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The Merlin

2.5 star property
Guest house near Winter Gardens in Blackpool

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Bar (on property)
Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Billiards

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Illuminations
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

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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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

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

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blackpool Tower Ballroom - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Backlot Cinema & Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bob & Berts - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stefani's Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Merlin

Guest house near Winter Gardens 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
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.

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 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 Higgitt's Las Vegas Amusements (9-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. 24 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 106 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

adam

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Raja

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

4/10 Poor

Nichola

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiegan

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

carole

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

CLAIRE

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Marcus

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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