Harlands Hotel vs The Golden Sands
Both are in Blackpool, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseBispham
Harlands Hotel
- Guest rating
- 4.6 Below average
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
GuesthouseNorth Shore
The Golden Sands
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Golden Sands
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.6 km apart.
Choose Harlands Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 22 / 7)
Choose The Golden Sands if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 4.6)
- to walk to the sights (2.0 km / 4.5 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (25 / 7)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 22)
Why is Harlands Hotel better than The Golden Sands?
- 1Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is The Golden Sands better than Harlands Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 4.6)+4.6
- 22.6 km closer to the city centre−2.6 km
- 31.6 km closer to public transport−1.6 km
- 418 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 35)+19
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Harlands Hotel vs The Golden Sands: which hotel is better? | Harlands Hotel | The Golden Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 4.6 | 9.2 +4.6 |
| Location | 7.3 | 8.2 +0.9 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Public transport | 0.3 | 8.8 +8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.2 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 4.6 | 9.2 +4.6 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 17 +12 |
| Google rating | 3.4/5 | 4.6/5 +1.2 |
| Google reviews | 126 +20 | 106 |
| Rank in Blackpool | bottom 12% | top 9% +79% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 8.2 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.5 km | 2.0 km −2.6 km |
| To the beach | 110 m | 120 m |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | 380 m −1.6 km |
| To the airport | 59 km | 57 km −2.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 25 +18 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 100 m −1.7 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 4 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 22 | 7 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 +5 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.6 km apart
Harlands Hotel: city centre: 4.5 km, nearest station Anchorsholme Lane Tram Stop: 1.9 km, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 59 km, beach: 110 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Golden Sands: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Wilton Parade Tram Stop: 380 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 57 km, beach: 120 m, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Harlands Hotel or The Golden Sands: common questions
Which is better, Harlands Hotel or The Golden Sands?
The Golden Sands leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Harlands Hotel or The Golden Sands?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Golden Sands is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 4.5 km for Harlands Hotel.
How far apart are Harlands Hotel and The Golden Sands?
The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.
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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