Dora Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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Garden
Reception
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Dora Hotel in South Shore offers a vibrant Blackpool experience with English breakfast, a lively nightclub, and garden spaces. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, evening entertainment with karaoke, and a children's playground. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$1,450
NT$1,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10

Room options

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Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Dora Hotel 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 Sandcastle Waterpark. Karting 2000 Raceway and South Pier are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Map
4 Station Road, Blackpool, England, FY4 1BE

What's nearby

  • Sandcastle Waterpark - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪W G Beans Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Last Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Eating Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wok - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dora Hotel

Hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Near Sandcastle Waterpark, Dora Hotel provides free English breakfast, a nightclub, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Evening entertainment, karaoke, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Dora Hotel have comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hawkes Hotel Blackpool
Hawkes Blackpool
Hawkes Hotel
OYO Dora Hotel
Dora Hotel Hotel
Dora Hotel Blackpool
Dora Hotel Hotel Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

Is Dora Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 5 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dora Hotel?

As of 2025/9/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dora Hotel on 2025/10/9 start from NT$1,450, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dora Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dora Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dora Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Dora Hotel located?

Located in South Shore, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and Sandcastle Waterpark. South Pier and Karting 2000 Raceway are just steps away. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 12 minutes by foot and Blackpool South Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Dora Hotel Reviews

5.4

5.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.4

Staff & service

4.4

Eco-friendliness

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They cancelled my room, I found out on arrival at the property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

LORRAINE

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty when you entered. Lounge area was in a state of disrepair. Room was disgusting mould in shower cubicle. Bathroom was filthy.the pillows should be thrown in the bin as they were paper thin. You sat on the mattress and you could feel the bed base never tried the breakfast as I stayed somewhere else this place should be shut down 👇
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Disliked: Amenities
What u see in the picture is most definitely not what u see on arrival,first impression r everything and this place was not good,it was that bad we didn’t even stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Racheal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt even stay more than 5 mins it was awful there was no way my child were sleeping there and there was a dog howling in a room below!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good welcoming, old property, room had ensuite bathroom that made the room smelly, room flooring dirty, poorly decorated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awful. Air show weekend we booked and upon arrival we were told our room was canx. No email before hand which the owner was adamant he sent. He had rooms available for three hundred pound!! When our orginal room was under hundred. Multiple people turned up same time as us just one told the same. Seemed like he didn’t realise it was air show weekend so canx rooms to earn more money. Awful. Wasn’t even a reception desk, walked into an empty room greeted by a man and a random dog. One couple told us they paid the extra money and instead of giving them the double room they paid for they got a room with bunk beds in.! avoid avoid. Yet to get my refund may I add…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely little hotel right in the middle of the pleasure beach area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here after looking at the pictures online unfortunately the pictures were nothing like the actual hotel very dirty old bedding on floor filthy paper hanging off walls. well over 30 year old beds as walked in a mattress that had urine all over, breakfast tables disgusting dust everywhere cups and animal hair on pubic had in a roon change straight away. To top it off found my partner has bed bug bites today. Soo having to treat all my house.. Place should be shut down and fumigated.... Manager shouldn't run a hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is very welcoming with polite reception service. breakfast is served and very communcable distance to fun locations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a phone call from someone asking what time we were checking in as jo one would be there to check us in. This was nit the owner but was helping him out. Upon arrival we got sent a few different room numbers and and codes to gain entry. The front door was not secure. When we did finally gain entry to a room the would not lock and it was filthy and unmade. The whole property is a debacle. We left without staying and found other accommodation as did not feel safe. This property should be removed from the site. I have applied for a refund but doubtful i will get one.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

