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The Merlin

2.5 star property
Guest house near Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool

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Bar (on property)
Property entrance
Double Room
Bar (on property)
Family Room (Bunk Beds, Sleeps 5 People)

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 Charnley Road, Blackpool, England, FY1 4PF
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Central Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Blackpool

Blackpool Town Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Blackpool Town Center guesthouse, you'll find Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. Houndshill Shopping Centre and Blackpool Conference & Exhibition Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Winter Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blackpool Tower Ballroom - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Backlot Cinema & Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shake Dog - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Merlin

Guest house near Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Blackpool guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Merlin offers 17 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 for adults and GBP 3 for children

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 3 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Merlin Guesthouse Blackpool
Merlin Blackpool
The Merlin Blackpool
The Merlin Guesthouse
The Merlin Guesthouse Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Does The Merlin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Merlin.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merlin?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merlin on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is The Merlin to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 15-minute walk from Blackpool Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Merlin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Merlin, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5 for adults and GBP 3 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Merlin?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Mecca Bingo (8-min walk) and Paris Casino (18-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Merlin?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Merlin?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Merlin have a pool?

The Merlin does not have a pool.

Does The Merlin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Merlin to downtown Blackpool?

The Merlin is 0.3 mi away from Blackpool.

The Merlin Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 108 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and exlitlet staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great foom excellent location spot on great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good it was a good night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichola

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice,get what you pay for,confortable bed,onsweet bathroom ,good shower ,all good easy walk to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean/comfy beds,towels,budget priced,hot water in shower&spotless. Staff were friendly,great Pool table&was decorated for festive season which nade it look cosy Was slightly cold in the bar area but tgat was it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room we could see that some attempts to update had been attempted the whole building smelt of cigarette smoke
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10 out of 10

Had i very nice welcome and my room was just right well stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy and cheap

A little shabby, but thats to be expected at such low prices - friendly & helpful and the bed was really comfy which is the main thing really!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good bar area in my eyes is to dark and dingy the staff all overly friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was nice apart from my room it was cold
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Damian

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room smelt was wee on the sink in shared bathroom I didn’t stay I found another hotel was there less then a hour
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfiest bed ever!

Definitely one of those where you get what you pay for. Cheap and cheerful. Definitely needs a good tidy up in terms of decoration but was clean hygiene wise and honestly the comfiest bed I’ve stayed in in a while.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sudesh

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Winter Gardens. That’s all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Liked: Staff & service

Great

Great service bit noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Whalley Villa Holiday Pa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A room

It’s a room at the end of the day. If u want amazing go to Dubai or something.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night instead of two never had refund
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Horror

Not a very nice hotel run by people not experienced in hotel management, rooms dated poor décor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Phil

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For £20 for me and a m8 for one night you can't complain really, but they need to get new beds or mattresses, they were bloody torture, I didn't get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

carole

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room was to small limited dining
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a good spot, but the major problem we had was the mattress was so worn out that it was unsleepable we booked a different room in a different hotel just so we could get a decent sleep.. The room we had was right at the top of the building, the second issue was the room that we had. Didn’t have any working heating or windows that lock so the room was like a freezer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is disgusting and we want a refund,black mold on the walls,filthy carpets and walls,bare wires everywere,everything is the cheapest of the cheap, dog hsirs everywere of their dog,refuse,faeces and every other kind of waste strewn around the property..it shoukd be knocked down its that bad
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Despite not being able to reach this hotel by phone the new landlady was very nice and helpful. Room was adequate for our one night stay and beds comfy. Clean towels provided and tea making facilities (though our kettle didnt work). It was clean but there was no breakfast as stated on the booking and she was waiting for her bar licence to come through so not available for our stay. Only 6 min drive to Pleasure Beach which was our reason for visiting Blackpool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again!

this was a terrible place, stayed 4 days and got covered in bites from the bed bug infested dirty bed. place is dirty, outdated and needs a complete overhaul to be even satisfactory.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

george

Disliked: Room comfort

cheap but ????

nice king size bed.... bed sheet was stained...... nowhere to put ur clothes . no cuboards no wardrop . tv didnt work. no towel or soap in room. yes it was cheap .... suppose u only get what u pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025