Welcome to Half Moon Bay Hotel

In the midst of the lively, fun-filled iconic holiday resort of Blackpool, Half Moon Bay Hotel is a sanctuary of welcoming calm specifically and thoughtfully designed for families.

Offering tastefully opulent, luxurious accommodation in purposely planned family rooms, Half Moon Bay Hotel provides all the ease and comfort of home, with the care and attention to detail you expect from a privately owned and passionately created destination hotel.

Spend your days experiencing the extraordinary attractions of this legendary family-friendly city and then unwind with your loved ones in the warm, welcoming luxury of this beautifully designed, intimate and charming boutique hotel.

Perfectly located opposite the South Pier and with the Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Water Park just 1 minute from the front door, Half Moon Bay Hotel provides a luxurious and comfortable gateway to Blackpool’s many thrilling, exhilarating, exciting and stimulating entertainments.

Explore the delights of the City of Light, take a historic tram up the Promenade to the world-famous Blackpool Tower, dance in the footsteps of the stars at the Tower Ballroom and see a show at the Winter Gardens. Delight the whole family at the Pleasure Beach and dare to ride The Big One, then compare bragging rights over ice-cream or fish and chips on the pier. From the outlandish and bizarre of Ripley’s Believe it or Not and the amazing Madam Tussauds to the world class Blackpool Zoo, this city has something for everyone.

We can’t wait to help you create beautiful memories.

What our guests say about their stay with us….

“A fantastic base for our first family visit to Blackpool. Greg was helpful even before arrival advising us on booking attractions. Coffee and toast on arrival was a lovely touch. Loved the style of the hotel, especially the amazing lighting. Fantastic breakfast, we are leaving very happy and contented. I’m sure we will be back.” The Wenham family

“Thank you for looking after us, we all had a lovely sleep and a wondrous breakfast and we will love to stay here again.” From Cara, 10 years old

“What a lovely gem of a hotel! We decided on a last minute half term visit to Blackpool and were delighted to find Greg and the Half Moon Bay. Lovely rooms – perfect for families – and so centrally located for the main attractions. Greg was a lovely host – helpful and friendly. I’m sure we’ll be back!” Jane, Craig, Cara and Callum

“My 7 year old daughter and I stayed here overnight and wished that we could have stayed longer. Claudia and Laura made us feel incredibly welcome. The hotel is lovely and spotlessly clean, our double bedroom was small but had everything we needed. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the ensuite shower room pristine and stylish. Throughout our stay, we were spoiled rotten by our hosts, they even offered to make sandwiches for us to take on our journey home. As it was, we left with boxes of goodies for our journey! They truly went above and beyond to make sure that we were as well fed and comfortable as possible. This is a gem of a hotel and I don’t hesitate to recommend it.” Lisa Tilley

“Fantastic! We wanted a nice, well located, family friendly hotel and were certainly not disappointed with the Half Moon Bay! Beautifully appointed inside, an extremely welcoming and helpful host and a lovely spacious family suite made this a perfect choice. The breakfast was amazing – my husband finally gave up after his second round of extras and kids loved the homemade pancakes. Greg was a pleasure to meet and we’ll definitely be back!” Jane

“Excellent B&B with fantastic service. We stayed at the Half Moon Bay Hotel as a family for two nights to visit the Pleasure Beach and to see the illuminations. The location is spot on for the Pleasure Beach – about three minutes walk. The hotel is newly re-furbished and very well run by Greg and his wife. On arrival we were met with freshly brewed coffee (a clear passion of Greg’s) and biscuits – there was Lego for the kids to play with too. The family room allowed some degree of separation between our room and the kids bunk beds which was unusual and welcome :-). The breakfasts are fantastic and very large – I had to waddle round the Pleasure Beach and couldn’t eat again until tea time! Keep up the good work Greg and I am sure we will be back!” Charles

“We stayed just one night on the 4th November. It was myself, husband and two children (aged 11 and 4). On the Friday I contacted the owner to see if it was possible to park there as we would be arriving too early. He was accommodating saying not only could we park but would provide a breakfast (tea, coffee and toast). We parked up and the owner Greg came out to meet us. Took us inside and provided us with a lovely cup of coffee and a menu on which you could choose what you wanted before taking us to our room. The room was fantastic. 2 bedrooms and a shower room. Kids loved the bunk beds. We had our own double bed which was lovely. Greg gave us information on the best places to eat giving us cards with a discount. We spent the whole day out returning to go to bed. The breakfast room was set out lovely and the food was gorgeous. Greg also allowed us to park there on the Sunday too and return whenever we wanted. I would highly recommend this hotel and would definitely return as it is ideally situated near the Pleasure Beach and the Sand castle.” Paula Burdon

“Service was great Greg the owner was very friendly and Laura was a treat to meet, letting us call back before we went home for the kids to have a drink, and toilets, thanks for a great stay”. Tony

“Greg was so welcoming from the very first moment, helping us to the car park & with our bags. Nothing was too much trouble & the rooms were immaculate. Very laid back hotel and it was like home from home for us. Breakfast was lovely, too. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a lovely stay.” Laura & Kirsty xx

“Had an absolutely fantastic stay at Half Moon Bay. From start to finish we have been so well looked after. Greg is just a star he bent backwards for us. Rooms are amazing and beds so comfortable. Breakfast 10/10. Will definitely be back with the rest of the Scottish troops. You have been warned! Love to you all.” Johan, Lynne, Chloe, Bryony

“On arrival at the Half Moon Bay Hotel we were pleasantly surprised, as we had heard a few horror stories about Blackpool. The hotel was stylish and immaculate. The extra attention to detail and little touches here and there make a huge difference Greg & staff were 11/10 absolutely brilliant the Twibey family were made to feel like family, a home away from home. SERVICE is everything and here at Half Moon Bay it is second to none. Great. Great. Great.” Twibey family

