Dora Hotel

Hotels
OYO Rooms
4 (431 reviews)
4 Station Road , Blackpool , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Karaoke
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Review Highlights

Pros:
The hotel is notably a good price for those seeking basic accommodations.
Some rooms offer sea views and balconies.
Cons:
Numerous complaints about the cleanliness of the rooms.
Cancellations and lack of refunds have severely impacted guest experiences.

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple reviews mention dirtiness, mould, and overall unclean conditions.
Service
6.5
Service issues noted due to cancellations and lack of communication.
Location
4.5
No specific mention of location advantages or disadvantages.
Room Quality
3
Negative comments on bed bugs, filthy conditions, and lack of basic amenities.
Amenities
3.5
Complaints about missing towels, toiletries, and coffee-making facilities.
Value for Money
3.5
Reports of higher charges without corresponding quality experienced.
Food and Beverage
3.5
No food provided as expected, reviews suggest breakfast was not available.
Overall Experience
5
Majority of reviews indicate a disastrous experience with multiple cancellations and scams.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:41

Property Description

Seaside Charm and Family Comfort

Convenient Location: Situated opposite the South Pier and a short distance from Blackpool's attractions, the OYO Dora Hotel offers easy access to the Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower.

Family-Run Hospitality: Enjoy a cozy stay at this family-run hotel with a private bar, dining room, and rooms overlooking the beach, some with sea views.

Comfort and Convenience: The hotel provides en suite rooms with free WiFi, TVs, and the option to request hairdryers and ironing facilities. Additionally, amenities such as cots, baby monitors, and a hearty English breakfast can be arranged for a pleasant stay.

Book your seaside getaway at OYO Dora Hotel for a delightful family retreat by the beach.

Important information:

Please note that parking is subject to availability, as parking spaces are limited. There are plenty of on-street parking nearby.

Please note not all rooms can accommodate extra beds or cots.

£50 refundable deposits for Pets is mandatory.

House address is mandatory for all the Bookings.

Guest can check-in using any Government issued Id proof.

On Saturday nights, enjoy complimentary barbecue chicken with cold beer.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: BLK

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

4
Based on 431 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 6.5
Location: 4.5
Room Quality: 3
Amenities: 3.5
Value for Money: 3.5
Food and Beverage: 3.5
Overall Experience: 5
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Martin extended_group gb
1
Not fit to live in what you advertised on web is not what's there run down should have our money bac
Pros:

Said nothing about breakfast so we went out for breakfast

Cons:

All of it should not be open had to get bed cover changed had mould on it no lock on door said was going to put new battery in but never

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
1
Didn’t stay absolutely dirty disgusting was like a derelict house
Pros:

Nothing didn’t stay there

Cons:

Dirty disgusting people sleep on sofas when you went in like a derilict house

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Neil family_with_children gb
1
SCAM hotel
Pros:

When we left without staying

Cons:

Please note that this hotel is a SCAM

Arrived at the property to find the signage still for Hawkes Hotel and no mention of the Dora Hotel

Here are the reviews of that hotel that correlate

https://tinyurl.com/3z99sha8

After knocking on the door for 20 minutes, someone eventually answered. The phone number for the hotel provided was invalid and not in service.

The gentleman who showed us in originally said he was the cleaner, living at the hotel, renovating it, and eventually a guest like us. All in the space of 90 minutes whilst we waited for someone to actually let us into a room. However, he knew the manager and was accessing all the rooms.

The same man said our room (14) wasn't ready but showed us Room 2 whoch was full of mould and the entire bottom floor had been flooded. This obviously wasn't appropriate for a family. He told us there had been a flood and showed us Room 1 just so we could see the extent and why there was mould in Room 2. It was horrific and straight out of a 3rd world country.

He then took us downstairs and said I shouldn't show you behind the bar (kitchen) proceeded to anyway. This room hadn't been used for well over a year and was derelict, full of mould and dust.

