The Driftwood Hotel

Hotels
5.2 (1077 reviews)
36 Woodfield Road , Blackpool , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Vending machine - snacks
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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 1077 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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SO YUK • solo_traveller • hk
1
Pros:

地點，但一般blackpool 酒店都沿海岸方便
only location near

Cons:

不清潔，爛！
Dirty, no facilities , no clean bed, terrible
Don't go !

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Hewkin • extended_group • gb
1
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • gb
7
You get what you paid for but the quality off hotel is very poor the banister is close to fallin off
Pros:

The woman was lovely sorted us a cot out for my baby and let us keep our luggage in room till we left

Cons:

I have left my sons tablet there & when i called up she was lovely & was gonna send it but hadnt heared off her in few days then re called up someone else answered & was very rude i still havent recieved any messages about my sons tablet

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Bamber • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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keynsham1 • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Teejay • couple • gb
7
We enjoyed our stay, could be better, there was a few bad things as we mentioned but we had fun.
Pros:

We like the Staff, the door handles was broken and was fixed within a few hours, great services. The owner was very kind, always welcoming and happy. It was near the beach, and some shops. About a 30 minute walk to Arcades and stuff, very enjoyable. Good location.

Cons:

The door handle being broken, piss on the toilet seat, toilet was tiny, knees touching wall while using toilet, was a leak, there was NO hot water. Barely any water flow. Kid got stuck in the toilet. The toilet door was VERY heavy, mold in the shower.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jake • couple • gb
8
Overall great
Pros:

People really nice and good value for money

Cons:

Needs curtains in some rooms and mattresses need upgrading

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Evans • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Doyle • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Staff friendly but a bit disorganised

Cons:

Mold in shower, dusty floors and the police turned up looking for the owner as I was checking out

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

Bed bugs in one the beds

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Clair • solo_traveller • gb
1
Cons:

Didn't stay as all could smell was weed and no plugs to plug anything in

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lipenitis • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Horrible

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Reid • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Leaving

Cons:

It was disgusting, room is not fit for anyone. We was there for 20 minutes and booked somewhere else. Smoking weed outside and I couldn't close the window as that had no handle on it. I don't rate it one bit

2026-06-16 • 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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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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Harley • couple • gb
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee