Experience the charm of Blackpool at The Benson, a hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Enjoy karaoke nights and connect to WiFi in public areas. With luggage storage available, you can focus on making memories that last.
The Benson puts you just a 5-minute drive from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Central Pier. Also, Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Tower are just a 5-minute drive away.
Languages
English
More about this property
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At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free wired internet access in public areas
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
What to do
Karaoke
Cycling nearby
Ice skating nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Luggage storage
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Sandgate Hotel Blackpool
Sandgate Hotel Blackpool
Sandgate Blackpool
Hotel Sandgate Hotel Blackpool
Blackpool Sandgate Hotel Hotel
Hotel Sandgate Hotel
Sandgate
The Benson Hotel
The Benson Blackpool
The Benson Hotel Blackpool
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Benson offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Benson does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Benson?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Benson?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Benson?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Paris Casino (4-min walk) and Higgitt's Las Vegas Amusements (10-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Benson and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing.
What's the area around The Benson like?
The Benson is a short 16-minute walk from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Sandcastle Waterpark.
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The Benson Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 23, 2017
Perfect amount of space, lovely owners!
We had a lovely stay at The Sandgate. The room was fantastic, the staff were so friendly, and it was perfect for the event we were attending, honestly would recommend this place to everyone.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
May 11, 2025
Room had not been cleaned too many beds crsmed into a small area no chair to sit down nowhere to put your lugage windows that would not close as the hinges were broken
kay
kay, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 10, 2022
Cheap and Cheerful
All I needed was a bed, shower, somewhere to keep my bag and be within walking distance of Winter Gardens. This place ticked all the boxes. All I cared about was that room/en suite was clean and it was.
Nice place with friendly owners it is ideal if you're planning to be out all day just need somewhere to lay your head.
Thanks guys. If I come back again will be looking you up.
Joseph
Joseph, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 28, 2025
The hostess, Christine, and her sons are really welcoming and cant do enough for you. Room was excellent. Thouroughly enjoyed stay and would highly recommend
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 23, 2023
Wonderful hotel will definitely be returning
Sally
Sally, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
May 2, 2023
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 25, 2022
Sally
Sally, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 10, 2022
Blackpool break
MARTIN
MARTIN, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 7, 2021
Safe Simple Practical and Friendly
V simple and practical.
Plain speaking friendly Yorkshire folk!
Did what it said on the tin
Andrew J
Andrew J, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 24, 2021
Had an amazing stay
S
S, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 13, 2021
Family and friend
The hotel was spotless would recommend it to friends the owner Christine was lovely makes you feel welcome from time you arrive till you leave
jennifer
jennifer, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 31, 2021
Everyone happy
robert
robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 17, 2021
It was lovely and staff friendly
jennifer
jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 17, 2021
Andy
Andy, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 13, 2021
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2021
Had a brilliant time in Blackpool staying at the benson for 4 nights with my son “ perfect location perfect hotel very lovely staff and overall great place . Loved it that much that we booked to come back down again in a couple a months time , would recommend this hotel to anyone especially people for young kids as it’s perfect distance from both the tower and pleasure beach - also we got a sea view and the beach is literally across the road with the tram and bus stop there also “ loved it
Derek
Derek, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 1, 2020
Fantastic stay clean and very friendly perfect location breakfast 10 out of 10 would stay again
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 16, 2020
This is the nicest hotel I have stayed in at Blackpool 😁😁😁the owners are fantastic and very welcoming, can't fault anything.
Will definitely be going back here.😁😁😁
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 29, 2018
lovely hotel lovely clean room very nice lady Christine.. my only complaint is that the bed was a bit hard and squeaked and so did all the floorboards even the ones above and no food .. but apart from that cant fault it was lovely near to the beach xxx
colin
colin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 10, 2018
Enjoyed my stay
Really nice people hoping to come again on 26th may 2018
Kerry
8/10 Good
May 8, 2018
great little hotel
Arrived late on a Saturday, got greeted by a lovely woman who gave us our key (we was in room 3).
Took some details and off to the room we went, the room was very small, (this did not bother us as we only needed room for sleep) double bed which was so comfortable, draws with tea and coffee on inside the draws was a sewing kit and a hair dryer (cute idea) and a leaflet about the hotel and what to do in an emergency. little round table and chair. Shower cubicle, sink and toilet (all private to that room, as i no some places its shares bathrooms) all nicely decorated, bedding clean (looked like new bedding).
We did't use the wifi so i cant comment on that, there was a TV on the wall but we only used this for music when we got ready to go out.
The location was quite central. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and if we go to Blackpool again we will definitely book this hotel and advise friends to do so.
rachel
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2018
We had a great time at sandgate... the host is very kind and hospitable...we would love to visit again
M
M, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 3, 2018
Home from home !!! Absolutely amazing place and amazing hosts, everytime we go to Blackpool this is where we are going ! Xx
Sarah
8/10 Good
Nov 3, 2017
WELL PLACED FOR ATTRACTIONS
NO BAR OR DINING FACILITIES. I AM HOWEVER LEAD TO BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL BE RECTIFIED VERY SHORTLY.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 1, 2017
Nice hotel good location
The hotel is situated between the South pier and the central pier.... It's a basic room only hotel with ensuite rooms.... the rooms were small but tidy and the bed was comfortable. We were advised to us a church carpark a short walking distance from the hotel this was approx £25 for the week. Everything you need is within walking distance so no need to use the car and it was quite safe where it was.