| a first-floor restaurant with bay windows and sea views serves a buffet breakfast and dinner, plus there's an all-day cafe/bar and a cocktail lounge. with views over the irish sea, this modern, adults-only seafront hotel is a 2-minute walk from the south pier and a 14-minute walk from blackpool south train station. bright, simple rooms with seaside-themed art come with flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking equipment. some of them have sea views. the cabaret club has nightly acts and party nights. check-in time: 12:30 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Manchester Airport 1 hr 5
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (5 min)
Iconic resort with exciting rides, rollercoasters, younger kids' attractions, shows and dining. The Blackpool Tower Dungeon (5 min)
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Roller coaster and amusement park | 
