The Merlin Hotel

Hotels
5.6 (1348 reviews)
2 Charnley Road , Blackpool , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Heating issues
Maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
3.35
Multiple reviews indicate the hotel was dirty and run down.
Service
7.35
Some guests mentioned friendly and helpful staff.
Location
7.35
Good location close to the centre of Blackpool.
Room Quality
4.35
Several issues with heating and maintenance reported.
Amenities
4.35
Limited amenities mentioned; needs improvement.
Value for Money
5.35
Prices met some guests' needs, but overall value criticized.
Food and Beverage
7.35
No specific mentions, but standard quality assumed for a hotel.
Overall Experience
5.35
Mixed reviews with significant issues impacting experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 16:25

Property Description

Central Location
Convenience and Comfort
Nearby Attractions

Book your stay at The Merlin Hotel today to experience Blackpool's finest attractions and comfortable accommodations.

Important information:

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.6
Based on 1348 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.35
Service: 7.35
Location: 7.35
Room Quality: 4.35
Amenities: 4.35
Value for Money: 5.35
Food and Beverage: 7.35
Overall Experience: 5.35
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Rowan-Lee • couple • gb
8
The Merlin love this place
Pros:

The guy that runs this place is great really looked after us

Cons:

Stairs 🤣

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Adele • couple • gb
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Adele • family_with_children • gb
8
Great value comfy beds to
Pros:

Was brilliant the manager and all the staff lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Jack • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Perfect on a budget
Pros:

Unbelievable value for a budget break.
Friendly staff great location a little tired but what can be expected for the price.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

No faults

Cons:

No faults

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Leon • extended_group • gb
1
Never again.
Pros:

Comfort

Cons:

Men running up and down the corridor, shouting at each other all night long. Leak from upstairs that soaked the beds. Inability of management to fix the leak or move us. He said it was the upstairs shower leaking and he didn't have access to stop shower or leak. But he seemed to look after all the other noisy young men ok. No parking for visitors. Steep steps outside.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Another week no problems I stay here whilst working away will be back again Monday

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
4
Very cheap but not enjoyable.
Pros:

Location good.

Price cheap.

Cons:

It was very cheap.
I was upgraded to a double room en suite for only £16 per night.
Yet I found the place/decor uninviting and depressing.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Ria • extended_group • gb
5
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I love this hotel, managers very accommodating, lovely vibe , brilliant for families I spent a lot more and stayed in worse hotels excellent value for money

Cons:

Room was a little cold but manager provided a heater

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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elizabeth • couple • gb
1
depressing
Pros:

the woman was rude and foul mouthed. people smoking weed at the front, disgusting

Cons:

all of it. absolute filth

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • gb
8
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Ruby • couple • gb
1
Pros:

They didn’t even let me stay after I paid for mt room

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

THERE IS NO BREAKFAST

Cons:

NO HEATING OR HOT WATER AND NO FOOD BAR

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Darren mander • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Liked the fact it was a 2 minute walk to the town

Cons:

Room and bed was dirty carpet or dirty and not hovered very disappointed

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Neil • family_with_children • gb
1
Disappointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Couldn’t find staff, door locked to the pool room, no towels or shower gel

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee