Friends Hotel

2.0 star property
B&B near Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool

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Family Room | Free WiFi
Restaurant
Family Room | Free WiFi
Front of property
Free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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32 Read's Ave, Blackpool, England, FY1 4BW
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Illuminations
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Blackpool

Blackpool Town Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Blackpool Town Center B&B, you'll find Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. Houndshill Shopping Centre and Higgitt's Las Vegas Amusements are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Coral Island - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Red Pepper - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪King Edward VII - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The 103 Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ballers Blackpool - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel

B&B near Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool
There's a restaurant on site. For a fee, parking is available.

This Blackpool bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Friends Hotel offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Blackpool bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 15; reservation required

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 1:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 1:30 PM
  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 15

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Friends Hotel Blackpool
Friends Hotel Bed & breakfast
Friends Hotel Bed & breakfast Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Does Friends Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Friends Hotel.

How close is Friends Hotel to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 11-minute walk from Blackpool Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Friends Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Friends Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.50 per person. It's available every day from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Friends Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Higgitt's Las Vegas Amusements (6-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (13-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Friends Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Friends Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

Does Friends Hotel have a pool?

Friends Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Friends Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Friends Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Friends Hotel to downtown Blackpool?

Friends Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Blackpool.

Friends Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 37 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good, the was clean and bed was comfortable. The owner Dot was lovely and friendly. We will stay there again. Lynne and Malc
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Lovely little getaway

First time staying here and would definitely recommend. Dot the new owner and her husband greeted us on arrival and are really friendly and accommodating. We were asked what time we wanted breakfast and alongside cereal etc, we could have any hot options we liked. We had a slight issue with our room but Dot sorted it straight away and we had no other problems whatsoever. The family room we had was great for us and the dog and our sons room next door was spacious,clean and tidy too. We went as strangers and left as friends. Location is fantastic, just a 10 minute walk to the seafront and town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelwin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Excellent Stay in Blackpool.

I had an excellent stay in Blackpool! The accommodation was fantastic. From the moment I arrived, the space was welcoming, comfortable, and well-maintained. Every detail seemed to be thoughtfully considered, making it a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Whether it was the cozy rooms, great amenities, or the friendly atmosphere, it exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Blackpool!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish staying at friends hotel was a joy. Dot,the owner is wonderful and making your stay a happy one is important to her.our room was well decorated, comfortable and the fridge was a great addition. The bed is so comfy we didn't want to leave it. Breakfast was huge and delicious. Friends hotel is definitely pet friendly and Dot made a huge fuss over our dog Toby who fell in love with her. Our only regret was that we didn't know about friends hotel before this. What more could you possibly want, its near everything, its like staying with a favourite auntie, you may arrive as a stranger but you leave as a friend. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but the place was smelly and the bed are broken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donnella

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overnight trip

It was adequate the bed and pillows very comfy The rooms decorated ok a lot of clutter old fashioned downstairs The family room excellent very comfy and spacious Loves host dot Overall good just needs updating Did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room clean comphy and breakfast lovley ,owners were lovley nothing to much trouble, will book again .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

10/10 Excellent

lidia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host is just wonderful. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
What an amazing woman dot is very helpful and friendly and was wonderful to my children ❤️ she was always there if we needed anything and it was a very quiet stay which was needed. Thank you and will see you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very lovely and welcoming. Necessities were provided eg towels and tea and coffee. Room was a decent size and very comfortable. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dot is lovely,she will do everything possible to help you a most comfortable and pleasant stay, home from home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Excellent

Fantastic stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome from Dot, couldn't do enough for us. Great service , well done 👏 Look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. DOT your a lovely person
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, convenient for all Blackpool had to offer, friendly staff, great with the dog, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Navid

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

Friends hotel Blackpool review

It was all good, a bit difficulty checking in as we were early and couldn't get hold of anyone. Apart from that we were happy. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed very comfy, wiuld stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were friendly, plenty of advice regarding the area and best way to see the lights. Room was immaculate and decor was lovely, the plenty of pillows, the room, was warm and the shower was great. We will definitely return x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady called dot was lovely The breakfast was lovely Place was quite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
The staff was so nice they couldn’t do enough for you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is under renovation but it’s not inconvenient.. would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stacey, Bramley Leeds

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024