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The Merlin

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Blackpool, 3-minute walk to Winter Gardens

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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Blackpool

Located in Blackpool Town Center, The Merlin is within a 5-minute walk of Winter Gardens and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Blackpool Tower. The 17 rooms at this guesthouse include electric kettles and TVs.
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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
  • ‪The Backlot Cinema & Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quilligans - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Merlin

Guesthouse in Blackpool, 3-minute walk to Winter Gardens
At The Merlin, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. 3 bathrooms, electric kettles, and free toiletries are also available. Bathrooms are shared.

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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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 3 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Merlin Guesthouse Blackpool
Merlin Blackpool
The Merlin Blackpool
The Merlin Guesthouse
The Merlin Guesthouse Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Merlin?

The Merlin offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to The Merlin?

This guesthouse is situated in Blackpool Town Center within a 10-minute walk of Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. You'll also find Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Illuminations less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Merlin?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does The Merlin include a casino on the premises?

No, The Merlin doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Merlin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does The Merlin have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Merlin have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Merlin offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will The Merlin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Merlin.

Are there connecting rooms at The Merlin?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Merlin?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Merlin.

The Merlin Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 103 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never Again!

this was a terrible place, stayed 4 days and got covered in bites from the bed bug infested dirty bed. place is dirty, outdated and needs a complete overhaul to be even satisfactory.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good bar area in my eyes is to dark and dingy the staff all overly friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Super Budget Friendly Hotel

The couple who worked there were lovely, couldnt fault them at all. For a SUPER budget hotel the amenities in the room were surprising. Free tea and coffee and a kettle, a TV. Soap, towels, were all really unexpected but a great addition. Location is brilliant, just off the main centre so quiet enough to be just outside the action for a quiet nights sleep (as long as the people in the rooms next to you SHUT UP!) Over all, pleasant for £17 a night. The ONLY thing I would say is watch out for bed bugs :'( we found one and a few blood stains on the bedding. (Id sleep in a bin bag it doesnt bother me) But for those who are precious about this, just be aware :) The matress was a bit hard too but like I said, 17 im not expecting a cloud.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dont stay until you read.

the shared shower was filthy and would of taken well over an hour of cleaning to get it up to any standard of use. Also there was no sink to wash your hands after using toilet so your hands would remain unwashed until you got back to your room. the bannisters couldn't possibly be sanitised as all guests would have had to use it with unwashed hands after toilet. Nasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Johanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Despite not being able to reach this hotel by phone the new landlady was very nice and helpful. Room was adequate for our one night stay and beds comfy. Clean towels provided and tea making facilities (though our kettle didnt work). It was clean but there was no breakfast as stated on the booking and she was waiting for her bar licence to come through so not available for our stay. Only 6 min drive to Pleasure Beach which was our reason for visiting Blackpool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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