North Ocean Hotel vs The Golden Sands
Both are in Blackpool, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★North Shore
North Ocean Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.0 Good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
GuesthouseNorth Shore
The Golden Sands
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart.
Choose North Ocean Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 26 / 7)
Choose The Golden Sands if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.0)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 26)
Why is North Ocean Hotel better than The Golden Sands?
- 1More guest reviews (429 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×25
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Golden Sands better than North Ocean Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.0)+2.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| North Ocean Hotel vs The Golden Sands: which hotel is better? | North Ocean Hotel | The Golden Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 9.2 +2.2 |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.1 | 8.2 +1.2 |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 9.2 +2.2 |
| Number of reviews | 429 +412 | 17 |
| Google rating | 3.2/5 | 4.6/5 +1.4 |
| Google reviews | 264 +158 | 106 |
| Rank in Blackpool | bottom 5% | top 9% +86% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Distance to North Shore centre | 570 m | 570 m |
| To the beach | 70 m | 120 m |
| To public transport | 370 m | 380 m |
| To the airport | 57 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 | 25 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 100 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 26 | 7 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
50 m apart
North Ocean Hotel: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Wilton Parade Tram Stop: 370 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 57 km, beach: 70 m, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 2 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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North Ocean Hotel or The Golden Sands: common questions
Which is better, North Ocean Hotel or The Golden Sands?
The Golden Sands leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, North Ocean Hotel or The Golden Sands?
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How far apart are North Ocean Hotel and The Golden Sands?
The two hotels are 50 m 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