The Oak Lea Hotel

United Kingdom , Blackpool
BLACKPOOL, 83 87 Albert Road
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10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Jemma

The reviews I've seen about this hotel are not true,
Place was spotless, hotel is very well maintained including outside area.
Lady who was on desk when we checked in was so lovely! She made us feel very welcome.
Ideal location in city center.
5 mins to promenade, Tower and sea front attractions.
10 mins walk to North train station.
I have no complaints what so ever, I would definitely recommend and I'll be staying here again wen I'm at Blackpool next 👌

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

nic

The hotel room was simple - it was super small and in need of repair. For a single night it was okay but for any longer a person may get quite depressed by the smallness of it. It’s overpriced at nearly £30 for sure.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Anthony

Decent hotel for the price, but unfortunately bed had bed bugs as I had lots of bites. More care needed.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Jane

Very friendly people and they make sure your looked after

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Donna

Everyone was very friendly nothing was too much trouble. Anything we needed was available on request from clean towels to tea and coffee. Overall a lovely hotel

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Katrina

Well situated
Owners very polite & helpful

Could do with a few more electric or usb points
Will be staying there again soon

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Erinnann

Was absolutely disgusting hasn’t been renovated since 1980 falling to bits filthy covered in mould everything broke stinks place needs shut down environmental health definitely needs to check here honestly seen cleaner kennels do not recommend at all stay well clear.

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Carol

Bar wasn't open wallpaper in bedroom all ripped off toilet wasn't flushing properly fan in bathroom on all night door had to bang closed toilet door damaged bed wos comfortable apart from them it wos a good stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Clodagh

The hotel is very dated and could do with a refurbishment, the owners were very friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Joseph

Excellent location
Excellent front of house service
I made a booking for the same day as I had to leave my previous B&B due to poor & no service, i rang to see if i could check in early and was advised to arrive 1 hour early, but around 2.5 hours early the lovely lady on reception called me to let me know my room was ready, which i really appreciate and thought this was so kind.
My room was clean and tidy, it looked onto the main street & noise was not a problem.

I did not eat here so can not comment on the food provided.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Jack

Really good

2/10

Poor

09 Dec 2025

Ann

The staff were very helpful but the everything was old smelt of damp to noisey falling apart

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Robert

Room small but adequate great.location
Breakdas really nice will stay again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

AYDIN

It was great thank you. But not happy at all with Expedia as I paid £44.89 more then I should have and still waiting for the refund . I am disgusted with their services

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Nigel

Had a great time everyone helpful only thing the bed was to soft

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

DAVID

Yes shoo close to the hotel Blackpool North railway station and also close to all amenities

Self

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2025

Margaret

Clean mout

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Michelle

We stayed in room 41 with a double bed and single bed on the third floor lift was in good working order.there was just a problem we had no hot water in the bathroom.had to use the kettle for hot water

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Sep 2025

Julia

I did not stay at the hotel. On entering the room allocated to me I was upset about the condition of the room. The wallpaper was peeling from the walls, the walls had damp patches and smelt terrible.
I left the hotel and spent over an hour looking for alternative accomodation for the weekend. The hotel is terrible and requires modernisation.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

Leslie

Staff were great and friendly. Needs a good overall for the price we paid couldn't argue with it.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Aug 2025

Dairis

Wifi did not work, metal stuff left from maintenance, bed was not made, toilet was cleaned properly (pee on a floor and poop stains in toilet). Talked with reception and they just shrugged it off. Her words 'im only receptionist i cant help you'. Room smelled like fresh paint and it gave me a massive headache. Left early and slept only for like 3h. Cud not sleep in that room, was nothing to breathe even window was open, other window was bolted so cud not open. Wifi did not work as well and all that was told to reception but nothing. Did not even asked if i want refund or room change.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2025

Improvements needed in all areas staff were great

Very dated needs cleaning up, no hot water in our room, bar service bad no ice no diet drinks, reception area needs a good clearing up behind desk overall needs a good cleaning would not stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Ian

Wonderful staff, very polite, helpful, and they have a great sense of humour.

We borrowed the Iron and Iron board from them for free which was fantastic.

