Title: The Merlin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Merlin Guesthouse in Blackpool, a short walk to Winter Gardens ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/bf16615b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/w1024h621x0y3-4509f7fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/78670a8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/d50dbca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/6411292f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Merlin sits conveniently near Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. Guests start their day with a full breakfast, connect using in-room WiFi, and appreciate practical touches like luggage storage. The smoke-free environment creates a comfortable base for exploring the area. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Breakfast available - Free WiFi £19 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 15 - Sept 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-15&endDate=2025-09-16&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-15&endDate=2025-09-16&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 16 - Sept 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=24282345&PinnedHotelID=24282345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/d32a7b62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Heating TV 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 7 - 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/a8550b27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Heating TV Private bathroom 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/3c0d077a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Heating TV Private bathroom 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/c278fb6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating TV 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/ec5bd52e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating TV 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/6f811c77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room (Shared Bathroom) ### Highlights Heating TV 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/70791dfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Heating TV 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24290000/24282400/24282345/d32a7b62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Heating TV 3 bathrooms Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 7 - 1 Double Bunk Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlackpool-Hotels-The-Merlin.h24282345.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlackpool-Hotels-The-Merlin.h24282345.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.81511%2C-3.04959&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=q-4MJ3wNkqpJPVxQAUb6IHm2Ieo=) 2 Charnley Road, Blackpool, England, FY1 4PF #### 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 - ‬5 min walk - ‪Empress Ballroom - ‬4 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Castle - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Backlot Cinema & Diner - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### The Merlin Guest house near Winter Gardens Close to Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Illuminations, The Merlin has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at The Merlin have amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - 3 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 5 for adults and from GBP 3 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Merlin Guesthouse Blackpool Merlin Blackpool The Merlin Blackpool The Merlin Guesthouse The Merlin Guesthouse Blackpool ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Merlin pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Merlin? > As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merlin on 22 Sept 2025 start from £19.00, including 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Merlin.h24282345.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Merlin? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Merlin? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at The Merlin? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Merlin located? > Located in Blackpool Town Center, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Houndshill Shopping Centre and Winter Gardens. Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Central Pier are also within 15 minutes. Blackpool North Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Merlin Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 18 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 30 ### 5.6/10 Cleanliness ### 6.4/10 Staff & service ### 5.2/10 Amenities ### 5.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 4.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Nichola 13 Sept 2025 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 ##### Nichola Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee 30 Apr 2025 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 ##### Lee Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### CLAIRE 4 Sept 2024 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! ##### CLAIRE Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### John 7 Jul 2025 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 ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiegan 10 Feb 2025 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. ##### Tiegan Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### carole 25 Oct 2024 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities the room was to small limited dining ##### carole Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew 11 Jun 2023 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 ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Whalley Villa Holiday Pa 8 Jun 2024 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. ##### Whalley Villa Holiday Pa Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Phil 7 Sept 2024 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. ##### Phil Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tariq 29 Jan 2023 Liked: Staff & service #### Great Great service bit noisy. ##### Tariq Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Andrew 17 Jun 2023 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. ##### Andrew Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Johanna 18 Mar 2023 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. ##### Johanna Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 27 Mar 2023 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 20 Mar 2023 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Colin 15 Jun 2025 ##### Colin Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Connor 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Connor Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Connor 21 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Connor Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Anne Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Marcus 14 Jul 2024 ##### Marcus Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sudesh 24 Feb 2024 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Near Winter Gardens. That’s all. ##### Sudesh Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Stephen 19 Feb 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort ##### Stephen Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael 2 Mar 2023 ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M 28 Nov 2022 ##### M Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Calvin 16 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort My stay was nice apart from my room it was cold ##### Calvin Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hollie 9 Oct 2022 ##### Hollie Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Carousel Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Carousel-Hotel.h1157230.Hotel-Information) > > [Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Forshaws-Hotel-Blackpool.h68147099.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodhouse Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Woodhouse-Hotel.h90865916.Hotel-Information) > > [Dutchman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Dutchman-Hotel.h11764254.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grand Hotel Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Grand-Hotel-Blackpool.h436227.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Sheraton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Hotel-Sheraton.h4102845.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Boston Hotel by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Royal-Boston-Hotel.h16287328.Hotel-Information) > > [Claremont Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Claremont-Hotel.h4533317.Hotel-Information) > > [Coastal Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Coastal-Bay-Hotel.h37022784.Hotel-Information) > > [Lyndene Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Lyndene-Hotel.h24302420.Hotel-Information) > > [The Imperial Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Imperial-Hotel.h371818.Hotel-Information) > > [The New Royal Windsor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-New-Royal-Windsor-Hotel.h6568571.Hotel-Information) > > [Big Blue Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Big-Blue-Hotel.h914954.Hotel-Information) > > [Silversands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Silversands-Hotel.h23400742.Hotel-Information) > > [The Craig-Y-Don Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Craig-Y-Don-Hotel.h2238143.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Tower Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Libertys-On-The-Square.h57917226.Hotel-Information) > > [Cliffs Hotel - Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Cliffs-Hotel-Blackpool.h4533318.Hotel-Information) > > [Number One South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Number-One-South-Beach.h11798824.Hotel-Information) > > [Savoy Blackpool Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Savoy-Blackpool-Hotel.h175627.Hotel-Information) > > [Viking Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Viking-Hotel.h4533310.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Blackpool.h1523435.Hotel-Information) > > [The President Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-President-Hotel.h2270882.Hotel-Information) > > [Tiffanys Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Tiffanys-Hotel.h2423734.Hotel-Information) > > [Mardi Gras Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Mardi-Gras-Hotel.h48805377.Hotel-Information) > > [Boulevard Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Boulevard-Hotel.h27482934.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Carlton Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Best-Western-Carlton-Hotel.h807923.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hopton Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Hopton-Hotel.h26955147.Hotel-Information) > > [Hot tub apartment @ ApartHotel421 by Seafront Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Hot-Tub-Apartment-Aparthotel421-By-Seafront-Collection.h59376471.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluewaters Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Bedford-Hotel.h34040292.Hotel-Information) > > [Stay With Empire- Dickson Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Empire-Blackpool-Apartments-Dickson-Road.h48224916.Hotel-Information)