260 reviews
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$300242 Queen's Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9HA, United Kingdom
260 reviews
1/41
Beachfront
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Kids' meals
HOTEL242 is a breezy 2-star stay in Blackpool, United Kingdom, tucked 2.3mi from the city center at 242 Queen's Promenade. The beachfront locale puts the sea within easy reach, turning mornings into walks along the shore and evenings into sunset strolls on the promenade.
Inside, practical perks keep days easy: beachfront access, free private parking, free wifi, and free on-site parking. Non-smoking rooms and free kids' meals add a welcome touch for families and travelers looking for a simple coastal base.
With 260 reviews, guests paint a picture of a straightforward, value-friendly seaside stop that puts location and basics first, inviting curious travelers to dive into Blackpool’s coast.
Room choices span a spectrum—from Single and Small Double to larger configurations like Triple and Quadruple—plus Sea View options such as Room - 1 Bed, Sea View and Family, Sea View. Non-smoking accommodations are standard across the property.
Be beachfront access makes mornings feel like a coastal stroll and evenings prime for sunset wanders, while practical perks keep days easy: free private parking, free on-site parking, and free wifi.
With 260 reviews backing the vibe, the stay is described as a straightforward, value-friendly seaside base—an ideal launchpad for exploring Blackpool’s coast.
Closest airports
Blackpool Airport
5.5miLiverpool Airport
36.7miHawarden
46.6miManchester Airport
46.9miLeeds Bradford International Airport
56.8miBeachfront
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Kids' meals
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Quadruple Room
155 sqft
Flat-screen TV
x4
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x3
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The quadruple room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 3 beds.
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Triple Room, Sea View
160 sqft
Flat-screen TV
+
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The triple room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room features heating, a flat-screen TV and sea views. The unit has 2 beds.
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Room - 1 Bed, Sea View
115 sqft
Flat-screen TV
+
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The double room provides an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features heating, a flat-screen TV and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Triple Room
160 sqft
Flat-screen TV
x3
+
x4
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The triple room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.
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Room - 1 Bed
105 sqft
Flat-screen TV
+
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The single room provides an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. This single room offers heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Budget Double Room
145 sqft
Flat-screen TV
+
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The double room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room provides heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
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Family, Sea View
325 sqft
Flat-screen TV
x8
+
x4
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The family room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This family room provides heating, a flat-screen TV and sea views. The unit has 3 beds.
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Small Double Room
100 sqft
Flat-screen TV
+
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The double room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
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Room With Sea View
Flat-screen TV
x10
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x6
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Single Room
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Economy Double Room
x4
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x3
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9.1
260 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Swash
10
September 2024
Loved the time spent at 242. The owners were lovely. Breakfast was just perfect, loads on offer and great variety. Bed comfortable. The room was very clean, and restocked with tea and coffee daily. The hotel is a little off the beaten track away from the centre. But... The tram stop to everywhere, was right outside the hotel. This includes straight to and from Blackpool North Train station, piers, tower and pleasure beach. Parking available too. Bonus of being away from the centre was also the quiet nights. Lovely for families, like me and my 13 year old son. The road around the corner offered restaurants, take aways and food choices, and also a large Sainsbury's for any necessities. We had a few Chinese meals delivered to the hotel in the evening. The dining area was equipped with plates and cutlery for such instances. Beach literally over the road too. What's not to like?
Parmjit
10
November 2024
The property was lovely and clean and facilitated all 3 of us that went. The property is also located near a tram stop which is convenient as I have a daughter with additional needs! The property is just perfect and it was the second time we had stayed here and it did not disappoint!!
We love everything about this property. We got to Blackpool early and I went in and asked if we could check in and it wasn’t a problem as the room was ready! The hotel is just so convenient, a short walk across the road to stroll along the beach! What more can one ask for!
Rebecca
8.2
August 2024
Lovely little bed and breakfast, perfect for what I needed. We stayed in a family room with 3 adults and 2 children. Staff were exceptionally friendly, and rooms were clean and tidy. I enjoyed the location as it was easy to use the trams to get into the central blackpool area, but otherwise quiet during evenings/nights, perfect for what I wanted
Only suggestion I would make is a few extra hooks to hang towels up in the bathroom/rooms.
Stacey
10
August 2024
This property has to be the best we have booked in/outside Blackpool. From the minute we stepped through the door it was immaculate. The Jay running it could it have been more gracious or helpful. The rooms are like brand new, absolutely spotless as are the toilets. The choices for breakfast in the morning also was such a bonus. Fresh juice, cereal, coffee, tea, fully cooked breakfast- all delicious. We will definitely be booking here again in future, cannot recommend it enough. Thank you so much for such a lovely stay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Mary
8.2
September 2023
Conveniently located across from tram stop. We were here for illumination visit and was ideal for walking the big illuminations as they’re basically straight across the road from here. Free parking on site. Hostess was exceptional and very accommodating, gave us plenty info on what was where in the hotel and was always on hand if we needed anything, offered use of a heater, iron etc, I can see nothing would be a bother to her, really felt at home here and will most certainly return. Check in and out was seamless. Booked the family room although we ended up not needing it, but was good to have the extra space. Room was immaculately clean as was the bedding, tastefully decorated, plenty hot water all day, loads of tea coffee milk etc, bed was a bit firm for my preference but still slept well regardless, was a nice quiet room at the rear of the building which was a welcome added bonus. Bathroom was also immaculate with no mould and place was squeaky clean and plenty toilet roll provided. Breakfast was lovely and I liked the entire set up, you’re allocated a table and told to help yourself to cereal/fruit/juice/yoghurt etc then coffee and cooked breakfast ordered and brought to your table. Nice change from usual hotel buffet style where you’re clambering over guests and caught in traffic jam at coffee machine 🙄, this worked really well for me and the hostess had it all in hand. 5 stars from me
There’s nothing I didn’t like but a few suggestions I’d add would be: 1) Bathroom blind would be nice as showering in dark makes you a bit self conscious with only frosted glass. Didn’t phase me but I can see how it might. 2) Maybe have a bin in bathroom, lazy guests may flush stuff they shouldn’t. 3) Extra pillows for when sitting up in bed etc 4) Bathroom lock. I can see the reasoning for not having one as usually it’s families occupying the room but there could be an embarrassing situation arise here and there when it’s friends sharing like us. The above are merely suggestions and none necessary, just minor changes that could add to an already great room in a great hotel.
