Stay at The Clarendon Hotel, a 3.8-star LGBTQ+ friendly guest house in Blackpool. Close to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark for sightseeing and fun.
Recent visitors highlight the welcoming atmosphere, clean and comfortable rooms, and excellent entertainment options. While rooms are basic, the overall experience is praised for affordability and convenience near Blackpool attractions.
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Located on Clarendon Road in the heart of Blackpool, The Clarendon Hotel operates as both a hotel and a guest house, offering a practical base for visitors focusing on sightseeing and recreation. The property is LGBTQ+ friendly and caters well to guests looking for easy access to popular attractions such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark, both within a short distance.
The accommodation features a range of rooms, including budget options and more spacious suites with amenities valued by guests for comfort and cleanliness. Reviewers frequently mention the helpful and welcoming staff, with some noting family-friendly events and entertainment hosted on site. The hotel’s practical offerings include nearby parking and proximity to convenience stores, enhancing the overall convenience of a stay here.
The Clarendon’s location is advantageous for those wanting to explore Blackpool’s main leisure areas as well as for easy airport connections, with Manchester and Liverpool airports reachable within roughly an hour by car. Guests highlight the hotel’s affordability and good value, although the rooms are described as basic rather than luxurious, reflecting its 3.8 rating based on 91 reviews.
While some visitors praise the lively atmosphere and regular entertainment programs, others note the straightforward style of accommodation. This makes it suitable for travelers who prioritize location, friendly service, and a welcoming environment over upscale finishes. The property’s mix of guest house charm with hotel-style facilities appeals to a diverse range of guests, including families and those attending local events.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
Family friendly hotel with Cheap rooms starting from 20pp and the luxury suites that we had with ground floor balcony. Loads of space in room with appliances available. Loads of convience stores available nearby. Free entry entertainment with fosses showbar which my 1 year old loved (fri, sat and sundays) with simon, james and iggy. Brilliant bar staff and kitchen staff there to help as well. Breakfast in the morning was prepared to our liking from mags (available everyday) We will be back next year!
I was originally booked in at the Brittania Metropole ( "MetroS#*thole" ) but had my money (£128) refunded with 2 mins of seeing the room. Booked into the Clarendon King suite (nearly half the price) yet the room was a thousand times better. I thought room had just been refurbished but I can see from the photos that that is not the case it was just immaculately clean. There are 2 car parks, 1 is 50 yards away and 1 about 300 yards away as the street parking is for residents only. I will definitely be staying here again.
Loved my stay have rebooked the staff are very welcoming helpful rooms are clean and comfy they did a Halloween party for kids craft nights very welcoming
Lovely staff. The room was just perfect. Insulated well because it was always nice n warm. Clean bedding and clean towels. Would recommend to a friend. 10/10
Went for the Rocky Horror Halloween and it was an amazing weekend! The staff where amazing the drinks are cheap and the entertainment really interacted with the crows! Already booked for next year!
The new manager was very nice and helpful. The room was basic, but was great value for money and clean. Would return
Great hotel, amazing staff, feels more like staying with family than friends, very welcoming, lovely continental breakfast, extremely clean and comfy beds. Cannot ask for anything more!
The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The staff were so friendly and nothing was too much of an ask. We were down for rebellion festival and will rebook again next year as well as reccomend the hotel to our friends
Great place to stay. Great staff. Very clean! 5 mins walk from Blackpool sea front. I shall certainly be going back. They have great entertainment too!
Cheap for staying, great location, staff were lovely too, couldn't fault this place one bit, you get what you pay for
Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around
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