Premier Inn Southport Central

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.6 (20 reviews)
Marine Drive,Southport,Merseyside , Southport , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great value for money
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Slow check-in process
Issues with room servicing
Reported rat sightings outside

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, but some reviews hinted at room servicing issues.
Service
8.95
Staff were consistently described as polite, friendly, and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
8.79
The hotel is in a good location, easily accessible with adequate parking.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were comfortable with good bedding, leading to restful sleep.
Amenities
8.37
Amenities were generally positive with the availability of breakfast and comfortable facilities.
Value for Money
8.73
Multiple reviews emphasized great value for money, especially for breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast was highly praised, with many choices and good quality.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall, guests reported a very pleasant experience with specific mentions of enjoyment during their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:50

Property Description

Discover the ultimate coastal getaway at Premier Inn Hotel Southport Central, where the charm of seaside living meets modern comfort.

Seafront Location
Nestled in the vibrant Ocean Plaza retail park, our hotel offers stunning views and easy access to the beach, perfect for sun-seekers and adventure-lovers alike. Enjoy leisurely strolls along the picturesque Southport Pier.

Business and Leisure
Whether you’re in town for work or play, we're conveniently situated near key business hubs like Southport Conference Centre, making your stay efficient and enjoyable.

Comfort and Cuisine
After a day of exploration, unwind in our spacious rooms equipped with extra-comfy beds. Indulge your taste buds at our delightful restaurant, featuring a menu that caters to every craving.

Join us for a memorable stay by the sea and enjoy the best of Southport. Book your escape today!

Important information:

Hotel situated on large leisure complex, where parking is free for PI guests. Subject to availability, Designated parking for guests is signposted in the car park. Parking operated on vehicle recognition on entering car park, must give hotel reception car registration number when check in. Drop off area in front of hotel. 2 entrances to car park, 1 on Marine Drive which has a height restriction of 2.6m, other on Coast Road with no height restriction. Space available for coaches/large vehicles (must use entrance on Coast Road).
Follow Marine Drive coastal road into Southport. Hotel is situated on the Ocean Plaza Retail Complex adjacent to the Marine Way Bridge and pier. Once entering the complex, a camera recognition device will register your vehicle.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.55
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shirleyanncaldwell NONE Cheshire, England
8
Overnight stay
Pros:

Great value for money. Excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again. Good location. We had a lovely time. Only critism was there was one person on the desk at check in time. Which took ages to do. He was very nice, but could have done with an extra staff member.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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MarkP1203 NONE Wirral, Merseyside, England
10
Great stay at Southport Premier Inn
Pros:

Staff were 1st class polite, friendly and extremely helpful. The hotel had a very friendly atmosphere, our room was super clean and very comfortable. 100% value for money. Breakfast was in another level, we've done a few buffet breakfast and they've been poor to say the least, however Southport premier inn was fantastic. Staff were very good keeping a steady supply of fresh items. Excellent

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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janicejA3975ER NONE
10
A very enjoyable stay.
Pros:

We had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were all very welcoming and helpful. The 3 rooms we had were all clean and the beds were very comfortable. We all had a good night's sleep followed by a very tasty breakfast. Free parking on site.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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VictoriaW2269 NONE Hollingworth, Greater Manchester, England
10
Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Southport.
Pros:

We always stay at the Premier Inn when we visit Southport. We have been going at least once a year, sometimes twice with our children for 10 years now. Premier Inn beds are the absolute best, the hotel is clean, the staff are very pleasant & overall it is just an easy, convenient & wonderful expericence.

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
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philhL9577DD Couples
10
Great for the price.
Pros:

Check in staff were lovely and helpful. Bedroom was lovely and had the best nights sleep ever, bed was super comfy and the pillows were soft and plush. Would definitely stay here again.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
7
793mandyb Family Derby, Derbyshire, England
10
Spotless
Pros:

Stopped in this hotel on our way for a weekend in Liverpool and what a great choice we made...hotel in good location with a big carpark next to shops,restaurants and cinema with a brewersfair adjoining....we had 2 rooms for 3 adults next door to each other..the rooms were warm and cosy with clean crisp bedding and towels and the bathroom was spotless with handsoap and shower gel provided...there is a large fan in the room if you get hot...The Brewersfair next door is where you go for your breakfast and evening meal we had both and both meals were excellent especially breakfast with so much choice ...The staff at the hotel and restaurant were very polite and welcoming and we really enjoyed our stay...keep it up premier inn,you have it just right ...

2025-10-27 via Tripadvisor
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bigbillybobNewYork1 Couples
8
Ok for an overnight
Pros:

Room was ok. Rooms only serviced if you ask at reception. Replacement towels available at reception along with extra coffee and milk sachets. Basic Wifi wasn’t great despite being told it had only recently been upgraded. Was very surprised to see rats scampering into the shrubs at the front of the hotel but now understand there is a rat problem in the area.

