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A 5-minute walk from Blackpool Tower and 2 minutes from the Winter Gardens, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi and a seasonal on-site shop. A full English breakfast is provided each morning, with vegetarian and lighter options also served. Rooms at The Carlton Hotel are simply furnished and come with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. You can enjoy tea and coffee making facilities, and each private bathroom benefits from free toiletries. Public parking is available nearby. Sandcastle Waterpark and Pleasure Beach can be reached in less than 10 minutes’ drive. The Carlton is also just 5 minutes’ walk from The Grande Theater.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Blackpool, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean place, the owner was welcoming and accommodating. Great location with cafe and bar across the road and a little stall next door. Brilliant place will definitely stay again.
  • Mrs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is clean, has a fresh smell and is nicely decorated. . And Sharon and Douglas were friendly, welcoming and helpful. The location was perfect for the purpose of our stay too
  • David
    Russia Russia
    Very clean, spotless, very welcoming and friendly, tasty breakfast, professional
  • Shriram
    India India
    The room and hotel management was very good and it is true value for money to have a place such close by to all tourist attractions around Blackpool.
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    It was clean and comfortable. Had lots of amenities, character and charm. Great location and views
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location for The Winter Gardens events. Wonderful Friendly Host, 24 hour parking minutes away,
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great location excellent hosts had a great couple of nights stay good breakfast on a morning will definitely be coming back In the future.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were there for the dance festival, location was great, owners are absolutely lovely, very friendly, great breakfast, very clean, lovely place to stay with my partner and 9 year old.
  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hosts. Location central and only a few minutes walk from Coral Island and all the shops. This is our second time staying here and won’t be our last. Sharon and Doug are so welcoming to us and our 2 year old daughter. Very accommodating and...
  • Bernardkruger
    United States of America United States of America
    In a part of the city with many, many small hotels -- most of them closed during the winter season -- The Carlton stands out for being clean, tidy and in good repair. While the building is typical for Blackpool, all the surfaces were recently...

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

  • Where is the nearest car park

    Majority of our guests use South King Street Car Park FY1 4AX
    Answered on 27 August 2019
  • do you have car parking, thanks

    We don't have any parking the nearest car park is South King Street FY1 4AX or Hounds hill Shopping Multi Storey Car Park
    Answered on 5 October 2020
  • Are you still doing a full English breakfast??

    Yes we are doing full english breakfasts
    Answered on 16 May 2021
  • Hi , we're looking at booking room but it says rate is up to 12 year old for child . Our daughter is 14 . Would there be a supplement . Thanks

    Children up to the age of 15 years old stay for free
    Answered on 23 May 2021
  • Is it suitable for disabled

    we don't have a lift so if the guest can manage to get up at least 1 flight of stairs then yes it is suitable for disable people depending on their disability
    Answered on 8 August 2019

Managed by Sharon

Company review score: 9.7Based on 933 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

My name is Sharon and I run The Carlton in Blackpool. I enjoy meeting new people and hope you enjoy your stay with us! if you need anything whilst you are with us please don't hesitate to ask us and we will do our best to help you.

Property info

The property is a 4 story Victorian guesthouse, built at the start of the last century. We have 15 letting bedrooms including Single, Double, Twin and Family rooms. All our rooms have there own private bathrooms so no more queing waiting for strangers to come out of the shower or bath. Also our rooms all have 32" smart tvs in them so you can have all the comforts from home if you have Netflix etc.

Neighborhood info

We are located in Blackpool town centre, only yards away from the main shopping areas. The Winter Gardens and tower are all a short walk away.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Carlton
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. That's about $259. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate group bookings, hen, or stag parties.

All outstanding balances are to be paid in full in cash upon arrival to The Carlton.

Please inform The Carlton of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Carlton

  • The Carlton is 500 feet from the center of Blackpool. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at The Carlton can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Breakfast to go
  • Room options at The Carlton include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
  • The prices at The Carlton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, The Carlton is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from The Carlton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Carlton offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Carlton is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.