The Driftwood Hotel

Hotels
5.2 (1033 reviews)
36 Woodfield Road , Blackpool , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service
Unsafe conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
3.45
Multiple reviews mention unclean rooms, including used underwear and rubbish outside.
Service
7.95
Some positive remarks about friendly staff, but significant issues with communication and responsiveness.
Location
6.45
Good location noted, but proximity to drug-related activities raises concerns.
Room Quality
2.45
Consistent complaints about room conditions, including lack of heating and messiness.
Amenities
4.45
Basic amenities mentioned, but lacking hot water and towels significantly impacts quality.
Value for Money
6.95
Some reviews suggest it was cheap, but the quality did not meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
5.45
No food or beverage services mentioned, so standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4.45
Overall disappointing experience highlighted, with serious safety and management concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:35

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Driftwood Hotel in Blackpool offers a prime location just 500 meters from Blackpool South Beach, with popular attractions like Blackpool Promenade Beach and Coral Island nearby.

Comfortable Accommodation
This 3-star hotel provides a shared lounge and free WiFi for guests to enjoy. With luggage storage space available, your belongings are secure while you explore the vibrant city of Blackpool.

Non-Smoking Property
Rest assured, The Driftwood Hotel is a non-smoking property, ensuring a fresh and clean environment for all guests. The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, is located 100 km away, offering convenience for travelers.

Book your stay at The Driftwood Hotel now for a memorable experience in Blackpool!

Important information:

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.2
Based on 1033 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.45
Service: 7.95
Location: 6.45
Room Quality: 2.45
Amenities: 4.45
Value for Money: 6.95
Food and Beverage: 5.45
Overall Experience: 4.45
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elizabeth family_with_children gb
1
Not family friendly at all!
Pros:

Free parking

Cons:

Hello, please can you respond to my messages. Apparently, this message goes through to the head office which was confirmed by the manager of the hotel. I do my believe this one bit. I expect a reply please from wherever this message goes to.

Reason for a refund;

The owner of the hotel said they would sort out a refund via the management due to myself giving back truthful feedback about the reason why I didn’t wish to stay in there with my 6 year old.

The hotel was a mess, no kettle but did have cups and tea/coffee. Drawers were a mess inside. Adults smoking cannabis outside. The windows were filthy, the windows didn’t close. No heating in the room - freezing cold. Cobwebs hanging off the ceiling. Door didn’t lock from inside. The room we were meant to have wasn’t ready on arrival, even though myself and my daughter had given them 2 hours notice that we arrived and parked up.
We wasn’t put in the hotel we had booked due to the room not being ready, we was transferred next door which again was absolutely filthy and the downstairs was being refurbed - not child friendly at all.
Excuse by a gentleman were that the hotel was having a new refurb.

We got moved into another hotel after I handed my keys in. Again, filthy hotel, excuse was that the manager only started her job 3 weeks ago and that they had no cleaner. Loud residents. Residents smoking canabis outside again. Manager up until very late with residents - talking loud. Again, not child friendly.

I will be leaving a review very soon via all review platforms - I would appreciate a refund due to this situation please.
It is very unprofessional of you ignoring my request!

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Michaela family_with_children gb
1
VILE
Pros:

NOTHING! IT WAS A DUMP STAFF WAS RUDE

Cons:

THE HOTEL WAS A MESS DAMP BROKEN BEDS MUCKY FLOORS DIRTY BEDDING ROOF ROTTENING NO HEATING UTTER DIRTY

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Michael Barlow couple gb
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Harley couple gb
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Didnt even stay the night checked out

Rat droppings

Bedbugs coffee stained cups

Toilet sellotaped to the wall

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Lillie couple gb
8
Good little place.
Pros:

Loved how friendly the owner was, we didn't mind the small wait to check in at all as we understand we can all be busy at times and thought it was very kind that he offered to help bring our bags up as we were on the top floor.

The room was a good size with a really nice view of Blackpool tower although my photo doesn't do it justice.
There was free tea or coffee available and had it's own private bathroom, everything was clean and tidy ready for our arrival and the bed was a good cozy spot for us to crash at the end of the day.

Overall we had an amazing stay and hope others give it a chance.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Leah couple gb
5
Never again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

When we walked in smelt really bad staff ignored the message I sent the heaters were broke very cold in the room and when trying to sleep plugs didn’t work in room mold everywhere wallpaper coming undone even the wall inside was mold never again no towels so couldn’t even get a shower bathroom was even dirty just the floors were all wet

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Coral family_with_children gb
1
I didn’t stay it’s disgusting and so are hotel management.
Pros:

Not a thing at all couldn’t stay there🤢

Cons:

Everything, owners off their heads and pissed, absolutely filthy wouldn’t let an animal stay there, damp everywhere, hole in ceiling, broken beds, no heating, the place hummed. Everywhere was filthy not been cleaned at all.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Max couple gb
5
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Georgeta couple gb
1
Pros:

The worse place in my life

Cons:

Everything starting from staff till the cleaner and also the size of the rooms(I mean rooms,not what I received there)

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family_with_children gb
5
Get what you pay for
Pros:

Friendly staff . Good area . Quiet . Good price somewhere to sleep

Cons:

Dirty . Beds looked made and clean but floor was dirty , rubbish under the beds , ball of hair on the floor .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kirsty family_with_children gb
3
Not nice
Cons:

The hotel rooms was absolutely disgusting skirting boards was grafted
Shower was broken
The bed my child had to sleep in was vile no board underneath bed was ripped
The bedroom smelt vile because of all the rubbish round the back it absolutely stunk
Every night a couple upstairs pissed-up blasting music till 3-4 on a morning
Windows was knackered no saftey for children
Door locks aren’t right secure either on bedrooms

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maureen extended_group gb
1
Awful,rooms disgusting, wallpaper pealing off walls,bed springs coming through,live wires showing
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast, left after one night, awful 😞

Cons:

Everything

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple gb
10
Amazing would definitely stay again
Pros:

I like how it was in walking distance from the beach

Cons:

Amazing service and amazing people would definitely stay again

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
1
Dissapointed.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Cold and old fashioned wasn’t very clean shower stank of smokers

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Dominik couple gb
5
Very cheap so good value
Pros:

Close to attractions

Cons:

Uncomfortable beds and shared toilet/showers

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
7
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Tracie family_with_children gb
5
Never again beds not comphy and flat pillows just want it for the money
Pros:

Didn’t like the property wasn’t the property it was nx door never saw n1 never saw a cleaner for all my stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Jessica extended_group gb
1
Very very very disappointing
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Extremely messy no running hot water no heating no towels no Handwash cigarette ash and drug residue on sides

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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hywel couple gb
3
2025-12-30 via Nuitee