Last-minute hotel deals in Preesall

• Family rooms with bunk beds
• Close to North Pier and Blackpool Tower
• Spa and 24-hour gym

Family stays in Blackpool are easy and affordable with the Grand Hotel Blackpool. Formerly the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, this place has a prime spot on Blackpool’s popular seaside promenade. So you’re granted quick (20 minutes’ walk, to be precise) access to North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

There are room options for all sorts of travellers. You can book sea-view rooms, a suite with a separate living area, or family rooms. The latter comes with either sofa beds or bunk beds for the kids. Talking of kids, they’ve got their own menu in the restaurant, which lines up views out over the promenade. It deals in breakfast and dinner, but you can grab a snack in between from the Lounge Bar. Or a nightcap or two – depending on how you roll.

When you’re not out sightseeing, there’s a health club with a 24-hour gym and a spa. At the spa, you can relax in a heated indoor pool, sauna or steam room. For business trips, there’s a whole centre with 11 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.

With a stay at Savoy Blackpool Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Winter Gardens.

• Own amusement arcade
• Health club with indoor pool and sauna
• Regular bingo and cabaret shows

The Norbreck Castle Hotel is probably one of Blackpool’s most eye-catching hotels. And that’s saying something. It sits proudly overlooking the Irish Coast on Blackpool’s seafront. And it demands attention with its grand castle-like exterior. But, as one of Britannia’s biggest hotels, it’s a great affordable option.

Inside, you can look forward to a health club with all the works. We’re talking a heated indoor pool, a steam room and a sauna, as well as a gym with regular fitness classes. Entertainment-wise, you can get involved with regular cabaret shows and nightly bingo. Plus, in true Blackpool style, it’s got its own amusement arcade.

Buffets are served up for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Castles Restaurant. In between that, you can tuck into cakes, snacks and drinks at the café, Conservatory Bar, or an adults-only bar.

When you want to get out and about, ride the tram into the town centre to see the Blackpool Illuminations, or take on the coasters of Blackpool Pleasure Beach. You’re less than 10 minutes from Blackpool Tower, Sea Life and the Winter Gardens. But you’re also just across the road from a beach, if you fancy a more stripped-back stroll.

With a stay at The President Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Blackpool Tower.

With a stay at The Doric Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Blackpool Tower.

• Family-owned hotel
• On Blackpool’s promenade
• Free kids’ club

The Cliffs Hotel – Blackpool has plenty of entertainment up its sleeve, whether you’re a couple or a family. You’ll find it towards North Shore on Blackpool’s promenade. It’s less than 10 minutes’ drive to North Pier and the Blackpool Tower, or you can walk it in half an hour.

The free Rocky Gardens kids’ club will keep little ones aged four to 14 busy. It’s got a timetable packed with arts and crafts, bowling, bingo, face painting and obstacle races. Plus, there’s a soft play area for those under four, as well as an arcade for teens with PlayStation and Xbox consoles, pool tables and a dartboard.

There’s a lively line-up of evening entertainment, too, with nightly comedy, bingo and live music, as well as themed nights. If relaxing’s more your thing, then there’s a heated indoor pool, or a gym to work up a sweat. The bar near the gym provides light bites and post-workout protein shakes. Meanwhile, the café serves up main meals, as well as lighter lunches and a kids’ menu. It’s got a great sea outlook, too.

With a stay at Jini Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Tower.

With a stay at Stay With Empire- Dickson Road in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This property is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Blackpool Tower.

With a stay at The Gynway in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Blackpool Tower.

Located in Blackpool and within a 5-minute walk of Blackpool North Beach, North Ocean Hotel features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 1.2 miles from North Pier, 1.1 miles from Blackpool Tower and 1.3 miles from Coral Island. The hotel has family rooms.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Winter Gardens Conference Centre is 1.6 miles from North Ocean Hotel, while Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre is 1.7 miles away. Manchester Airport is 60 miles from the property.

With a stay at Jewel Of The Sea in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Tower.

With a stay at Windsor Park, you'll be centrally located in Blackpool, within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach guesthouse is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Winter Gardens.

Minutes from the seafront in the quieter North Shore area, this comfortable hotel offers is close to Gynn Gardens and has free Wi-Fi.

The New Guilderoy Hotel has a great location for families and couples. Each clean, bedroom with attached bathroom has tea/coffee, daily fresh towels and a TV with DVD player.

The local tram and bus stop is nearby and can take you into Cleveleys or Fleetwood Market. The North Shore Golf Course is about 0.7 miles away.

The restaurant has an Oriental-style décor and offers a Full English buffet breakfast.

Ma Kelly's Showboat and Uncle Tom's Sports Bar is a few minutes' walk away and has good-value drinks and live entertainment on some nights.

With a stay at The Sandalwood in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Grand Theatre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Tower.

The high-quality Mode Breck Apartments enjoy a central location in the Lancashire market town of Poulton-le-Fylde. These self-catering boutique apartments are within 2 minutes’ walk of local restaurants, pubs and shops, and provide free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

Each apartment is stylishly appointed, with opulent designer furnishings and high attention to detail. All of the apartments are unique, but each one features a luxury bathroom with bath or shower, and complementary toiletries. Many of the bathrooms have their own built-in flat-screen TV.

All Mode Breck Apartments have a modern fitted kitchen and an open-plan living area with TV and DVD player. Each is individually styled, with an eclectic mix of contemporary, traditional and bespoke furnishings to be found throughout the apartments.

Spa on the Breck, just 2 minutes' walk from the apartments offers an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center and spa facilities.

A 10-minute drive from Blackpool, Poulton-le-Fylde is also within easy reach of the coastal towns of Fleetwood and Lytham St Annes, both less than 10 miles away. To the south east, the vibrant city of Preston is less than 30 minutes from these apartments.

With a stay at Number42 in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This guesthouse is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Blackpool Tower.

Willshaw Suites for families over 25 only offers accommodations in Blackpool, a 4-minute walk from Bispham Beach and 1.1 miles from North Pier. The property is around 1.3 miles from Blackpool Tower, 1.5 miles from Coral Island, and 1.7 miles from Winter Gardens Conference Centre. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Free Wifi is available to all guests, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels.

Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.

Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre is 1.9 miles from Willshaw Suites for families over 25 only, while Blackpool Pleasure Beach is 2.9 miles away. Manchester Airport is 60 miles from the property.

With a stay at The Berwick - Over 40's Only in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This guesthouse is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Winter Gardens.

With a stay at A&P at The Sheron House in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Tower.

With a stay at The Golden Sands in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Tower.