Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Central location
Cons:
Noise from the bar
Cleanliness issues
Older building with stairs

Categories

Cleanliness
6.06
Some reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, including mould and dirt marks.
Service
8.03
The staff were consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
8.07
Location was described as perfect and central.
Room Quality
7.02
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, though some mentioned noise issues.
Amenities
6.55
Basic amenities were available but some reviews suggest a need for refurbishment.
Value for Money
7.01
Good value for money was highlighted in several reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Breakfast was enjoyed by guests who appreciated the variety offered.
Overall Experience
6.53
Despite some issues, many reviewers expressed a positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:59

Property Description

Central Location in Blackpool's Town Centre
Located in the heart of Blackpool, Calypso Hotel offers convenience and comfort for your stay. Just a stone's throw away from Blackpool Tower and the Winter Gardens, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Relax in our en suite rooms equipped with toiletries, fresh linens, and tea/coffee making facilities. Unwind after a day of sightseeing with your favorite shows on the TV.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a choice of a hearty full English breakfast or a lighter continental-style option. Enjoy a variety of cereals, juices, and toast to fuel up for your adventures.

Book your stay at Calypso Hotel Blackpool now for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

The property does not accept American Express as payment.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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 769 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.06
Service: 8.03
Location: 8.07
Room Quality: 7.02
Amenities: 6.55
Value for Money: 7.01
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 6.53
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Absolutely NOTHING we didn't stay there!! For 2 women we didn't feel safe

Cons:

Everything, there were homeless people by the doors as we arrived trying to sell us knocked off clothing. They followed us inside using the hotel facilities

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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mary jane couple gb
2
Horrendous
Pros:

The location was fine

Cons:

Everything it was very dirty and the smell in it was terrible . There was a man don’t know if he was a residential or just went in to sit but he was there for 3 days and don’t think he washed the full 3 days . Our room was filthy and paint chipped off everywhere . The shower cubicle was filthy and as for the mirrors and T.V screen I don’t think they had ever had a clean . This has got to have been one of the worst hotels I have ever had the misfortune of staying in .

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Stacy solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Good size room for a family of 6. Very cheap and clean. Less then a 5 minute walk to sea front. Staff was friendly. I would definitely stay again

Cons:

The shower door didn't shut properly

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Candice family_with_children gb
1
Families be aware. Extremely disappointing — we left within 15 minutes.
Cons:

Families be aware. Extremely disappointing — we left within 15 minutes.
We booked a room for our family of five, including three very young children aged 4, 2 and just 8 months for one night to break up the drive from London to Scotland. Unfortunately, the experience was so poor that we walked in and left within 15 minutes of arriving.
We were allocated a room on the 4th floor (there is no lift) despite travelling with three young children and a pram. We were simply told to leave the pram in the bar area. This was wholly inappropriate and made the room completely impractical for our family. The room itself was also in an unacceptable condition. I have photographs showing a dirty fan and a ripped duvet cover exposing a dirty duvet underneath. The loft room was unbearably hot, so we were given a second fan. Unfortunately, that fan was also filthy and simply blew dust around the room.
The room had virtually no natural light or ventilation — there would honestly have been more natural light and fresh air in a prison cell.
The communal areas were being cleaned during our arrival, and the smell of bleach was extremely strong and headache-inducing. It appeared to be being used to mask the very strong smell of cooking coming from the on-site Indian restaurant, which made the overall atmosphere even more unpleasant.
The mattresses were also extremely thin and uncomfortable.
We appreciate that this was not an expensive room, but price should not be an excuse for basic cleanliness, ventilation, comfort and suitability. A hotel room should be provided with reasonable care and skill, and at an absolute minimum should meet basic standards of cleanliness.
Overall, this was the worst hotel experiences we have had. We couldn't stay for more than 15 minutes and left rather than risk spending the night there with our three young children. We requested a refund but according to the manager, they ‘don’t advertise aircon or a lift’, so we aren’t entitled to one.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Martin Thomson 82 solo_traveller gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Nice clean hotel, comfy beds, very helpful staff, a great breakfast to start your day, plus being right in the centre of Blackpool very close to everything you needed.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rajwinder couple gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children gb
2
Won’t ever book this place again you get what you pay for
Pros:

Room was dirty, floor in the bathroom felt unsafe and was woken by how noisy it was both inside and outside the hotel and the fire alarm went off twice and scared my autistic child

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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tracey extended_group gb
8
Cons:

No lift

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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oluwatobi family_with_children gb
10
We recently stayed here with my kids and had a lovely experience. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and very family-frie
Pros:

Nice and clean

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Smailes solo_traveller gb
3
Shocking
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

The hotel room was to hot no air in the rooms. The cleaners didn't come in to do any cleaning or anything. Family of 6 they put us on the top floor when we have a 1 year old

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Blair couple gb
7
Excellent in the centre of Blackpool, paying car parks close by.
Pros:

Staff lovely, room clean, breakfast was included, that was nice, all freshly prepared

Cons:

Shower went cold

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Imogen family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Siobhan solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Unclean and out dated. Floors seemed very unclean, shower was blocked and filled up at the base. Floor was dirty. Remote full of food and bits/dust. Would never stay again. Seem to have a lot of drug users staying within the building and as well just on the front walking by. Would definitely not recommend anyone with children to stay here.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Vicki extended_group gb
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great service and friendly staff

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Karina family_with_children gb
3
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Bethan family_with_children gb
7
Perfect for a cheap basic getaway
Pros:

Perfect location, could easily walk to all of Blackpool.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Grace couple gb
5
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Margaret family_with_children gb
4
2026-08-03 via Nuitee