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title: "Balmoral Guest House vs The Midland: which hotel is better?"
description: "Balmoral Guest House or The Midland in Lancaster? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Balmoral Guest House vs The Midland

Both are in Lancaster, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Morecambe
## [Balmoral Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/balmoral-guest-house-lancaster/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1183240/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Morecambe
## [The Midland](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-midland-lancaster/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2207341/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Midland

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 370 m apart.

### Choose Balmoral Guest House if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 13 / 44)

### Choose The Midland if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (880 m / 1.2 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 44 / 13)

### Why is Balmoral Guest House better than The Midland?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Midland better than Balmoral Guest House?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1) (+0.5)
2.  350 m closer to the beach (880 m vs 1.2 km) (−350 m)
3.  330 m closer to the area centre (−330 m)
4.  370 m closer to public transport (−370 m)
5.  More guest reviews (80 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×13)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 55) (+11)
7.  5 more sights within 1 km (+5)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Balmoral Guest House | The Midland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.6  (+0.5) |
| Location | 5.4 | 6.9  (+1.5) |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 6.1 | 7.3  (+1.2) |
| Public transport | 6.7 | 8.7  (+2.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.6  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 6 | 80  (+74) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 190 | – |
| Rank in Lancaster | bottom 33% | top 48%  (+19%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4 | 6.9  (+1.5) |
| Distance to Morecambe centre | 1.3 km | 950 m  (−330 m) |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 880 m  (−350 m) |
| To public transport | 770 m | 400 m  (−370 m) |
| To the airport | 81 km | 82 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27 | 32  (+5) |
| To the nearest food shop | 50 m  (−230 m) | 280 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 7  (+5) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 13 | 44 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 13  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

370 m apart

Balmoral Guest House: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Morecambe Promenade railway station: 770 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 81 km, beach: 1.2 km, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

The Midland: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Morecambe Promenade railway station: 400 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 82 km, beach: 880 m, 32 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Lancaster

[Lancaster weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/lancaster/weather)

## Balmoral Guest House or The Midland: common questions

### Which is better, Balmoral Guest House or The Midland?

The Midland leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Balmoral Guest House or The Midland?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Midland is closer: 950 m from the centre, against 1.3 km for Balmoral Guest House.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Midland is 880 m from the nearest beach; Balmoral Guest House is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are Balmoral Guest House and The Midland?

The two hotels are 370 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/balmoral-guest-house-lancaster-vs-the-midland-lancaster/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/