“I stayed here overnight with my daughter and wish that we could have stayed longer. I’ve never been so well looked after – or so well fed. This is such a lovely little hotel, Laura and Claudia really looked after us – nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely come back here again. I can’t imagine why anyone would want to stay anywhere else!” Lisa Smith

“They took good care of us. The bed is so comfy. It’s right next to the beach and the pier. The food is delicious here and there are lots of choices to choose from. I want to come back again!” Emily, age 7

“Newly refurbished hotel with good facilities and very local to the Pleasure Beach and free parking. It is the family that run this hotel that really make it special and they really cannot do enough for you – from freshly brewed coffee to helping plan our itinerary and what to see during our mini-holiday. Highly recommended and a cut above the competition!” Charles & family

“The room was clean, immaculate and stylish. The beds were extremely comfortable. From the moment of arrival the host (Greg) very friendly and informative (and a very funny guy). For breakfast they catered to our dietary needs (VEGAN) and exceeded our expectations with a completely vegan breakfast beautifully presented with various options available. Both the host and the chef showed an interest into our vegan lifestyle and were very passionate about providing a breakfast which was special and inspired (people were jealous of the Poppy table that morning). We couldn’t have asked for more and will definitely be back in the future.” Joe + Jess (THE VEGANS)

“We really enjoyed our stay. From the moment we arrived we were looked after and made to feel so welcome. The Marigold Suite was lovely and a real home from home. It was a real find having a suite so we could enjoy our own space. Breakfast was the best and the kids really enjoyed the pancakes, very good quality. Greg and Claudia could not do enough for us and were super hosts. Thank you Laura for looking after us at breakfast. See you next time.” Donna, Andy, Isaac & Dylan x

“Greg made us feel very welcome as soon as we arrived. Greg and Laura were very attentive and lovely with the children and Carly & I. A high quality room with all our needs. The room had everything for the children. They liked the bunk beds. Situated perfectly to the Pleasure Beach. Thank you to both Greg and Laura to make us feel so welcome. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. All the best.” Karl and Carly

“The Jones family return to Half Moon Bay Hotel and weren’t disappointed. A different room but the same high quality and clean environment. The food continues to be excellent. Greg was the host with the most. Thank you for welcoming us back again and coped with our late arrival with good grace and aplomb. We would like to return in future if we can get in. All the best for future.” Gareth Jones

“Started off our stay with a lovely welcome with tea & coffee and to Harry’s delight – Lego! Lovely room with a separate one for the kids. Delightful stay and Greg’s little touches with drinks & cake set the hotel apart from the rest.” Charles, Anne, Jem & Harry xxx

“We will use this hotel again. Greg and his good lady wife could not have done anymore if they want to. I have travelled extensively to some of arguably the best 5* hotels in Europe, the friendliness and welcome we received was refreshing by comparison to branded hotels only regret we could not stay longer.” Andy

“Greg made us feel at home and very welcome nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic breakfast, immaculate suite, lovely touch with the “duck theme”. Comfy beds & pillows, will thoroughly recommend to friends & family. Thank you for a fab stay!” Jill, John + Lauren x

“Very friendly hotel, ideal location. Room very clean, lovely bed & quilt, lovely breakfast, very attentive staff. Would return and recommend.” Sharon and Steven x

“We have had a wonderful stay here at the Half Moon Bay. The hotel is in a brilliant location. Easy access to public transport. Nice & quiet on a night time. From booking until our last day the service of staff has been such a pleasant experience. So friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is very modern, comfortable and immaculately clean. We will definitely recommend the Half Moon Bay to people visiting Blackpool. Thank you for a wonderful time.” Rachel, Anthony and Joshua Todd xxx

“Although we got lost, Greg came to find us, felt very looked after. Beautiful room, perfect bed and pillows. Spotlessly clean, furnished to a high standard. Comfortable and warm. Breakfast was amazing, very fulfilling, plenty of choice. Would definitely stay again, lovely staff. Thank you for a great time.” Wendy, Sharren, Helen and Freddie

“Really enjoyed our stay at Half Moon. Friendly, attentive service. Stayed in a beautifully clean, modern family room, particularly liked the animal lighting. Excellent breakfast with good choice & quality. Will be coming back.” Richard, Caroline, Laila & Finley Davenport

“We have had a lovely time at Half Moon. Good service in all areas. Brilliant breakfast. We definitely will come back soon.” Harriet

“We have had a great stay at your fabulous hotel Breakfast was very very nice. We can’t ask for anything more. We will definitely come again.” Jessie, Mirriam and Christine

“Booked via booking.com and not disappointed at what was upon arrival for the cost. Friendly and welcoming hosts, lovely clean rooms, even the toiletries left in basket a big yes, after forgetting most times. This place is a tremendous hotel run well and presented even better. Full credit to the Chef for a wholesome breakfast, as a family we will add to our great stays and be back again, 1 night but an excellent choice. Thanks all” The Tongues family, Andy, Kelly and children

“Nice pancakes and fruit salad.” Freya 11 years old

“Magnificent. Very friendly and helpful. Greg the owner was very accommodating and made a great fuss of our granddaughter on her birthday with her bedroom decorated and cake. A definite for a return visit. Complete package, breakfast was excellent.” Chris

“Brilliant. Needed a hotel for the family for slimefest at the pleasure Beach, and couldn’t have done any better than the half moon bay. Right from the first moment to the last we were totally looked after, nothing too much trouble, refreshments on arrival, and prior to leaving. The room was great as it was two bedrooms, very clean and new feeling. Breakfast was excellent, lots of options, plenty of it and really tailored for the kids too. Can’t recommend enough.” SJ Clarke

