Big Blue Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

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Reception
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo
On the beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire, Blackpool, England, FY4 1ND
  • Place, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandcastle Waterpark
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, South Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 540 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (Bunk bed size 5ft)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

XClub Family - Not in Use

  • Resort view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Blackpool

Beachfront retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this South Shore hotel, you'll find Ripley's Believe It Or Not! and Adrenalin Zone. Solaris Centre and Blackpool Pleasure Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blackpool Promenade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pleasure Beach Arena - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sandcastle Waterpark - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Solaris Centre - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Velvet Coaster (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harrowside Fish And Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coasters - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Big Blue Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Big Blue Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Blackpool hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 157 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2003
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Big Blue Hotel offers 157 accommodations with DVD players and designer toiletries. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 18.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Big Blue Blackpool
Big Blue Hotel
Big Blue Hotel Blackpool
Big Blackpool Blue Hotel
Hotel Big Blue
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Big Blue Hotel Blackpool
Big Blue Hotel Hotel Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Blue Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Blue Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Blue Hotel?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Blue Hotel on Jun 22, 2026 start from $108, including 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 Big Blue Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Big Blue Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Big Blue Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Big Blue Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool (9-min walk) and Paris Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Big Blue Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Big Blue Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day.

Does Big Blue Hotel have a pool?

Big Blue Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Big Blue Hotel have a restaurant?

Big Blue Hotel is home to Blues Bar and Brasserie, which features al fresco dining. The dining venue(s) are closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Does Big Blue Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Big Blue Hotel to downtown Blackpool?

Big Blue Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Blackpool.

Big Blue Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel very clean and modern and exceptional staff, would book again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room. Perfect stay. Lovely staff. Keep an eye out for famous faces & celebrities...!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fantastic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough room, think they could up the quality of the instant coffee, decent shower, consistent hot water, Tv only had 1 tv channel and could not re tune it so missed the Americans bomb bomb bomb Iran!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great stay at the big blue.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff was very polite
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay. The kids loved every moment, and the place was exceptionally clean. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, comfortable bed, loved the opening windows unlike some hotels, great having fresh air in the room. Friendly helpful staff, lovely breakfast with lots of choice. Will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay we are definitely coming back next year staff were excellent very friendly polite and respectful food was excellen⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recommend this hotel It's a lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Exceptional stay

Amazing hotel! Friendly staff, immaculately clean everywhere. Rooms are amazing with everything you need, will definitely be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and great service. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
I struggled to find a plug for a charger. Finally found one behind the TV but I had to unplug the tv box. Rooms looking a bit tired but they were clean. Staff v friendly. I read online that parking was £10 for a night but I was charged £20 because I booked through Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff are amazing, local to all attractions with great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff they can not do enough for you food was fantastic rooms very clean will be going back i would recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel,really friendly helpful staff,the hotel was lovely and clean ,beds comfortable, loved looking at the rides going past our bedroom window, loved the stay and would definitely book again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

helen

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

Great stay

Great stay ,clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

rasmita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is very clean, bedroom number 2024 on second floor (double deluxe) was spacious, nice and warm, beds very comfortable. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Good breakfast. Will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for helping with room booking requirements for my disabled mother
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Great Hotel

Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024