PONDEROSA 28 palatine road, Blackpool, FY1 4BT, United Kingdom
#1 of 302 B&Bs and inns in Blackpool
Guests' ChoiceBased on 273 hotel reviews
9.9Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Staff
10.0
Value for money
10.0
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 22, 2025
Carol
AustraliaNothing to dislike about this stay, would definitely recommend Ponderosa to anyone wanting a few nights away.
Lovely hosts who went above and beyond to make the stay enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely, room was clean and comfortable with lots of little extras that made you feel more like you were at home than in a hotel room.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Danielle
United KingdomNot a thing everything was spot on
We came for a night's stay for our anniversary we was warmly greeted by Julie and Billy and they made us feel very welcome the room was very clean and had every thing we needed they even added a banner and balloon for us Breakfast was fantastic plenty to eat We hope to return and would definitely recommend you come as a guest and leave a friend. Parking and breakfast all included which is always a added bonus Thanks again
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Richard
United KingdomNothing
Superb. A very warm and friendly welcome with a brew and biscuit on arrival. Julie and Billy were fantastic hosts. A very well appointed room, comfortable bed, excellent bathroom and loads of brew making facilities. The best B&B breakfast we’ve had in Blackpool. The free parking was an extra bonus.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Nichola
United KingdomNothing
Breakfast was the best ever
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Rachel
United KingdomNothing not to like .
REAL free parking 1 allocated space per room booked ,Location , ground floor bedroom , lots of little extras, fridge in room with proper milk , spotlessly clean , decent breakfast made with quality ingredients, friendly welcoming hosts . Would definitely recommend and no hesitation in making a revisit.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Carole
United KingdomExcellent property . Lovely couple . Nothing to much trouble .
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Nicola
United KingdomNothing
What a fantastic place to stay!!! Julie and Billy were so welcoming and our room was lovely. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Perfectly located in the centre. The free parking is a massive bonus. I have never stayed anywhere in Blackpool where I have said I would return to but this place was wonderful!!!! We will I see you again soon… Thank you so much to you both.. Nicola and Adam…😁😁😁😁
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Ruth
United KingdomNo complaints
The hosts are excellent so thoughtful and caring. Great location close to town with parking.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Gary
United KingdomAll perfect. Book early and you will not regret it.
This property is without doubt the best bed and breakfast we have ever stayed in. It felt more like a London hotel. All bed and breakfast owners should aspire to meet the standards set by Julie and Billy. The room was perfect and the breakfast was superb. The decor was beautiful and the attention to detail was second to none. Fresh milk in the fridge was a nice touch and we were made to feel welcome. Real friendly owners and it was a lovely touch that Billy and Julie came in with their drinks after our breakfast for a chat. It made for a lovely environment and if we weren’t facing a long drive home we could have quite easily chatted for ages with the other guests and Julie and Billy.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Janice
United KingdomCan't think of anything we didn't like. Genuinely..
The breakfast was first rate, lovely locally sauced bacon and sausage and eggs. Julie and Billy couldn't do enough for us!. The room was lovely and clean, with everything you could possibly need. Proper home from home.!.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Paul
United KingdomBilly and Julie were the most welcoming hosts we've ever visited. The room was spotless. Less than 10 minutes walk and you're in the town centre with the Tower and other attractions close by. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Jonathan
United Kingdomthe breakfast was just enough
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Graham
United KingdomOur stay was lovely from the minute we arrived couldn’t do an enough for us meet with a cup of tea and a biscuit I felt at home with them .
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 17, 2025
Murdoch
United KingdomNothing
The owners very friendly. They were kind and caring also.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Clive
United KingdomAll was great
Lovely hosts
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 11, 2025
Melanie
United KingdomWithout a doubt the best bed and breakfast I’ve ever experienced- and I’ve stayed in many over the last 30 years. I had a pleasant call from Julie the night before advising our room would be ready early and she also advised that we could drive straight to any one of the 4 designated parking spaces - amazing for Blackpool! Right next to the building and very safe. We were met at the door by Billy and led to the lovely lounge and we immediately felt at home with such a friendly welcome. We were offered tea and coffee and chocolate biscuits and both owners were genuinely interested in our journey, how we were etc. it wasn’t forced, it wasn’t fake - just 2 beautifully warm and caring individuals. We were shown to room 4 upstairs and at the front - it was fabulous. Everything was spotlessly clean and finished to a high standard. What I loved was all the little thoughtful touches - makeup wipes, buds, cotton wool in the bathroom. A welcome guide. A little fridge with water and fresh milk. Lots of good quality tea and coffee, chocolate and plain biscuits and sweets. Even a used tea bag rest! The shower was hot and good pressure, huge fluffy bath sheets and I loved the vanity area for getting ready. We joined Billy and Julie for a drink in the bar before heading out (2 drinks for £5 was great). Billy very kindly gave us a lift across town! Next morning we had a fantastic full Scottish breakfast cooked to perfection. We met another couple who shared that it was their third time and wouldn’t stay anywhere else now - we feel exactly the same.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Graham
United Kingdomnothing
what a smashing 3 day break we had, the owners Julie and Billie were extemely friendly and it was impossible for them to be any more helpful than they were,nothing was too much trouble for them. The breakfasts were fantastic and as much tea and toast as you want.The hotel and bedrooms were spotless very clean and well decorated,already booked again before leaving. Thankyou so much for a wonderful stay Graham & Heather
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Annmarie
United KingdomNothing whole stay was perfect
Perfect hosts and a beautiful establishment Clean , welcoming, fantastic breakfast everything you could want ... We will be back
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Karen
United KingdomNothing
Wow, what a beautiful place, and the hosts Julie and Billy were amazing, from the minute we arrived to the minute we left they couldn't do enough for us, got to be the most friendly and welcoming place we have stayed at. Breakfast was awesome, parking on site too, we enjoyed their company whilst having a nightcap in the bar. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Alessandro
ItalyThe property is secure, well maintained and close to the center.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Carol
United KingdomNothing. Absolutely perfect
Every thing was perfect. Lovely room, spotlessly clean, good location, delicious breakfast, great parking and most important of all, fantastic hosts. Looking forward to seeing Julie and Billy again, same time next year.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 27, 2025
Julie
United KingdomThere was absolutely nothing not to like!!
Absolutely wonderful host's Julie & Billy, they made you feel right at home & comfortable, a really enjoyable stay, there were loads of little touches of extras in the room...fresh milk, bottled water, sweets, a wide range of biscuits, cotton buds, cotton wool, face wipes, breakfast was lovely & tasty ingredients, would definitely stay again & highly recommend the hotel, Thank you for a lovely stay 😊
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Myers
United KingdomJulie and Billy were excellent hosts and the accommodation was clean and comfortable. The choice at breakfast was excellent and a lovely cooked meal to set you up for the day. It was good to have onsite parking as there were no worries about looking for a local car park. I would certainly recommend staying here and would definitely return.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Stuart
United KingdomBilly and Julie are fantastic hosts, very welcoming and go the distance to ensure you have a lovely stay, (our second visit in 6 months).
Stayed in May 2025
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