“Fantastic stay!! Suite beautiful!! More like a boutique hotel than a guest house. Food delicious and plentiful!! Nothing was too much trouble for them! Will definitely revisit!!” Paula Stafford

“I just want to thank you for your wonderful hospitality at the Half Moon hotel.  It was fabulous from start to finish. A lovely welcome with refreshments and also allowing us to come back in the afternoon after we checked out and providing refreshments again. The breakfast was lovely too. The hotel was lovely and really clean and nicely decorated with a fabulous range of toiletries. We will definitely recommend your hotel to all our friends and family. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with you. Thank you.” Sam Hayer

“Thank you for the most amazing stay at your fabulous hotel. From start to finish the experience was second to none. We couldn’t have asked for a more friendly welcome from Greg, Claudia and Laura and Jack and Jessica. The breakfasts are enormous and very tasty and the rooms are very clean and tastefully decorated. It was our granddaughter’s birthday during our stay and she was very happy when Greg, Claudia and Laura decorated her bedroom and left a wonderful cake with decorations. The experience was of great benefit and we hope that everybody that stays enjoys their stay as much as we did. Thanks for everything and we hope to stay again very soon.” Chris, Gillian and Hollie

“Thank you very much for the friendliness and hospitality. The hotel is spotless clean and the bed was one of the comfiest I have ever slept in! Sorry we didn’t manage to eat all the breakfast, which was delicious but such a huge portion. A great location to the Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle and very handy to have parking available. Well done, a great stay!” The Brandts

“Thank you so much for such a warm welcome and great hospitality. The food was EXCELLENT! Lots of choice and great service! Room was lovely, clean and perfect. Thanks to Greg + family + staff, hope to see you again” The MacNaughts

“Thank you very much for the courtesy, lovely clean rooms & beautiful food. The baby toiletries & bath extras were a lovely touch! Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.” The Mays

“Very friendly welcome, very clean and tidy room. Lots of very good food for breakfast. Every little detail has been thought about. Nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend!” Simon, Sam, Ziana, Olivia and Amiya

“Lovely room with very attentive staff! Breakfast was excellent, thank you! Toiletries were much appreciated, too (shame about the horrendous weather!!!).” David, Gemma & Katy Sludds

“From the moment we arrived we were welcomed and made to feel at home. Tea and coffee on arrival, games for the kids. We were then given an in-depth information on what’s on in town. Rooms were good, food was excellent, service amazing, nothing was too much. Definitely recommend and come again.” Stephen Burns and family

“Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great food. The Manager was very helpful and even offered to pick us up from the town. We will be back!” The Beckett family

“Absolutely wonderful experience!” Brenda x

“What a gorgeous hotel and lovely friendly people. Room are lovely, comfy beds. Breakfast WOW! I even had wine brought to the room. Thank you.” Julie and family

“Superb. The owners and their team could not do enough for you. The service was the best I have ever experienced.” Anonymous

“Fantastic time! Where to start! Wat a fantastic time we had at this hotel. Arrived early and were greeted upon arrival and offered breakfast. I informed the owner it was my boyfriend’s birthday, the room was ready early and decorated with birthday balloons and banners! When arriving back at the hotel later on in the day, we were surprised with a birthday cake, card and bottle of wine! The rooms were clean and comfortable, staff were amazing, we couldn’t have had a better stay! Just wished we had been staying longer. Breakfast was large, filled you for the day. Will recommend this hotel to anyone and will definitely be going back!” Emma

“A family friendly hotel, beautifully run by welcoming staff that couldn’t do enough to help. Excellent value for money, a hidden gem in Blackpool” Gifford family x

“Would definitely stay again and have recommended it to friends and family. We loved everything about the place…accommodation, staff and food” Brenda

“A fantastic venue with first class service. A very modern and comfortable hotel, with extremely friendly staff. The breakfast was excellent, with the fruit salad the highlight!” Anonymous

“An amazing, comforting. Staff very welcoming, attentive, food very good” Anonymous

“The best hotel we’ve stayed in a long time! Fantastic food and excellent staff, can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend. Thank you so much for a lovely stay” Rebecca Hunt x

“Fantastic place to stay in Blackpool. Warm Friendly Welcome and Greg couldn’t do enough for us. Fantastic with the kids with Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits on arrival and also when we left ready for our journey home. The rooms were lovely and ideal for a family. With a fantastic breakfast. Thank you for a wonderful break.” Hayer family

“FANTASTIC in every way. Couldn’t ask for more. We will be coming back. Service and staff second to none. Spotless room, excellent food. Coming back for another American breakfast. Thank you so much.” Pauline, Martin, Rebecca, Gary, Dominic, Diane and children xxxx

“Thank you so much for an amazing stay, only wish we were here longer! We have never stayed anywhere where we have felt so welcome and at home. Our room was absolutely spotless and the breakfast was out of this world. The toast and coffee on arrival was much appreciated and so much knowledge of the area. Thank you again and we will definitely be returning in the near future and thank you for the coffee!” Karen, Max, Amber + Brenda xx

“The beds are really comfy and the showers are really warm. The pancakes are the best ad finally the pillows are like bears because they are fluffy” Harvey, 8 years old

“A hidden gem in Blackpool – AMAZING! Thank you very much for the warm welcome and a wonderful stay. Will definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family” Liza

“What can we say … apart from AMAZING! From the moment we arrived we felt instantly welcome, almost felt part of the family! Nothing was ever too much trouble, they even sang “happy birthday”, bought me a cake & a card and even some champers! Made our stay in Blackpool the best we’ve EVER had! Will definitely be recommending & staying again soon! Thanks so much Half Moon Bay! See you soon!” Love Chloe + Carly xxxxx

