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title: "The Lawton vs The Oak Lea Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Lawton or The Oak Lea Hotel in Blackpool? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Lawton vs The Oak Lea Hotel

Both are in Blackpool, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Revoe
## [The Lawton](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lawton-blackpool/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2204656/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Foxhall
## [The Oak Lea Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-oak-lea-hotel-blackpool/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2209197/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.

### Why is The Lawton better than The Oak Lea Hotel?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Oak Lea Hotel better than The Lawton?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Lawton | The Oak Lea Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Beach access | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 35  (+18) | 17 |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 331 |
| Rank in Blackpool | top 43%  (+6%) | top 49% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 330 m | 270 m |
| To the beach | 580 m | 500 m  (−80 m) |
| To public transport | 380 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 55 km | 55 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 | 15 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+1★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 40 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

90 m apart

The Lawton: city centre: 330 m, nearest station Blackpool Central railway station: 380 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 55 km, beach: 580 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

The Oak Lea Hotel: city centre: 270 m, nearest station Blackpool Central railway station: 330 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 55 km, beach: 500 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Blackpool

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

## The Lawton or The Oak Lea Hotel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, The Lawton or The Oak Lea Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Oak Lea Hotel is 500 m from the nearest beach; The Lawton is 580 m.

### How far apart are The Lawton and The Oak Lea Hotel?

The two hotels are 90 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/the-lawton-blackpool-vs-the-oak-lea-hotel-blackpool/. 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/