The Bay of Words
The Bay of Words, Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 5HQ, United Kingdom- Public Art
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Stunning Views and Modern Comfort
Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
The rooms at Best Western The Lothersdale are designed to offer a smart and elegant ambiance. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk, and a private en suite bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Delightful Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Aspect Bar & Bistro, where a delightful menu featuring local delicacies like the famous Morecambe Bay Potted Shrimps awaits. Start your day with a delicious breakfast in the spacious dining room and savor traditional roast dinners on Sundays, adding a touch of flavor to your stay.
Experience the perfect blend of scenic beauty and convenience at Best Western The Lothersdale – book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
40 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
280 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
26 m2
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
387 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
36 m2
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
205 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
19 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
36 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
19 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The staff were so welcoming and polite
Location....Food...Sockets for phones.
Impressions on arrival form car park. Attitude of some staff who seemed to imply "I'm not here to be welcoming just do my job"
The view was superb
My room was a little cramped though perfectly adequate
Great location, really friendly staff, excellent food and excellent sized room
Pillows smelled of sweat and uncomfortable mattress
Lovely room. The hotel is situated centrally. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Can't think go anything, really.
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Room had a view of the side of the next building.
The bed was very comfortable. The lounge areas are warm and inviting and some arm chairs have a sea view. There was a lovely lady on reception when we arrived. She was very friendly ( her name might've been Anne?) She said she was from Scotland. She made us feel very welcome.
The rooms are not good value for money. This was a mid-week, one night stay without breakfast and I paid what you would expect to pay on a weekend for a hotel of this standard. When I arrived there was a long hair at the back of the toilet seat and a mildly offensive smell in the bathroom which persisted throughout the stay. Drains? When we left we naturally assumed we were to check out at reception as is standard procedure but on arriving in reception and waiting a few minutes we were met by a miserable young lady who off-handedly said we should be checking out in the restaurant on the next floor up! I apologised saying we didn't know this and she simply pointed to a paper sign and said "it says there" . So up in the lift we went again to check out. The young lady muttered an apology about how she was the only one working several areas but I do feel her customer service technique needs a good polish! It costs nothing to smile at paying guests and can make all the difference to someone's opinion. Overall , not good value for money. And work needs to be done on customer service.
Breakfast was very good 10/10
Paying an extra £10 for parking I asked 13 people to stay at the hotel 7cars each parking bay was very small
Close to beach and facilities in town
Excellent quite relaxed
Lovely room beautiful views good location staff really poliet
Bedroom to hot raditor value broken couldnt turn it of had to have window open but noisy traffic and shouting outside reported but no maintanice on site
Location and cleanliness both great
All was great but the room was so hot just glad we didn’t stay in one of the heatwaves
Nice clean hotel staff was friendly good location. Everything on your door step would definitely stay again
Needs some love and money spending on the property in some areas This does not take away the lovely staff and breakfast we had
Strange floors - half levels Paying for parking Key card system was being fixed so not working
It's sea front location and lovely terrace bar.
It's nice bar area and staff were brilliant
Location. Met my needs. Friendly staff.
Parking can be difficult.
Good location on sea front
Breakfast was good
Position
Great location. Good parking opposite available. Staff very friendly and professional. Lovely breakfast. Thanks everyone. Highly recommend
Nothing
clean, good location
room feels dated, limited parking
Overall in a good position, room was clean
Room very small and clinical, no view but comfy enough for one night
Excellent staff, the breakfast and dinner was excellent quality and homemade (the lemon curd was exceptional!)
The car park could do with de weeding
Staff accommodated our late arrival dur to late ferry and were friendly and helpful. Room was clean.
Bathroom very tight for space, tiny wash basin. Not that you can do anything but sounded like the seagulls were just above our window so noisy at 5am!
Great location on the sea front. Has restaurant with nice food available. Clean hotel fairly well kept
I had a small room at the back so no view and although was clean and modernised felt a bit dark and squashed. If there is a small car park round the back, I didn.t find it. But you can pay to park on the front opposite in the council car park. A sea view room here must be nice.
