The Merlin

Guest Houses
5.8
/10
Fair
88 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Tiegan

10.0
/ 10
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.

Verified traveler

10.0
/ 10
It's an old building and the furniture and fittings have clearly seen a lot of use over the years. Despite that, our room was spotlessly clean and provided with plenty of toiletries and sachets of tea and coffee. Special thanks go to the extremely helpful manager, who went out of his way to provide a room that would fit our disability access requirements - going as far as finding alternative ground-floor accommodation in a nearby hotel and offering us the choice of either.

debbie

10.0
/ 10
was a last min stay and was really friendly will definitely recamend and stay here again
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2 Charnley Road, Blackpool, England, FY1 4PF

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2 Charnley Road, Blackpool, England, FY1 4PF
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General


Near Winter Gardens

Location


With a stay at The Merlin in Blackpool (Blackpool Town Center), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Winter Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Blackpool Tower. This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Opera House Theatre.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Houndshill Shopping Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Winter Gardens - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Blackpool Conference & Exhibition Centre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Opera House Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Coral Island - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Blackpool Grand Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
SEA LIFE Blackpool - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Blackpool Tower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Happy Dayz Amusement Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Madame Tussauds Waxworks - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Blackpool Tower Ballroom - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Mecca Bingo - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Blackpool Central Library - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Funny Girls - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
North Pier - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi

Dining


Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Merlin

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Beach nearby, No front desk
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 for adults and GBP 3 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 20:00 - to 10:30
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Merlin
17
Another facilities in The Merlin
Breakfast, Free WiFi, Smoke-free area, Luggage storage

Frequently asked question in The Merlin

What are available facilities at The Merlin?
There are top facilites at The Merlin such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Merlin?
The standard check-in time at The Merlin is starting from 14:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
Does The Merlin provide breakfast?
Yes, The Merlin provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Merlin?
The Merlin is a 2.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Merlin?
The Merlin has 17 rooms in total.

More Reviews from Other Guests in The Merlin

5.8
Fair
From 88 reviews
Cleanliness

5.4

Room Comfort

5.4

Service and Facilites

6.4

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Neil
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Great place
Neil
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff great foom excellent location spot on great place
Lisa
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Clean/comfy beds,towels,budget priced,hot water in shower&spotless. Staff were friendly,great Pool table&was decorated for festive season which nade it look cosy Was slightly cold in the bar area but tgat was it
adam
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Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Located in a good spot, but the major problem we had was the mattress was so worn out that it was unsleepable we booked a different room in a different hotel just so we could get a decent sleep.. The room we had was right at the top of the building, the second issue was the room that we had. Didn’t have any working heating or windows that lock so the room was like a freezer.
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Damian
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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The room smelt was wee on the sink in shared bathroom I didn’t stay I found another hotel was there less then a hour
Kelly
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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It was good it was a good night stay
george
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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nice king size bed.... bed sheet was stained...... nowhere to put ur clothes . no cuboards no wardrop . tv didnt work. no towel or soap in room. yes it was cheap .... suppose u only get what u pay for.
Nichola
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Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Staff were nice,get what you pay for,confortable bed,onsweet bathroom ,good shower ,all good easy walk to everything
Megan
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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Only stayed one night instead of two never had refund
John
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
2.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Lee
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

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Had i very nice welcome and my room was just right well stay there again
Tiegan
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

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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.
carole
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Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

the room was to small limited dining
Phil
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 88 week(s) ago

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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.
CLAIRE
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
Whalley Villa Holiday Pa
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It’s a room at the end of the day. If u want amazing go to Dubai or something.
Andrew
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Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

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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
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

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Stay was good bar area in my eyes is to dark and dingy the staff all overly friendly
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 164 week(s) ago

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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.
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Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 165 week(s) ago

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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.
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5.8
Fair
From 88 reviews
Cleanliness

5.4

Room Comfort

5.4

Service and Facilites

6.4

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Traveler Reviews The Merlin

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Neil
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great place
Neil
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff great foom excellent location spot on great place
Lisa
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean/comfy beds,towels,budget priced,hot water in shower&spotless. Staff were friendly,great Pool table&was decorated for festive season which nade it look cosy Was slightly cold in the bar area but tgat was it
adam
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Located in a good spot, but the major problem we had was the mattress was so worn out that it was unsleepable we booked a different room in a different hotel just so we could get a decent sleep.. The room we had was right at the top of the building, the second issue was the room that we had. Didn’t have any working heating or windows that lock so the room was like a freezer.
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Damian
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room smelt was wee on the sink in shared bathroom I didn’t stay I found another hotel was there less then a hour
Kelly
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was good it was a good night stay
george
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

nice king size bed.... bed sheet was stained...... nowhere to put ur clothes . no cuboards no wardrop . tv didnt work. no towel or soap in room. yes it was cheap .... suppose u only get what u pay for.
Nichola
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff were nice,get what you pay for,confortable bed,onsweet bathroom ,good shower ,all good easy walk to everything
Megan
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Only stayed one night instead of two never had refund
John
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
2.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Lee
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Had i very nice welcome and my room was just right well stay there again
Tiegan
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
carole
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 81 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

the room was to small limited dining
Phil
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 88 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
CLAIRE
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
Whalley Villa Holiday Pa
icon-
6.0
/10
Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It’s a room at the end of the day. If u want amazing go to Dubai or something.
Andrew
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 152 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stay was good bar area in my eyes is to dark and dingy the staff all overly friendly
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 164 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 165 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
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