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Clifton Arms Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests start their day with a traditional English breakfast before wandering through the garden to take in the waterfront views at this charming hotel

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The Clifton Arms Hotel offers waterfront charm with a serene garden and delicious English breakfast. Enjoy British cuisine at the restaurant or relax with drinks at the bar. Free WiFi and helpful staff with concierge services ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage Side Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cottage Side Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Directors Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Directors Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Directors Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Directors Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chairmans Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chairmans Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Chairmans Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
West Beach, Lytham St. Anne's, England, FY8 5QJ

What's nearby

  • Lytham Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lowther Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lytham Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fairhaven Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fairhaven Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lytham Station - 6 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Northern Monkey Lytham - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ship and Royal - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Clifton Arms Hotel

Upscale hotel on the waterfront
Free English breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Clifton Arms Hotel. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Newspapers in the lobby, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Clifton Arms Hotel have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Clifton Arms Hotel Lytham St. Anne's
Clifton Arms Hotel
Clifton Arms Lytham St. Anne's
Clifton Arms
Clifton Arms Hotel Hotel
Clifton Arms Hotel Lytham St. Anne's
Clifton Arms Hotel Hotel Lytham St. Anne's

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clifton Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Clifton Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clifton Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Lytham St. Anne's, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lytham Heritage Centre, Lowther Pavilion, and Fylde Gallery. Lytham Hall and The White Church are also within 2 mi (3 km). Lytham Station is 6 minutes by foot and Ansdell & Fairhaven Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Clifton Arms Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, room was perfect and the staff were superb
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff where all great , hotel was very busy, but service level was maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lewis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little bit tired in places but overall a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel with superb staff who do their very best to make your stay enjoyable and appreciate feedback
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful weekend with friends in Lytham, and this hotel was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting right on the seafront in the town of Lytham. Staff extremly helpful. Comfy beds, Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Good choice of food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near shops, cafes, restaurants. Very quiet in the evening. A beautiful hotel. Will definitely stay again. Bus direct into St Anne’s & Blackpool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel,Clean,Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had really enjoyable 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views great location great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our third visit. Good views, walkable into shopping area, more up market than nearby Blackpool. Hotel parking. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, staff excellent and friendly and we even had beautiful weather 🌞🌞
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sea view from the room. Staff we very helpful. A special mention should go to Lily who served us in the restaurant on Tuesday evening. Nothing was too much trouble and she served us with a smile. She was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything's about this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. We choice this hotel because of its close proximity to the Lowther Gardens where we went to a music evening, and we will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, lovely, helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, good breakfast with plenty of choice, easy check in and out. Close to buses, which were frequent (I didn't have my own transport). Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the outside patio for drinks and dinner. Wonderful staff. Beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

wonderful sea front hotel.

Great hotel, lovely room with a sea view and the staff are just wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for touring around Fylde coast. Room smaller than anyicipated. Shower over bath-no hand rail to get into bath or hold onto for a shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs S

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

Relaxing stay with view, and by the prom.

Hotel in a great position, as has view across the estuary, is near to shops, eateries and railway station. Nearby bus stop for trips into Blackpool. Friendly staff, good breakfast and nice room. Would recommend for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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