The location is fantastic. The staff are very polite and honest, infact went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. One just needs to cross the road to get to the beach. One hour drive to Windermere.
The bathrooms are tiny, but the room was comfortable.
I have stayed here the past 5 years it’s excellent
Rooms are contactable food is excellent staff are so lovely
Es wurde leider in 3 Nächten kein einziges Mal geputzt und auf Nachfrage haben wir auch kein neues Klopapier bekommen. Gratis Parkplätze gibt es nur von 6pm bis 9am.
Balcony bar
Poor service
Booked at short notice,Scottish lady on reception was amazing
Seafront hotel and very accommodating for us with our bikes
Nothing
Google Maps took us to rear of hotel with no parking available and no access to hotel Cooking was very poor : mushy peas very sloppy, hamburger baked to death. I'm glad I don't need to eat here again! Reception and Check-out very delayed and working on 2 floors. I walked out in disgust and returned later to pay. The hotel is poorly used and grossly understaffed.
The food in the restaurant was lovely, the room was nice, clean and everything we needed. The location was beautiful and we had a lovely stay.
They asked 50 pounds for insurance at time of check in of any damaged. We stayed 1 night all things were good. But we couldn’t get our money back even we call and emailed them. What’s this unprofessional bheviour.
Il ristorante e la vista
Il parcheggio
Location
Location
Right opposite the prom on the quiet East side
Hotels car park is diabolical, too many spaces crammed in . Moved my vehicle to across the road to the public car park , heard many customers complain about it.
Location, nice & quiet
Far too hot, windows didn’t open properly, fan was noisy but needed to be on just to try and get some sleep. TV wasn’t programmed in, got told someone would come and sort it, no one did. Also on day of check out lift was broken, not a problem for me but if you had mobility issues or struggled carrying heavy bags then the stairs wouldn’t be ideal.
Location and bar in a great spot
Location and cleanliness
Not a lot
Most things
The property is in a great central location for the whole town and beach
We were going to concert so were back in the early hours, we had problems getting in as we had to ring the bell and wait for someone to come and answer rather than your keycard giving 24 hour access. We started to get a little worried at one point! 😂
I did not try the breakfast because of how busy I was I wasn't reminded of the breakfast included in the stay
Parking was my only issue got a parking ticket because I was arriving late I had forgotten to get parking ticket so I received a parking fine
Location and staff 10out 10
Loved that I could put my motorbike inside, put my mind at ease.
Very noisy after hours but that is not the hotels fault.
Friendly & helpful lady on desk
N/A
Nice room with a sea view. Friendly staff. Lift to all floors.
Nothing.
Staff and amenities
Great location
Beds were hard. Cleaning staff in morning very noisy.. other guests very noisy
The staff were friendly, room was clean and hotel was convenient for the town centre.
The parking, hotel charges £10 for use of car park.
View from the hotel, across the promenade, towards the sea. An excellent value-for-money hotel that has good and clean facilities and a fantastic bar.
Great staff, and good location
HOT ROOMS ... NO AIR CONDITIONING!!!
The location
Had to pay a holding fee of £50 for 'incidentals', This was unexpected and not explained clearly.
Central in Morecombe, beach and promenade straight across the street. Staff friendly, room clean, spacious and comfortable.
No dislikes regarding our stay there.
The best thing out my stay was Jackie who greeted us on reception, very polite, professional and knowledgeable and welcoming which was the perfect greeting after a long journey, Jackie is a great credit to the hotel. I hope management acknowledges her service. The property has a lift which was very welcoming after a long journey on a hot day, rooms was clean and had a tower fan, iron and ironing board, complimentary tea and coffee and biscuits and plenty of lovely fresh white towels, cannot comment on food as we ate out
Short stay due to the hotel we originally booked giving our room to someone else. Arrived at 11pm left at 8 am
The room was very good, clean and comfortable and exceeded our expectations. We didn't eat at the hotel as we were meeting friends so cannot comment on the food. The location was perfect for us as it was on the sea front
We were happy with everything.