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
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jemmelr2024 Solo travel
2
Absolute 0 stars am sorry they scam you on the internet block signal getting to your phone trust me horrible they are
Pros:

Absolute 0 stars they scam you on the internet block signal getting to your phone trust me horrible they are and I have tried literally outside the hotel and everything is fine and I have 5 different esims in my phone as I travel around the world and they stop me from contacting the outside world just for premier inn financial gain it sould be illegal what they are doing I may contact citizens advice and find out away of bringing this issue to light as pleople need to be able to contact there family and so on in case of a emergency and there’s no phones in the rooms so you would be in serous trouble if you needed medical help

2025-10-13 via Tripadvisor
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V8183OKsusanb NONE
10
Nice stay
Pros:

Hotel was clean and comfortable, lots of extra disabled parking bays since I last stayed there, which is a necessary improvement.
Breakfast was good with plenty variety

2025-10-04 via Tripadvisor
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CherylJ1091 NONE
10
Lovely atmosphere
Pros:

Friendly staff. Lovely and clean. Comfortable stay. Took my Daughter and Grandson for a short break fir my Grandsons birthday. He had a great time. As did we all.

2025-09-29 via Tripadvisor
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karasolarl Business
10
Fantastic Staff
Pros:

I arrived at this Hotel, without a booking, and it has been one of the most stressful days ever. I was almost in tears; I was so exhausted. The staff there could not have been more helpful, kind and thoughtful. They got to be booked in and settled down with speed and grace. I was extremely grateful. My room was at the back of the hotel, it was quiet. The room was well-equipped and clean. Many thanks to the staff there.

2025-09-26 via Tripadvisor
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P6248BCpama Couples
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

We loved our stay, check-in is straightforward and the lovely girl on reception recommended an excellent Thai restaurant in walking distance. The room was very comfortable, it was quiet so we slept well. and the bathroom was spacious. Good that check out time is 12 noon too so you don't feel rushed.

2025-09-23 via Tripadvisor
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paulaK1679JU NONE
6
Short break
Pros:

Good value comfy bed but room very warm opened window and used the fan.
Good reception easy check in , easy parking outside hotel

2025-09-20 via Tripadvisor
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Z8395TQsandrah Family
8
Vermin
Pros:

Well been coming for short breaks here for years but was more than alarmed with the rats 🐀 running around the hotel into bushes underneath hotel windows. I saw at least 6 rats over two days. I reported to staff who said there is a problem. This spoiled my break and couldntbwait to come home.

2025-09-13 via Tripadvisor
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stephogrunt NONE Hastings, East Sussex, England
6
Prepare to be hot in the room!
Pros:

Rooms far too hot! Poor ventilation, no air-con. But usual Premier Inn good bed, good bathroom, very clean. Food in Adjoing Brewers Fayre very poor.

2025-09-10 via Tripadvisor
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FarAway39949845824 NONE
6
Pretty decent but with a couple of let-downs
Pros:

I expected better, there was mould on the bathroom ceiling and the room was comparable to a broom cupboard (all other rooms I walked past that were being housekept were much larger in size). The bed was clean and comfy and in general, other than the mould, the room was clean.

2025-09-07 via Tripadvisor
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Dreamer552433 NONE
8
Excellent service.
Pros:

The hotel was as we expected, friendly staff and excellent service. We have been here once before and it was a very good experience hence return visit. We would definitely recommend and we will visit again.

2025-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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emmagK2827IF Family
6
Not a bad hotel , good location but no air con for summer months :(
Pros:

Not a bad hotel , very good location to start with. right next to the amusements and rides , 15 min walk from the town centre . The beach is literally over the road and the lovely lake is behind the hotel .Staff we encountered were helpful and friendly and the brewers fayre next door was lovely , very welcoming and really good food .
Down sides .. the place could do with a revamp , wear and tear to be shown around the hotel . Our room was tidy but a few spots weren't the cleanest . Dust behind the bathroom door and some old flyer stuck behind they also , mold on the bathroom grout etc . But all in all you get what you pay for . Door was abit annoying kept banging every time somebody passed through the hall . Biggest pet peeve was there was no air con .. the room got very warm at night . we were provided with sheets and a fan but still didnt fully tackle the warmth .Also there's a rat problem in the area .. like most seaside towns i guess but not really nice to walk out in the early evening to rats running around outside :(
If they could add air con and do abit of sprucing up and minor repairs the place would get 5 stars easy .

2025-08-22 via Tripadvisor
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N6153KBianm Family
10
Great stay
Pros:

Lovely stay. Good location for the seafront and only a couple of minutes walk into Southport centre. Excellent night staff. Especially Ian who was a great help. Even at 3.30am!

2025-08-22 via Tripadvisor
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JayneW410 NONE
10
Very good hotel
Pros:

I stayed with my 2 grandchildren. The rooms were comfortable and the staff throughout the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is close to the beach, the fair, bowling alley and splashworld. The beds were comfortable and there is a kettle and cups to make tea or coffee. The only thing the rooms were short of was an iron. Breakfast was good, buffet style. We will definitely stay there again.

2025-08-21 via Tripadvisor