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title: "The Sanderling, Lancaster: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Sanderling in Lancaster: rated 8.4 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Guesthouse
# The Sanderling

Morecambe, Lancaster, United Kingdom

8.4 ·  Very good 37 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 21 in Lancaster ·  4.3/5 on Google, 72 reviews ·  6.9 Location score
## About The Sanderling

The Sanderling is a guesthouse in Morecambe, Lancaster, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 37 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Lancaster. The nearest beach is 900 m away. The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 82 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

20 West End Road [thesanderling.co.uk](https://www.thesanderling.co.uk/en/booking/room)

## How The Sanderling scores

Better rated than 24% of hotels in Lancaster

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **6.9**
-   Facilities **2.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **7.3**
-   Public transport **8.3**

Lancaster average

## Rating on Google

4.3/5

72 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **66**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **32**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **7**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">900 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Morecambe Promenade railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">82 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">183 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Lancaster</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Frontierland160 m
-   Morecambe and Heysham War Memorial660 m
-   Morecombe Sea Front750 m
-   EdenNorth850 m
-   Snappyland AJ's amusements870 m
-   Morecambe Heritage880 m

## The Sanderling: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Sanderling, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Enjoy an entertaining evening alongside your fellow travelers at hotel's very own karaoke rooms and bar.

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## Questions about The Sanderling

### How do guests rate The Sanderling?

The Sanderling has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 37 reviews, which is better than 24% of rated hotels in Lancaster.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sanderling?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does The Sanderling include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Sanderling?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Sanderling from the airport?

The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 82 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Sanderling close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 900 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Sanderling have?

The Sanderling has 8 rooms.

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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