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Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

4.0 star property
Riverfront inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Food and drink
Land view from property
Terrace/patio
Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Double Room, Ensuite, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room, Ensuite, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Valley View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Old Bridge Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, England, FY6 9BT

What's nearby

  • Blackpool Zoo - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Poulton-le-Fylde Station - 11 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shovels Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Thatched House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wyreside Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Holts Lane Chippy - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

Upscale inn by the river
Consider a stay at Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 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 extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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, 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Shard Hotel Bar
Shard Riverside
Shard Riverside Bar
Shard Riverside Bar Poulton-le-Fylde
Shard Riverside Hotel
Shard Riverside Hotel Bar
Shard Riverside Hotel Bar Poulton-le-Fylde
Shard Riverside Hotel Bar Restaurant
Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Inn
Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Poulton-le-Fylde
Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Inn Poulton-le-Fylde

Frequently asked questions

Is Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of River Wyre and Wyre Estuary Country Park. Poulton-le-Fylde Golf Club and Glasform are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Shard Riverside Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 311 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

2 night stay

Just a 2 night stay. Small room with a small bath room. Plenty drawers and hangers enough plug sockets but no usb outlets. Breakfast is ok no more. Restaurant food is very very good and not silly prices. Overall we loved our stay small room but short of nothing with good but small shower. We will stay again but the restaurant is worth a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very impressed with the hotel the staff very very friendly and helpful we enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing fabulous location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
The river views and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr A S

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

1 night stay the the Shard Riverside

Business stay for 1 night. Evening meal was great as was the huge breakfast. Unfortunately the wifi was extremely poor, which for a business trip is not good, room was not very clean and only handwash in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely evening meal and breakfast although breakfast and checkout too early for a leisurely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Property construction is not suitable for modern hotel. Also in shaky condition.. Management and staff try and are helpful but a lot of little things could be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Another great hotel

Nice hotel but pub based so if you arrive late there is nobody there. Great food and friendly, fantastic views. Takes amex
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set on the banks of the river Wyre it has very pleasant views and many estuary birds as to be seen Room clean and warm. Bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a VERY basic hotel. Lower any expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Beccs.

Very nice. Good food and friendly staff. Bedroom smallish bathroom too. Nice view of the Estuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

VERY ENJOYABLE

My friend time at the Shard Riverside and it won’t be my last. Nice comfortable room, amazing view (did book a room with a river view), breakfast cooked to order and was superb, friendly efficient staff. What’s not to like.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
one night business trip. Bed extremely uncomfortable and have shared this with hotel. Was very expensive for a one night stay at this hotel but have been told that i booked for 2 people instead of one which made the cost higher
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not bad

The room was a little dusty and shabby round the edges, especially the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok location, uncomfortable bed and poor cleaning.

Had booked two nights. Room was ordinary with a view to the carpark and a partial view to the river,m. The bed was quite uncomfortable - fairly narrow and hard. After the first night we did have someone in the room - apparently to clean it… but the trash bag was left on the bed, the towels had not been replaced, and the desk has not been cleaned. So not sure what they did (apart from moving the trash bag from the bin to the bed). The breakfast was ok. Cereals, juice, etc. and a choice between pancakes, an English breakfast or a vegetarian breakfast. Location was nice - next to the tidal river and close to where we needed to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant area was good , slightly shabby , staff friendly and very efficient The food was good. There were very steep steps to access the bedrooms, and as we both have mobility issues, this was not mentioned online. The safety firedoor was open to the outside for the most part of the day!!! The room was very small and the onsuite was way too small and seriously grubby, The bed was a small double and not comfy at at. While looking for the hairdryer later that evening, we open a top drawer to find used pants and socks...clearly not cleaned and sanitised. As we booked for two nights , we were so disappointed that we left earlier and we were given a refund of the night..hopefully we will receive it in a couple of days. This place shows on expedia as a 4* rating..was stuck to find any stars to be fair in accommodation, but the food was good.. Will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room had not been cleaned properly when we arrived The staff were very helpful and re-cleaned and set the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, a little remote if you do not have a car to explore Wyre further.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the location for us as we were meeting up with family. It was clean. comfortable and the staff were friendly. The breakfast was delicious and plenty of choice. For the price it was excellent. However, I wouldn't say it was 'Deluxe' - the room was basic, the large armchair was a sofa bed so not particularly comfortable, it just didn't feel deluxe at all. It was standard and they should just advertise it as is. Dissapointed with that part but everything else was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

May

I bought hotel.com gift card, but Shrad Riverside did not accept. Unfortunately Shrad charged my credit card which I don't really agree.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A gorgeous hotel! Staff very welcoming and helpful lovely meal in the restaurant! Good parking facilities and very clean! Lovely view of the river from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t bother

Overpriced and run down room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

Great if you like a firm (Hard) bed.

Fantastic place to stay, great breakfast. My only issue was that the bed in room 19 is very hard. Room spotless and everything else about the stay 1st class.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

stunning views

The location was incredible and I'd like to return when not away with work. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was also well prepared and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phillipa

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel with excellent food at dinner and breakfast. Could explain things better at check in eg breakfast times
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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