Helmshore

3.0 star property
Beach fun, near Winter Gardens
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Classic Double Room
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Single Room

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
24-28 Charnley Road, Blackpool, England, FY1 4PF
  • Winter Gardens
    5 min walk
  • Coral Island
    6 min walk
  • Opera House Theatre
    6 min walk
  • Blackpool (BLK-Blackpool Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

Family Room (3 adults)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room (2 adults + 2 children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Blackpool

At Helmshore you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. Highlights at this beach guest house include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a games room. Other amenities include a gift shop, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Blackpool Town Center guest house include Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Illuminations.

What's nearby

  • Winter Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coral Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Empress Ballroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Castle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The 1887 Brew Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Townsman - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frenchmans Cove - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Helmshore

Beach fun, near Winter Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A fitness centre, an arcade/games room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Helmshore. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Blackpool guest house is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Helmshore offers 35 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Blackpool guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (10 AM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Helmshore Hotel Blackpool
Helmshore Blackpool
Helmshore
Helmshore B&B Blackpool
Helmshore B&B
Helmshore Hotel
Helmshore House Blackpool
Helmshore Guesthouse Blackpool
Helmshore Guesthouse
Helmshore Blackpool
Helmshore Guesthouse
Helmshore Guesthouse Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Helmshore?

Helmshore offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Helmshore?

Yep, Helmshore has a self car park for GBP 10.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Helmshore?

Yep, Helmshore is a short 16-minute walk from Blackpool Beach.

Is Helmshore family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Helmshore is a hit with families.

Does Helmshore serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is available daily from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Helmshore?

No, Helmshore does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Helmshore?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Helmshore?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Helmshore?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Helmshore?

There isn't one on site, but Blackpool Park Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Helmshore Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 130 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Annabelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First room was filthy, man at desk was “overly friendly” was kept waiting a while
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good the b b not clean wouldn't stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just to warn you, you have to phone to get key as no one there breakfast was rubbish i went elsewhere for breakfast with my son not really that clean and didnt even want to try shower as the water wasnt really hot coming out of tap thankfully i was onlily there one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Demi

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't even unpack and left due to damp, moldy, smelly room, water damaged stained floor in bathroom. The room we booked was not the room we were given the photos used on Expedia are probably from the previous owner as they look nothing like it inside. Aweful. Makes me question using Expedia as they can't have checked the state of the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bobby

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One image says it all. Avoid at all costs. The hotel smells of mould/ damp as you walk in. I was told I had the best room. Hotel think it’s completely acceptable to let a child sleep next to a mouldy bed. Bed linen dirty. Walked out of the hotel, was told I could get a refund only for them to retract once I disputed with hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel made me and my children sick both mentally and physically. When we entered the area, the building itself looked desheveled and almost abandoned. It was disgusting. The entrance was locked, and a poorly dressed man had to come open the door for us. Upon entering, a wave of an unatural and unpleasant scent stuck us. An ancient elevator (which probably violated many safety regulations) took us up to the third floor, where black mold and and holes could be seen in every nuck and crevace of the hotel (if it can even be called that). The room we stayed at looked nothing like what was advertised. The smell somehow worsened in the room. While there were towels and pillows provided, they were disgusting and stained with who-knows-what. The blackents and duvets looked and smelt as if they hadn't been washed since the "hotel" was first opened and the tv which looked more like and ipad on the wall beared worked. The socets in the room were covered in mold and electrical tape. Blood was smeared across the bathroom and the showered only produced cold water. Worst of all there were bugs found when we lifted the blanket. I felt sick to my stomach. Both my son and my daughter vomited. 10/10 worst hotel experience of my life.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jodie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crawling with bed bugs
On arrival nobody was there jst a phone number. He arrived after 5 minutes and took us to our room whilst on the phone in another language. He opened the door and left. The room was basic which is fine. The room was filthy, the cups full of grime. The worst part was the bed bugs!!! We approached the owner who said the room has been cleaned!! NEVER! We was out of there with no refund! Having to find another hotel at 3pm in the afternoon!! Absolute hell hole
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen, Burnley

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not go here ! I could've cried. Dirty, no WiFi, no TV, had to clean room myself and the pictures are nothing like the rooms we was in . Thewindow broken and hanging out I was embarrassed to even walk through the door fi...blocked
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High Prices, Low Quality.
This has got to be the worst property i have dtayed in, whilst booking through Hotels.Com. On arrival you have to ring a number that is on the door and someone comes and lets you in. This is where the fun started. I confirmed who I was and that i had booked 2 rooms, the gentlemen argues i had booked 1 room for 4 adults and 1 child. I showed emails from Hotels.com with the booking conformation for 2 rooms and the proce i had paid. He still argued i had booked 1 toom through Bookings.com which i did not. I asked to get my miney back if they were not giving me 2 rooms and he soon found 2 rooms for us. The rooms were not the best in cleanliness, there was NO hot water for a shower in the morning in both rooms we booked. The towels were clean which was a positive. The continetal breakfast was cereal, boiled eggs and toast, we skipped this and went to a cafe around the corner. Parking the Car is £10 which was another added extra thats not advertised when booking this property. I have never gave a bad review on a property i have booked with Hotels.Com in about 10yrs, But i feel this needs identifying to potential new guests that are looking for a place to stay in Blackpool. Please look to book elsewhere that you are appreciated staying at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Animesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only if you want to waste money and spolie you trp
I booked for 4 ppl including my wife and two kids, room and lobbies were smelly, staff was not aware that i have booking, he gave the keys for some room.and left. I seached the room and found that it has just one single bed and one double. My son started feeling sick in the room in 5 mins, i requsted to provide that proper room but staff said no rooms available.when i booked it says hotel has parking but there was no parking available. I was so frustrated thst i left the keys in the reception and left, after all this hotel has refused to refund my money.so never go for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amna

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SasiKumar

Travelled with group
Basic Hotel
Basic very old hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

philip

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not book this hotel.
Upon arrival the hotel was locked. There was a mobile number on the door which we rang, there was no answer. Eventually someone turned up and opened the door. When we walked in to the reception/bar area it looked like the hotel had been shut for years. The decor, smell and overall appearance was disgusting. The gentleman muttered something about cleaning some rooms for us but we made the decision tonleave the premises. Both inside and outside of the building were in a state of really bad repair and there was no way we could have stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Marjorie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place stinks, afterwards my clothes smelt of the place. The room, there was bricks & other debris on the one bed, no towels provided. The other room could be entered without the need of a key. Arrived at 3pm, breakfast items still out, juice, milk, bread. Most unpleasant experience ever, expedia need to remove these places from the choices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Room comfort
The good stay
It was a good experience for me and my friend. A few alterations may need attending like lighting and heating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has been condemned
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Geoffry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nightmare
It was a really bad experience had depart after 3hr All dirty bedding left in the foyer also Dark and cold no hot water on tv not working also Ask for room change 3 times was not happy wanted a refund which they refused manager unavailable so spoke on phone too her very rude and put the phone down on me l! Homeless people doin the room cleaning aswell Never had this bad of an experience in 30yrs of travelling around if you can call this one a hotel Avoid!!!! Luckily enough found another hotel 😮‍💨
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a guest house but online it says hotel very noisy and felt unwelcomed room facing an alley way breakfast in a celler and cereal bread and tea have to ring up if you need help worst hotel ever not staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023