Hotel Rio Rita (Blackpool, United Kingdom)

Many visitors commented that this property was conveniently in a quiet residential street a short walk from Blackpool's famous seafront. It reportedly made a handy location for holidaymakers wanting to enjoy the thrills and spills of South Shore promenade's attractions. Guests could also easily reach Blackpool South railway station on foot as well as the nearest tram stops for quick and easy trips along the promenade and into the town centre.

The usually affordable room rates prompted several budget-conscious reviewers to say this down-to-earth guest house offered decent value for money for the area. Many travellers described the rooms as comfortable and clean with cosy beds.

Families often said they were well looked after at this family-run accommodation and liked the availability of spacious family rooms. Guests often said the friendly and helpful hosts had good local knowledge of places to eat and things to do. The filling, freshly-cooked and tasty full English breakfasts frequently got the thumbs-up from diners.

Motorists liked the way there was free parking at this guest house. However, as spaces were limited, some latecomers during busy periods missed out on a space and had to hunt for alternative parking nearby.

Several critics felt their rooms were a little basic or had a dated feel. There were also claims that the dining room and lounge-bar would have benefited from additional modernization to make them more inviting.

Although most guests said they found their rooms to be well-cleaned, some critics claimed they encountered accumulations of dust or en suite bathrooms that could have been more thoroughly cleaned.