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About the Hotel

209-213 Central Promenade, Blackpool, United Kingdom, FY1 5DL

Craig-Y-Don is a 3-star hotel located in South Shore, Blackpool, offering views over the Irish Sea. Established in 1960, the hotel features free Wi-Fi and live entertainment, catering to various guest needs including group bookings for events. Its proximity to local attractions makes it a convenient choice for visitors.

Location

Craig-Y-Don is situated close to key attractions such as Silcock's Fun Palace and Higgitt's Las Vegas Amusements. The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles from Pleasure Beach and 3 miles from Blackpool International Airport. The area offers various means of transportation for easy access to nearby sites.

Rooms

The hotel offers bright and airy bedrooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private modern bathroom. Rooms include amenities such as tea and coffee making facilities, and many feature sea views. Options for families are available, with family rooms offering multiple beds.

Eat & Drink

The Craig-Y-Don restaurant serves carvery-style buffet dinners along with homemade puddings. A complimentary hot/cold breakfast buffet is provided daily. Guests can also enjoy snacks in the hotel's coffee shop or beverages at the on-site bar.

Leisure & Business

Guests can take advantage of the complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the property. There is a terrace for relaxation, and a 24-hour front desk is available for guest convenience. Safety features include a first aid kit for emergencies.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Superior Family Room

Max:

5 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

3 Single beds

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Getting around

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City Center

Blackpool2300 ft

Airports

Blackpool International (BLK) 2.7 mi

Manchester (MAN) 57.9 mi

Train

Pleasure Beach Railway Station 1.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop1400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Fun for Kids!

“The evening entertainment for children was outstanding, featuring professional entertainers that kept my son thoroughly engaged while I enjoyed the adult entertainment.” view full review

Clean and Comfy!

“The bathroom was immaculate and provided a relaxing atmosphere, making my daily routines pleasant and refreshing.” view full review

Comfortable Retreat

“The bed in our room was incredibly comfortable, ensuring that we had restful nights and woke up refreshed for our activities.” view full review

Access for All

“The multiple lifts available in the hotel made moving around effortless, accommodating everyone comfortably.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Golf course
Pool tables

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's play area
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

209-213 Central Promenade, Blackpool, United Kingdom, FY1 5DL

Map view

209-213 Central Promenade, Blackpool, United Kingdom, FY1 5DL

City landmarks

The Promenade

The Blackpool Tower

5200 ft

Promenade

Central Pier

3200 ft

Parks

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

1.3 mi

87-89 Central Promenade

Madame Tussauds Blackpool

3200 ft

The Golden Mile

Blackpool Illuminations

5200 ft

Harbor

North Pier

5200 ft

Amusement Park

Sandcastle Water Park

1.3 mi

Harbor

South Pier

4600 ft

Tower Festival Headland

Comedy Carpet

5200 ft

Gallery

The Grundy Art Gallery

1.0 mi

Winter Gardens 97 Church Street

Opera House

3700 ft

97 Church St

Winter Gardens Blackpool

1.0 mi

Shopping Area

Houndshill Shopping Centre

1.0 mi

Libraries

Blackpool Central Library

1.0 mi

Squires Gate Lane Hangar 42

Lytham St Annes Spitfire Visitor Centre

2900 ft

Museums

Brooks Collectables and Toy Museum

3600 ft

24 Bond Street

Lucemajicus

3800 ft

Zoo

Blackpool Zoo

1.8 mi

Parks

Stanley Park

1.3 mi

525 Ocean Boulevard Blackpool Pleasure Beach

The Big One

1.3 mi

Central Dr

Coral Island Casino

2200 ft

Rigby Road

Bannatyne Health Club & Spa

3500 ft

The Solaris Centre New South Promenade

Solaris Centre

1.3 mi

Bank Hey St

The Blackpool Tower Dungeon

2800 ft

Nearby

Aquarium

Sea Life Blackpool

1800 ft

Central Promenade

Coral Island

1800 ft

45 - 59 The Promenade The Golden Mile

Star Trek: The Exhibition

1700 ft

Promenade

1800 ft

Promenada

Dune Grass Sculptures

600 ft

Bonny St Promenade

Star Trek Filmwelt Center Exhibition

2000 ft

Restaurants

Waverley Cafe

300 ft

3 Chapel Street

Lindale Cafe

700 ft

30-32 Dale Street

Reflex & The Foxhall

300 ft

193-197 Promenade

The Crispy Cod

400 ft

4-6 Lytham Road

Cosy Cup

600 ft

2 Princess Street

Food 2 Go

600 ft

169B-177 Promenade

The Lifeboat Inn

700 ft

58 Foxhall Road

Walkers Fish & Chips

900 ft

8 Bairstow Street

Sticky Chocolate Ltd

600 ft

169A Promenade

KFC - Bank Hey Street

1000 ft

39 Bank Hey Street Pancake House

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Spacious Rooms

Attentive Service

Lack of Air Conditioning

Difficulty Sleeping with Heat

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.3

Service

8.3

Dining

8.5

4.5/5 based on 1120 reviews

#6 of 84 hotels in Blackpool based on Tripadvisor

Charles

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

The hotel's location is superb, within walking distance of entertainment venues and with a tram stop right opposite. The rooms, while spacious with a large bathroom and Playstation 4, can get quite hot without air conditioning, making it a bit challenging to sleep comfortably. The bathroom facilities are excellent, and the hotel offers a wholesome dining experience.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious with a large bathroom and a Playstation 4, but lack air conditioning which can make sleeping difficult in warm weather.

Service

7.0

The service, including room service and housekeeping, was satisfactory.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is ideal, with easy access to entertainment options and restaurants within walking distance. The tram stop right outside adds to the convenience.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at the hotel offers wholesome food choices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides good bathroom facilities and a Playstation 4 in the rooms.

Dale

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.0/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with great bathroom facilities, even though the lack of air conditioning made it quite uncomfortable to sleep with the heat. The inclusion of a PlayStation 4 adds a fun touch to the room setup.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are spacious with good bathroom facilities and include a PlayStation 4.

Service

9.0

The service provided, including room service and housekeeping, was attentive and efficient.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location near the front makes it convenient for transport, and it is within walking distance of various entertainment options and the central pier.

Dining

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities to enhance the stay, providing a comfortable environment for guests.

Spacious Rooms

Lack of Air Conditioning

James

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.4/10

The hotel room was a bit uncomfortable due to the lack of air conditioning making it hard to sleep with the heat, though the bathroom facilities were good and spacious. On the plus side, having a PlayStation 4 in the room was a fun addition.

Rooms

7.0

The room was a bit uncomfortable due to the heat without air conditioning, but the bathroom facilities were good and spacious with a PlayStation 4 included.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with efficient room service and attentive housekeeping.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was convenient, close to all amenities and within walking distance to entertainment spots.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience, particularly the grilled fish, was superb and worth recommending.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers great facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.