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Bowie's Lodge

Stay at Bowie's Lodge in Blackpool with 4.9 rating and 34 reviews. Close to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Zoo, and convenient airport access for sightseeing and recreation.

218 North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1RU, United Kingdom View on map
9.8/10
Exceptional Based on 36 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Paid parking Pet-friendly Bar
What recent guests emphasize

Exceptional hospitality and a pet-friendly sea front stay

Guests consistently highlight outstanding host service, cleanliness, and a welcoming atmosphere, especially for dog owners, complemented by a prime location near Blackpool’s key attractions and the beach.

Guests often praise

  • The warm, attentive, and accommodating host who goes above and beyond for guests and their dogs.
  • Spotlessly clean, spacious rooms with impressive sea views, including sights of the beach and Blackpool Pier.
  • Pet-friendliness with thoughtful touches such as dog mats, towels, and free pet stays without flea concerns.
  • Convenient location on the seafront, a short walk from the town centre, tower, and local dining options.
  • Safe environment with secure entry systems and easy access to nearby council parking.

Worth knowing

  • This is a traditional guesthouse style hotel, reflecting a classic Blackpool atmosphere rather than modern luxury.
  • Parking is not on-site but available in a council car park located just across the road.
  • Late check-in is possible when arranged, with a friendly host welcoming guests personally.
  • Some services and amenities follow a homely and personalized approach rather than a full-service hotel model.
  • Nearby off-licence and cafés provide convenience for last-minute purchases and breakfast options.

Best for

  • Travellers seeking a welcoming, dog-friendly place with owner engagement and personalized service.
  • Visitors wanting a beachfront location within easy reach of Blackpool’s main attractions like the Tower and Pleasure Beach.
  • Couples or small groups looking for comfortable, clean rooms with sea views.
  • Guests valuing safety and secure access within a traditional guesthouse setting.
  • Those prioritizing excellent value in a lively seaside town with convenient parking nearby.
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About this property

Welcome to Bowie's Lodge

Situated on Blackpool's seafront at 218 North Promenade, Bowie's Lodge offers direct access to the beach and easy proximity to the town's main attractions, including Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach. The location provides convenience for sightseeing, recreation, and getting around, making it a practical choice for visitors looking to explore the area.

This hotel features clean, comfortably sized rooms with options such as deluxe sea views that have been praised by guests for their spaciousness and cleanliness. Owners maintain a high standard of upkeep, with attention to safety evident in features like coded entrance doors. The lodge is also known for being genuinely dog-friendly, with many guests highlighting the warm welcome extended to their pets along with thoughtful amenities such as dog mats and towels in rooms.

The atmosphere at the property is traditional and homely, reflecting the character of a guesthouse rather than a large hotel chain. Guests commend the personable and attentive service from the owner, Tony, whose customer care includes helpful local advice and accommodating check-in arrangements. Such friendly hosting contributes to a relaxed and welcoming environment, suitable for short stays and repeat visits alike.

Convenient parking is available nearby, and local amenities like cafes and shops are within walking distance. Popular nearby activities include visits to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Zoo, both well-reviewed family attractions. The property’s close proximity to several airports, including Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon, adds to its accessibility for travelers.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Paid parking
Pet-friendly
Bar

Not available at this property

Accessible
Pool
Air-conditioned
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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sian hession Apr 14, 2026
10

Loved our stay, Tony the owner was brilliant - from the booking to check out his customer and dog care was fantastic. Close to parking (1 min council parking) 6 min walk to centre, cafe round corner serves a great cooked breakfast and next door is a off licence selling all last minute items and gifts too!! Our room had fab sea views and is across the road to the beach!! Lovely room - highly recc deluxe sea view, big space and very clean/comfortable. Looking forward to our next time !! Highly recc and great value

J
J Mar 25, 2026
10

Tony is a lovely guy, very sociable and welcoming. This is a traditional Blackpool guesthouse, its in a lovely sea front location and takes me back 20 years when we use to come as kids. Tony keeps the hotel very clean and tidy, and for the money its a great option for a short stay. Highly recommended, we will be back. Thanks again

AM
Ashleigh Myers Mar 11, 2026
10

Finally somewhere dog friendly that means it!! We visited on our road trip through the UK with our two dogs after spending the last two years travelling with them in the US and this was the first accommodation in the UK that we actually felt welcome and comfortable with our dogs. Tony was a great host and we had a great room with a view of the pier and beach and even the fireworks display that we happened across the night we stayed. We will be back!

JW
Josh Walker Mar 10, 2026
10

Tony was a wonderful host, very personable! Bowie is a beautiful dog, get a good look at his eyes if you meet him . Amazing views from the superior double room. Highly recommend. Will be revisiting with our doggo again.

CL
Courtney LouiseX Feb 24, 2026
10

Me and my partner booked last minute with Tony/Bowie, we were running behind and Tony was so lovely about us being late for check in time and greeted us at the door to show us our room which he catered with hot drinks with a beautiful sea view and a dog mat and towel, our dog is abit crazy and kept trying to go for him (playing) and Tony took it on the chin and even gave us a bit of advice and tips on how to handle him about better and we really loved and appreciated it so much, whatever you need Tony is there straight away honestly one of the most loviest hotel owners I’ve met and we would definitely go back again.

D
Dee Feb 09, 2026
10

Stayed in Bowies lodge (named after the owners husky dog) a few times its a really nice hotel on the beach front a short walk from the tower and other attractions and main areas. Tony the owner is amazing such a lovely caring man great to chat with nothing is a bother for him he will go out his way to make sure you got what you need his customer service is brill hes always in the building and the two front doors have coded/digi locks for safey reasons made ne feel safe ive fekt unsafe in other hotels in Blackpool in the past and never stayed there again but defo stay here again its dog friendly so bonus am i right the rooms are canny size really clean nice set up get your free tea coffee hot choc biscuits shower gel soap shampoo. Its nicely decorated he has coloured lights up around the staircase and outside the hotel looks lovely, council car park just over the road prices vary, all in all Tonys a great top man host in a lovely clean hotel u can tell he takes pride in thanks to him & Bowie p.s pets also stay FREE & LEAVE WITHOUT FLEAS (ive stayed in hotels in Blackpool and my dogs have left the hotels riddled in fleas but not at bowies)

ID
Ian Davies Jan 26, 2026
10

Tony is the best host ever, nothing was too much trouble, he even dog sitted for us, we were blown away by how lovely he is and how nice Bowies Lodge is to stay! Parking across the road, bars and restaurants round the corner, it's a perfect location and right on the sea front with views of the tower! We will 100% stay here again, it's a persons and doggies home from home and we had a wonderful time THANK YOU TONY AND BOWIE OF COURSE! X

ST
Steve Tolmie Jan 06, 2026
10

We stayed here earlier this week with our wee dog Rosie, what a gem of a place to visit if you have a dog. The owner Tony was a wonderful host, such a nice fella, couldn't do enough for us and really made us (and Rosie) feel so welcome. We will be back for sure. See you in April Tony, we will need someone to carry our bags to the car again!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Bowie's Lodge

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Blackpool North 8 min Walk
  • Blackpool South 48 min Walk
  • North Station 8 min Walk
  • Manchester Airport 1 hr 14 Car · 1 hr 32 Transit
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 19 Car · 2 hr 23 Transit
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 50 Car · 2 hr 58 Transit
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