The Merecliff Hotel, Blackpool

24 Holmfield Rd, North Shore, Blackpool, FY2 9TE
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Big enough to cope, but small enough to care, this fully licensed, family-run hotel has a great location in Blackpool’s more prestigious North Shore area, just ... more

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9/10 Overall value for money
  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  September 17, 2008

    "Fine for 2 nights" (107264798)

    Hotel very clean. Hosts very friendly and helpful

    interiors dated

  • 8/10 David ( Mature couple) 

    from Oldbury , GB  on  September 16, 2008

    We were made very welcome. We were geeted witha friendly smile.

  • 6/10 Graham ( Young couple) 

    from Rochdale , GB  on  September 16, 2008

    Staff was very polite.

    When checked in, took card for some reason charged us £52.00, not £47.00. Only noticed when I got home, and looked a receipt, He never told me he was adding anything on.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  September 2, 2008

    Owners were cheerful and helpful. Also a friendly resident labrador dog and a cat too!

    Our room was a little cramped.

  • 6/10 Ian ( Mature couple) 

    from St helens , GB  on  August 27, 2008

    "ave value " (107211937)

    very clean and staff very good

    room in atic and very small

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  August 27, 2008

    "Good value for money" (107287656)

    The staff were really nice and helpful.

    the ensuite door was poor.

  • 10/10 Amanda ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Leeds , GB  on  August 19, 2008

    "Excellent. thank you!" (107295186)

    Very friendly and helpful staff.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  July 15, 2008

    "Very positive, would consider using again if/when I return to Blackpool." (108013925)

    Very friendly and helpful staff, amazing food, comfortable bed, no hassle, no noise, very close proximity to main promenade and public transport facilities

    Room was a bit small but that wasn't really a problem as we were only using it to sleep in and keep our stuff while we were out.

  • 9/10 Alison ( Mature couple) 

    from Ashton under lyne , GB  on  July 15, 2008

    "Relaxing and quiet." (108072647)

    A very warm welcome from Steve and Chris, also from Oliver (the dog) and Rascal (the cat)! Very helpful for information. Bedroom adequate and clean for our stay. Breakfast was spot on. Would use again and pass on to others.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 25, 2008

    "Brilliant place to stay " (97518725)

    very good service the proprietors were very helpful I would recommend this hotel in the future.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  May 11, 2008

    "The location is quiet and quite a walk north of the tower but not too far out. The landlords were lovely, friendly and happy. The breakfast and the cleanliness of the room was brilliant. The weekend was perfect and our hosts were just as perfect. Fantastic, will definitely go back." (97869542)

    The friendliness of the Landlords. They were lovely and very ameniable to all needs and requests.

    Nothing.

  • 10/10 Elizabeth ( Young couple) 

    from Nelson , GB  on  February 20, 2008

    the breakfast was brillant.very clean hotel.

    abit far from center

  • 9/10 Gemma ( Same sex couple) 

    from Southend-on-sea , GB  on  December 6, 2007

    "The hotel was well kept and the staff were very friendly." (97177609)

    The managers, they were the friendliest hotel staff i have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

    Nothing really!!!

  • 9/10 Howard ( Other) 

    from Hereford , GB  on  November 14, 2007

    "Proprietors were very helpful. They gave us numerous free tickets to local attractions and perused the internet for cinema listings for my son, which was really useful, being as I had never visited Blackpool before." (97670213)

    Room was warm, everything worked ok, beds were comfy and I didn't have to ask for extra pillows.

  • 8/10 Elliot ( Group of adult friends) 

    from York , GB  on  October 31, 2007

    "We found the proprietors extremely friendly and helpful. Good value for money hotel, good breakfast in the morning. The rooms were, however, very small but for the price we wouldn't complain." (97493442)

    Clean rooms, nice lounge and bar area.

    Tiny Rooms

  • 8/10 Nicola ( Family with young children) 

    from Crewe , GB  on  October 26, 2007

    "Overall, we were very pleased with our stay, it was really good value for money. Our rooms were clean and well presented and the atmosphere was friendly. Our children were also made to feel very welcome and were quite sad to have to leave!" (97740143)

    The accommodation was clean and well presented,and we were made to feel welcome. We were also very well fed.

    We found the term 'on site parking' a little misleading, we asumed this to be a carpark. However it was not a huge problem as we were able to park nearby.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 6, 2007

    the friendly staff & cleaness of the hotel &the food was also good

    the bar was not open to get a drink after dinner when we got back

  • 9/10 Howard ( Mature couple) 

    from Runcorn , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 14, 2007

    "did,nt realise there was a single night supplement" (99128052)

    very welcoming owners and very helpful, v clean and cosy room .great breakfast.good location near gynn gardens

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  December 20, 2006

    "overall was pleased. would like to have been told when booked that the hotel was dry and didnt have a stocked bar as the picture suggests and was used as a selling point." (99587414)

    good location and welcomeing.

    inside the hotel we were very cold seemed to be no heat on even in december.

