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The Winning Post

3.0 star property
Travelers return to this South Shore retreat after exploring nearby amusement parks, where a warm cup of coffee awaits in the lobby

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The Winning Post sits conveniently close to Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Pleasure Beach in South Shore. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected, while the lobby's coffee and tea service provides a welcome moment to unwind after sightseeing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Large Family Room with Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Family Room with Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Winning Post is in South Shore, a neighborhood in Blackpool. Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Tower are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Winter Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bloomfield Road Stadium, or consider a night out at Pleasure Beach Arena. Visit our Blackpool travel guide
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51 St Chads Road, Blackpool, England, FY1 6BP

What's nearby

  • South Pier which includes a beach and general coastal views
    South Pier
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blackpool which includes rides
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Paris Casino
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bloomfield Road Stadium
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandcastle Waterpark
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool South Station
    10 min walk

Restaurants

  • KFC
    6 min walk
  • The Old Bridge
    2 min walk
  • Dog & Partridge
    6 min walk
  • Excelsior
    2 min walk
  • The Corner Flag
    5 min walk

About this property

The Winning Post

Guesthouse near Blackpool Central Pier
Close to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower, The Winning Post has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at The Winning Post include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (100 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

The Winning Post Blackpool
The Winning Post Guesthouse
The Winning Post Guesthouse Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Is The Winning Post pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Winning Post?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Winning Post?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Winning Post located?

Located in South Shore, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Blackpool Beach and Blackpool Central Pier. Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km). Blackpool South Station is 10 minutes by foot and Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

The Winning Post Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location for everything you’d want to get to. Really friendly welcoming. Safe and secure building. Perfect little rooms for the one night or little weekend away. Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Jackie was there when we arrived to let us in and was friendly and helpful. Parking on street was full but plenty of carparks near by. Room clean and comfortable. Only feedback would be that check in info wasn't completly clear as it says to contact the propery ahead of the stay to get check in details and the number on hotels.com was a landline (i got mobile number from the website and was able to speak to Jackie who said she would be there to let us in so no issues just hotels.com may need to update this 😊)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was amazing so much more than i expected foe the price staff were all amazing i would highly recommend also a big selection of breakfast kids loved it , will be back soon also walking distance to evwrything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable clean room, the kids loved it 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room 2 was lovely and clean, comfortable bed and quiet. Parking hit and miss so had to park In a paying car park. Would definitely stay here again 😀
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Came up for my daughter’s birthday she has loved it!! Great place to stay in the middle of Blackpool just a few minutes walk from the beach. Nice comfy room friendly and welcoming owner. Thank you x
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner so lovely, helpful and so welcoming. The kids loved the complimentary sweets. We’ll be back in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room itself was a reasonable size, linen nicely presented. Cleanliness not so great I dropped a hair pin on the floor, when looking for it I found sweets and other debris under the bedside, with a decent layer of dust to the back of it. The double bed had a sheet of chipboard nailed to the divan base (presumably because the base was damaged). The ensuite was okay, but the shower made a horrendous noise when running. The toilet had a leak from the water inlet, which looks like it's already had a repair attempt made.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never been to Blackpool before so staying here wasxa complete gamble. We always stay at 'chain' hotels during our breaks all around the UK but in Blackpool they were very expensive, so we opted for The Winning Post, just by chance. What a find! We were very happy. The location was convenient, the room very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed having tea and coffee,facilities, as much as you liked compared to the one cup a day often provided by the 'chains'. There was also a cereal/toast breakfast option. Our room had a hairdryer, microwave and mini fridge too as well as a TV and heater. The shower was also good. The only downside which didn't affect us as we aren't elderly or have disabilities was the stairs were quite steep and narrow. All the rooms were up a flight or two of stairs, no problem for us but unsuitable for some guests. I would highly recommend for the money. It's obviously not The Hilton but excellent for what it is. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was lovely for the price, had everything we needed, little soaps and tea and coffee were nice little touches, we would stay again happily, fairly central, check in was via phone and fairly straightforward and simple
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great for a night Kids bunk beds Lovely warm room Clean and tidy Extra blankets and toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 1 night with partner and 2 children in standard room with 1 double bed and bunk beds. On street parking was full but found nearby parking for £10 for 24hours. Check in was easy and smooth. Room was in a poor condition, everything was worn and in need of replacement. Damage to walls and ceiling above the bed with visible leak damage. All damage poorly attempted to be hidden with a poor paint job but still very visible. Windows with major condensation and mould around frames. Several damaged areas on carpet including large iron burn. Bed was dirty with visible marks to sheets, didn’t look as though it was stained just appeared to be unwashed. There was cigarette ash on bathroom floor. Shower was very small however didn’t make a difference as was unable to use it due to no hot water. Room was also cold with no working heating. Messaged host when checked out to advise on heating but not response. Reading through other reviews it appears this is a regular occurrence. Trip was only manageable as was just 1 night, if we were in the area for any longer we would have moved to another B&B or hotel. Only positive is location as within walking distance to all main attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good hotel but no hot water
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Disliked: Room comfort
No hot water No heating No owner present in the guest house
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting

