The best hotels in Blackpool

What are the best hotels in Blackpool?

Blackpool is the classic British seaside resort, with a long sandy beach, traditional piers, fish and chips, amusement arcades and the famous Blackpool Tower dominating the seafront. It’s a wonderfully lively place for a family holiday, and the hotels are just as varied, from cheerful seaside B&Bs to larger hotels with sea views. For families, Boulevard Hotel is our number one choice, with direct access to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, spacious family suites and a stylish restaurant and bar. Number One South Beach is a lovely alternative for a more individual stay, with colourful rooms, plenty of character and some great views over the beach.

Blackpool knows how to keep its visitors entertained, whatever the weather. Head up the Blackpool Tower for panoramic views, spend a day riding the rollercoasters at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, or take a stroll along the piers for classic seaside fun. The Winter Gardens hosts shows and events throughout the year, while the famous Illuminations light up the promenade in autumn. There’s also a zoo, an aquarium, a waterpark and miles of sand for a traditional beach day. And when evening rolls around, the seafront comes alive with bars, restaurants and plenty of old-fashioned holiday atmosphere.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in Blackpool or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in Lancashire.

The Best Places to Stay in Blackpool

For Families

• Hamptons by Hilton's 130 rooms and suites are all alike, and designed for comfort, light and space, rather than to impress, but there’s a good range of sizes, with plenty of family-friendly configurations. All the rooms have huge windows, and our favourites have sea views. You’re just the right distance from the busiest parts of Blackpool. There’s no restaurant, but they offer a very nice breakfast, and there’s a cafe in the lobby.
• Boulevard Hotel is right beside the Pleasure Beach — in fact, the hotel has private access — but the design team have married the rollercoaster views with a sleek approach to decor. Its 120 rooms and suites offer plenty of scope when it comes to size and shape, with family suites offering bunk beds in separate rooms and living space. There are also some more grown-up room types too, with the two top floors reserved for adults only. The restaurant serves classic British cuisine, and there’s a rather chic bar.
• Big and blue, the Big Blue Hotel sits right beside the Pleasure Beach — some of the rooms have rollercoaster views in the foreground, and the sea in the background. Which is just one of the reasons why it’s a great choice for families. The bunk rooms, and family suites are another reason, and there's also a friendly, relaxed restaurant, and a huge range of breakfast choices. The friendly staff can book you into the gym, arrange a massage, or tickets for the Pleasure Beach, or they can lend you a Playstation. An affordable base.

For Fun

• Number One South Beach has 15 rooms and suites that are individually decorated with plenty of colour and personality; they’re very varied, so have a look at a few before you choose. Most of the rooms look out over the beach, and several have a private balcony. 

Prefer a Private Apartment or Cottage?

• If you'd prefer the privacy of a self-catering option, browse through the wide variety available online with our partner, Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Manchester Airport is about an hour away from Blackpool by car, or about an hour and a half by train. Liverpool Airport is also about an hour away by road, but more like two and half hours by train. Both Manchester and Liverpool are local rail hubs, but if you’re travelling from London you should also consider routes via Leeds.
• If you want to hire a car, we recommend you visit our online partner, Rentalcars.
• Blackpool’s famed illuminations, which start in September but usually shine continually for 66 days, certainly draw a crowd, but the town is really at its best in the summer sunshine, between June and September, with the majority of visitors arriving between the end of June and the middle of August — corresponding with the school holidays. Blackpool can be quite exciting in the cooler seasons, too, though, with regular fireworks displays during September, and lots to entertain indoors.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search and consider our picks for the best places to stay in Lancashire,
• Take a look at our suggestions in nearby Southport,
• Consider our recommendations for the best places to stay in Manchester or neighbouring Liverpool,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.