Places to stay in Birkdale, Merseyside

Birkdale is an area of Southport, within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, though historically in Lancashire, in the north-west of England. The area is located on the Irish Sea coast, approximately a mile away from the centre of Southport. From 1894 to 1912, Birkdale and the adjoining suburb/village of Ainsdale were administered by Birkdale Urban District Council before becoming part of the county borough of Southport. Until 1 April 1974, Birkdale lay in the traditional borders of the county of Lancashire. At the 2001 census, the local government ward called Birkdale had a population of 12,265. The population of the area at the 2011 Census is shown under Birkdale (ward) (qv). Other parts of Birkdale are included in Dukes ward—which contains a significant part of the village centre and the Royal Birkdale Golf Club—Kew and Ainsdale wards. Local dining options include Bistrot Verite, Villaggio Cucina, Bahn Thai, and Gusto Trattoria.

The center of Birkdale ( which is at is longitude -3°1'8.9472 and latitude 53°37'57.114 ) is located and 2 miles away from Southport.

Available Birkdale lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Birkdale.

Birkdale Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Scaris-brick
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Scaris-brick:

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a great value stay at our Premier Inn Southport (Ormskirk) hotel. Located just a 10-minute drive away from Southport town centre, we’re a great base for family holidays in Merseyside.
544 Southport Road, Scarisbrick
Scaris-brick, Lancashire
Photograph of Premier Inn, Southport
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 2 miles away in Southport:

If you’re looking for great-value hotels by the beach in Merseyside, then you’ll love our Premier Inn Southport Central hotel. Located on the Ocean Plaza retail park just a 15-minute walk away from Southport Beach, our great-value hotel is in an ideal spot for Southport holidays.
Marine Drive
Southport, Merseyside
Hotels

The Lord Street Hotel

Approx 2 miles away in Southport:

The Lord Street Hotel, BW Signature Collection in Southport offers the best in luxury and the very highest level of comfort.
178-180 Lord Street
Southport, Merseyside

Birkdale Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Self Catering Property

Approx 4 miles away in Scaris-brick:

Wyke Cop Road
Scaris-brick, Lancashire
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