TripAdvisor Reviews - Canasta Hotel Feed

Nice Location

AndyPandy82, Blackpool — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:29:53 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We stayed for 4 nights in Sept, and altough the breakfast was a bit manic, the Hotel was very clean and tidy, our room was adequate, and service was always with a smile, I am certainly looking forward...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:07:47 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thanks for the review Andy. We're glad you enjoyed your stay so much you'd come back to us - thats our aim. Yes, I agree...September is our busiest month and when we're full the breakfast can be...

brill again

lmrsoubielou, england — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:36:35 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We have returned from our 3rd stay at the Canasta and cannot wait to return. We were met at the reception by Dougie the hotel owner, who greeted us like family with a warm and friendly welcome, we...

fantastic break at the Canasta

ktmax, Brighton — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:13:16 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Have just come back from a 3 night stay at the Canasta. What can I say? We arrived 2 hours earlier than the checkout time stated, but were shown to our rooms within minutes. Bedrooms were a little...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:21:15 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thanks for the glowing review ktmax. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Yes - the standard double rooms (which we had an offer on at that time) are a little compact (as are the shower and...

Great value for your money !

petebee, Bognor Regis — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:09:18 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just got back from a 2 night family stay (all ages) at the Canasta. I would like to say that this hotel offers the best value for money stay that you could wish for. The service was excellent and...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Sat, 31 May 2008 12:14:01 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thanks for the glowing report Peterbee!! We very much enjoyed the company of your large family group. Great bunch!! (just our type of guests!!)

Will not return

IrelandJan, IRELAND — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:43:28 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars

Location of reception desk terrible.....in breakfast room. Did not enjoy breakfast , swirly sausages!! do not taste nice either, also service was terrible. Dont know wheter it was that we were...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:03:14 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

I'm sorry we didn't live up to our reputation for you!! Let's go through the points you made, however. You start by saying the reception desk location is terrible? I'm at a loss to answer this one...

Bad reception

DLTravelUk, UK — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:38:32 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars

Tried to book into the Canasta hotel over the phone after reading the positive reviews. Received short thrift over the phone when I questioned the price I was quoted (as it was higher than the price...

will definetly re-visit

angus-couple, brechin — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:06:33 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Arrived at the Canasta after a long drive from north east of Scotland to be welcomed by the owner ( Dougie) who offered us a pot of tea or coffee , a great touch which was repeated every time we...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:00:36 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thanks for the honest report. I agree as we are only four blocks from North Pier I think we're in the best spot in Blackpool - I wouldn't swap it with any other hotel! Yes - the dining tables need...

Nice stay

pinkdaisydaisy, wales — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Myself and hubby stayed at the canasta for 3 night starting the 27th july 2007. Arrived feeling very tired after a 6 hour journey(due to flooding etc) booked in easily and quickly but not much...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thanks for your comments. I'll ask the girls to "chill" a bit when serving breakfast

Great Hotel

ajjc, Lancashire — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My husband and I have just returned from a weekend at The Canasta, I can only agree with the previous positive comments about this hotel, the staff are very friendly and attentive, we had no problems...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thanks for your kind comments and for rating us so highly. I should mention that although we have spaces for 18 vehicles we don't guarantee parking. Some weekends everybody arrives by car and the...

Pleasant Stay.

MrsBudgie, Stockport — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

My parents who are in their early 60's decided late last week that they fancied Blackpool for a night. Therefore I reviewed some hotels on the promenade area and found this hotel which after reading...

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A TripAdvisor Member, Blackpool — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:00:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Thanks for your constructive comments. I agree the toilets/showers are compact - unfortunately we inherited these and it would cost a fortune to re-model each floor. As Blackpool has become a short...