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Reviews of Balin Helmshore This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Helmshore , Blackpool, FY1 4PF, United Kingdom

#264 of 298 B&Bs and inns in Blackpool

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 394 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Have stayed 3 years in a row. Disappointed by the change in breakfast options.

    Clean and comfortable . Good spacious rooms

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    7.0
    Excellent value excellent breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't really say.

    The price I paid for two days including a really nice breakfast you really cannot complain

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    6.0
    OK stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was quite small and was very cold, we had to ask for another heater.

    Clean room and breakfast was good

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of welcome on arrival

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2023

    8.0
    excellent value for a 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    breakfast comfy beds good heating free pool table

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

    8.0
    lift was good room could have done with a new carpet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    only got a small towel in my room I normally use a bath sheet at home

    near to winter gardens

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel could do with a good upgrade regards decor,carpets etc. We had a leaking toilet and a mattress that springs stuck in my back.(but to be fair to the staff they changed mattress ) Entertainment would be great in this hotel with having bar in basement. Also prices a little high at bar.

    Staff were brilliant (faultless)couldn't do enough for you.and location was perfect in every way.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't like having no staff in hotel should of had a discount and having to go to a cafe for breakfast and only having a small breakfast when it was meant to be breakfast included at hotel my mum had scrambled egg on toast and didn't even get a cup of tea

    Comfortable beds nice room

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasent enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lumpy mattress Small room Outdated decor mainly the bathroom Mis matched duvet covers Breakfast

    Friendly receptionist Location Cleanliness of the room Wifi in the room

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    7.0
    Good value for money hotel without the frills
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are somewhat dated along with communal areas. Had to wait 10 mins for toast due to age of toaster. Need another toaster to stop queues especially when brekkie is getting cold

    Great location close to the tower. Nice bar area with pool table for the kids. Good value for money

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff seemed a little fumbled, place smelt musty/old , our shower room wasn't functional as light didn't work and hot water was on a timer (old building) weren't aware until late in the evening when couldn't see properly to brush teeth or shower we informed hotel staff in the morning who got straight on to rectify the issue and gave us a key for another room to shower ect.

    Breakfast was lovely, beds were ok too, staff tried to rectify issues.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2022

    7.0
    A pleasant and cosy B&B, with a nice(but slightly hectic) breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although the quality of the breakfast was very good. It was all squeezed into one hour, which for all the guests was extremely manic. The breakfast staff did there best to keep bread, milk and juices coming out, they were a bit overwhelmed by the number of guests. More toasters would have been an advantage too. Corridor to bedroom was absolutely boiling hot, with radiators raging, which as the temperature outside was quite mild, we found a bit strange.

    Very good location for all the North shore facilities. Nice, clean bedrooms and bathroom. Beds and pillows were comfortable, if a little warm (some may see this as a good thing).

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No tv channel would work. WiFi wouldn't work

    Close to centre. Family room

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I am disabled but our room was small at the bottom of the bed about 15 inches and sides was 30 inches. The room was out dated but it was ok just to sleep for a night. The bathroom was small with grouting colour blue pen around all the tiles. Breakfast was ok but if you want tea or toast you got to do it yourself. Had no one to give us a lift with our luggage and there are no draft beer only bottle or cans £4 each parking £10 a night

    Location was great close to the tower. Ramp outside to front door lift to all floors

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    only 1 hour for breakfast

    bar pool table and location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2022

    7.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bar only opens at certain times there is never nothing decent to drink in the bar . It's poorly stocked . When u been walking miles round Blackpool it's nice to have a drink n chill in the bar . No entertainment . I just feel it would do better if it improved on these areas . We have stayed here several times but sadly we won't be back . Also we got moldy bread at breakfast the manager put this right instantly but still not good

    I used to love this place but now it has new owners and new staff it's just not the same

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2022

    6.0
    Was ok for one night and was able to park on site for £10
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedrooms were quite small and really in need of a makeover as they are a bit cruddy. Breakfast cooked portions are small

    Location. The downstairs areas were reasonably modern compared to the poor quality bedrooms

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2022

    7.0
    Great for the Winter Gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A decent Blackpool b&b, great position for the Winter Gardens, good breakfast and friendly staff,

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2022

    6.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    7.0
    Last minute booking and was pleasantly suprised.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Softer pillows needed

    Breakfast very good. Hotel short walk away from town and beach front

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2022

    6.0
    Good overall experience
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some difficulty communicating with hotel pre arrival. Towels and bedsheets not changed for duration of stay. Reception closes around 7pm so it was hard to communicate with anyone after a certain time. Room was quite small but this was OK as I was a solo traveller.

    Staff were friendly and very attentive. Very flexible on check in/check outtimes. Cooked breakfast was very good! Powerful shower. Bed was comfortable. Overall a good stay and I would probably stay again.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    6.0
    Very friendly and helpful bartender
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room small and very hot

    Only had breakfast once nicely presented but basic

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    6.0
    Overall happy experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Windows need updating and outside window ledge badly needs cleaned.

    Great location for reason for visit. Staff lovely. Clean hotel

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    8.0
    we was there for world championships for dance and it was based central which was perfect and staff was amazing 10/1
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds (mattress) wasn’t the most comfortable but pillows was good to sleep on.

    staff was very nice and they accommodated our needs, very grateful as it ment late nights and early starts.

    Stayed in August 2022

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