The Driftwood Hotel

Hotels
5.2 (1064 reviews)
36 Woodfield Road , Blackpool , gb

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1064 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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Kay • solo_traveller • gb
5
Our Driftwood stay
Pros:

The location is excellent if you have children.Less then 5 minutes walk to a good clean beach and seafront shops and arcades.good quality take away food places including KFC and pound bakery all within a 10 minute walk of the hotel.We were able to check out of the room at 11am instead of 10am,and there was a room where we could put our luggage so we could make the most of our last day without having to carry all our luggage with us.We paid £77 for 2 adults and 1 child for 2 nights,compared to other hotels in the same area and the fact that you shouldn't need to spend most of your time in the room we thought it was good value for money.

Cons:

There was a couple of issues with the room,the manager was understanding but was unable to provide a solution.The Wi-Fi is very poor and the television had no signal.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Rhea • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location.
Good value for money as a 2 star hotel.
Ground floor room was nice and cool during 28-30° temperatures outside.
Staff were really nice.

Cons:

Room felt a little damp.
The bathroom sometimes smelled bad.
Could do with space to hang clothes.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • couple • gb
2
Cons:

People out front til 3am talking

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Harley • couple • gb
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Sumaiya • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

It was cheap

Cons:

No drinking water facility

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were lovely down to earth and really friendly / helpful comfy bed.

Cons:

Not ensuite very tired decor. But what do you want for £20.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • gb
1
Don't go
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Different hotel to what we booked no private bathroom was shared did book a private bathroom not clean holes in the wall food in the bed no TV plug hanging off the kettle the host just said they are on a budget no hot water only stayed the one night booked four had to pay out for another hotel

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
1
Terrible due to the hotel being shut for refurbishment
Pros:

The hotel wasn't actually open it was closed and me and other guests got told to go to a different Hotel

Cons:

The other hotel that mean the guests went to because the original was shut was it not good as I've left in the photos + had the police out due to antisocial behaviour in the hotel

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Mathew • couple • gb
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Ajayi • solo_traveller • ng
4
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • gb
4
Decepcionante salí un día antes
Pros:

No estuve en el alojamiento me enviaron a otro sitio

Cons:

Al alojamiento que enviaron estaba muy sucio el cuarto mucho polvo en las camas y en la carpeta parecía que no la limpiaban

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Chirunga • solo_traveller • gb
1
poor communication or no communication with client at all which is needed especially in that busines
Pros:

Absolutely nothing ,only to be everywhere simply bcz of lack of communication to clients,if it was that we didn't call them ,no one knows what gonna happen next ,how can they mention "fully booked" after a 2 week booking before the day ,only to kno on arrival,besides looking at the place it needs renovation first before that building collapse with clients in ,I wouldn't stay in there with it's outside looks it simply shows nothing better inside, disappointed though the staff helped us last minute only to refere us to another dirtiest hotel which I refused staying in then the last one which one better for humans ,wasn't happy at all , thanks 👍

Cons:

poor communication with management which caused us roaming around like chicken with no head last minute,which there were supposed to do before the booked day but never got in touch 😔

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
10
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay at the driftwood hotel because the rooms was a decent size and I had my own bathroom and the staff was really understanding and respectful .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Callum • extended_group • gb
1
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Etchells • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Nice xx

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Luke • extended_group • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing at all

Cons:

I had a text that they had moved us to another hotel never said why and it was a asylum seekers hotel it was vile we payed for a private bathroom but had to share one and showers the mattress was disgusting the list goes on I want my money back

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee