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Dora Hotel

3.0 star property
Blackpool's South Shore excitement continues after dark at this hotel's nightclub, where guests can also unwind in beautiful gardens with outdoor furniture.

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Dora Hotel in South Shore offers a vibrant Blackpool experience with English breakfast, a lively nightclub, and garden spaces. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, evening entertainment with karaoke, and a children's playground. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 171
AED 227 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room With Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Double Room with Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room,Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Economy Double Room with Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room With Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Dora Hotel is in South Shore, a neighborhood in Blackpool. Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Tower are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Winter Gardens and Karting 2000 Raceway are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Blackpool travel guide
Map
4 Station Road, Blackpool, England, FY4 1BE

What's nearby

  • South Pier
    South Pier
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blackpool Promenade
    Blackpool Promenade
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandcastle Waterpark
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bloomfield Road Stadium
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station
    12 min walk

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • The Velvet Coaster (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • The Dutton Arms
    6 min walk
  • Pablo's Fish And Chips
    1 min walk
  • The Eating Inn
    5 min walk

About this property

Dora Hotel

Hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Near Sandcastle Waterpark, Dora Hotel provides free English breakfast, a nightclub, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Karaoke, a banquet hall, and evening entertainment
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Dora Hotel have comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hawkes Hotel Blackpool
Hawkes Blackpool
Hawkes Hotel
OYO Dora Hotel
Dora Hotel Hotel
Dora Hotel Blackpool
Dora Hotel Hotel Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Is Dora Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 5 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dora Hotel?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dora Hotel on 30 March 2026 start from AED 171, excluding 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dora Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dora Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Dora Hotel located?

Located in South Shore, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. South Pier and Karting 2000 Raceway are just steps away. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 12 minutes by foot and Blackpool South Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dora Hotel Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Property was closed on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our stay pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not fit for paying customers. Loose wires, peeling wallpapers, filthiest place I've ever seen. Landlord did not care at all how it looked or how he looked. The view was good and pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sylvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Dora Hotel was horrendous!!.To begin with the Dora Hotel sign is no longer there so it took me a good 15minutes to actually find where the hotel was as I could not get an answer from No.4 Station Road. It is now called the Hawkins Hotel. The house stank. The room was dirty. The facilities were bare minimum in fact I had to ask for tea bags cause I don’t drink coffee. There was no internet! No double glazing! The windows had condensation on inside and out. The net curtain at the window had seen better days. And there was a very thin curtain which barely covered the window. I could not get into the toilet because the door stuck. I had to phone the owner who also had trouble opening the door but eventually did. The smell was horrendous and it was filthy. The bed was awful. None of the pillowcases matched and there was spots of blood on the sheet under the pillows. In fact in the morning I found two bed bugs and I have been bitten. I have photos of the bloodstains and the bugs. I did not sleep because of the noise outside, people having fun obviously cause that’s what they’re there for, plus cars up and down the road all night, sirens from emergency services, plus the wind!! Double glazing might have made a difference. When I left in the morning, I struggled to get out the front door. I was so glad to get out of there. Expedia should stop advertising this hotel it’s disgusting.. Paying £60 for the room was a gross over charging. I HOPE YOU TAKE ACTION TAKE IT OFF
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

LORRAINE

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty when you entered. Lounge area was in a state of disrepair. Room was disgusting mould in shower cubicle. Bathroom was filthy.the pillows should be thrown in the bin as they were paper thin. You sat on the mattress and you could feel the bed base never tried the breakfast as I stayed somewhere else this place should be shut down 👇
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awful. Air show weekend we booked and upon arrival we were told our room was canx. No email before hand which the owner was adamant he sent. He had rooms available for three hundred pound!! When our orginal room was under hundred. Multiple people turned up same time as us just one told the same. Seemed like he didn’t realise it was air show weekend so canx rooms to earn more money. Awful. Wasn’t even a reception desk, walked into an empty room greeted by a man and a random dog. One couple told us they paid the extra money and instead of giving them the double room they paid for they got a room with bunk beds in.! avoid avoid. Yet to get my refund may I add…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They cancelled my room, I found out on arrival at the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Garry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Crap hole

This place needs closing down our room was disgusting. Stains on the bedding my partner had to buy new bedding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Disliked: Amenities
What u see in the picture is most definitely not what u see on arrival,first impression r everything and this place was not good,it was that bad we didn’t even stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Racheal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt even stay more than 5 mins it was awful there was no way my child were sleeping there and there was a dog howling in a room below!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a phone call from someone asking what time we were checking in as jo one would be there to check us in. This was nit the owner but was helping him out. Upon arrival we got sent a few different room numbers and and codes to gain entry. The front door was not secure. When we did finally gain entry to a room the would not lock and it was filthy and unmade. The whole property is a debacle. We left without staying and found other accommodation as did not feel safe. This property should be removed from the site. I have applied for a refund but doubtful i will get one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Karl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here after looking at the pictures online unfortunately the pictures were nothing like the actual hotel very dirty old bedding on floor filthy paper hanging off walls. well over 30 year old beds as walked in a mattress that had urine all over, breakfast tables disgusting dust everywhere cups and animal hair on pubic had in a roon change straight away. To top it off found my partner has bed bug bites today. Soo having to treat all my house.. Place should be shut down and fumigated.... Manager shouldn't run a hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good welcoming, old property, room had ensuite bathroom that made the room smelly, room flooring dirty, poorly decorated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christina

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

DO NOT BOOK

Absolutely appalling! For one it’s false advertising looks nothing like the photos on the advertisement! Got to the room and wow I have no words, pictures to follow! The cleanliness WHAT CLEANLINESS! the only thing clean about this stay was the bag in the bin! I booked this room as a treat for my grandson as he had just finished his SATS and I was absolutely gutted and mortified! Then to top it off we went down for breakfast everyone around me got their breakfasts I was told they forgot about mine. I would have never have booked it I knew then what know now!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Was ok but needs alot of work

Place is managed by one man Tom who was very nice ...Owner was off to Birmingham as we arrived and another lady disappeared when I spoke to her so not much of a welcome . Place needs work and cleaning tbh ... Basic standards are a must especially in a town with so much competition.. Hotel had two names which doesn't help.Think we were the only ones there but we were the only ones for breakfast ... Took a while to get any response from anyone as place was deserted but got there in the end ...Tom is doing a grand job but needs help imho. Breakfast ok but basic and wasn't asked what we wanted but dining room needs a clean and they did have a new dog so that comes with it's challenges ... Can't fault location for pleasure beach and south shore and was a late booking .. As I said place needs work and there are basics that are missing so those should be addressed if the are to survive a summer session ...Who place needs TLC but after coming to Blackpool now for 30 year then whole town needs some TLC and Cleaning .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found property. No response from ringing bell. Entered through front door which was partly open. Shouted, couldn't find anybody present inside but there was a dog shut in a cupboard under the stairs with door ajar. Eventually a couple, apparently living in the property, told us that there had been no hotel business there for years. Whole place is dirty, dingy, rundown, smelly and we wouldn't have stayed even if it was open. Yet it is still listed in Expedia - IT SHOULD BE REMOVED. We didn't pay in advance but anybody who did would probably lose their money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have asked Expedia to remove this property from their site. On arrival was taken to a room and somebody was sleeping in the bed in the room allocated for me. I was taken to another room which can only be described as unsafe and filthy the toilet had been used and not flushed And the curtain was hanging off the rail. The carpet was also filthy with debris all over a word of warning Expedia are only limited in what they can do they were unable to affect a refund I booked in at a better hotel around the corner. I recognise this is a cheap hotel But there are minimum standards
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jordanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property absolutely filthy not as advertised at all evrrything in the room was disgusting and smelt quiet bad. The staff were friendly but found out of date things at the breakfast and again the things were not clean and we had to ask for things to be washed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is dirty smells it's unsafe got took to the top floor in the attic room was cold bedding was filthy so asked for another room and got shown it it was basically a crack den only not advertised as one it's horrendous I wouldn't let a rat stop there neither mind a human being I would advise anyone to not stop here if the was a minus star I would give it minus 1000
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Staff & service

Deeply disappointed

What stay. The hotel cancelled with less than 24 hours notice. It spoiled the start of our holiday If we have to give 48 hours notice why should they cancel with such short notice and no explanation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and cheerful

We stayed in room 15 right at the top floor, the carpet between the two rooms was soaking wet. The carpet it nailed and screwed down and if you have barefeet it hurts. The mattress on one of the bets had a spring sticking out at the very bottom if you sat there it was sticking in you. The shower pressure is terrible. The curtains had what looked like a cigarette burn hole in them and half hanging off the rail. The only good this was that it was a sea view room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t stay. Lasted 15 mins. It was dirty. Really dirty. Mattress was just spring. Had a big wet patch in the carpet. Smelt musty. Carpet was stapled together like odd ends of carpet. Light fittings hanging off. Couldn’t even give it 1/10 it was really bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gurpreet

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

Absolutely filthy

Absolutely filthy. Hairs on the bed. No soap in towel. Stains on the walls and beds. Filthy carpet. I wish i could give minus stars. Dont know how these property still allowed for guests to stay in. Avoid it at all cost. Booked with breakfast but didn't eat there because don't want to get ill
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mark

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

Look elsewhere

Wasn’t really the most clean hotel we have stayed in Blackpool, towels was dirty, window ledge full of dust, bathroom looked like it hasn’t been touched for a while.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Shouldn't be allowed on hotels.com

Avoid unless your crazy or very very desperate. Didnt read reviews before booking and couldn't afford to walk away on arrival and stay elsewhere. The pics of property are correct but most of the community areas is storage for crap,our room smelt and wasnt as clean as it should be. We are glad we took our own towls,I had to fix curtains so people couldn't see inside while my wife was changing. The carpet was patch work and nailed down so pain full if you need toilet in night and forgotten your slippers.the mattress on the bed was as old as Blackpool tower and felt horrible to sleep on. The breakfast comes with its own health warning very undercooked eggs,hashbrowns not cooked,out of date jam, the glasses on the tables were filthy not just on our table but on all the tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024