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...
7. 7. £320,000 — Pattinson: General Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1RW Price-drop retirement sale of a 15-bedroom, all-en-suite hotel close to the town centre, entertainment and Promenade. Detached, double-fronted three-storey property in lovely order, with strong trading accounts and a four-star AA rating.
7. £320,000 — Pattinson: General Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1RW Price-drop retirement sale of a 15-bedroom, all-en-suite hotel close to the town centre, entertainment and Promenade. Detached, double-fronted three-storey property in lovely order, with strong trading accounts and a four-star AA rating. | Pattinson
8. 8. £300,000 — Pattinson: Alexandra Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6BU 18-bedroom licensed hotel, with 15 full en-suite and three part-en-suite rooms, plus separate purpose-built coach house. South Shore location close to the Promenade and entertainment. Caters for 48 guests, with potential additional three-bedroom private accommodation and parking for seven/eight vehicles.
8. £300,000 — Pattinson: Alexandra Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6BU 18-bedroom licensed hotel, with 15 full en-suite and three part-en-suite rooms, plus separate purpose-built coach house. South Shore location close to the Promenade and entertainment. Caters for 48 guests, with potential additional three-bedroom private accommodation and parking for seven/eight vehicles. | Pattinson
9. 9. £280,000 — Pattinson: Holmfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9TB Licensed hotel with six en-suite rooms, adjoining five-en-suite guest house and separate two-bedroom chalet. North Shore location near the prestigious Queens Promenade. Three-storey property catering for 34 guests, with strong trading accounts, one-bedroom private accommodation and parking for six vehicles.
9. £280,000 — Pattinson: Holmfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9TB Licensed hotel with six en-suite rooms, adjoining five-en-suite guest house and separate two-bedroom chalet. North Shore location near the prestigious Queens Promenade. Three-storey property catering for 34 guests, with strong trading accounts, one-bedroom private accommodation and parking for six vehicles. | Pattinson
10. 10. £273,000 — Pattinson: Queens Promenade, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9JN 17-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, in a superb seafront location on the prestigious Queens Promenade. In excellent order, with strong trading accounts, three-bedroom private accommodation and priced to sell.
10. £273,000 — Pattinson: Queens Promenade, Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9JN 17-bedroom licensed hotel, all en-suite, in a superb seafront location on the prestigious Queens Promenade. In excellent order, with strong trading accounts, three-bedroom private accommodation and priced to sell. | Pattinson
11. 11. £255,000 — Pattinson: Hornby Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4QG: 17-bedroom licensed hotel with en-suite rooms in central Blackpool, close to the Promenade, entertainment and amenities. Substantial double-fronted property with three-bedroom private accommodation and a substantial underground bar, offering tremendous potential.
11. £255,000 — Pattinson: Hornby Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 4QG: 17-bedroom licensed hotel with en-suite rooms in central Blackpool, close to the Promenade, entertainment and amenities. Substantial double-fronted property with three-bedroom private accommodation and a substantial underground bar, offering tremendous potential. | Pattinson
12. 12. £255,000 — Pattinson: Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1JH Investment property comprising six self-contained permanent flats in South Shore Blackpool. Substantial detached property in a desirable location close to shops and amenities. Currently draws £26,790 per annum.
12. £255,000 — Pattinson: Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1JH Investment property comprising six self-contained permanent flats in South Shore Blackpool. Substantial detached property in a desirable location close to shops and amenities. Currently draws £26,790 per annum. | Pattinson