90 minutes now, after actually getting into the hotel, we were shown to Room 14 on the top floor. The room had no mattress on a double bed, which had burn marks on the bed sheets. The room was also slightly mouldy and stank of it, as did the entire hotel (no surprise considering what we had been shown on floors below). This had no toilet paper. Also, no surprise was piecing everything together he was the cleaner, and as he had previously mentioned, the room wasn't ready. The room had no hot water or heating either.

Obviously, we decided to cut our losses and didn't stay.

The Hotel, as you would expect as its a scam, didn't refund the monies paid. It was cheap, so this wasn't an issue.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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EMAD family_with_children gb
1
I don't recommend this place. Waste of money should be closed down by City council,
Pros:

Unbelievable this place is nasty dirty can't believe this has happened to staff very rude unprofessional very dirty place. No hot water. No heating waste of money should be close down this place.

Cons:

Everything no clean no hot water no heating very dirty stop very rude unsafe

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
M
Mandeep family_with_children gb
1
2025-11-20 via Nuitee
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Stacey family_with_children gb
1
Cons:

The property cancelled in the day of my booking just hours before my expected arrival. It ruined a my weekend and I had to drive 2 hours home late at night. Also I am still waiting for a refund 2 days later. Very unhappy

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
J
James family_with_children gb
1
2025-10-26 via Nuitee
M
Mortaza family_with_children nl
2
2025-10-24 via Nuitee
H
Hayley family_with_children gb
1
2025-10-24 via Nuitee
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chris extended_group gb
1
Still waiting for my money back
Pros:

It wasn’t open but took my money on booking.com

Cons:

It wasn’t open but took my money on booking.com

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
1
Dirty / bed bugs etc
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
J
Jordenne family_with_children gb
1
I want a refund
Pros:

I can’t say I likes anything about the property I felt unsafe from the moment I arrived

Cons:

The worst part would of had to of been when we got locked out of the hotel completely as the front door code system wasn’t fully charged and it died

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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Charlotte family_with_children gb
1
SCAMMERS
Pros:

What I liked? The place is a scam!! Doesn’t exist!! Take my money and I get nothing back? Absolute joke.

Cons:

SCAM

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Danny family_with_children gb
1
Had no stay, had to rush around and got charged extortionate prices with my wife and two kids
Pros:

Property doesn’t exist

Cons:

Didn’t exist

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
K
Karen pet
2
Pros:

The room was not fit for paying customers. Loose wires, peeling wallpapers, filthiest place I've ever seen. Landlord did not care at all how it looked or how he looked. The view was good and pet friendly.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Steve family_with_children gb
1
Not even going to mention it
Pros:

My booking was cancelled the day I was supposed to be checking in and would not give me my money back had to get in touch with my credit card company to get it back

Cons:

Every thing and I didn’t even see it properly and the owner was not helping us at all and two of us are disabled

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
D
Dee family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

This hotel it's 10 out of 10 for this price range unlikely you can get better on this price tug , I have tried them all and I keep coming back to this one .so if you want a clean bed and a nice shower most rooms are spacious and some have the seaview and some with balcony ! There is always free parking in the seafront too.

Cons:

Can't fault the hotel it for anything! no for the money I paid anyway .

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Lynn family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Hotel doesn't exist

Cons:

Hotel doesn't exist

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
B
Balog family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Absolutely nothing we didn't even get to see our rooms since they canceled our booking before we even arrived

Cons:

ATTENTION AVOID THIS HOTEL FOR THE LOVE OF GOD it is a absolute scam we got to the hotel in which it wasn't even the same name and at the reception we were told by the most unprofessional worker that our reservation was canceled by them and we were not notified and our payment for the hotel was not refunded at all not a single penny by either booking or this shady hotel we made the mistake of not reading the reviews before we booked so do yourself a favor and stay away from this hotel like your life depends on it it's shady it's a scam and a fraud lost over 120 pound and got nothing back worst purchase I have ever made

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
1
Do Not Stay Here!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We arrived to be told our booking had been cancelled, no communication from the hotel regarding this!

This was 2 weeks ago and I am still trying to get my money back

2025-09-09 via Nuitee