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Friends Hotel

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Winter Gardens

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Friends Hotel places visitors in the heart of Blackpool's charm. The English breakfast fuels days exploring nearby Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. Practical touches like laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and an on-site restaurant ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 162
AED 194 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
32 Read's Ave, Blackpool, England, FY1 4BW

What's nearby

  • Coral Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Winter Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ballers Blackpool - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The 103 Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪King Edward VII - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Bay Family Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Friends Hotel

Bed & breakfast near Winter Gardens
Close to Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Central Pier, Friends Hotel provides laundry facilities, a restaurant, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Friends Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 15; reservation required

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 1:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 1:30 PM
  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 15

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Friends Hotel Blackpool
Friends Hotel Bed & breakfast
Friends Hotel Bed & breakfast Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Friends Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 1:30 PM for a fee of GBP 10.00.

What time is check-out at Friends Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friends Hotel located?

Located in Blackpool Town Center, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Houndshill Shopping Centre, Winter Gardens, and Blackpool Tower. Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Illuminations are also within 15 minutes. Blackpool North Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Friends Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room clean comphy and breakfast lovley ,owners were lovley nothing to much trouble, will book again .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, convenient for all Blackpool had to offer, friendly staff, great with the dog, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed very comfy, wiuld stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host is just wonderful. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dot was a great host. could not do more. Shower tray needed bleaching and a good scrub. very enjoyable trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good, the was clean and bed was comfortable. The owner Dot was lovely and friendly. We will stay there again. Lynne and Malc
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Excellent

Fantastic stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great stay

Brilliant stay. Well looked after by Luke. Very friendly and accommodating Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed. Fridge in room.Dot the host is friendly and welcoming. Parking right outside as long as you book. Close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. DOT your a lovely person
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing host couldn’t do enough for us. So friendly and helpful. Lovely spacious room with private shower room. Perfect for our 4 night trip to the UDO World Dance Competition. Easy walk to The Winter gardens. With plenty of shops along the way. Thank you Dot 🌻
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very lovely and welcoming. Necessities were provided eg towels and tea and coffee. Room was a decent size and very comfortable. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady called dot was lovely The breakfast was lovely Place was quite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is under renovation but it’s not inconvenient.. would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelwin

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

An Excellent Stay in Blackpool.

I had an excellent stay in Blackpool! The accommodation was fantastic. From the moment I arrived, the space was welcoming, comfortable, and well-maintained. Every detail seemed to be thoughtfully considered, making it a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Whether it was the cozy rooms, great amenities, or the friendly atmosphere, it exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Blackpool!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dot is lovely,she will do everything possible to help you a most comfortable and pleasant stay, home from home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome from Dot, couldn't do enough for us. Great service , well done 👏 Look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From booking the room to the end of the stay it was amazing could ask for any better service we even upgraded our room as my wife is not good on her legs would definitely be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service
What an amazing woman dot is very helpful and friendly and was wonderful to my children ❤️ she was always there if we needed anything and it was a very quiet stay which was needed. Thank you and will see you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Amenities
The staff was so nice they couldn’t do enough for you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kardo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but the place was smelly and the bed are broken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were friendly, plenty of advice regarding the area and best way to see the lights. Room was immaculate and decor was lovely, the plenty of pillows, the room, was warm and the shower was great. We will definitely return x
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donnella

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Overnight trip

It was adequate the bed and pillows very comfy The rooms decorated ok a lot of clutter old fashioned downstairs The family room excellent very comfy and spacious Loves host dot Overall good just needs updating Did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Lovely b&b

Luke was such an amazing host. He was very courteous by letting us have an early check in. He met us at arrival and took us to our room. The room was lovely and clean and was just like the photos. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Navid

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

Friends hotel Blackpool review

It was all good, a bit difficulty checking in as we were early and couldn't get hold of anyone. Apart from that we were happy. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024