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Reviews of The Shores Hotel, Central Blackpool 3 stars

29/31 Tyldesley Road, Blackpool, FY1 5DH, United Kingdom

#213 of 241 hotels in Blackpool

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Review score

Based on 326 hotel reviews

5.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    5.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with some upgrading but most hotels in the area are the same. Bar was not open downstairs but we werent using it anyway.

    Very central, friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    5.0
    Disappointed with room,but close to stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sorry but there was black hairs in every bed,we ended up having insect bites on our legs etc,the pillows where pancakes.it took 20 mins for shower to warm up

    How close to stuff it was and bonus free parking when u got to park up.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived, there was noone there to welcom us in as it didn't appear to have a reception, when they did come to the door they left me and my daughter stood outside for 20 mins then handed me the key and said if you need anything just let me know. Bar area was not open. The door was locked. The restaurant was not open , if it was, there was no information about it, and none was given at check-in. We wanted to check out, the morning after and there was no one around when I contacted the phone number on a piece of paper stuck to the door they said they had gone out to get a few things. The contact number on bookinging .com is no longer in service, no other numbers are documented should you need someone. Television broke, you could hear it but had no picture and was too late to report it. Bed side lamps also did not work, or I just could not find the switch for them. No parking was available only street parking which there was none had to park about 8mins away and pay for parking. Dressing table looked grubby, with no towels provided and only half a toilet roll. The holes in the wall make it look tired and dated. Lack of people around to ask questions and to deal with things was off-putting.

    Price was reasonable for one adult and one child for one night stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Value for money

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy till 3am bit scary , no towels .

    Cheap, friendly ,good location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely staff clean room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel could have been cleaner. No one available to check out with. No parking.

    The location. The bed was really comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    5.0
    It was just for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard family of 5 room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole downstairs of the property including the pool room and stairs was damp smelling, sticky carpets

    Our room was freshly painted with new bathroom suite. The host who welcomed us was very friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay with the grandchildren
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard family of 5 room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good location, Dave is a great host and explained he’s in the middle of a major refurbishment clearly doing his best to make the property more modern our room had new mattresses etc very clean and tidy! In fact all staff were friendly and helpful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds slightly uncomfortable.

    Owner an staff very friends and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard family of 5 room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners were so inviting. Was lovely.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unable to find parking outside the property

    The bed was extremely comfortable and the host was very welcoming

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked last minute selected because said there was parking there isn't its just on street and this is blackpool so none available.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    5.0
    Wouldn’t stay again, but thank you for being so friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn’t have free parking it was just the street parking, the TV didn’t work, the lights blew, there was no one to check out with in the morning. The room wasn’t very clean.

    The bed was comfortable and the staff were nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    5.0
    Satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Scruffy,no one there when we arrived

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    5.0
    Improvements needed asap to get this to a standard where it’s worth booking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard family of 5 room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well first night heating broke so guy tried to fix them but couldn’t until the morning so gave us heaters which was fair except the part where every outlet in the rooms where high up so had to balance it on a cube storage unit in one of the rooms to get it to work. We left early the next day to go exploring and get breakfast and on return the heating wasn’t fixed so we had no heating the 3 nights as wasn’t chasing them up constantly so all we had was the electric ones provided. If you love the smell of cigarettes and a certain plant then u will love this place as that’s all you can smell. The mould that was in the shower cubicle was also concerning. Would be fine if it was cheap but cost me around £330 to stay for three nights so yeah I won’t be back. Side note away from hotel I doubt we will be back to Blackpool to stay as the place has gradually got worse every year. If it wasn’t for the pleasure beach then I wouldn’t return. Should also mention I have never reviewed a hotel before but I know how much it can make a difference to the mood of a holiday so being honest is the best route.

    Location is good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    6.0
    Very warm welcome and anything we asked for arrived but hotel really needs a coat of paint and new carpets
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs refreshing

    Location was perfect, just short walk to central pier

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    6.0
    Great location but accomodation needs work
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtains couldn't block out a lamps light let alone the sun. The main door didn't fit the frame so had to be slammed (not ideal at 0200). Was promised towels in the room when I got there which never arrived.

    Location is excellent for being central to Blackpools entertainment.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    5.0
    location great staff ok stairs smelly and carpets dirty. would not stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no towels, soap, iron etc as advertised

    location and bed was clean. no breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    5.0
    Awful experience with OYO !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately my accommodation (Oyo Shores) was changed 2 days before we got there !! No reason given either !! Was travelling with my friend and her son and she was kept there but me and my son moved without any reason given !! Booking.com couldn't care less and the hotel they moved us too didn't even have a room for us that Oyo had apparently secured for us but luckily the man there Oyo Wave had a cancellation and gave us that room !! This service is awful and I've still no reason as to why they moved us ?? Luckily the guy at Oyo Wave hotel was lovely and helped us however I will not be booking an OYO hotel again as this lack of explanation as to why they moved us but not my friend !!

    Nothing to say about this hotel as was moved with no explanation 2 days before we travelled !! OYO Wave Crest hotel was nice and the guy on reception helpful but as for Booking.com and OYO no thanks !! Couldn't care less about customers and move people with zero explanation !! And Booking.com when I emailed were not bothered in the slightest !!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could of been a bit more comfortable where the beds were concerned

    Close to central pier

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    5.0
    Wouldn’t stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasnt very clean

    Very tired building and very basic not very clean only saving grace was the staff who were all amazing

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    7.0
    good bargain
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    7.0
    Nice weather near central pier
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell of the drains and the window didnt close unless banged shut

    I didnt have breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

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