dusk)
Outdoor view of the resort

Why Play at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa?

For many golfers, Macdonald Portal hits a sweet spot. Two contrasting courses keep things interesting across a stay, with one offering a proper test and the other perfect for a lighter, more social round. The layout rewards sensible play, so you don’t need to overpower the course to enjoy it. Groups appreciate how close everything is on site, while the spa and leisure facilities add value if not everyone is playing every day. It’s the kind of place where rounds finish with a smile rather than frustration, and you leave feeling like you got plenty of golf for your time and money.

Take a look at the golf packages and deals above and see what works for your next break.

MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa from the golf course
Outdoor area of the MacDonald Portal Hotel
Green surrounded by a water hazard (dusk)
Outdoor view of the resort

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