Bed was super comfortable
Staff were quite off hand, hotel was ridiculously hot even with a fan, need to be able to open windows more than an inch. Would be nice to have some rooms with baths.
Location
Price.
Great Location overall appearance was good
Well the interaction with staff Friday afternoon was basically brutal she really destroyed the holiday mood very blunt. I won’t except it’s warm weather because lovely cool at reception. The people before had issues with her then me then the couple behind me experienced same welcome…… oh I mean no welcome. Then add the £50 extra payment topped it off daily interest scam you have. Room was nice but shower was either to warm stand under then hot then practicaly fire. Asked another member of staff for maintenance personnel and not at weekends as I was wondering what do I asked wouldn’t you like my room number? The shock on her face like it’s a struggle. Plus didn’t write down so showers for two nights didn’t happen. Thanks for service. Sunday check out was baron desk again
The view from the bedroom was fantastic looking to the lakes
Rooms are tired need something doing to them curtains had holes in them , rooms need better sound proofing you can hear people moving around , moving chairs , it looked very dated which is par for the course along that road Menu very disappointing, for a place like this , Breakfast plenty of staff in but still had to go find some one to order it .
Location was great
Spent nearly £700 on a room that didnt have a fridge, a medicore fan, no air con, the room was smaller than expected and because it was a hot weekend i fried in the heat, thought the hotel room was very poor
Great views from the balcony
Staff are really helpful and friendly. Rooms are spotless and beds are super comfortable.
Location, staff, amazing breakfast.
Lovely clean hotel would definitely return.
No view, pigeons nesting on the ledge outside the window making noises and flapping wings.
Friendly staff
Room was noisy . No sockets by beds.
The view
Suprise deposit when arrived not clear on booking page. Needs to be made more clearer. Residents. Next rooms banging doors very loudly all night. Shouting in hall way at 3 in morning hardly slept. Not nice stay at all. Will not stay again
Great location, very nice and clean.
Nothing
Great position overlooking the seafront. Short walk to the town Excellent freshly cooked breakfast b
Room was extremely tired. Lumpy twin beds! Smallest bathroom ever with a tiny shower cubicle with a horrible shower curtain. Sink was cracked. Very noisy during the day from the road
Great location and clean
no air condition in heat wave even premier 3 star had aircon systems , no sleep at all due to this and very old fans given which did nothing. Receptionist first day wasn’t very pleasant or professional all the others after her were friendly
Size of the room , the welcome at reception and the exceptional food (Sunday roast)
The restaurant bar not being seperate and being used by members of the public. Blokes wandering in in various states.of toplessness, profanities and loud bad roudy language not condusive to the atmosphere you are trying to create in the restaurant. Just put the edge on our experience a little.
Proximity
Lower ground floor good but dark room no
Location
Rather shabby, leaky plumbing in bathroom, rooms were noisy
Clean, very helpful staff, room comfortable food good
Nothing
Breakfast was good. Evening meal was disappointing. The bath/ shower needs a non slip mat. I could not use either
For someone with poor balance there should have been a bath mat . The disabled access was not good. There was a balcony but it was just full of leaves .
It was in a very good position. Great breakfast.
We were there in a heatwave and the room was very hot. The room was small.
Fan needs an upgrade to at least a desk top type rather than a slimline upright as it didn't even move the air about. Staff also need to pull cups out of the cupboard by the handle rather than sticking their finger in it.
Fantastico il signore della reception. Sono arrivato in tarda notte con la moto carica . Me l ha fatta parcheggiare all interno dell hotel. Dormito tranquillo!!!!!!!
The staff were good and helpful
Simple serving / presentation procedures- we asked to share a meal. Which they said was no problem. The served meal was simply cut in half and served on its original platter. The other was put on a small white side plate!