  • 9/10 Penny ( Young couple) 

    from Oswestry , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 25, 2006

    "room was lovely, very comfortable and contained everything that you needed. even though the shower and toilet was in a seperate room across the hallway this wasnt a problem, everywhere was spotless. we would definately recommend this hotel, it was in a nice area and everywhere could be reached by the trams that run frequently, 5 minutes from the hotel. breakfast was lovely!! The owners made our stay in blackpool very welcoming and we are sure that we would use this hotel again" (3305423565)

    the friendliness and the helpfulness of the people that run it, couldnt of asked for better advice on where to go in blackpool

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 18, 2006

    "Each room on the website had a list of facilities, most of which did not exist. We questioned this, and the host blamed the website. However, I note that hosts have full control over the information displayed, and it now appears to have been changed. It had a bar, which was never open. The website also said you could have an evening meal, but there was no evidence of this." (3305422540)

    Well located in a quiet part of town

    very small room

  • 9/10 Zoe ( Other) 

    from Dyffryn ardudwy , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 17, 2006

    "The accommodation was adequate for our needs, the room was quite small but very clean and tidy. The proprietors were excellent, very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent. The only critisism was lack of parking, however the owner was very helpful in finding a parking space. I would reccomend this hotel and would definately stay there again. A+++" (3305454863)

    It was clean and tidy and the breakfast was lovely

    nothing

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  October 14, 2006

    "The hotel was a pleasant place to stay, we were welcomed warmly on arrival and shown to our room. The room was small, although functional. I did not like the lack of proper toilet roll instead of being reminded of high school substitutes. If you dislike dogs and cats then this is not the place for you. The cat roams the hotel including the dining area freely resulting in a faint smell of animals in the lobby. However on reflection there were no real problems and was value for money." (3305442648)

    The friendly nature of the staff and price.

    Lack of proper toilet roll, smallness of the room.

  • 9/10 Mark ( Young couple) 

    from Radlett , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 1, 2006

    "The hosts were very helpful and recommended good restaurants and a reputable taxi company. All our needs were well catered for and the breakfast was excellent." (3304163207)

    Very friendly and welcoming.

  • 9/10 Brian ( Mature couple) 

    from Peterborough , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 29, 2006

    "The Hotel was in a nice quiet area of Blackpool and had easy access to the Trams/Buses. We never had to use the car at all which was a bonus.The owners of the Hotel were Very helpful/informative and had a brilliant sense of humour and it was always a pleasure to converse with them.It is certainly a Hotel we would book again next time we visit Blackpool." (3304793840)

    The room although small was clean and tidy. Breakfast was 1st class and every whim was catered for

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 23, 2006

    "the owners were very helpfull and polite and made you feel very wellcome.The rooms and common areas were spotless- could not have wished for better" (3304169118)

    owners were very helpfull and hotel was imaculate

    nothing

  • 8/10 M ( Mature couple) 

    from Manchester , UNITED KINGDOM;GB  on  June 16, 2006

    "it was ok" (3304845230)

    it was away from the city centre

    nothing

  • 10/10 Stuart ( Same sex couple) 

    from Tucson , United States;US  on  June 3, 2006

    "I would recommend this hotel for those who want the intimacy of a home and the friendliness of staff who really care about their guests. It is a great value for the price." (3304201165)

    The owner could not have been nicer. We were greeted with wonderful cups of tea upon arrival. The owners were helpful in suggesting activities and restaurants.

    The shower was very small and the toilet seat had a sharp edge on the plastic.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 4, 2006

    "Everything about the hotel was very good, as already stated all staff were very friendly and most helpfull. The whole hotel was very clean and well decorated. The banter between the staff and their guests was always very lively." (3304594515)

    The friendliness of mine hosts nothing was too much trouble, the cleanliness and the good breakfast

    Nothing to dislike

  • 8/10 Janet ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Leicester , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 3, 2006

    "The hotel is near to the North beach but all the attractions are accessible by tram or bus (a bit far too walk!) The rooms we had are adequate for a short stay but too small if you were planning to stay longer. There may be larger rooms, I don't know. Chris stated that there are plans to re-furbish parts of the hotel and some of the decor is a little dated. The hotel is very clean and the breakfast nice and plenty of it. We didn't eat meat but this was no problem for them. w were given extra eggs and hash browns and even offered to get vegtarian sausages. Breakfast is from 8 - 9am and we could have done with a lie in so extending it to 10 would have been great. Near to the hotel is the Uncle Tom Cabin's pub which had entertainment and food, as well as the Gynn family pub near to the beach which is also adequate for food, if not a little noisy (2 karaokes going on at the same time!). All in all I would recommend this hotel for short stays and would definately use it again (as long as Chris & Steve are still the owners)." (3304386143)

    The friendliness of the Chris and Steve was second to none. We were made to feel very welcome. The accomodation was in a quieter part of Blackpool which we liked. Chris couldn't do enough for us at breakfast accomodating all our likes and dislikes. He was always cracking a joke!!!

    The rooms we had were very small, and the decor and furnishings dated but clean. The times for breakfast could have been a little longer.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  April 25, 2006

    The friendly welcome and the accessible location

    The rooms were quite small, no clothes hangers in the wardrobe and the towel rail came off the bedroom door, it had only recently been fitted.

