Title: Residency hotel and Bar 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) # Residency hotel and Bar Beach hotel in Blackpool ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/225c1bb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/aae1ac38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Panoramic Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/8e328453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Panoramic Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/a545dd4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/b7a5fa93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Tower, Residency hotel and Bar provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 4.6 ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 4 - Nov 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 5 - Nov 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=97095050&PinnedHotelID=97095050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Royal Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/3036037e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Royal Studio Suite ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Memory foam bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - Partial sea view - Sleeps 6 - 2 Double Beds ![Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/48d98da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room, 1 Double Bed ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Memory foam bed Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - Partial sea view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Panoramic Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/a545dd4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Panoramic Suite ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer - 1 bedroom - Beach view - Sleeps 6 - 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Family Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/97365538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Connecting rooms available Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer - Partial sea view - Sleeps 6 - 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/edf6591f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095050/aae1ac38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View, Sea Facing ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Separate bedroom Private bathroom Hairdryer Rainfall showerhead - Sleeps 6 - 2 Double Beds ![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%2FResidency-Hotel-And-Bar.h97095050.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FResidency-Hotel-And-Bar.h97095050.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%7C53.80526%2C-3.05491&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KMOxbsRAW9Vv7z7ZYGrtlvhdBjo=) 275 Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY1 6AJ #### What's nearby - Blackpool Central Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Blackpool Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Winter Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Blackpool Illuminations - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station - 5 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Excelsior - ‬8 min walk - ‪The New Philly - ‬6 min walk - ‪Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk - ‪Traditional Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### Residency hotel and Bar Hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach Close to Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Tower, Residency hotel and Bar provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. 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6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=16287328&PinnedHotelID=16287328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1774600/1774564/362647bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Funky Towers Hotel South Shore - Free WiFi - Bar - 24/7 front desk 7.0 Good 34 reviews £27 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=1774564&PinnedHotelID=1774564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (on request) - Turndown service ### Outdoors - On the beach ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Thin carpet in room - Visual fire alarm ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Champagne service - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Connecting rooms available - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Mobile key entry ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Access code, front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts debit cards and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Residency hotel and Bar Hotel Residency hotel and Bar Blackpool Residency hotel and Bar Hotel Blackpool ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Residency hotel and Bar pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Residency hotel and Bar? > Residency hotel and Bar doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Residency hotel and Bar? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Residency hotel and Bar? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Residency hotel and Bar located? > Nestled on the beach, this South Shore hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Blackpool Beach and Blackpool Central Pier. Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km). Blackpool South Station is 22 minutes by foot and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 26 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Residency hotel and Bar Reviews 4.6 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 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 2.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 4.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 5.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Katy 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities When we got here we checked in and got given the wrong room and still continued to give us the wrong room and didn’t change it (we booked the luxury one), there was a group of people the floor above which were really loud and we could hear all of the conversation, the room was cold when we got there until we left ##### Katy Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Joanne 26 May 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Avoid Booked here for the night and when we arrived they told us there was no room even tho we had booked online.. We were left stressed with 4 kids and the hotel staff where no help! Just said no room and told us to leave.. with no refund after paying £150 for one night! ##### Joanne Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Luke Dent 6 May 2024 ##### Luke Dent Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mitchel 8 Oct 2023 ##### Mitchel Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cliffs Hotel - Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Cliffs-Hotel-Blackpool.h4533318.Hotel-Information) > > [The Arncliff Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Arncliffe-Lodge-Near-Blackpool-Tower.h10991586.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oak Lea Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Oak-Lea-Hotel.h21236323.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantis Hotel Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Atlantis-Hotel-Blackpool.h4966193.Hotel-Information) > > [Newholme Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Newholme-Hotel.h15272934.Hotel-Information) > > [The President Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-President-Hotel.h2270882.Hotel-Information) > > [Albert Luxury Hottub and Jacuzzi Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Albert-Luxury-Hottub-Jacuzzi-Apartments.h56969841.Hotel-Information) > > [Claremont Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Claremont-Hotel.h4533317.Hotel-Information) > > [Mardi Gras Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Mardi-Gras-Hotel.h48805377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trafford Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Trafford-Hotel.h11793239.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Carlton Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Best-Western-Carlton-Hotel.h807923.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn Blackpool Gresham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Blackpool-Gresham.h3542327.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Sheraton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Hotel-Sheraton.h4102845.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluewaters Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Bedford-Hotel.h34040292.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Boston Hotel by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Royal-Boston-Hotel.h16287328.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Tower Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Libertys-On-The-Square.h57917226.Hotel-Information) > > [Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Forshaws-Hotel-Blackpool.h68147099.Hotel-Information) > > [The Imperial Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Imperial-Hotel.h371818.Hotel-Information) > > [Winter Gardens Service Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Winter-Gardens-Service-Apartments.h37652826.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grand Hotel Blackpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Grand-Hotel-Blackpool.h436227.Hotel-Information) > > [Brooklands Over 50's Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Brooklands-Over-50s-Only.h16081021.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oxford Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-New-Oxford-Hotel.h45152830.Hotel-Information) > > [Tiffanys Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Tiffanys-Hotel.h2423734.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cameo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Cameo.h2745647.Hotel-Information) > > [Savoy Blackpool Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Savoy-Blackpool-Hotel.h175627.Hotel-Information) > > [Ruskin Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Ruskin-Hotel.h17403244.Hotel-Information) > > [Gracelands Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Gracelands-Guest-House.h40624785.Hotel-Information) > > [The Melville Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Melville-Hotel.h7739461.Hotel-Information) > > [The Georgian Hollies](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Georgian-Hollies.h10995005.Hotel-Information) > > [Stay With Empire- Dickson Road](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Empire-Blackpool-Apartments-Dickson-Road.h48224916.Hotel-Information)