“If Carlsberg did hoteliers….Last time I went to Blackpool I ended up in a Fawlty Toweresque type of place that left me scarred for life, so when the wife suggested booking for the Illuminations I agreed with a degree of trepidation. However, my fears started to subside a little the day before we were due to arrive, the owner Greg contacted my wife with the offer of arriving early to use the hotels car park to save money & also to have complimentary breakfast. I was really impressed with this level of service & then Greg contacted her again with the idea of booking any pleasure beach tickets early to save money & also bring our own cagoules as they cost so much more in the park. On arrival Greg insisted on carrying the bags from our car & supplied us with refreshments then instructed us to put however many of each item we wanted (doesn’t he know me) from the menu card for the next morning. The rooms were spotless and Gregs attention to detail was second to none, each floor had its own dedicated wi-fi which the kids didn’t moan about once! We even had recommendations on where to go for our evening meal & I was quite happy that we had already booked one of the ones advised. Breakfast was a splendid affair with all top-quality produce served, none of the no frill malarkey, my daughters fruit salad was indeed a sight to behold & even my teenage daughter was impress with her pancakes! As I said in the title if Carlsberg did hoteliers it would be Greg, nothing too much trouble going the extra mile & a bit & the hotel was spotless. We will definitely be back as we class Gregg as a friend & the location, 3 mins from the velvet coaster Weatherspoon’s & 4 mins from Pleasure Beach, makes the place a great base to see the South side of Blackpool.” Daniel Skinner and family

“Brilliant throughout. Greg is the best hotelier I have met & his attention to detail is superb. Went away as friends & will defo be back & recommend to everyone. Thanks for everything.” R. Jail

“A very warm and welcoming stay, spotlessly clean. Greg, his wife and the lady who served breakfast were very accommodating, going the extra mile. On behalf of us all thank you for making our stay very memorable & thank you for helping my sister get out of a tight spot & the kind gift. Take care.” Justine, Roy & family

“110% room, service, facilities, accommodation. Fantastic service, very welcoming! This was a first visit to Half Moon Bay, however certainly won’t be the last. Everything that we experienced here on our visit stood out for the right reasons. I do hope you take the time to reflect on your business Greg as it’s unique and you should be very proud. Not often you get staff like Laura, she can’t do enough for the guests, always wearing a smile. Thank you for making our visit to Blackpool special.” Joanne, Michael, Liam, Jake x

“Stayed for one night with my family which included three small children, aged 2, 4 & 5 and nothing was too much trouble. Greg, his wife and staff could not do enough for you. The breakfast was excellent and the coffee was superb. There was a huge Lego box for the children to play with, Netflix for them to watch to keep them entertained. I would not consider staying anywhere else in Blackpool after the care and attention we have been shown by Greg and his team during our visit. Looking forward to staying again and would recommend the Half Moon Bay to anybody without hesitation. Many thanks.” Craig & family

“Good base for Pleasure Beach, very clean, well presented hotel perfect for families. Hotel very clean, bed really comfy, nice thick towels, dressing gown included. Breakfast very good, shower well stocked with shower gel etc.” Lisa Skinner

“Excellent bed and breakfast and very welcoming hospitality. Would stay again and recommend.” Neil & family

“The Half Moon Bay is a lot better than the norm in Blackpool. We visited this hotel on our 50th wedding anniversary when we arrived a table had been laid for us with a specially baked cake and a bottle of bubbly in an ice bucket, gold trimmings and an anniversary card. The rest of our stay was the same very clean room excellent breakfast and service from Greg Claudia and Laura. We have recommended this hotel to our extended family and close friends.” William G

“Best hotel in Blackpool. We stayed here with our 3 children and just had to leave a review! When we arrived after a longer journey then expected we were greeted by the owner Greg, what a lovely man he had fresh filtered coffee and a continental breakfast waiting for us! The suite we stated in was fab all spotless and new, in the bathroom our 2 year old had a great time playing with all the bath toys and the giant rubber duck! Lovely touch. Greg is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Blackpool and all the deals available we even got 10% of our evening meal after he recommended a wonderful restaurant. The location is ideal right next to Pleasure Beach and Sandcastles Water Park with free parking at the hotel. As other reviews a special mention for the breakfast fantastic! Fruit salad and freshly made pancakes to die for plus a full English of the highest quality! We ate so much we were running late for a shark dive at the sea life but Greg kindly gave us a lift and even offered to pick up after.  Lovely hotel but the owner really makes this the best hotel in the area nothing is to much trouble you feel like part of the family. Thank you see you soon.” The Drewry family

“From start to finish has been a wonderful experience. We have been made to feel at home here and have been treated with kindness. Nothing seems too much trouble for Greg and the team, he even gave us a lift in the morning when we were running late! The rooms were very modern and clean, the bed was very comfortable and everything provided from toiletries to food was of a very high standard, special mention for the breakfast which was outstanding, our kids loved the fruit salad and the bacon was delicious!! When we ever come back to Blackpool it will always be the Half Moon Bay for us staying in. Thanks.” Danny, Patricia, Callum, James + Danny

“What can I say, from the welcoming text before arrival to the coffee & toast, Greg is a fabulous host. The rooms etc. are decorated to a modern & lovely standard, extremely clean. Fab location. Great base for a family break. Excellent breakfast too, can’t do enough for you.” Wootten family

“Fantastic bed and breakfast, Greg is very welcoming and warming, we had a fantastic nights sleep. Breakfast is outstanding. We would recommend the Half Moon Bay to family and friends.” Neil, Emma and Daisy

“Lovely clean hotel, service fantastic couldn’t ask for more. Beds were comfy, nice to get a good nights sleep in Blackpool. Would definitely recommend to family & friends.” Lisa & family