  • 9/10 Claire ( Young couple) 

    from Ulverston , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 22, 2006

    "The Hotel owners are very welcoming and can give good advice on places to visit, eat out at etc. It's a short walk to the tram stop and promenade." (3304466050)

    The owners were really nice and made us feel very welcome!

    Nothing

  • 10/10 Andrew ( Young couple) 

    from Swadlincote , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 19, 2006

    "Had a great first visit to Blackpool and will deffinately come again! Great friendly sevice and value for money at the B&B. My girlfriend loved the cream egg that was under her cup for breakfast on easter sunday - Thanks!" (3304398037)

    Everything was clean and nicely decorated.

    -

  • 7/10 John ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Tyndrum , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 7, 2006

    "what gets cooked for a breakfast and if the guest gets a choice. I,personally don't like fried bread tinned tomato or baked beans." (3304439187)

    large room, my privacy honered

    breakfast and less use of smelly disinfectants/cleaning chemicals.

  • 9/10 Michael james ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Huddersfield , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 24, 2006

    "our host is a great host and makes a fine breakfast" (3304125509)

    very clean and welcomeing.

    nothing

  • 10/10 Tracy ( Young couple) 

    from York , United Kingdom;GB  on  January 27, 2006

    "Fully enjoyed the stay. Owners very informative and friendly. we picked at quite time to come but overall found lots of activities to do. We enjoyed it and had lots of fun and laughts." (3304082642)

    friendly environment, clean and tidy, very homely.

    nothing

  • 10/10 John ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Manchester , United Kingdom;GB  on  December 6, 2005

    "We were in Blackpool for a Paul Weller concert and wanted to make the most of it by staying over. From the minute we stepped into the Merecliffe, we were made to feel at home by Steve and Chris. We were well looked after and will return again! John, Ian, Jackie and Jan" (2786567)

    The friendliness and hospitality of the hosts.

  • 9/10 Christine ( Mature couple) 

    from Oldham , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 15, 2005

    the hospitality of the hosts was superb, the welcome was very friendly, i would recommend anyone to stay at this hotel.

  • 10/10 Mark ( Young couple) 

    from Newcastle under lyme , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 13, 2005

    It was really welcoming.Warm and cosy, home like.Excellent service. Really clean with all the facillities needed. The owners are great, they made us feel really welcome.

    none

  • 9/10 Anthony ( Mature couple) 

    from Grimsby , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 12, 2005

    "the hotel was clean and bright the food was great and plenty the co-hosts steve and chris make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave what more can you ask for" (2777909)

    clean bright

    none

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  November 6, 2005

    "Nothing to say" (2714755)

    The hoteliers

    Room size and facilities

  • 9/10 Richard ( Mature couple) 

    from Ladybank , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 31, 2005

    "more than adequate hotel with a warm and friendly welcome" (2793810)

    very friendly atmosphere

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  October 21, 2005

    Clean, Quiet & Friendly

  • 9/10 Keith ( Mature couple) 

    from Yatton , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 18, 2005

    "Will stay at these premises again on my next visit" (2763705)

    clean and tidy, however the room allocated was not the one booked

  • 10/10 David ( Mature couple) 

    from Watford , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 18, 2005

    "The propieters couldn't have been more helpful, to the extent of changing our room because of my wifes ashma. The full english breakfast was in deed The full Monte, always plenty of hot water and a general air of friendliness whatever the time." (2775274)

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  October 18, 2005

    Very clean and very homely

  • 9/10 Ashlee ( Young couple) 

    from Bedworth , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 9, 2005

    "hours of meals" (2743548)

    everything

    an iron in room

  • 7/10 Lee ( Young couple) 

    from Ripley , United Kingdom;GB  on  October 8, 2005

    The friendliness of the staff

    It had a funny smell in the room..

  • 9/10 Denise ( Mature couple) 

    from March , United Kingdom;GB  on  September 26, 2005

    "from the minute we entered the hotel we were made to feel very welcome by Steve and Chris. They were informative about local places of interest and a great help with everything. Between them they made our stay very enjoyable and the breakfast was first class. We will look forward to staying at the Merecliff again in the future." (2691867)

    the hotel was spotlessly clean and very welcoming.

    none

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  September 24, 2005

    "I was expected on arrival. At £45, probably at the upper end of the price range, but I required a single night's accommodation in a holiday town at short notice in the political party conference season. In return I was given a good and comfortable room, free of disturbance; clean and with a good standard of fresh-looking decoration and furnishing; everything worked. The hotel was staffed by the two proprietors, who were friendly and informative, and generally helpful in manner and in what they did and provided, including a good breakfast. I only found on checking out that their facility for payment by credit card was temporarily suspended, so cash payment was needed; but this minor consideration would not discourage me from seeking accommodation at the hotel again, if I need another overnight stay in Blackpool. I left next morning feeling well content." (2766350)

    Room and facilities were good, and the proprietors welcoming, friendly and helpful.

    I was only there for a one-night stay, and found no grounds for criticism of what was provided for me while I was there.

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