The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Blackpool

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Blackpool

Visiting Blackpool, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Blackpool, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Blackpool based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Blackpool for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Blackpool before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Blackpool for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Blackpool for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Clifton Court Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 12 Clifton Drive, Clifton Court Hotel has great rooms from $71 (before taxes). It offers room service, a casino, a water park, a bar, and golf. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, a game room, free parking, mini-golf, and car rentals at this relaxing hotel. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


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The Danescourt

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Blackpool
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is The Danescourt which has nice rooms starting at $86. Offering a casino, a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.09 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10 Station Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, laundry services, golf, a game room, and bowling which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.4 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Danescourt Lodge

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

We found Danescourt Lodge to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $53. We loved that is has a casino, a water park, a restaurant, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 10 Station Road. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a game room, free parking, and a pool table which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


The Alderley Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Blackpool

With terrific rooms from $95, The Alderley Hotel, at 581 New South Promenade provides a water park, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, city views, a game room, free parking, and a pool table. It's located just 3.4 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


The Aberford

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The Aberford has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a water park, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $59 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 12-14 Yorkshire Street. Furthermore, it also offers golf, a free breakfast, city views, a game room, and kids meals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Blackpool FC Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Blackpool FC Hotel is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $86, and it's located at Bloomfield Road Seasiders Way. We also love the pet-friendly rooms, city views, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and kids meals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Lanayr Hotel Blackpool

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Blackpool

A cool place is Lanayr Hotel Blackpool because it has great rooms that start at $77. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 73-75 Reads Avenue. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a game room, a pool table, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Game room
  • Family rooms


Sherwood Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Sherwood Hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, a game room, free parking, and a pool table which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $83 (before taxes). It's located at 64 Reads Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, a 24-hour desk, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Sandford Promenade

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Blackpool
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 353 Promenade, Sandford Promenade has great rooms from $80 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find golf, a free breakfast, city views, a game room, and free parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Alondra Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Alondra Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $44. Offering a bar, breakfast, golf, a free breakfast, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 15 Hornby Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a game room, kids meals, family rooms, landmark views, and special diet menus. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Family rooms


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Blackpool?

Blackpool Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$67

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Blackpool, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Blackpool, UK based on data from 137 hotels is an affordable $67. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Blackpool.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $107
  • 4-star hotels: $75
  • 3-star hotels: $64
  • 2-star hotels: $62


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