From the huge choice of accommodation available in Blackpool, how do you choose a good one to make your holiday go with a swing? Just choose your next holiday with StayBlackpool.

Why should I choose my next Blackpool Holiday with StayBlackpool?

StayBlackpool is the independent members association for accredited Blackpool hotels, guest houses and accommodation providers. Membership of StayBlackpool shows a properly run place to stay.

StayBlackpool members provide something for all tastes and all budgets, from the north of town where the seafront rises to the Illuminations Tableaux to the south and the Big Dips at the Pleasure Beach. All members are approved – large 4-star hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and self catering apartments – for a clean, safe and legal holiday! It’s a sure fire way of making sure that the accommodation which you choose is exactly what you expect.

Blackpool Holidays for all Tastes and Budgets

There’s accommodation of all types, shapes and sizes on StayBlackpool.com – from B&B’s and Guesthouses to five star luxury – you’ll find it all in Blackpool! From the minimum entry level of One Star, right through to the prestigious Five Star Gold.

Stay Blackpool also has member properties in Fylde and across the Fylde Coast. Confused about the place names Fylde/Fylde Coast? This article will help!

Choose from hotels, guesthouses, apartments and B&Bs.

Do you enjoy being waited on (and no washing up)? Or would you rather cook your own breakfast in self-catering accommodation? Whichever you prefer, there’s a suitable holiday for you!

Always book direct for the best price – and show your support for Fylde Coast tourism providers (rather than via an online travel agent). Browse and choose StayBlackpool Accommodation – for a holiday place that’s clean, safe and legal. With something for all tastes and budgets, choosing one of these accredited properties ensures that the accommodation you choose is exactly what you expect.

Make your Holiday a Quality One

Each StayBlackpool accommodation provider has a minimum of a one-star rating with the AA or Visit Britain, or is Blackpool Approved. The Blackpool Approved Scheme is recognised by Visit Britain for accommodation which is clean, safe and legal. You’ll see signs displayed at the front door and on their literature, including these logos:

 Visit Britain

 AA star rated

 Member of the Visit England accredited ‘Blackpool Approved‘ scheme.

They’re all listed online in the Visit Fylde Coast accommodation guide where you can book quickly and securely online on their own websites. You’ll find special offers there, direct from individual businesses. Along with links to, information about the area and what’s on.

What happens if I’m not happy when I get there?

Where you see the StayBlackpool sign, you have the comfort of knowing that should things go wrong you aren’t on your own.

They’re there for you should you have any issues with your accommodation, as a first port of call to resolve the matter quickly and efficiently. And if things still aren’t what you expected, you can ask for assistance from Visit Britain or the AA.

An Established Local Organisation

With StayBlackpool you can select a registered business for your next holiday. It gives you the assurance of knowing that you have chosen a quality provider. It’s an old and well established group which has seen it all over the years!

North and South sections originally formed in 1898 which then amalgamated in 1945. The present name of StayBlackpool came about in 2007 when the Blackpool Guesthouse Association merged with the Blackpool Premier Hotels Association. StayBlackpool is now a Community Interest Company. It’s part of Blackpool Hotel & Guest House Association, a limited company for 60 years.

I’m an Accommodation Provider – why should I join StayBlackpool?

Being self-employed is tough and being an accommodation provider especially so. Not only is it hard work keeping the place clean, cooking breakfasts and welcoming guests, you’ve also got all the admin to do too. Properly run places to stay abide by a million rules and regulations too – from licensing to food hygiene – the list is endless. Which is where StayBlackpool comes in.

Membership of StayBlackpool provides you with promotion of your property, access to local information, and a champion for the resort.

As a membership organisation, it works hard to help its member businesses. There’s regular business support, advice and updates on relevant legislation. It provides a strong voice for the sector through the Chair. They’re on hand to offer comment to the media and represent the holiday providers of Blackpool.

It’s a strong united group with a strong voice and influence that’s able to steer the direction of tourism issues in the town. For example, they help the whole area with funding issues surrounding the illuminations. StayBlackpool has supported individual hoteliers in selected areas in the face of growing issues with HMOs. And so much more. Representation is provided with the local authority, public sector organisations, police and trade groups in order to make the voice of the hotelier heard.

Information and Promotion

It’s also a source of information to businesses in the tourism sector. For example planning information is passed on to businesses who may be affected by new developments. Trade events and visits are organised to local attractions to help you to offer better knowledge to your guests. The regular newsletters provide current news on a host of subjects.

StayBlackpool also partners with Visit Fylde Coast – one of the most comprehensive online sources of information about the area. A major benefit of membership is inclusion within the online accommodation guide. Although members are asked to provide information about their business, online updates are done for you. That’s one job less!

If you have an accredited accommodation business then StayBlackpool is the membership group for you. Find out more about the benefits of membership here. There’s discounts from local wholesalers and a whole load of other perks.

The Annual StayBlackpool Show

For anyone involved in the Fylde Coast tourism and holiday trade, this is THE annual show and a must-see each year!

Held at the Empress Ballroom at Blackpool Winter Gardens for many years, in 2024 there’s a new venue. Come along to the Norcalympia Conference Hall at the Norbreck Castle to meet all kinds of businesses. See over 100 stands from attractions, suppliers to the accommodation trade and much more. Perfect for suppliers and service providers to the tourism industry to get ready for the coming season of Blackpool holidays, generate new leads, network and meet existing customers.

To make an enquiry or book your stand email tradeshow@stayblackpool.com

Come along and meet the Visit Fylde Coast team! We always have a stand and it’s an event that we always look forward to.

StayBlackpool Sponsor The Blackpool Illuminations Website

Stay Blackpool originally sponsored the Visit Fylde Coast website all about the Blackpool Illuminations

www.theBlackpoolilluminations.info is part of Visit Fylde Coast, published by us, The Rabbit Patch. Originally sponsored by StayBlackpool and created to support the Friends of Blackpool Illuminations.

StayBlackpool President, Claire Smith, said: “Blackpool Illuminations are unique and the main reason why people visit the resort each autumn. They extend our year significantly and giving Blackpool such a great atmosphere. We can’t repeat this message too often. So it’s a pleasure to be able to support an engaging website of this quality from its inception. It shouts the message out to visitors and residents that Blackpool offers a unique experience for everyone.”