About Ocean Waves Hotel
The budget Ocean Waves Hotel enjoys an exceptional seafront position in Blackpool's popular South Shore area and offers double, family, and quadruple rooms.
The hotel’s 30 rooms are en suite and include a flat-screen digital TV and a kettle. Complimentary toiletries are supplied. The rooms incorporate blackout curtains and are serviced daily. Some offer sea views.
The front desk at Ocean Waves Hotel operates 24 hours and Wi-Fi is free in the lobby area. There is a luggage storage facility for early arriving and late departing guests.
The hotel has a bar-lounge for guest relaxation. Those looking for Italian dining with a twist will find creative vegan dishes at Faringo’s Restaurant just two minutes' walk away. A good breakfast spot, Cafe Chicco is five minutes' walk from the hotel.
Both Sandcastle Waterpark and South Pier are roughly half a mile away. It is about two miles to Blackpool Tower, a particularly good starting spot to view the September and October Illuminations.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great location for the Pleasure Beach.
If your stay revolves around visiting the Blackpool Pleasure Beach, few hotels come in closer proximity than the Grand Beach Hotel. With the hotel being just a short walk away from the Pleasure Beach, it is ideal for this popular attraction. Also, a quick
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On-site parking.
The hotel offers a sizeable car park for guests, which means finding a free parking spot – which can be difficult in the busy seasons at Blackpool – is straightforward when staying at the Grand Beach Hotel.
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Good breakfast.
A number of past guests mentioned that the breakfast at the Grand Beach Hotel was enjoyable, and was one of the highlights of their stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Dirty and distressed rooms.
The large majority of grievances aimed at the Grand Beach Hotel relate to the state of the rooms. Most guests mentioned that the rooms were damp and dirty, and harboured mould. A lot of visitors also mentioned that, among other things, the beds were uncom
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Uncooperative staff.
Although some previous guests have mentioned that the staff members at the Grand Beach Hotel were accommodating, the majority criticised those working at this establishment. Complaints include the staff being argumentative, unhelpful and ill-mannered.
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Unreliable Wi-Fi.
Despite free Wi-Fi being advertised as one of the main selling points of the hotel, many guests commented that it was erratic to use. Most stated Wi-Fi was not available in their rooms, while others said it was only accessible in the reception area.