Blackpool's South Shore excitement continues after dark at this hotel's nightclub, where guests can also unwind in beautiful gardens with outdoor furniture.
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.
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 Winter Gardens. Karting 2000 Raceway and South Pier are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Blackpool travel guide
4 Station Road, Blackpool, England, FY4 1BE
What's nearby
South Pier
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Sandcastle Waterpark
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Grosvenor G Casino Blackpool
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bloomfield Road Stadium
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station
12 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's
6 min walk
The Velvet Coaster (Wetherspoon)
2 min walk
The Dutton Arms
6 min walk
Pablo's Fish And Chips
1 min walk
The Eating Inn
5 min walk
About this property
Dora Hotel
Hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a nightclub, and a garden at Dora Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
Karaoke, a banquet hall, and evening entertainment
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
1 meeting room and outdoor furniture
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
Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Evening entertainment
Karaoke
Nightclub
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 2026/3/13, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dora Hotel on 2026/3/14 start from NT$1,493, 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?
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 and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Winter Gardens is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station is 12 minutes by foot and Blackpool South Station is 13 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Dora Hotel Reviews
5.4
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The room was not fit for paying customers. Loose wires, peeling wallpapers, filthiest place I've ever seen. Landlord did not care at all how it looked or how he looked. The view was good and pet friendly.
The place is very welcoming with polite reception service. breakfast is served and very communcable distance to fun locations
Osita
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Rach
2024/8/17
Liked: Staff & service
Everyone is very friendly
Rach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jodie
2023/8/20
Liked: Amenities
The room was nice beds were very comfy very spacious good view of the sea front, staff members were so accommodating, friendly would come and stays again just due to have nice we were treated and looked after, stayed as a family of 5 room was massive, thank you again for a very welcome stay
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
Pedro
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Roy
2023/9/15
Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location
Typical blackpool hotel this could be a greatvplace with some investement and a cleanup the location as we were visiting the pleasure beach was superb it also wasnt too noisy and the landlord was very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with we were given a fan due tonthe heat over the weekend and offered a second cooling unit if required given a space to park vith vehicle's too which is a huge plus for the location overalln8d stay again 😀
Roy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Mark
2024/8/10
Liked: Staff & service
The owner bj couldn't be more helpful.
The breakfast was good.
However the service was a little un organised. Due to inexperience.
Me and my family felt so welcome
Very dirty ,needs a good deep clean, although staff were friendly enough
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Andrew
2024/1/1
Room 3.
I was ok i was left alone which is what I wanted . Room was small but can't argue with what I paid. The room was clean bed was clean the tv was as old as noa's ark but it worked well. To be honest for what i paid i can't knock it . I will stay there again next time im in Blackpool.
The owner was very polite & friendly.
However the property is very dirty and run down. The room we stayed was run down. The bathroom smelt of urine. There was also a pool around the toilet. The bath mats smelt of urine. The bedding didnt smell clean and the carpets in the room were filthy. Corridor carpets full of stains. Walls were stained and the dust was inches thick.
We will not be returning to this property.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
JAMES
2025/4/29
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 .
The hotel appeared to have two names so took us a while to find the small sign in the window that identified it as The Dora. The gentleman who booked us in was very helpful, even allowing us to park at the back of the hotel. As for the room, it was clean, the bed had been nailed together to prevent it falling apart, the mattress was uncomfortable to say the least and the pillows may as well not have been there. It was the first night of the year with sub zero temperatures and the room was freezing with the thinnest duvet I’ve ever seen. I did not risk a shower as I’d not brought my own towels and the ones provided looked threadbear and older than the hotel. Breakfast was included in the price and served from 0900, there was cereal and toast available, the butter was mouldy and when asked for some more I was brought a block of butter from the kitchen which I declined. With my family there were 7 of us for breakfast and they did not cope well, the bacon and hash browns were very over cooked to the point of being inedible. Overall having booked the cheapest hotel in the area I guess I got what I paid for.
It was a lovely little hotel right in the middle of the pleasure beach area
Stephanie
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Louise
2025/7/26
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.
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 👇