Everything
Nothing
Parking is a bit of an issue
Staff very friendly and helpful . Parking over the road was good
Curtains let in to much light at 4.30 I could have got up and been dressed without putting a light on need better blackout curtains
The food is amazing and the staff excellent 👏 🤩 😋
Nothing
Nothing at all!!
Everything!! Rooms not as described on here. Doorway smells STRONGLY of urine!! Receptionist was rude. And it was dirty and old! Didnt stay here it was that bad!
location perfect for my needs. I was going across to the Isle of Man the next day from Heysham. Breakfast was good, several cereal & fruit options & a vegetarian breakfast
Nothing the staff go above & beyond, thats why I keep returning
Lovely hotel very comfortable and clean
Ideal location.. sea front. Parked at the back of the hotel..
The reception staff
The room was very small. It was around 8ft sq., The shower room was extremley small. The bed was old with a poor mattress. The floor boards creaked and furniture was old and less than budget furniture. The room sound proof was poor.
on our last evening we asked the male waiter if we could share the Indian special meal as it was too much for one person, he said so we had to order 2 meals and wasted the majority, he served 3 single men had the same meal but he wouldnt serve it for 2 to share, he also asked the occupants of every table if everything with their meal was ok but never came across and asked us, needless to say we didn't leave a tip. The rest of the staff were excellent during our stay.
Breakfast was lovely and the location of the hotel was fantastic.
The room we stopped in was quite small and bed was very uncomfortable.
The location was very good,nice property old typical English hotel,clean and quiet
The room didn’t have a wardrobe ,the space is small .
Great location right on sea front
Booked and paid for an accessible room and didn’t get one. Husband in a wheelchair so room allocated was too small with a high step into the shower
Room very small!! For almost £100 / night (small double room). Very disappointed to be in a cell like room with tiny window; looking at a another window/ car park !! It's Morecambe...not Edinburgh 🙈 I'm very happy that I've booked a different hotel for remainder of stay as meeting family. No air con either!!! Only positives are lovely staff / great location...but be very careful about room choice 😡
Tiny window/ no view / air con / bathroom a joke as like a cupboard
The location to the sea front was lovely and the view from the room. The staff were helpful.
It was extremely dated and really could do with some investment and updating.
Fantastic staff, lovely room, great view overlooking Morecambe Bay..
Breakfast. Good hot food with a beautiful view. Plenty of choice. Very pleasant start to the day.
View of the bay and sunset
N/a
Location is ok Room was ok a little small Nice outlook Staff seemed to be nice and friendly
They charge you £50 from your card in case you might break something you get it back but they say that can take weeks ??why?? It only takes a minute to take it off you
Easy to get to plus parking
Location was good. Staff were amazing. Restaurant was great ans food was wonderful. Room was clean
Price of room didnt match the room. Although it was large, i would have chosen a cheaper room for a sea view. Dated decor. Toilet/bathroom smelled musty. Usb ports did not work on one side of the bed sockets. 5/6am waa a very loud electrical noise/crackling that woke us both and kept us awake. It was loud in the hall way and just as loud in the room (501). I honestly think the room is priced way too high.
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Cleanliness
7.99/10The room was really clean and comfortable, though some rooms felt cramped.
Service
8.55/10Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.5/10Great location with views from the room, easy access.
Room Quality
7.45/10Rooms varied in size; some were small for couples and pets.
Amenities
7.78/10Restaurant options were lacking at times but overall satisfactory.
Value for Money
6.94/10Could be pricey depending on room choice, but experiences varied.
Food and Beverage
7.99/10Food was good with some service issues in availability.
Overall Experience
7.96/10Overall enjoyable stay with minor issues noted.
Choose from rooms and suites with sea views, including the King Suite with Sofa Bed offering a terrace and direct bay vistas.
Set along Marine Road in Morecambe, the hotel blends classic charm with modern comforts for a relaxed stay.
The Aspect Bar & Bistro serves local specialties with breakfast in the bright dining room and Sunday roasts for a comforting meal.