Blackpool’s booming visitor economy could offer a new generation of hospitality entrepreneurs a chance to get a foothold in the resort.
Currently, 13 of the town’s most expensive hotels and B&B-style properties listed for auction have a combined guide price of more than £5.5m, with properties ranging from a £250,000 eight-bedroom hotel to a £560,000 four-storey seafront building containing five self-contained holiday apartments and a coffee shop/ice cream parlour.
Many are close to the resort’s famous Promenade, entertainment venues and town centre, while several have strong trading accounts, private accommodation and parking.
Blackpool is famed for its hotels and B&Bs and remains one of the UK’s best-known seaside tourist destinations. With the town also bidding to become UK City of Culture 2029, the latest opportunities come as Blackpool seeks to build on its recent momentum.
For would-be owners, the listings could represent high-potential hospitality businesses in a resort with lofty ambitions for the future.
The list of the 13 most expensive businesses is below...
1. 1. £560,000 — Pattinson: Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6BQ: Five luxury self-contained holiday apartments plus coffee shop/ice cream parlour on the prestigious South Promenade. Renovated and decorated to an exceptional standard, with sea views. Four-storey property close to entertainment and amenities, with potential for Air B&B.
1. £560,000 — Pattinson: Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6BQ: Five luxury self-contained holiday apartments plus coffee shop/ice cream parlour on the prestigious South Promenade. Renovated and decorated to an exceptional standard, with sea views. Four-storey property close to entertainment and amenities, with potential for Air B&B. | Pattinsons
2. 2. £550,000 — Pattinson: Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5DL 30-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, in a superb central Promenade location. Caters for 73 guests, with trading accounts, three-star Stay Blackpool rating, one-bedroom private accommodation and secure parking for 14 vehicles.
2. £550,000 — Pattinson: Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5DL 30-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, in a superb central Promenade location. Caters for 73 guests, with trading accounts, three-star Stay Blackpool rating, one-bedroom private accommodation and secure parking for 14 vehicles. | Pattinsons
3. 3. £425,000 — Pattinson: Charnley Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4PF 35-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, close to the Promenade, shops and amenities. Substantial double-fronted property equipped for 95 guests, with private accommodation, four-passenger lift to all floors and parking for five vehicles.
3. £425,000 — Pattinson: Charnley Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4PF 35-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, close to the Promenade, shops and amenities. Substantial double-fronted property equipped for 95 guests, with private accommodation, four-passenger lift to all floors and parking for five vehicles. | Pattinson
4. 4. £385,000 — Pattinson: Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6AL 17-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, on the prestigious South Promenade. Three-storey property in excellent order, with parking for five vehicles and stunning two-bedroom private accommodation. Currently operating on a limited basis, with potential to increase turnover.
4. £385,000 — Pattinson: Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6AL 17-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, on the prestigious South Promenade. Three-storey property in excellent order, with parking for five vehicles and stunning two-bedroom private accommodation. Currently operating on a limited basis, with potential to increase turnover. | Pattinson
5. 5. £350,000 — Pattinson: Adelaide Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4LA Substantial three-storey, double-fronted property containing 13 self-contained holiday flats. Centrally located close to the town centre and amenities. Priced to sell and previously operating as permanent flats.
5. £350,000 — Pattinson: Adelaide Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4LA Substantial three-storey, double-fronted property containing 13 self-contained holiday flats. Centrally located close to the town centre and amenities. Priced to sell and previously operating as permanent flats. | Pattinson
6. 6. £325,000 — Pattinson: Banks Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AR 17-bedroom hotel with licensed public bar and entertainment licence, including fixtures and fittings needed to trade. Fully fitted themed bar, rear yard with storage sheds and vehicle access, strong trading accounts, one-bedroom private accommodation and parking for 10 vehicles.
6. £325,000 — Pattinson: Banks Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AR 17-bedroom hotel with licensed public bar and entertainment licence, including fixtures and fittings needed to trade. Fully fitted themed bar, rear yard with storage sheds and vehicle access, strong trading accounts, one-bedroom private accommodation and parking for 10 vehicles. | Pattinson