Pontins Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Hotel Information
Hotel Description:
Roll up, roll up for the thrills of the famous Tower Circus! All aboard the magical rides of the Pleasure Beach! Gasp at the aquatic marvels of the Sea Life centre! The Golden Mile crackles with action night and day, while top bands and comedians parade for your pleasure at the Winter Gardens, the three piers and the Tower.Nearby Hotels Viewed by Other Travellers
Pontins Blackpool Reviews
" DIRTY "
Submitted By: JOANNE.CORELESSGood for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Not so bad "
Submitted By: dinokartWe arrived on Monday for our 4 night stay and I must say it was not as bad as I was expecting. Yes the chalets need new carpets and a lick of paint and the site is a bit run down. It reminds me of Butlins before they modernised all their sites. But please dont be put of by other peoples views and try it for yourself. The breakfasts and dinners on half board were tremendous and the choice was out of this world. The staff was very friendly all through the site. The hire charges for the go-karts and bikes was very reasonable. The main thing is that the kids loved it, kids are not worried about a bald carpet or some paint peeling off here and there. The location is superb and you can get a bus or tram into town every ten minutes, or even walk it.
I nearly cancelled after reading these reviews, but just try it and see what you think, you may be pleasantly surprised.
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Why Not To Go To Pontins Blackpool "
Submitted By: Lyndsey Miller- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Disaster "
Submitted By: Joyce Davis- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" What The [--]!?! "
Submitted By: magssy15Our first reactions were 'It can't be as bad as it looks' - Oh how we were wrong. After finally collecting our keys from reception, we set off to find our Chalet, sorry cell. Upon opening the broken door, we were greeted by the sweet smell of foist. As we walked in, the carpet tried to walk out. There was damp on the walls, the bathroom was nothing short of complete filth and the beds made us feel sick. We decided that we couldn't stay in that room and went back to reception to see if they could give us an alternative room. However, we were told that they were fully booked which we found hard to believe as there could not be as many stupid people as us! We decided on a refund and left the park after a 30 minute stay, may I add, it was 30 minutes too long. Just waiting for our money to be credited back in order to pay for my children's counselling. The following day, after staying overnight in a nearby hotel which can only be described as the Ritz by comparison, we discovered that the park is under investigation following an alleged Legionnaires outbreak the previous week which explains why they were closed, sorry fully booked.
An experience never to be repeated, I would not send my worst enemy to this place. How they get away with this substandard excuse for a holiday camp is beyond me.
- Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" My Review "
Submitted By: georgeousAdvice: It is my favourite place and i am definatly going back
Activities: i love the sea veiw it was beautiful
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" Much Better Than Expected "
Submitted By: Rosie PWe didn't arrive until 8.30 pm on the Friday evening and on first sight, it did look rather like a concentration camp, but I think that is because there are a lot of single storey buildings set out in rows. We were pleased to find that the dining room was kept open until 9 pm to cater for late arrivals and we all had a very good evening meal. We had booked a Club chalet, which was in a very good position close to the bars and swimming pool. The accommodation was very clean and tidy, the bedding was nice and we had plenty of clean towels each day. When we got a plug stuck in the sink someone came out to fix it straightaway. All our meals were very good, there was plenty of choice in both hot and cold meals - the salads were excellent.
My eldest son and his friends used the swimming pool twice, so it must have been OK, although I actually didn't get round to looking at it. The crazy golf course and go kart track didn't appear to be open at all whilst we were there, which seemed strange as it was a Bank Holiday.
We had a really good time and would definitely return to the same accommodation.
Good for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" dont go barefoot "
Submitted By: suzywong63Advice: blackpool great,pontins awful.
Activities: walk of faith in blackpool tower and pleasure beach.
- Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
- Board Basis:Full Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Families BEWARE!! "
Submitted By: Family of fiveAdvice: Lancashire great. Pontins Blackpool a disgrace!
Activities:
- Date of Holiday:May 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" dump "
Submitted By: meliasAdvice: lancashire nice just stay away from pontins!
Activities:
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" PontinsMad! "
Submitted By: Becky.SGood for: Beach
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Easter Madness "
Submitted By: DougyI honestly believe the people who gave this place a score of more than one are employees, or else hit the wrong button. When my son went to bed he thought the bedding had been deep-fried as it smelt of chips. The carpets were absolutely disgusting, with a covering of goodness knows what that had not been disturbed by a vacuum cleaner in a long time. It was so dirty that we had to wipe our feet on the way out. As for the food if you were very selective in what you chose it was pleasant and edible, the drinks bar was a joke, as was the breakfast "juice", 1 part juice 100 parts water. It is high time that Pontins Blackpool was totally reburbished ,no, demolished and rebuilt. It is in an ideal position, it is just a pity that it is of such a low standard.
THIS PLACE IS NOT A HOLIDAY PARK IT IS A TOILET.
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:M + L
" Review "
Submitted By: dkellyThe only other thing i would say is checking in is chaos as loads of people try and check in for 4.00pm. My advice is either get there in the queue really early or arrive for 5.00 when most people have been dealt with.
- Date of Holiday:Mar 2009
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" no way "
Submitted By: miss urbanNo wonder they anounsed a big refurblishment to come in 2009 and the closeure of one of their parks. It looks tolaty tatty, no flower beds just worn away patchy grass, and very out dated sheds that are so small you cant swing a cat.
They now have a price checker comparing other camps
http://www.pontins.com/pricechecker.
And to me it is totaly wish wash
They are saying you can stay at pontins for far less than butlins.
Well excuse me but no you cant, and Butlins parks are far nicer with well layed out chalettes nice gardens and yes plenty of flower beds with no patchy going dead grass
Pontins doesnt have any day time entertaiment at all.
you have to pay for all they extras, plus the lec unless to go top notch gold ( club )
Well at Butlins all ents is in the price plus you get the fun fair and day time ents kids clubs soft play areas trampolines and yes you also get the lec icluded, you can aslo park your car on site.
If you ask me, or any one i know who has had expiriense of both, i know which resort they would choose hands down, and it wouldnt be pontins
Advice: Filthy Dirty Scruffy
Activities: The only good thing was the tower
- Date of Holiday:Apr 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently







we got our room keys but was surprised when there was someone already staying in our room and my nanna and grandad where suppost to be in the next dump of a room next to us but when we asked for two rooms next to each other for 5 of us the gave me and my brother a room attached to my mums room and placed my nanna and grandad in a room at the other side of the complex
the next morning we were woken up by a ryan air PLAIN landing at the AIRPORT next door to the complex
breakfast made me ill for 3 days because of nuts that i'm allergic to being in the scrambled egg
we had to pay for everything despite it being an all exclusive holiday that we paid £750 fo the 5 of us for 2 weeks