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Sunset over Morecambe Bay, the sun dropping behind the Lakeland fells with a jetty running out into still water. Morecambe Bay, from the jetty
Morecambe & Heysham · Two hotels · 37 rooms

Sea view roomson the best sunset in England.

Stay a night and watch the sun go down behind the Lakeland fells — or book by the week at a lower rate if you're here for work.

A night or a weekend

Here for
the bay

From £95 per room, per night

Sea view rooms over the water, a licensed bar downstairs, and the promenade on your doorstep. Parking across the road, £3 for twelve hours.

What's here
A week or more

Here for
work

Half price with proof of work — £47.50 a night

Show us you're working in the area and every night is half the going rate, from seven nights up. Heysham, the Eden Project build, healthcare, hospitality, offices.

How it works
The sun setting over Morecambe Bay behind a navigation tower, the fells low on the horizon.

The bay does this most nights

Morecambe faces west across open water to the Lakeland fells — which is why the sunsets here have been drawing painters, photographers and day trippers for two hundred years. Turner came for it. Our west-facing rooms look straight at it.

What's here

More than
you'd think

A faded resort halfway through a comeback, with a national park either side of it and the Eden Project on the way.

On the front

The Stone Jetty

The old harbour arm, now a walkway out into the bay with a little lighthouse at the end. The best spot in town at low sun.

Two minutes

The Midland Hotel

Oliver Hill's 1933 art deco landmark, curved white against the sea, with Eric Gill's carvings inside. Worth a drink even if you're not staying there.

On the prom

Eric Morecambe

Bronze, mid-dance, one leg up. The most photographed statue in Lancashire and a fair summary of the town's sense of humour.

Coming soon

Eden Project Morecambe

The shell-shaped pavilions rising on the seafront. It's already changing the town, and we're a few minutes' walk from the site.

Ten minutes

Heysham village

Half Moon Bay, a Norman church, and stone graves cut into the headland above the sea a thousand years ago. Genuinely strange and worth the trip.

Twenty minutes

RSPB Leighton Moss

The biggest reedbed in the north west. Bitterns, marsh harriers, and a starling murmuration on winter evenings.

Forty-five minutes

The Lake District

Windermere's south end is closer from here than it is from most of Cumbria. The Dales are the same distance the other way.

Fifteen minutes

Lancaster

A castle that was a working prison until 2011, a Georgian quarter, and the Ashton Memorial looking down over the whole bay.

Across the sands

The bay walks

Guided crossings of the sands with a local guide — never on your own, the tides here come in faster than you can run.

Two hotels, one booking

Take your pick
of the two

Same standard and same rates at both, nightly or weekly. One on the seafront, one out towards Heysham.

The seafront hotel — a sandstone terrace with navy paintwork and bay windows facing the sea.
On the seafront

Morecambe Sunset Hotel

Marine Road, Morecambe

28 roomsThe main house
  • Sea view rooms facing the bay and the sunset
  • Fully licensed bar and restaurant
  • Two minutes from the prom and the Midland
  • Walking distance to the Eden Project site
  • Parking across the road — £3 for 12 hours
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The Cumberland View Hotel — a rendered Victorian corner building on Heysham Road with dark grey stonework and bay windows.
Out towards Heysham

Cumberland View Hotel

Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe

9 roomsThe smaller, quieter one
  • Nine rooms — singles, twins and doubles
  • Handy for Heysham village and the coast path
  • Seven minutes from the power station gates
  • Parking — arrangement to confirm
  • Nightly or weekly, whichever suits
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The look

Navy, brass
and sea light

Both hotels are being brought up to one scheme — deep navy, warm brass and pale oak, with white bedding and the bay out of the window.

Refurbishment scheme Bedroom in the new scheme — navy and white fitted wardrobes, navy bed with white linen, oak flooring and a sea view.
The roomsFitted storage, oak floors, white linen, sea view where we can give you one.
Refurbishment scheme Hotel bar in the new scheme — navy joinery, brass pendant lighting, stone bar top and velvet stools.
The barFully licensed, open to residents whether it's a Saturday night or a wet Tuesday after work.
Getting about

Everything,
in minutes

Whether you're heading up to the Lakes for the day or to a site gate at seven, here's how long it takes from each door.

DestinationSunsetCumberland
The promenade & the MidlandStone Jetty, Eric Morecambe statue
2min
8min
Eden Project MorecambeBuild now, operations to follow
4min
9min
Heysham village & Half Moon BaySt Patrick's Chapel, the coast path
11min
5min
Heysham 1 & 2 Power StationsMain gate
12min
7min
Morecambe railway stationDirect to Lancaster & Leeds
4min
8min
Lancaster city centreCastle, canal, Ashton Memorial
15min
18min
RSPB Leighton MossReedbeds and hides
22min
25min
M6 Junction 34Northbound & southbound
14min
16min
Lake District — Newby BridgeWindermere south end
45min
45min
Typical drive times outside busy periods. Parking is across the road from the seafront hotel — £3 for twelve hours, vans and pickups included.
Working stays · Half price

Half price if
you're working

Prove you're here for work, book seven nights or more, and every night is half our nightly rate — with the place set up for the things that matter when you're away from home for a job.

Terms

Week to week

Seven nights minimum, then roll it on a week at a time for as long as you need. No fixed term and no paying for weeks you don't use.

Parking

£3 for twelve hours

Parking is across the road, pay and display — £3 covers a full twelve hours, so one ticket sees out a shift. Long-wheelbase vans, tippers and pickups all fit.

Kit

Boot room & drying

Heated drying space for boots and waterproofs, so wet gear stays out of the bedrooms.