“We came to Blackpool on a whim to revisit the place we honeymooned in 50 years ago and certainly found a wonderful family run & friendly hotel. Delicious cake & bubbly awaited our arrival starting off our visit in a wonderful way. Greg, Claudia & Laura made our stay vey special & thoroughly spoilt us by their attentiveness. Food & facilities were top class. Thank you for helping us celebrate our special day.“ Chris & Bill x

“Great value, very comfortable and very welcoming. We would not hesitate to stay here again. The staff were excellent, going that extra mile to make your stay more enjoyable. The food and facilities were superb and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is ideally situated and fantastic value” Ronald B

“Lovely stay. On arrival we were met by Greg and his wife Claudia. A very warm welcome, extremely accommodating. Stayed for one night as a group; six people in total. Two had a double room and the other four had a family room which had a double bed and a bunk bed. Rooms were extremely clean, modern and spacious. Breakfast was yummy! Greg ensured we did not go hungry, plenty of food! Location was a little out the way for us as we wanted to be more Central Blackpool but easy tram access. Very close to the Pleasure Beach. Would definitely stay at the Half Moon Bay again. Big thanks to Greg and Claudia.” Natasha T

“Perfect location and perfect hosts. As a family of 4 with 2 young kids, we found this hotel to be perfect for our needs for our 1 night stay in Blackpool. The location is around 100 yards to the Pleasure Beach entrance, and the Sandcastle water park. There’s also parking available right outside the back door and we were helped in with our bags. The rooms are very clean and spacious, with bunk beds for the kids in the suites, and nice decorative touches. Greg and Claudia (and Laura) are very attentive and welcoming hosts, from toys laid out for the kids, to coffee and toast on arrival (for an early check-in), they couldn’t do enough for us. We had dinner tables laid out for our use, a complimentary beverage or two, and an amazing breakfast to round things off in the morning, with quality, well cooked ingredients in the full English, a lovely fruit salad, hot croissants and good coffee in individual pots. I’d highly recommend this spot if you want to be looked after during your stay! Even a late night request for a vase of dry rice wasn’t too much to ask – thanks Greg, the phone’s working again now!” Ben D

“Daughter’s 9th birthday. Decided to take my daughter away for her 9th birthday to go and see the light switch on. I come to Blackpool every year but just go up for the day because most hotels in Blackpool are really dodgy. I searched for 5* hotels in Blackpool with hope of finding something with it being last minute and didn’t think there was any hotels of this class so didn’t expect to find what I was after. I was so happy when this little gem popped up in my searches and so pleased to find it on south shore too which was a bonus. I stayed here with my two daughters 4yrs and 9yrs and also my mum due to my partner being unable to go due to work commitments. On arrival we were greeted by Greg and offered us drinks and a form to choose what we wanted for breakfast. After we were shown to our room which was a family suite and was fabulous it was called the bluebell suite. One room had a large double bed and the other had a bunk bed with an on suite with shower. The bathroom had a large basket full of shampoo, shower gels etc and on the wall large hand wash and hand moisturizer. We all had fantastic nights sleep and the breakfasts were huge and fabulous and never had such an amazing breakfast like this before. I recommend the fruit salad with the figs and double cream but the vegetarian breakfast was good too. I can’t thank this hotel enough for having balloons, banners and even brought her a cake as it was too late to bake and they also baked her some home made Romanian cakes with jam looked a bit like small croissants no idea what they were called but were really nice. They made my daughter’s birthday so special and can’t thank them enough and one lady in particular was amazing with my 4yr old daughter. The owners are so nice and friendly and make every effort to make your stay the best you have ever had. We will be back and will make this our annual hotel when we visit Blackpool” Asunni

“This is the one. With so many hotels and B&Bs to choose from it’s a nightmare trying to decide. Let me assure you, forget searching and just book this one. An amazing Brand new hotel that makes all the others look a bit grim. Very bright and fresh decor makes you feel like your the first guests to walk through the door, great location, car park and an amazing breakfast but it doesn’t just end there. The whole team at the hotel will treat you like the family, their attention to detail and friendliness towards every guest is first class. They even text you to make sure you know the way and do you need anything on your arrival. We can’t wait to go back and thanks to Greg for an amazing stay.” John W

“Fantastic location. Great hosts. The power of the Internet. Found this by chance a little worried at first but as soon as I booked had a call booking in my car. The day before arrival an email of money saving tips for parks etc. Upon arrival a warm welcome with tea and biscuits. A very welcoming host. Perfect location right by the south prom, the rooms are clean and tastefully decorated. Well what can I say about breakfast, how any money is made with the portion sizes is amazing, tasty great produce and cooked very well. Thumbs up and look no further.” Sharon B.

“Home from home. Half Moon Bay is honestly the best place we have stayed at Blackpool. It’s very clean and the staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble, they are family orientated, friendly, helpful and kind. We would recommend this hotel to anyone. We go to Blackpool every year and will always book here from now on. There was nothing we didn’t like. Fantastic place!” Anonymous

“Excellent hospitality, stylish accommodation and fabulous breakfast. Would definitely recommend.” Angela

“The joys of the Internet! Finding such a warm, welcoming and friendly people. Excellent service and nothing too much trouble. The location is ideally situated for all amenities. We would not hesitate to come back and would love to thank all the staff for their efforts. Thank you all so much again.” Sharon + Ronnie xx

“Half Moon Bay is a lovely friendly place. Thank you so much for making us feel very welcome. You are all so kind and nothing is too much trouble. Our room (Jasmine) is beautiful, a home from home. Very clean, beds are very comfortable, so comfortable we had to wake the kids up! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Breakfast is amazing! We will definitely recommend people and we will be coming back (if you’ll have us!).” Rachel, Paul, Tayler, Harry + Ruby xxx

“Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Excellent service and hospitality. Lovely clean, fresh accommodation. Amazing breakfast! We would definitely recommend Half Moon Bay to friends. Thanks again.” Angela, Mark, Robbie and Reagan x

“Thank you for a great stay. It’s really great to see you have “SET THE BAR” for high quality accommodation in Blackpool. Keep up the hard work and hope the business grows and grows.“ The Westons

“We came to Half Moon for a change and were pleasantly surprised. We enjoyed our stay everyone was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well appointed. Excellent location. Coffee was great and good quality. We will return in the future if we can get in. Thanks for having us” Jones family

“Amazing service and hospitality. The place is spotless clean + fresh. Would definitely recommend to stay here. What a person Greg is, would do anything for you. We will soon be back. P.S. Food was the best we have had in any b+b. So much food J” Andy + Diana

“Everything we could have wanted. So clean, attentive and friendly staff, food excellent, best breakfast ever had.” Anonymous

“What can we say lovely hotel, lovely room and lovely people. Nothing was too much trouble. We would love to come and stay again. Thank you.“ Jo, Darren, Ella and Eva xx

“Thank you very much for everything. Lovely people, hotel one of the nicest we have ever stayed in, the rooms are spotless and very comfy. We will definitely be back again. Thank you again for everything.” Emma, Rob, Owen and Blake

“From the first text welcoming us, everything has been exceptional. Rooms spotless, bed super comfy. What can we say the breakfasts were the best we have ever had at any bed & breakfast. Lovely hosts, couldn’t ask for more.” Tracy, Debbie, Ella and Maria

“Fantastic service and hospitality! Thank you for catering Rachel’s gluten allergy. Definitely recommend.” Joe, Tom and Rachel

“Fantastic stay, great service. It was my birthday when we came to stay and I was greeted by banners, a birthday cake and a bottle of wine. Thank you very much!” David + Emma

“Great location for Pleasure Beach! Excellent breakfast. Greeted upon arrival with a drink and a smile before showing us to our room!” Michael F & family

“Very clean and modern. Guests are well fed at breakfast! Polite and friendly staff and management. Would definitely return to this hotel.” Claire

“Perfect, one of the best places I’ve stayed! When we first got there we were greeted by a lovely man who took great care of us throughout our night there. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with everything. Thank you :)” Simon

“Lovely hotel – will definitely stay again if we go to Blackpool. Greg the owner was so friendly and welcoming. Our suite was clean and comfy, with everything you could need. The breakfast was amazing – so much food!” Nicola and family

“We found the Poppy suite very comfortable, clean and modern. Greg was very friendly and welcoming and we couldn’t have asked for more to be honest. We would highly recommend this hotel and coming back again.” Neil and Claire

“From the moment we parked up we were greeted by two very welcoming people. They made sure our stay was one to remember. Our room (Bluebell Suite) was everything we wanted and more! We were offered breakfast on arrival, had tea and coffee brought to our door and was offered dinner too. In the morning we were greeted with a huge choice of breakfasts which filled up the whole family. We will definitely come here again! Thank you.” Simon, Rachel, Angela and Amelia x

Couldn’t fault anything, perfect in every way. Definitely highly recommended. The staff were extremely helpful, Greg couldn’t do enough for you. Little extras and finishing touches that were above and beyond and the personal service was exceptional. We have stayed in many hotels and B & B’s over the last 30 years and this is definitely up there with the best of them. Coffee and cakes when we arrived was a nice touch and a breakfast to die for, real quality produce, fresh fruit and proper coffee served. The room and bathroom were spotless and were a great size. Thanks again. Will definitely be back.” Kay Cauldwell and family

First time we had taken our grandchildren away without their parents and we needn’t have worried. What can I say, Greg couldn’t do enough for you. I can honestly say he is the best host I have come across and I have travelled all over the world. He talked us through the directions as we were a bit lost and came up the street to guide us and had nibbles and tea waiting. Breakfast was fantastic, cereal, fruit, yogurt, juice, full English, pancakes, and if the kids want cake they can have it. Greg even brought complimentary drinks to our room.” Carol, John and grandchildren

“We had an amazing stay, beautiful rooms with very comfortable bed, great shower. The hospitality from Greg and Laura was so great, the treats, coffees and cake was so thoughtful. We will definitely be back soon and many times to come.” Andy, Jacqui and family

“Such a lovely hotel! Wonderfully renovated! Friendly, MASSIVE breakfast. Thank you so much. We don’t want to go home.” Claire 3 kids + Melissa xxx

Best hotel in the U.K.! We loved our stay here – the owners were really attentive from arriving to welcome coffee and toast to setting up a little play area for our kids! The rooms were clean and had lots of added extras like every type of toiletries you can think of including baby wipes and nappy cream etc for my 2 year old! Wifi was great and we could stream live tv, beds were very comfy and my kids loved the bunk beds! The breakfast in the morning was amazing – one of the best we have ever had! By far the best hotel we have stayed in in the U.K and puts other hotels to shame in Blackpool! We are already planning another holiday here.” Rebecca & family

“Lovely place, great atmosphere, lovely family, a very big breakfast, great family room” John, Carol & family

“What a lovely hotel great facilities with great hosts + friendly atmosphere. Made to feel very welcome! Breakfast was really nice + filling. All the finishing touches compliment a wonderful hotel. Would definitely recommend” The Whites

“What a lovely place to stay. We were welcomed with drinks and cakes and our hosts could not have been more helpful. The room was lovely with a separate bunk room for the boys. The beds were comfortable and the room bright and fresh. Breakfast was amazing with lots of choice. Would thoroughly recommend a stay at this hotel” Richard, Ruth, Cameron and Elliot

