Lea Gate by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.8 (3387 reviews)
Blackpool Road Lea, Preston , Preston , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Value for money
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited bar options
Room decor needs updating

Categories

Cleanliness
6.94
Some reviews mentioned the room was tired and had a musty smell, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
8.41
Multiple reviews highlighted friendly and helpful service from staff.
Location
8.45
Guests appreciated the convenient location near Preston and Blackpool.
Room Quality
7.4
Generally comfortable but noted issues like lack of plug sockets and some worn fittings.
Amenities
7.43
Reviews indicate the hotel offers basic amenities but noted limited choices in the bar.
Value for Money
7.89
Good value for a comfortable stay noted by several guests.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Breakfast was well-received, although some noted the beer selection was limited.
Overall Experience
7.91
Many reviews expressed overall satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:13

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Preston

Convenient Location: Situated just 21 km from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Winter Gardens Conference Centre, Lea Gate by Greene King Inns offers easy access to key attractions.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Delicious Dining Options: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant and choose from a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast, providing a delightful dining experience.

Experience a delightful stay at Lea Gate by Greene King Inns and book now for an unforgettable Preston getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3387 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 7.91
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Richard solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Andrew Lawrence couple au
7
Good value budget hotel accommodation.
Pros:

It's a budget hotel, so no frills. Room was fine, shower worked, etc. It's part of a pub, so easy to get meals, drinks etc. Location was good, lots of free and easy parking.

Cons:

Reception only open at limited times. No aircon in hotel. Rooms are dated.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
This is my go to place when I am travelling on business. Clean rooms, friendly staff and a pub next door. Perfect.
Pros:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, especially the reception girls Jane & Kate, they have always made me feel welcome.

Cons:

Poor internet connectivity and low water pressure for the shower.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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mitchell solo_traveller gb
6
Good-ish...
Pros:

Plenty of parking, clean room, and any staff I spoke to were cheerful and friendly.
A very spacious room, the bed a bit soft for my back, but the long, deep bath resolved that.

Cons:

Absolutely zero mobile signal, literally no service, which made things very difficult trying to co-ordinate with the people I had come to visit.
I had to resort to the in-house WiFi, and wait for them to respond.
I'm amazed in this day and age, communication would be so restrictive.
It really made things awkward.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Sheena couple gb
9
Would recommend and plenty parking.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, staff very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Wi-Fi could be better, everything else was good.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Francine solo_traveller gb
9
Lea inn
Pros:

Clean room, lovely staff

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Cathy family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Christopher extended_group gb
3
Comfy bed with smelly rooms
Pros:

The bed was comfy and staff was all pleasant and friendly.

Cons:

It was run down and smelt like an old folks home. We had two rooms and had to change one due to the smell

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
5
Pros:

Bed was comfy

Cons:

The shower was a trickle. Carpets were grimey

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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R1ggers solo_traveller gb
1
Avoid
Pros:

Staff interaction and evening meals was very good except from them not responding to bad feedback whilst there.

Cons:

The negativess. The rooms in the hotel were disgusting and in need of immediate remedial repair. We went as a family, 2 couples, 2 rooms for a weekend break. One of the party left the hotel yesterday and cut their stay short due to the lack of room hygiene and more. The double beds were damn uncomfortable too and 3 out of the 4 of us woke with stiff backs the first morning. Ive even been bitten by some kind of bug in my sleep with several little bits on my hand. Their were missing lamp shades, dirty smells in the rooms, odd bulbs, dirty tables, carpets that should have been in the skip years ago, missing pump heads off soap dispensers and lots of free penicillin in the mould in the silicone on the bath. Loose hand rails that nearly come off the wall when getting in and out of the bath which we needed to use for mobility. The minimum legal requirements for the doors under fire safety regulations need immediate attention as the door on one of the rooms was a good inch off the floor, exceeding the 3mm gap guidelines by quite a margin and it would not provide the FD30 as required by law. This was an upper room floor and in my opinion needs addressing urgently, and it should have been picked up on both internal and external fire risk assessments. The breakfast was also very substandard with very little on the plate and it was by no means a full English breakfast. 1 sausage (undercooked) with 2 bacon, 2 hash browns a table spoon of beans with 1 mushroom isnt worth the £9 per head paid. I have taken plenty of pictures so please feel free to have a nosey through my gallery. I could go on but I think the pictures will fill in the gaps for anything I havnt written.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
7
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Bradshaw solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great sized quiet back room, comfy bed. Clean but dated accommodation,small but functional bathroom. Staff very friendly and very accommodating.

Cons:

Fair distance from central Preston, located on a very busy dual carriageway.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Solveig solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Personnel accueillant, tant au restaurant bar qu'à la réception et une belle chambre bien confortable.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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christopher couple gb
8
Good location, pleasant staff, served our needs perfectly, would stay again
Pros:

Good Location
Good Breakfast Menu

Cons:

Bathrooms are a little dated by todays standards, but it was clean.,

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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karen family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

location next to Hungry horse was perfect for where we needed to be, play area for kids was good, breakfast was good, lots of choice all staff friendly and helpful, would stay again

Cons:

The rooms were very clean but in need of some renovation looking a little bit tired but would stay again

2026-08-17 via Nuitee