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

DO NOT BOOK

Absolutely appalling! For one it’s false advertising looks nothing like the photos on the advertisement! Got to the room and wow I have no words, pictures to follow! The cleanliness WHAT CLEANLINESS! the only thing clean about this stay was the bag in the bin! I booked this room as a treat for my grandson as he had just finished his SATS and I was absolutely gutted and mortified! Then to top it off we went down for breakfast everyone around me got their breakfasts I was told they forgot about mine. I would have never have booked it I knew then what know now!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location just by the South Pier, cooked breakfast in the morning, and really accommodating staff - definitely nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sylvia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Dora Hotel was horrendous!!.To begin with the Dora Hotel sign is no longer there so it took me a good 15minutes to actually find where the hotel was as I could not get an answer from No.4 Station Road. It is now called the Hawkins Hotel. The house stank. The room was dirty. The facilities were bare minimum in fact I had to ask for tea bags cause I don’t drink coffee. There was no internet! No double glazing! The windows had condensation on inside and out. The net curtain at the window had seen better days. And there was a very thin curtain which barely covered the window. I could not get into the toilet because the door stuck. I had to phone the owner who also had trouble opening the door but eventually did. The smell was horrendous and it was filthy. The bed was awful. None of the pillowcases matched and there was spots of blood on the sheet under the pillows. In fact in the morning I found two bed bugs and I have been bitten. I have photos of the bloodstains and the bugs. I did not sleep because of the noise outside, people having fun obviously cause that’s what they’re there for, plus cars up and down the road all night, sirens from emergency services, plus the wind!! Double glazing might have made a difference. When I left in the morning, I struggled to get out the front door. I was so glad to get out of there. Expedia should stop advertising this hotel it’s disgusting.. Paying £60 for the room was a gross over charging. I HOPE YOU TAKE ACTION TAKE IT OFF
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Deep cleaning needed

Place with great location . Close to pleasure beach. This place need deep cleaning and refreshing all rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rach

Liked: Staff & service
Everyone is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best welcome and attention to detail by Yvonne also excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found property. No response from ringing bell. Entered through front door which was partly open. Shouted, couldn't find anybody present inside but there was a dog shut in a cupboard under the stairs with door ajar. Eventually a couple, apparently living in the property, told us that there had been no hotel business there for years. Whole place is dirty, dingy, rundown, smelly and we wouldn't have stayed even if it was open. Yet it is still listed in Expedia - IT SHOULD BE REMOVED. We didn't pay in advance but anybody who did would probably lose their money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenda

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

very dirty bath, smelled very bad, the entrance al

Holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sule

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service experience so far in the UK. Great memeber staff they have got. I definitely will revisit there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Was ok but needs alot of work

Place is managed by one man Tom who was very nice ...Owner was off to Birmingham as we arrived and another lady disappeared when I spoke to her so not much of a welcome . Place needs work and cleaning tbh ... Basic standards are a must especially in a town with so much competition.. Hotel had two names which doesn't help.Think we were the only ones there but we were the only ones for breakfast ... Took a while to get any response from anyone as place was deserted but got there in the end ...Tom is doing a grand job but needs help imho. Breakfast ok but basic and wasn't asked what we wanted but dining room needs a clean and they did have a new dog so that comes with it's challenges ... Can't fault location for pleasure beach and south shore and was a late booking .. As I said place needs work and there are basics that are missing so those should be addressed if the are to survive a summer session ...Who place needs TLC but after coming to Blackpool now for 30 year then whole town needs some TLC and Cleaning .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The filthiest hotel i have ever been too. I walked straight back out and booked another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

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

Look elsewhere

Wasn’t really the most clean hotel we have stayed in Blackpool, towels was dirty, window ledge full of dust, bathroom looked like it hasn’t been touched for a while.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Staff & service

Deeply disappointed

What stay. The hotel cancelled with less than 24 hours notice. It spoiled the start of our holiday If we have to give 48 hours notice why should they cancel with such short notice and no explanation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

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

Recommend

Was a very pleasant stay, staff very friendly, all needs was 5*. They did my daughter's birthday a beautiful day. And for sure next time I'll be back to Blackpool, definitely I will book them again. Thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024