Located within 600 metres of Blackpool North Beach and less than 1 km of Bispham Beach in Blackpool, The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor offers accommodation with seating area. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house features family rooms. At the guest house, every unit includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house provides certain units with quiet street views, and all units have a kettle. At the guest house, some units are allergy-free and soundproof. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Blackpool Central Beach is 2.1 km from The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor, while North Pier is 2.1 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Blackpool
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely wonderful hotel. Craig and Julie are fabulous hosts, nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are beautifully decorated and really well equipped. Breakfast was out of this world! the eggs Benedict were amazing. Couldn't fault a thing....
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fantastic, as was the homemade marmalade jam. Could not fault the room and bathroom - clean, comfortable with a great view of the sea and Blackpool Tower.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable hotel.friendly hosts.lovely breakfast.
  • Mitchell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved every second of our trip to The Gatsby Hotel, from the moment we arrived and was greeted by Craig and Julie, to the room (Room 2 - Crystal Room), to the breakfast, to the time we left, and absolutely adored the homemade marmalade, so much...
  • Hossack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, well appointed room, great breakfast and lovely hosts.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Julie and Craig are very lovely people and are very attentive, they take great pride in what it is they do and we can’t recommend them enough, the room was lovely, the bed was amazing, so comfortable and breakfast was delicious too!
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good communication before arrival. Lovely immaculate and well presented room. Friendly service with excellent attention to detail. Delicious breakfast cooked to order including the owner's homemade marmalade. Overall outstanding value for money.
  • Beckie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was in a good location with walks into the main town 15-20 minutes and only a five minute walk to the nearest beach. The room was cosy and well presented.
  • Theresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean single room in a lovely little hotel . Friendly owners. I was the only guest being time of year yet I was well looked after. Nice and quiet area. Lovely eggs Benedict for breakfast and the home made lemon marmalade was lovely too....
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a gem of a find. A last minute decision for an overnight stay. Guided by others ratings - we were very happy to land at The Gatsby. Great hosts, very pleasant accommodation and a fabulous breakfast.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 174 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Gatsby is situated in the highly desired quiet and scenic area of North Shore just 3 minutes walk from Blackpool's promenade and seafront. The property is proud to have achieved 5 Star rating for guest accommodation. All rooms are en-suite, which offer complimentary toiletries and high quality towels. Also available in each of our rooms are Tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, alarm clocks, Flat screen TV's. We use the best luxury duvets, and Egyptian cotton sheets. An excellent fibre Wifi is available free throughout the building. A free complimentary Breakfast is included in all room rates and cooked to order. Should you wish to take advantage of this, let us know at your check-in and we will take your order. Breakfast is served each morning in the Dining room between 9am and 9.30am, this includes a full English with locally sourced high quality bacon, sausages, eggs, etc. We also offer a buffet of cereals, Muesli, fruit juice and yogurts. Again, just to reiterate, this is a complimentary breakfast, many hotels charge extra. The price of a stay is for the room whether a breakfast is selected or not. Please enjoy our highly rated breakfast!! Various rooms offer a view of Blackpool's most famous landmark and attraction - The Tower! Which is only approximately 15 minutes walk away. Views of the sea are also available in certain rooms. All attractions can be reached in minutes with our excellent Tram or bus services that are available within a few minutes from The Gatsby.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor

  • Check-in at The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Beach
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor is 1.3 miles from the centre of Blackpool. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Yes, The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Gatsby Blackpool - Formerly The Windsor can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free