Great place to stay, will save in my favourites for Blackpool.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

David alan

The hotel fantastic very good

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2025

Jenny

Room was adequate temperature and the beds were very comfy.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2025

Debra

Didn't like anything about this property it shows false information it's dirty everywhere wood work never cleaned water pouring through the ceiling onto kettle the place stinks really bad bad communication meaning none no apologies taped up carpet n the stairs this place wants closing down it's not fit I wouldn't let my dog go here that's how bad this place is I wish I had took note of the reviews but I couldn't go anywhere else because I had paid and couldn't afford to go somewhere else so in all spoiling my weekend break SO PLEASE DO NOT GO T O THIS HOTEL IT STINKS And Everything Is So DIRTY SMELLY I didn't listen to what people was saying be assured they are right I haven't added any photos as I was shocked and really upset it was a treat for my husband anniversary but instead it left me deflated and gutted my husband is a poorly man and this place just made things worse condensation stuffy even with the window open all the time didn't help so a bad experience really I wouldn't want anyone else to waste there money on this place unbelievable

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Andy

Good service

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2025

Sarah

Wouldnt want to stay again.

Very worn down, smells very distinctive when you walk in and out of the hotel. Make sure you lock your door i had on 2 occasions a random guest walk into my room thinking it was their room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2025

robert

how close to the amenities of the sea frontt

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2025

Bev

Fri night stay

Great value for money. Paid more for poorer hotels in the area. I booked OakLea based on the reviews and it was exactly as reviewed. Very friendly people which was nice, room was clean, warm, comfortable would definitely stay again. Didn’t have food there as we had made plans elsewhere.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Nov 2024

John

Wi-Fi signal was either very weak or nonexistent, which the teenagers hate. Then the TV in one of our rooms was broken. The carpets and interior of the whole building is very dated. Just a dump.

2/10

Poor

15 Nov 2024

Jane Johnson

Still waiting for full refund bed bug bites flea bites still got sore skin

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2024

Nathan

Disapointing

Very poor stay this time round. Room very small and wifi not working. The bathroom light also blew and couldnt see properly. Had to wash in sink.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2024

Natalie

The room was lovely comfortabe bed and enjoy the tv in room also brewing up stuff supplied

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

alan

Oaklea

Had a good nights sleep

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Barbara

This was my 2nd time at Oak Lea.
Staff are lovely and helpful, my room was a good size, comfy bed again. The room had a Desk and chair in the room which was great.
Bathroom again fairly big and lovely shower.
No complaints from me and will happily stay again on future visits for work in Blackpool.
I was in one of the upper floors accessible via the lift

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2024

Ryan

Property was a good size and grewt location, we didn't spend much time in the room but it was nice size and very clean. Only downside was we had no spoon with the tea & coffee facilities.

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2024

chantelle

It was dirty stains everywhere. Smelt awful!!ruined the weekend

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2024

Charlotte

Very tired Hotel,was not impressed with cleanliness in room carpet was very dirty and banging of bedroom doors all the time,could hear next door TV was on and them talking,won't be back.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2024

Glenn

Could hear next door talking

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2024

we have stayed here on several occasions now and the last couple have been disappointing due to the loud music coming from the bar area in the basement. On the first couple of visit this could not be heard but it seems that the volume has been increased. Why?
My i suggest that you turn it down a bit as you will be aware there will be guests who just wish to SLEEP and not heard the noise from the basement.
Shame to have to moan, but if you are not told then nothing CAN BE DONE ABOUT!!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2024

Room 27

The staff were as welcoming as always and you feel at ease.
The only two small issues where one being that the evenings entertainment went on to long at such a high volume, which meant i could everything clearly without even being in the basement. The other one was that they toilet is located in the worst possible place, it needs turning 90 degrees so that it can be used in comfort.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2023

Mandy

Avoid

The hotel was very disappointing.
The staff weren't very welcoming and didn't even acknowledge our existence. Even the cleaners were ignorant (except one foreign lady that was very nice and polite).
The hotel was old very dated and untidy. The room was dirty. The walls were paper thin and could here next door talking and coughing up phlem every morning. The rooms were not cleaned the whole time were were there, apart from the bin being emptied. I stayed there for 4 long sleepless nights.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2023

Patricia

Needs a very lot of up dating and more cleaning

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2023

Amy

Its good for a few nights stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

14 May 2023

Alexey

not a good place to stay and overpriced, leaking water in rooms and we had to ask for money back and go to a different place. very disappointing.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

Margaret

Found all aspects of hotel good from reception to helpfulness of all staff especially restaurant special thanks to Dean our waiter who looked after myself and my daughter as we both have mobility problems.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2022

Zoe

staff are very friendly and welcoming. food is fantastic. Rooms are spacious comfy and clean, i would highly recommend this place and will definitely be staying again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2021

Chloe

Great weekend, only fault decor could be better and more up to date.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2021

JANET

Great little Hotel