“Thank you very much for such a fantastic stay. First class accommodation, hosts and excellent breakfast. You made my daughter’s 9th birthday really special and can’t thank you enough for everything you have done and also being so good with my 4 yr old daughter Ruby. I will make the Half Moon Bay an annual visit” Lisa, Ellie + Ruby

“Thank you very much for such a wonderful stay. First class accommodation and hosts. You made my granddaughter’s birthday extra special. Would not hesitate to recommend you. Hope to stay again soon.” Elizabeth Sharpe

“Never been in such a lovely place with such wonderful people!! Everything was excellent! Greg & family so warm, welcoming & nothing was too much trouble!!! Little extras you didn’t expect eg: went out to get extra special coffee & even sent mum home with special veg dish she’d liked so much for breakfast!! Food fantastic & plentiful!! Absolutely nothing negative!! Their eye for detail & the comfort & happiness of their guests seemed paramount!!” Paula

“From the moment we walked in the front door to the moment we walked out we were nothing but impressed with the cleanliness, friendliness and most of all the relaxed attitude to checking out as a late night was had, breakfast was excellent and parking for the car. Thanks for having us” Dave and Stacey Hughes

“Been almost around the world, and by far Half Moon is one of the best service and the cleanliness. Everything speaks for itself”. The Ngoyen family

“Out of all the accommodation available in Blackpool, we have definitely chosen the best one. From all the hotels we’ve experienced over the last 30 years, this takes some beating. The helpfulness and attentive staff make it, together with THE BEST QUALITY BREAKFAST ever, everything was so fresh an in abundance. We will be visiting again and will certainly be recommending it to friends (as long as Greg always makes space for us!). Thanks for everything. Doug, Kay, Ben & Suzie. P.S. Doug said coffee at 8 minutes made the difference!”

“From Jackie and crew: thank you so much, great service, very friendly, clean, breakfast delicious. Excellent. Kids toys, the children love it. Definitely be back xx” Jackie

“Had a fantastic time in a beautiful hotel with an amazing reception!” Adam

“The best breakfast I’ve had in a hotel ever, lovely rooms and the perfect friendly hosts. Thank you for going above and beyond to make us feel welcome and for the pack of decaff coffee! Love Claire”

“I reiterate all the above. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay. Love Pat x”

“Thank you so much! You have worked so incredibly hard to make our stay perfect. I have never stayed anywhere that treated us all so well. You are truly beautiful people! Thank you. Love, Paula x”

“Thank you for looking after us (and the Dr. Pepper) we loved your company” Ruby and Olivia, 10 year old

“Thank you so much Greg and his lovely wife for an amazing time and fantastic hospitality. To much fantastic food so make sure you can eat! We look forward to here again soon as I get time off! Not forgetting the lovely maid who was so nice + helpful” Brian

“Thank you so much for everything you have done for us during our stay this weekend! Greg and his wife have gone above and beyond what we expect from staying at a B and B. To arriving to coffee and toast and a special toy area for the kids, to lovely snacks and drinks from returning from the Pleasure Beach and setting up an area for us to have a takeaway!! This is such a welcoming family environment. The rooms are clean and really comfortable with lovely added extras like giant and lots of little rubber ducks all around the bath and complimentary toiletries and baby essentials! This is by far the best hotel I have ever stayed in and we are booking for next year – definitely 10 out of 10” Dingwall’s family.

“Well, what can we say? Greg and his wife have been the ultimate hosts, very attentive to our needs and offering extra services, above and beyond anything we could think of. From the moment we arrived Greg ensured we were fed and watered and could want for nothing. The rooms are comfortable and very clean, the children loved the little turtle lights and fluffy cushions. We are thoroughly impressed with the Half Moon Bay and have already decided to make it an annual visit. A gem of a place.” Stinchons family.

“Exceptional! If your visiting Blackpool then a stay at the Half Moon Bay is a must for anyone who values their comfort & surroundings. My husband has travelled more than I through his work etc. So he has more knowledge than I about the best hotels; Yet I am no fool and know a quality establishment when I see it . This hotel with its owners and staff could be picked up and moved to the most sought after area of London and would still fair so well on its own two feet. The absolute best in patrons welfare and comfort will be paramount to anyone who stays here. Usually I’m not a Blackpool fan; Yet our stay at Half Moon Bay was the best hotel stay Iv had by far in England . This is due to the fact we were spoilt rotten by the lovely owners and staff. Fabulous place and truly fabulous genuine proprietors. Their staff are a true reflection of their standards, cleanliness, kindness and above and beyond anyone’s expectations regarding a hotel stay. Anything we mentioned we liked we had on tap; it was like having our own genie granting wishes . Within reason of course !! The only problem I now have is adjusting back to normal life at home. After being waited hand on foot, fed stupendous top quality fair at breakfast beyond any other breakfast my husband or I have ever had around the globe. If I give too much away then the competition may try to copy. Yet for the price we were charged as a family of 4 my husband myself our youngest daughter and her friend. We cannot see how the hosts Greg& Claudia can possibly make a profit. They gave it all back to us in our stay ten fold. If anyone values their surroundings & comfort as their top priority then I can guarantee you’ll leave very happy.

