Premier Inn Southport

Take a look at our hotels in Blackpool and our hotels in Wirral. If you love coastal resort towns, why not extend your stay and explore other places like Southport nearby? You’ll find all kinds of fun family attractions near our hotels in Blackpool, and our Wirral hotels are ideal if you’re looking for hotels near Merseyside beaches. 

Southport train station is the town’s main station, and it’s just a short walk away from Southport Pleasureland. Plus, with other train stations in Southport nearby like Meols Cop station, Birkdale station, Hillside station and Ainsdale station, getting around Southport during your short break couldn’t be easier.

Southport Beach is a top attraction with locals and tourists alike on Southport holidays, and you’ll find it right next to Southport Pier, so it’s ideal for family days out in Merseyside. Other beaches near Southport include Ainsdale Beach just a 10-minute drive away, and Crosby Beach just a 30-minute drive away.

Beaches in Southport are sandy and family-friendly, so it’s easy to see why going to the beach is one of the most popular activities in Southport, especially during half term breaks and summer holidays.

There are three main beaches in Southport, all worth visiting on your next Merseyside holiday. Southport Beach is a popular attraction for families, while Ainsdale Beach is a hit with kite surfers and Crosby Beach is home to the art installation ‘Another Place’ by Turner Prize-winning artist Antony Gormley.

After ice creams with the kids on Southport Pier, you’ll be looking for some great-value places to eat in Southport. Enjoy tasty Meal Deals at our Ocean Plaza Brewers Fayre in Southport town centre, or our Morris Dancers Beefeater just a 10-minute drive away.

There’s plenty of fun things to do in Southport in the evenings. From local pubs and bars to live performances at famous venues like The Atkinson, nightlife in Southport has plenty to please.

There’s plenty of family activities in Southport to keep the kids entertained throughout your UK coastal break. The top family attraction in Southport is the famous Southport Pleasureland, where adults and kids alike can enjoy exciting theme park rides and amusements. Enjoy days out in Southport playing arcade games in Silcock’s Funland on Southport Pier, and while we can’t guarantee the weather in Southport, indoor attractions like the Splash World water park are ideal, come rain or shine.

You’ll find plenty of fun things to do with the kids in Southport throughout your stay. With exciting rides for all ages plus arcade games and amusements, Southport Pleasureland theme park is unmissable during your UK short break. Families will love days out at Splash World Southport, the town’s indoor water park, before visiting Southport Pier and the popular Silcock’s Funland.

You’ll love all the outdoor activities on offer near our hotels in Southport. From laid-back afternoons exploring scenic spots like Hesketh Park and Southport Marine Lake, to enjoying days out with the kids in Merseyside at the Model Railway Village and the Lakeside Miniature Railway, there’s all kinds of fun family activities in Southport to make the most of throughout your stay.

Whether you’re exploring museums and galleries in Southport like The Atkinson or going bargain-hunting at the Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, you’ll find all kinds of indoor activities in Southport to enjoy. Plus, if you’re planning on a spa weekend in Southport, this seaside town has some relaxing Merseyside spas to choose from.

With its long sandy beach and nearby amusements at Southport Pier, it’s easy to see why visiting Southport Beach is one of the top-rated things to do on holidays in Southport. Ainsdale Beach is another much-loved beach in Southport, and a popular spot with kite surfers in Merseyside, or why not drive further south and visit scenic Crosby Beach?

Culture-lovers will have plenty of Southport attractions to visit throughout their short break. From touring the bizarre but famous British Lawnmower Museum to enjoying shows and exhibitions at The Atkinson arts venue, there’s all kinds of fun family activities in Southport to experience. Plus, don’t miss out on popular Southport entertainment and events like the Southport Air Show. 

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.