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4- and 5-star hotels in Blackburn
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels on this site in and around Blackburn, from a cottage on Meadow Lane to spa hotels in Mellor and Clayton Le Moors. It is for travellers who want quality rooms and a known rating before they book.
Staying in Blackburn
Blackburn sits in Lancashire, and these hotels are scattered across the town and its edges rather than clustered in one centre. Addresses run from Church Lane and Further Lane in Mellor to Northcote Road in Langho, Myerscough Road, Haslingden Road, Meadow Lane, Overshores Road and Blackburn Road in Clayton Le Moors. That spread means most stays come with a car and a countryside setting rather than a town-centre doorstep. The range suits different trips. Stanley House Hotel & Spa and Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, with spa, pool, sauna and fitness facilities, work for short spa breaks, while family rooms at Northcote, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn, Stanley House and Mercure cover families. Business travellers get 24-hour front desks and business centres at Northcote and Willows.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Millstone Mellor
Church Lane, Mellor, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 5-star country house on Church Lane in Mellor, The Millstone Mellor pairs a restaurant and bar with free parking and free Wifi, so evenings stay easy after a day out. Guest ratings average 4.5 out of 5 across 1143 reviews. Family rooms, cots and special diets are all provided, which makes it a straightforward pick for households and guests who want pets allowed and breakfast brought to the room.
See The Millstone MellorBeeches Cottage
Meadow Lane, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Internet access
Why stay hereBeeches Cottage on Meadow Lane is a self-contained 5-star stay built around a kitchen and kitchenette, with a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator for guests who prefer cooking to eating out. A garden and patio extend the living space, and free car parking plus free Wifi remove the usual friction. It suits longer stays, families and small groups who want non-smoking rooms and their own front door rather than a hotel corridor.
See Beeches CottageNorthcote
Northcote Road Langho, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereNorthcote on Northcote Road in Langho is a 4-star address with a restaurant, bar and garden, and air-conditioned rooms with bathrobes. Guests score it 4.7 out of 5 from 1224 reviews, among the highest on this list. A 24-hour front desk, concierge and room service cover late arrivals, and family rooms, babysitting service and cots make it workable for parents as well as couples.
See NorthcoteThe Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury
Myerscough Road, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThe Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury on Myerscough Road combines a restaurant and bar with a garden and terrace, and adds free parking and free Wifi. Wheelchair accessible rooms and family rooms widen who it suits, and cots are available. Guest ratings sit at 4.4 out of 5 from 1048 reviews. It is a practical 4-star base for people touring the Ribble Valley who want dinner and a room in one place.
See The Bluebird Inn at SamlesburyWillows Blackburn by Marston's Inn
Haslingden Road, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereWillows Blackburn by Marston's Inn on Haslingden Road is a 4-star option with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, bar and room service, plus a garden and playground that appeal to families. A 24-hour front desk, free car parking and free Wifi keep arrivals and departures simple, and family rooms and cots are offered. It holds a 4.3 out of 5 guest rating from 697 reviews.
See Willows Blackburn by Marston's InnStanley House Hotel & Spa
Further Lane Mellor Lancashire, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereStanley House Hotel & Spa on Further Lane in Mellor is the wellness choice among these hotels, with a spa, massage, steam room and fitness centre on site. The 4-star property also runs a restaurant and bar, and provides air conditioning, bathrobes and a garden. It rates 4.2 out of 5 from 745 reviews. Couples and guests building a quiet break around treatments will find the combination of spa and dining suits them.
See Stanley House Hotel & SpaThe Strawbury Duck Inn
Overshores Road, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Strawbury Duck Inn on Overshores Road is a 4-star inn with a bar, restaurant and garden, and it earns 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Free parking and free Wifi are included, and non-smoking rooms are standard. With a terrace on site and a small, intimate scale, it appeals to guests who want a characterful pub stay with dining downstairs rather than a large hotel.
See The Strawbury Duck InnMercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereMercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa on Blackburn Road in Clayton Le Moors is a 4-star complex with an indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre and massage services, plus a restaurant, bar and room service. Aerobics and a golf course add to the activity list, and there is a beach nearby. Guest ratings average 4.1 out of 5 from 2413 reviews, and family rooms, cots and a 24-hour front desk support mixed groups.
See Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & SpaViewLangho
5 Langho Centre Dewhurst Road Langho, Blackburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereViewLangho at 5 Langho Centre on Dewhurst Road is a 4-star self-catering stay with a full kitchen including dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, plus a garden and washing machine. Free car parking is provided and pets are allowed, which few places here offer. Non-smoking rooms and cots are available. It suits guests who want their own space near a golf course and beach nearby, with the freedom to cook.
See ViewLangho
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Millstone Mellor | ★★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,143 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Beeches Cottage | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | – |
| Northcote | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 1,224 | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,048 | Yes | – | – | – |
| Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 697 | Yes | – | – | – |
| Stanley House Hotel & Spa | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 745 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Strawbury Duck Inn | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 27 | Yes | – | – | – |
| Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 2,413 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
| ViewLangho | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For spa breaks
Stanley House Hotel & Spa and Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa both list a spa, and Mercure adds an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre. Stanley House also has massage, a steam room and a fitness centre. Both are 4-star, rated 4,2 and 4,1 out of 5, and both have restaurants and free parking.
Stanley House Hotel & Spa · Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
For top ratings
Northcote and The Millstone Mellor are 4- and 5-star with restaurants and bars, so the rating comes with full hotel service.
For families
Family rooms are listed at Northcote, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn, Stanley House Hotel & Spa and Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. Willows adds a playground and high chairs, and cots appear at Northcote, The Bluebird Inn, Stanley House, Mercure and ViewLangho.
Northcote · The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury · Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn · Stanley House Hotel & Spa · Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
Where to stay in Blackburn
Mellor
This is the countryside side of the shortlist, and Stanley House brings the spa, fitness centre, steam room and massage, while The Millstone Mellor, a 5-star rated 4,5 out of 5, has a restaurant, bar and family rooms.
Our picks here: The Millstone Mellor · Stanley House Hotel & Spa
Clayton Le Moors
Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa stands on Blackburn Road in Clayton Le Moors.
Our picks here: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Blackburn?
Beeches Cottage on Meadow Lane and Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn on Haslingden Road carry Blackburn addresses without a separate village or district named. The others name Mellor, Langho, Myerscough Road, Overshores Road or Clayton Le Moors in their addresses.
Do any of these hotels have a spa or pool?
Stanley House Hotel & Spa lists a spa, steam room, massage and fitness centre. Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa has a spa, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, massage and fitness centre.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at The Millstone Mellor and at ViewLangho. No other hotel on this shortlist lists pets among its facilities.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Northcote, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn, Stanley House Hotel & Spa and Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. Willows also has a playground and high chairs, and ViewLangho provides high chairs with its kitchen.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at The Millstone Mellor, Beeches Cottage, Northcote, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn, Stanley House Hotel & Spa, The Strawbury Duck Inn and ViewLangho. Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa lists parking.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast in room is offered at The Millstone Mellor, Northcote, Stanley House Hotel & Spa and Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. Restaurants are listed at The Millstone Mellor, Northcote, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, Willows Blackburn by Marston's Inn, Stanley House Hotel & Spa, The Strawbury Duck Inn and Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa.