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The Merlin

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Blackpool, a short walk to Winter Gardens

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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

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2 Charnley Road, Blackpool, England, FY1 4PF
  • Winter Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Blackpool Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blackpool Illuminations
    ‪6 min walk‬

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Room options

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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

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

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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

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 Illuminations - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Pier - 8 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 Blackpool Bank Hey Street - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empress Ballroom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Castle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Merlin

Guesthouse in Blackpool, a short 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.

Languages

English

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merlin?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merlin on Jun 8, 2025 start from $23.57, excluding 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.

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.

Is there parking available at The Merlin?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

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.

Are there hot tubs at The Merlin?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

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

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 88 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great

Great service bit noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Calvin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was nice apart from my room it was cold
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Hollie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Phillip

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

Basic

It was very basic but not athsteticly pleasing not comfy. The shower was absolutely filthy and un-usable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

dave

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

Hotel Horror

Not a very nice hotel run by people not experienced in hotel management, rooms dated poor décor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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