Jade
10
August 2023
The staff were fabulous! Sharon and Martyn were fantastically funny hosts, no request too small and super attentive! We had fantastic banter with them due to us supporting rival football teams #NFFC #DCFC The location was spot on, just outside a tram stop and it was away from the busy part of the strip so very little noise! Space to park outside. Felt 100% safe 😍 Breakfast was lovely, always full tummies when we left. They even did bacon for my sons pancakes 😊 Plenty of tea/coffee/milk in the room. Towels were big and fluffy. Bedding was soft and clean and the room was spotless! Free cake/cookies in the common room went down really well with the kids.
For me, my only complaint was the bed but that's purely because for me it was too hard and only 1 pillow. It certainly won't stop me from coming again, I'll just bring an extra pillow 😊 I have no doubt that if I'd have asked for extras, Sharon would've been happy to provide them, but I didn't and that's my fault.
Michelle
10
August 2023
I loved the freedom of the hotel. Staff were so friendly. Having just taken over the hotel you can tell they are working really hard to get it to a standard they are happy with. They take pride in what they are doing, and so they should. Homemade cookies on arrival. Looked after with everything. Breakfast was spot on! Tea n coffee in the room. Toiletries. Fresh towels. We will 100% be back. Can't wait to see how the place develops in the future. Totally exceeded my expectations. It is further away from the park but that didn't matter because the trams are regular, parking is good
Our headboard was dusty, and room a little cold through the night with no option to adjust heating within the rooms. Wallpaper is need replaced in room 1 as it peeling from the walls but given that the owner have only just taken over in September these are things I could totally over look. This wouldn't put me off staying here again. I WILL STILL BE RETURNING BECAUSE IT WAS AMAZING!
Edwin
10
August 2024
Greated with a smile, a chat, water, homemade cookies, clear instructions about how to get in and out, wifi address and password, contact phone number in case we needed help. Great breakfast cooked to order. I love this as it reduces waste. When leaving my granddaughter's 8 and 10, asked if they could go and the lady a cuddle and say goodbye.
Blank, it was what was advertised with a little bit extra, so no dislikes
James
9.1
September 2024
Great location, perfect for jumping on the trams and seeing the attractions and the illuminations. The personal touch of freshly baked cookies was a nice one (very tasty)
Pillows quite hard, but the bed waa comfortable. Only the option of 1 pillow too, no spare ones. Be nice to have complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Shower didn't have the best pressure, but it was nice and hot!!
Mr
10
September 2024
What a great place to stay,Sharon is lovely,room so clean ,Breakfast very filling and tasty ,and her home made cookies to die for,we are pensioners so can park up car and use the bus or get a day pass for the trams,what a great busy weekend we had again,
Everything
Attractions
Comedy Station Comedy Club
2.4miBlackpool Tower Ballroom
2.4miBlackpool Tower Circus
2.4miBlackpool Tower Eye
2.4miSEA LIFE® Blackpool
2.6miMadame Tussauds Blackpool
2.7miBlackpool Pleasure Beach
4miAnfield Stadium
29.3miWalker Art Gallery
30.6miMagical Beatles Museum
30.8miCavern Club
30.8miRadio City Tower (St. Johns Beacon)
30.9miPier Head
30.9miMersey Ferries
31miMetropolitan Cathedral
31miAttractions
Comedy Station Comedy Club
2.4miBlackpool Tower Ballroom
2.4miBlackpool Tower Circus
2.4miBlackpool Tower Eye
2.4miSEA LIFE® Blackpool
2.6miMadame Tussauds Blackpool
2.7miBlackpool Pleasure Beach
4miAnfield Stadium
29.3miWalker Art Gallery
30.6miMagical Beatles Museum
30.8miCavern Club
30.8miRadio City Tower (St. Johns Beacon)
30.9miPier Head
30.9miMersey Ferries
31miMetropolitan Cathedral
31miAirports
Blackpool Airport
5.5miLiverpool Airport
36.7miHawarden
46.6miManchester Airport
46.9miLeeds Bradford International Airport
56.8miBeachfront
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Beach
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Kids' meals
Activities
Beach
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Food & Drink
Kids' meals
Special diet meals (on request)
General
Carpeted
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Beachfront
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 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 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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This property accepts cash.
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