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The Kenton

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront guest house near South Bay Beach

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Street view
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
139 Queens Parade, Scarborough, England, YO12 7HU
  • North Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Peasholm Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Scarborough

Beachfront retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Scarborough Open Air Theatre and South Bay Beach. Peasholm Park and Scarborough Cricket Club are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 19 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarborough Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mist Bar & Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cow Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tikka Tikka - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Kenton

4-star beachfront guest house near South Bay Beach
The Kenton offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kenton also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a television in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Scarborough guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kenton offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Kenton House Scarborough
Kenton Scarborough
Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse
The Kenton Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kenton to the airport?

The Kenton is 61.3 mi (96-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kenton?

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kenton on Jun 1, 2025 start from $100.55, 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 The Kenton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kenton.

How close is The Kenton to the beach?

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

Does The Kenton offer free breakfast?

The Kenton does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Kenton?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Opera House Casino (10-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (16-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kenton?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kenton?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Kenton have a pool?

The Kenton does not have a pool.

Does The Kenton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Kenton to downtown Scarborough?

The Kenton is 0.6 mi away from Scarborough.

The Kenton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 195 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give this one a miss

Room was at the top of the hotel, up lots of very narrow stairs, very basic room which felt more like a spare room, hotel is definitely not a 4 star, struggle to be a 2 Room was very dated and small things werent right, the bedside light fitting was ver loose, the ceiling had decor missing, the wallpaper is like something out of the eighties, the room was tiny, cold and very unwelcoming, the only thing this hotel provided above a 2 star was the toilet roll. Even the water cups were white plastic vending machine type. We wont be going back I understand that you get what you pay for but we were still very much overcharged. The only positive was the young lady that welcomed us, she was very polite and cheery.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alec

I'm an oap and put on the top floor, no lift
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

stella

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Poor run down area very bad experience as an obvious lodger was very rude screaming at us to move our car despite us having checked we were ok to park,certainly won’t be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent enough place to stay. Showing it's age in places but overall clean and tidy. Staff were friendly. Easy to check in, and I set off early the following morning - leaving the keys in the box in the hallway. Very convenient for the town centre and seafront if you don't mind a few minutes walk. Variety of restaurants nearby, even before you reach the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amy the host was first class and even upgraded my room after she had found out i had a bad day with my car breaking down and she also waited for me well after the time i was supposed to check in. Great room, great location and top customer service. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host mini fridge in ro large TV excellent lounge/bar. No breakfast provided was a minus
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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

Handy for all attractions in Scarborough

We had a great overnight stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and very clean, with a fantastic view over the North Bay. It is in a very handy position for both bays and also Peasholm park or the Open Air Theatre. It’s only a short walk to the town centre and station. Handy parking outside and a very easy check in process. We will certainly book again next time we come to Scarborough. We saw a wonderful sunrise from the bedroom window and got some great pics😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in and parking was easy. The property was very clean. The old sash window rattled when open so I had to shut it which made the room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wiktor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

A

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

Comfortable Stay

A very comfortable stay. The hotel host was kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was stayibg at hotel for a JLS consert. Hotel was lovely and clean. Was in room 8. Only thing wifi didnt work very well. Think it needs a booster added to get to top floors
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is lovely hotel, Friendly staff, Hotel can be accessed front and back handy when going to different parts of Scarborough Nice Comfy Bed The shower room and toilet was separate for my room most rooms are ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sybil Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

DEBORAH

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Haydn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it here, room had a gorgeous view and the family room wa spacious. Bunk bed was a bit creakky (but our kids were probably too big for them really.) Fab locations for the northbay side where there is lots to do. Breakfast was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room...very convenient for Open Air Theatre nearby.....Quiet and friendly staff...Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2 night stay

Great location. we were 5 minutes walk from the open air theatre for a concert. Nice spacious room. comfy bed. Friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfy, food location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Zuzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had only spent one night in this property on a one-day trip to Scarborough. I was disappointed that my single room was facing the street rather then the North Sea; my private bathroom was also separate from my room, which was a bit inconvenient - but it had an excellent beach view. I struggled a bit with door lock too. However I had a sink in my room, I had access to an electric kettle, cups, coffee/tea/bottled water and towels/soap (no toiletries though) and it was pleasantly quiet in the building. The room was quite spacious and comfortable, with more conveniences I had opportunity to use. I appreciated really hot radiator in the evening after a long walk battling chilly wind and intermittent rain. Check-in was quite smooth and communication was relevant. The area is attractive to walk about if weather permits, there is even a small cinema and a pub within short walking distance. It was fascinating to contemplate this seaside town only just waking up from a winter hibernation. Despite challenging weather, I had pleasant time, especially in the Scarborough castle and beach areas. Overall, I was quite satisfied with this property and I would recommend it for a short, no frills stay, even out of season.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024