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Big Blue Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with breakfast overlooking the sea, then recharge at the gym or connect with fellow guests over coffee at this beachside retreat

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Located near Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Big Blue Hotel offers a vibrant getaway. Guests can unwind on the terrace or enjoy outdoor dining at Blues Bar and Brasserie. The hotel provides in-room WiFi, an on-site gym, and easy access to attractions like Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Bunk bed size 5ft)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Partial ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in South Shore, a neighborhood in Blackpool, Big Blue Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Ripley's Believe It Or Not! is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Adrenalin Zone and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Sandcastle Waterpark and South Pier are not to be missed. Visit our Blackpool travel guide
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire, Blackpool, England, FY4 1ND

What's nearby

  • Blackpool Promenade
    Blackpool Promenade
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Pier
    South Pier
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Solaris Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sandcastle Waterpark
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station
    3 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Solaris Centre
    7 min walk
  • The Velvet Coaster (Wetherspoon)
    11 min walk
  • Farmers Arms
    14 min walk
  • Pablo's Fish And Chips
    12 min walk
  • Bentley's Fish & Chip Shop
    13 min walk

About this property

Big Blue Hotel

Upscale hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Located close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not! and Adrenalin Zone, Big Blue Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Blues Bar and Brasserie, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 157 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • LED light bulbs, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 18 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blues Bar and Brasserie
  • Cafe Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Big Blackpool Blue Hotel
Hotel Big Blue
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Frequently asked questions

Is Big Blue Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Big Blue Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big Blue Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Big Blue Hotel located?

Located in South Shore, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Adrenalin Zone, and Solaris Centre. Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Pleasure Beach Arena are also within 10 minutes. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is only a 3-minute walk and Squires Gate Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Big Blue Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel very clean and modern and exceptional staff, would book again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
I struggled to find a plug for a charger. Finally found one behind the TV but I had to unplug the tv box. Rooms looking a bit tired but they were clean. Staff v friendly. I read online that parking was £10 for a night but I was charged £20 because I booked through Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay. The kids loved every moment, and the place was exceptionally clean. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay we are definitely coming back next year staff were excellent very friendly polite and respectful food was excellen⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Exceptional stay

Amazing hotel! Friendly staff, immaculately clean everywhere. Rooms are amazing with everything you need, will definitely be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rasmita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is very clean, bedroom number 2024 on second floor (double deluxe) was spacious, nice and warm, beds very comfortable. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Good breakfast. Will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff are amazing, local to all attractions with great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for helping with room booking requirements for my disabled mother
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff they can not do enough for you food was fantastic rooms very clean will be going back i would recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in the Big Blue, decent hotel but the staff made it really special, was celebrating my 40th birthday and wanted to give a special mention to Dave who was so lovely and made the birthday celebrations special for me and my family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to trainline and walkable distance to all the attractions. Resturant and hotel staff were all lovely and had lots of options for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a good size and very clean as was the whole hotel great buffet breakfast plenty of choices also cater to anyone with specific dietary requirements. Will definitely be going back.Only slight problem was mattresses very firm used to mine being a bit softer highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Graham

Disliked: Staff & service

OK for 1 night

Hotel OK and good location. We thought the breakfast was a rip off at £18 per head. designed for high volume throughput not quality!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family rooms, comfortable bed, large tv, staff friendly, everything is very good here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, thank you to all the staff you were all Super Stars
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great stay

We had a lovely stay but did not take advantage of the restaurant etc. however, room was nice and clean. The bed was a little too firm for my liking but I do prefer pillow like mattresses. Other than that, it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was friendly lovely to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Another fab stay

Not our first stay at The Big Blue and won’t be our last. We had 2 double rooms and both were upgraded to deluxe at check in. The staff work really hard and are very friendly. Breakfast is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Always friendly staff and so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Amenities
Amazing hotel lovely beds and good size rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property staff excellent food very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night which was very enjoyable check in was easy and the room was spacious and nice and clean. Breakfast in the morning was good but above all the staff were polite and friendly we will return again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, friendly and welcoming staff. Breakfast and dinner were fresh and tasted great. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Perfect overnight stay

Lovely room, good shower, comfy beds, relaxing and tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024