Waterfront Southport Hotel

Right, so the Waterfront Southport Hotel. You can't miss it, it's smack-bang on the Promenade overlooking the sea. It gets a solid 4.3 stars out of 5 on Google from 386 reviews, so most people seem happy. If you're coming for the golf – and let's face it, the Open's back at Birkdale in 2026 – it's a decent shout if you want to be in the thick of it. It's not right next door to the course, but you're in town, near the shops and all that.

It's got that classic big hotel feel, so probably suits families as much as couples. You're right on the seafront, which is great for a stroll. I wouldn't say it's the most modern place, but it’s clean and the location is spot on. Plus, if you fancy a flutter, you're a stone's throw from Genting Casino.

You can give them a ring on 01704 516220 if you want to book or ask any questions. Worth checking their website too, see if they've got any deals on – it's waterfrontsouthporthotel.co.uk.

Word of warning: parking in that area can be a pain, especially in summer. Give yourself plenty of time to find a spot, or use one of the paid car parks.