Laundry

Washer and dryer

Guest laundry on site, no coins needed. Nobody should be doing socks in a sink on a four-week stint.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi that holds up

Full-fibre broadband across both buildings. Fine for a Teams call, a shift report or streaming in the evening.

Access

Come and go on shift

24-hour key access, no curfew and no reception queue. Nights, days and back shifts all welcome.

STEP 01

Send us the headcount

Numbers, start date and rough duration. A rota or a rough shape is plenty to work from.

STEP 02

We hold and confirm

Rooms held for 48 hours while you check it off. Written confirmation with names, rates and dates.

STEP 03

Pay a week at a time

Each week is paid in advance, by card or bank transfer. Tell us on the Thursday if you're staying on.

Standard, per night
£95
Room only, sole occupancy
Working rate, per night
£47.50
Half price, with proof
A full week
£332.50
Seven nights at the working rate
Ten rooms or more
Ask
Long-stay contract rates
Half price applies from seven nights, paid a week in advance. 48 hours' notice to leave or extend. The working rate moves with our nightly rate, so it's always half whatever the room is that week.
Proving it

Any one of these will do

We're not after your payslips. Anything that shows the stay is a work stay is enough, and most of it we'd see anyway.

  • A company email addressBook from it and that's the job done.
  • Payment from the companyCard or transfer in the company name.
  • A site pass or ID badgeShow it at check-in, we won't keep a copy.
  • A purchase orderFor anyone booking rooms for a crew.
  • A letter or email from your employerOne line confirming you're working locally.
  • An agency placementYour consultant's confirmation is plenty.
Who stays with us

Whoever the
job brings in

Morecambe has more people working in it than it has had in fifty years. These are the ones who end up needing a room.

Energy

Heysham power station workers

Outage crews, EDF contractors, mechanical and electrical fitters, scaffolders, insulation and NDT teams. Statutory outages fill the town, and we're seven minutes from the gates.

Construction

Eden Project Morecambe

Groundworkers, steel erectors, joiners, sparkies, plant operators and site management on the seafront build. Walking distance from the Marine Road hotel.

Healthcare

NHS and agency staff

Agency nurses, locum doctors, healthcare assistants and allied health professionals on placement at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and across Morecambe Bay. Nights and long days both catered for.

Trades

Contractors and self-employed

Roofers, plasterers, plumbers, gas engineers, groundworkers and shopfitters working across Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth. Park the van, dry the kit, get an early night.

Port & offshore

Heysham Port and offshore crews

Marine, wind and gas terminal workers, ferry and freight staff, and anyone waiting on a weather window. Six minutes to the terminal.

Professional

Engineers, surveyors and consultants

Civil and structural engineers, quantity surveyors, planners, environmental consultants and project managers on long assignments in the north west.

Public sector

Teachers, police and utilities

Supply teachers and trainers on placement, seconded officers, and United Utilities, National Grid and telecoms crews working the local network.

Seasonal

Hospitality and events staff

Summer season workers, festival and events crews, film and TV production teams shooting on the bay. Short notice is usually fine.

Relocating

New starters and house movers

People who've taken a job locally and haven't found somewhere yet, and families between houses. Week to week suits both — no six-month tenancy to sign.

Common questions

Asked often
enough

Do you take weekly bookings for contractors?

Yes — that's most of what we do. Seven nights is the minimum for the working rate, and after that it rolls week to week for as long as the job runs. No fixed term and no tenancy agreement.

How far are you from Heysham 1 and 2 power stations?

The Cumberland View Hotel on Heysham Road is about seven minutes from the main gate by car. The Marine Road hotel is about twelve. Both are well inside a sensible drive before an early shift.

Can I get a room near the Eden Project Morecambe site?

The Marine Road hotel is a few minutes' walk from the seafront site — you can leave the van parked and walk to work.

Do you take NHS and agency staff?

Yes. Agency nurses, locums and healthcare assistants working at Royal Lancaster Infirmary or across the Morecambe Bay trust are welcome, and 24-hour key access means night shifts aren't a problem.

What counts as proof that I'm working?

A company email address, a payment in the company name, a site pass or ID badge, a purchase order, or a line from your employer or agency. We're not asking for payslips.

Is there parking for a van?

Parking is across the road from the Marine Road hotel — £3 for twelve hours, so one ticket covers a shift. Long-wheelbase vans, tippers and pickups all fit.

Do you do breakfast?

No, and the rate is lower for it. There are supermarkets, cafés and takeaways within a few minutes of both hotels.

Do I have to pay a deposit?

No deposit and no bond. It's a hotel room, not a let — you pay the week in advance and that's the whole of it.

Is there a tenancy agreement to sign?

No. There's no tenancy, no contract and no notice period beyond 48 hours. You're a hotel guest, so nothing gets registered against you and nothing follows you when you leave.

Are bills included?

Yes — heating, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi are all in the rate, and there's no council tax to worry about. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.

How do I pay?

Card or bank transfer, a week at a time in advance. A company card or a transfer in the company name is fine, and we'll give you a receipt for expenses.

What happens if the job finishes early?

Give us 48 hours and you stop paying. You're never tied into weeks you don't use, which is the point of doing it week to week.

What do I need to bring at check-in?

Photo ID, and whatever you're using to show you're working locally if you want the half-price rate. Nothing else — bedding, towels and laundry are all here.

Can you take a block booking for a crew?

Yes. Send the headcount and rough dates and we'll hold rooms for 48 hours while it's signed off. Ten rooms or more, ask us about contract rates.

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Tell us what
you need

A night by the bay or fifteen rooms for six months — same form, same day reply with what we can hold.

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