Bodily fluid from down below on the sheets Mouldy windows no hot water horrible bed frayed and dirty carpet disgusting walls dirty shower and mirrors Not fit for purpose i wouldnt put a stray dog in here
Dirty trashy wall decor
Cracked toilet
A TV??? More like an ipad
Bodily fluids on bedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyndsay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bunk beds were broke were my child could not sleep in it the owner did offer to come and fix it how i dont no as it was fully snapped in 2 places and i have an asd child who would not of coped with stranger coming in the room the toilet was also unclean with human hairs everywere and we could not sleep under the quilts as every bed had long black hairs in so not a good experience if it was cleaned properly and bed sorted it would of been an ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As the saying goes you only get what you pay for.Luckily was only a 1 night stay. Would I stay again? No Would I recommend? No Property has no signage outside as per website pictures so not easy to identify in the street. No one on site got to phone for entry codes and hope they answer. Room not that clean. No heating No toiletries, no bin. No hot water A puddle of water in bathroom where sink leaks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget hotel

Good budget hotel in a nice street short walk from everywhere. Hosted was very friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No complaints would recommend

I have absolutely no complaints, room very clean and modern, warm and comfortable with amazing pillows for a great night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On the night of our stay, myself, my friend, 10-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter were locked out of the property late at night for over an hour in torrential rain and wind, with all of our belongings trapped inside. The electronic door system failed and there were no staff on site to assist us. We were instead directed to a cleaner through a phone call, who admitted she didn’t know what to do, and later a man with a toolbox (whose connection to the property was unclear) who had to break in through the back of the property to restore access. This raised an even more serious issue: there were other guests trapped inside the hotel who had no way of exiting. In the event of a fire or other emergency, this could have had catastrophic consequences. Once we finally regained entry, further problems were clear: There was no heating in the room. No hot water was available for showers to warm up leaving us all shivering and cold in wet clothes. Cold water smelt strange like sewerage. No staff were present on the premises at any time. On top of this, numerous published reviews describe highly concerning behaviour by the owner, including allowing strangers into guests’ rooms at night without permission. This, combined with our experience, shows a consistent pattern of unsafe and unacceptable management. This was supposed to be a celebratory trip for my son’s 10th birthday, but instead it caused unnecessary stress, upset, and a real sense of danger. Owner will not respond to me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winning Post Aug 2022

Our room was better than expected. Large room with a double and single bed. Slightly tired in areas but overall ok. Room was well equipped with lots of warm throws, an iron, fan, small stool, wardrobe/drawer space, basin & shave point, draught/light excluder, small fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. The en-suite shower room was very 'snug' and whilst in need of re-tiling/a bit of bleach on the grout, it was ok. It all worked. The tv was tiny and would also be better placed away from where the kettle is (for safety reasons). I found the beds very soft and comfortable but I don’t like a firm mattress. The pillows were way too high for me so would recommend taking your own if you prefer a flatter one. Major stiff neck otherwise. We found the accommodation quiet and had no issues whatsoever. As breakfast isn't available on-site, Wetherspoons is a 10 minute walk away. Parking however is a BIG issue. Be prepared to have to pay as there is no free parking on the street unless you strike very, very lucky and get one. Everywhere else in the area is permit parking for locals. One last point is that behind the facade of the seafront, the area is what I can only describe as dodgy and I was wary walking home on an evening with my young son. Overall, if I had to return to Blackpool, I would be happy to stay at the Winning post.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay for what we paid. Comfy beds. Lots of tea and coffee which is always a winner. Incredibly helpful when we accidently left a watch behind in the shower too! Close to the Pleasure Beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accommodation

Comfy clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in room 1. Cleanest B and B I have stayed in In Blackpool. Defo going again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022