Blackpool itself is very rundown in areas. This is a disgrace I totally blame on the council down there. Enough bloody money’s passing through the city to do these face lifts. Thankfully once we saw the outside of our hotel Half Moon Bay my heart lifted by its kerb appeal ! The best sight in the whole of Blackpool if you ask us! Plus I’d emailed the hotel to ask if a fridge was in our room or not for my medications. Can you believe they actually purchased a brand new fridge for my stay in our room!!! The cost for them! Also we loved the fact that our kids had a bedroom themselves which is fabulous especially as they are 12 years olds. Great news for families with older kids! Nothing was too much for the owners so very very kind warm and just wonderful people!” Louise

Home from home. If Carlsberg did breakfast… possibly the best breakfast in Blackpool!! My well done bacon request was fulfilled with a fantastic service. Breakfast a plenty catering for all needs, vegetarian options available, fruit juices, cereals, yogurts, pancakes… you name it, you can have it! The property itself is absolutely spotless, fantastic location, nothing is too much at this place, definitely got more than our money’s worth, lots of little extras in your room from shower products to robes and slippers… good WIFI connection for the non-explorers and a good selection of drinks available in your room too! Amazing hotel! Without a doubt, the best hotel in Blackpool! Home from home, until next time! “ Emma

Amazing hotel! Greg, Claudia, Laura, Jessica, Jack and of course Flossy made our stay memorable. Nothing was too much. Breakfast was astounding, best sausage I have ever tasted, hats off to Claudia for the well done bacon and the beautiful fruit platter too! Thank you to you all for giving us the best experience! Emma and I will definitely be back for more! Thank you guys so much for all you have done for us! Until next time xxx” Emily Moody

“Wonderful!!! Our stay in Blackpool was awesome since we stayed in Half Moon Bay. Greg was an awesome host and he made sure our time was perfect. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was filling and their coffee was just lovely. The location was near Pleasure Beach”. Jamie D

“Amazing! We stated at this hotel for one night but wish it had been longer. It’s newly refurbished and it’s been done brilliantly. The suite we stayed in was lovely and luxurious with the biggest bath I’ve ever seen! The whole place is very stylish. Greg and his family are fab hosts – nothing was too much trouble and breakfast (especially the bacon!) was lovely. I would highly recommend this hotel. We will definitely be going back!” Vikky

“Very nice. Very good hosts. Parking. Wifi. Breakfast plentiful cereal toast full English juice etc etc. 2 min walk from front of Blackpool near Pleasure Beach. The cleanest hotel I’ve actually been in. Forgot name of room but it was a family room and best thing was each room had a toilet and shower. Bunk beds loads of room for kids even an adult. Very good”. Millers family

So lucky to have booked here. Turns out it’s the best hotel in Blackpool, and rightfully so. Greg and his wonderful family made it a true home away from home. We enjoyed being in our hotel just as much as being outside. Highly recommended!“ David H

“Brilliant. Very friendly and warm people. The place itself is new and modern to a very high standard and breakfast is delicious and locally sourced. We will be going back soon.” Tony D

“We loved the design of the whole hotel! It was beautiful. It was very clean. The host was very accommodating. The food was great as well. 10/10.” Anonymous

“Fab location, high-spec hotel. Amazing rooms, friendly hosts, parking, location excellent for Pleasure Beach! Luxury bathroom with robes and slippers provided.” Daisy W

“Would definitely recommend this hotel everything was perfect. Everything was perfect in this hotel, from customer service to location, and from comfort to cleanliness. The owners are lovely and really made us feel at home. They were available if and when we needed anything any time of the day. I cannot fault anything.” Jamila family

“Nice hosts!!! And perfect breakfast!!” Menghuan C

“Warm welcome – the owners were lovely people, and a great location, with a friendly atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this hotel to family and friends. We will definitely go back to Half Moon Bay hotel.” Dumitru family

“Newly refurbished well positioned hotel, very pleasant owners who made my children feel very much at home. Our room was the Bluebell Suite which was perfect for us, it was just like having our own flat where the children could be free to walk about from the shower and toilet to the bedrooms without the worry of them walking off as I had locked the main door to the landing – very useful factor for a young family. The beds were very comfortable and the children enjoy having such a newly furnished fresh room to themselves. The shower was perfect as they could run around as they would at home afterwards. We found the breakfast of high standard and filling which prepared us for the walk along the beach. Pleasure Beach and rollercoasters were incredible, and the ice-skating arena – all around 8 minutes from the hotel. The indoor swimming pool at the end of the road is a must for families too. All the rooms have a plan on the website, so you know what you are getting before you book.” Paul C

“A new standard for Blackpool – we stayed as family at this brand new Bed & Breakfast over the early May bank holiday weekend. We were pleasantly surprised by the lengths the owners went to make a bank holiday weekend a novel refreshing experience. The hotel has been recently refurbished to a very modern and appealing new standard. The combination of black and gold fitting and colourful decoration details give this hotel a touch of uniqueness, fun and vibrancy. There are magical touches: Tiffany-style ceiling lamps, stained glass tortoises and fish bedside lamps. Comfortable beds and beautiful bed covers – we stayed in the Jasmine Suite. The grilled breakfast was very well presented, the sausages and bacon locally sourced. Greg even pointed us to a very interesting walk along the beach nearby. Parking was a breeze as there are parking spaces at the rear. The hotel is in a very convenient location, you can see the Waterpark from the front door, also the Amusement Park, a pub, and arcades are within five minutes’ walk. This is a new standard of excellence for Blackpool. We couldn’t recommend it highly enough.” Alvaro P

“A perfect one-night stay in a lovely new hotel where they truly made us feel at home! Lovely hotel with a fantastic breakfast. They really made us feel at home even with two young children. Amazing location just by Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the Water Park. Kids loved being so close and as a parent it was great to know we could easily pop back to change clothes if needed! Couldn’t recommend this hotel enough.” Bowers family

“Great find in Blackpool! Spent a weekend with my family here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Couldn’t wish for a better location, literally a couple of minute’s walk to the water park and pleasure beach. The hotel is newly refurbished, lovely decor and felt very pleasant. Beds were comfy, nice big bathroom, the cooked breakfast was excellent too! A big thanks to the owner Greg, you made us feel at home and we’ll be definitely back!”  Donika