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Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
Indoor wedding
Sundeck
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, England, YO11 2ET
  • Place, South Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, North Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Sea View Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Double Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room No Window

  • 22 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room without Windows

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room without Windows

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Or Twin Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Sea View Sleeps 4 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • 38 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room No Window

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room (Sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 2

Sea View Family Room (Sleeps 3)

  • Sleeps 2

Sea View Family Room (Sleeps 4)

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Scarborough

On the beach.A stay at this Scarborough City Centre hotel places you steps from Rotunda Museum and within a 5-minute walk of South Bay Beach. Opera House Casino and Mecca Bingo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Scarborough Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wackers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scholars - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3-star beachfront hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Scarborough hotel is smoke free.

  • 413 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1863
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough offers 413 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Scarborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 9 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 9 per day (62 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough to the airport?

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough is 74.8 mi (112-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough on Dec 14, 2025 start from $43.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough.

How close is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Opera House Casino (6-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have a pool?

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough to downtown Scarborough?

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough is 0.1 mi away from Scarborough.

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 225 out of 1354 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not so Grand at The Grand

The millions spent on refurbishing definitely was not on the rooms, mine had several issues. No towel rail in the bathroom, missing handles on drawers, the Yale lock was loose and didn’t lock on inside, the TV had been moved and was positioned above the middle of the dresser and couldn’t fold back against the wall, so you hit your head on in when standing up, the room overall was all a bit sad.
TV over middle of dresser so you bang your head when standing up
Brackets but no towel rail
Dodgy Yale loose and no locking pin
Handles missing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab weekend

We had a very good last minute weekend break, our room was clean and had everything we needed, Saturday morning we had breakfast that was OK but I didn’t like the atmosphere people having know manners at all, staff was friendly and couldn’t do enough for you so we was very happy with our weekend thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair, NOTTINGHAM

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location on the cliff next to the Victorian tram. Check in took nearly 50 minutes. Not clear why, we were just queueing for a really long time. The hotel exterior looks fantastic, the lobby and most of the public areas are also really magnificent. This is the grandeur of the Victorian era. Sadly most of the rest of the hotel is stuck in the late 20th century. Lots of minor maintenance needed, and frankly a proper deep clean. My room was quiet, comfortable, I loved the spa bath! I was less keen on the fact I could not lock the door from the inside (no deadbolt or chain, just a Yale lock with the locking lever removed...) There was plenty of hot water, my linen and towels were soft and clean. The whole room is very basic but for the price its perfect. My room was quiet, I slept great. my daughter was in a room at the other end of the corridor and commented on noise and not sleeping well. There is no AC in the hotel, there is a electric fan in the room and the windows open a bit. The staff in the hotel were all lovely. I think there are a lot of customers complaining a lot here and they do well to keep friendly and professional. I would stay here again but my daughter said "no way"
Public areas are very grand
Hotel looks very grand
No way to lock the door from the inside!
Just basic maintenance please
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Please clean the windows!!

I want to leave a great review for this hotel because I really want to see this amazing building stay open and be a wonderful place to stay for future generations. The hotel is an amazing property but has been turned into a glorified holiday camp complete with a bingo room and clientele you would expect. Decay has arrived and it is just being maintained to a minimal state with a small budget. I paid extra for a sea view but the windows were so dirty it was hard to make out the wonderful view. All the fixtures and fittings are basic but I didn’t expect better for the price paid. This is a budget hotel inside the faded grandeur of a Victorian masterpiece. I sort of enjoyed my stay and I really hope more can be done to enhance the building, at the very least clean the bloody windows!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dissappointing, better to avoid

Great location and a nice view of the beech but no more positivies, really. My single room's cleaning was lacklustre, with missing pillow case cover, and a long female hair inside the sheets... The shower head was broken, with water streaming in all directions. I had a two stay booking, and as they do no room service over multi-day stays, all I had was a single tea bag waiting for me with the kettle. Single star hotels do better service than this.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, sea view perfect, comfy room , jacuzzi bath lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ella

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Property in need of repairs throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Japhet

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Two nights in the Grand.

The Grand is a very old hotel. Even with the very best efforts of the staff. The hotel room (444) was tired and a little cramped. That said, the bathroom was clean and the bed was fresh and comfortable. I realise cleaning the windows would be a H&S nightmare, but they really need a clean. Finally, well done to the staff who have a very difficult task, they were always polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Phil

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is relatively cheap to stay here and you get what you pay for. So although the property is in dire need of upgrading throughout hence the cheap price there is no excuse for a poor cleanliness and hygiene standards. From mould on the hotel room walls to poorly cleaned crockery and cutlery at breakfast to a very poorly cleaned room. Vacumed around the furniture; crumbs, crisps and rubbish under the coffee table and chairs, sticky fridge top, coffee table and desk; from a previous occupant spillage I assume, not wiped down. The cleaner of room 451 needs retraining on the basic. Hopefully this was an isolated incident but who knows. Overall a poor hotel but cheap, 1 night was enough. On the positive the hotel is well located. Note to the management/owners - investment required in building and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the history. Please clean windows!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly team
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mantas

Not cleaning room vet floors remote control aswell not Find very dark and terrible room i have
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

DAMIEN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Inexpensive for a reason.

This was the cheapest hotel in town, so we had a fair idea of what to expect. Most of it matched our expectations - aging fixtures, a less-than-spotless feel - but the mattress in our room was truly awful, and there was only one very thin pillow (we asked for another, but they couldn’t provide). The building itself is lovely, though very tired in places. On the plus side, the views over the bay are absolutely gorgeous, and the breakfast staff were especially warm and cheerful. Overall, if you think of it more like a hostel, you’ll manage for a single night - but not much longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just in the right place for parking and the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid avoid avoid

Avoid. Went with my young 6 year old. Kept getting told cant check in by one lady who didnt even ask for our details just said no eventually asked another lady who gave us our key. Tiny room. No air. Filthy and 2 huge spiders. After about an hours sleep decided we want breakfast. Asked at reception and she (same lady) told us its downstairs. Queued up with a tired 6 year old then was told need to pay at reception. Sacked it off and went 2mins up the road for half the price. Oh and the fire alarm went off twice unthe night so ended up in reception half naked at 1am to be told someone, no fire, just someone opened a firedoor, no apology. Travelodge or premier Inn next time. Ace time in Scarborough just not this place, avoid avoid avoid
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bartolomeu

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I chosen a room without the windows, the fan wasn’t working and no electricity two hours before my check out. I had to pack my bag with a cell torch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTINE

Liked: Amenities
Was greated 1st class My Room 5* Clean best hotel i have been to In Scarborough near the beach shopping Steep hill to beach and back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Bar staff are really bad no collection of glasses in the tables at times toilet was dirty empty cans outside of hotel steps
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty and run down.

Stunning building and great location. However the interior needs lots of TLC. We had a fan in the room which did not work, the other was thick with dust. We could not open windows. Towel rail had clearly been broken off wall and not replaced. And paint literally peeling off walls…To name but a few. My heavily pregnant wife asked for another pillow which never turned up. There was no mirror in the room other than the bathroom, not ideal for a family of four sharing. When we moved chairs to sit down we found empty wrappers and other muck/dirt. Guests in the room above were noisy all hours with music starting at 3am. For the price we didn’t expect five star luxury but working amenities and cleanliness are a must!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Windows could do with a clean. Main entrance could do with a spruce up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025