A striking blue building situated at the entrance to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the Best Western Big Blue Hotel is a modern hotel overlooking the sea and the amusement park. Blackpool's attractions, including the Tower, pier and Sealife center are all within a couple of miles. The 116 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in contemporary style with neutral earth tones, wood finished floors and wooden furniture with cream and brown fabrics. All have color televisions, DVD players and tea and coffee making facilities, Family suites have a games console and separate children's sleeping area with bunk beds, each with its own television.
Guests can dine in the Blue Bar and Brasserie, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving a range of meals, snacks and drinks. Children can design their own freshly cooked pizza, and the menu includes international and British dishes and vegetarian options. The hotel has a fitness center and offers massage services, as well as conference facilities and free onsite parking. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is on the doorstep, offering entertainment ranging from comedy shows, musicals and circus spectacles to white knuckle rides, crazy golf, bowling and bingo. Blackpool airport is two miles away, but the nearest major airport is Manchester, 60 miles away. Train services link Manchester airport with Blackpool via Manchester, and bus services also connect the airport with other towns and cities.