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Grand Hotel Scarborough

Property class: 3
3-star beach hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a floor lamp.

Sea View Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Standard Double Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a lamp, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Double Or Twin Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

City Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room without Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a lighthouse, and a white ceiling.

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with frosted glass.

Standard Twin Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of a lighthouse, and a white ceiling.

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a radiator, and a wardrobe.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a nightstand.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a curtain.

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Scarborough

Seaside stay .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
  • Scarborough Spa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Scarborough Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Scholars - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Scarborough

3-star beach 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 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
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Scarborough to the airport?

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 Grand Hotel Scarborough?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Scarborough on Aug 23, 2026 start from $61, including 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 Grand Hotel Scarborough have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Hotel Scarborough.

How close is Grand Hotel Scarborough to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from South Bay Beach and 14-minute walk from North Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at 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 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 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 Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough have a pool?

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

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Hotel Scarborough to downtown Scarborough?

Grand Hotel Scarborough is 0.1 mi away from Scarborough.

Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 257 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 223 out of 1343 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable stay in agoodlocation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great price too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has everything you need for a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a sea view it was lovely view breakfast was nice and hot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, amazing hotel atmosphere and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
The food was 💯
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful, what you want from a seaside hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean..staff all lovely..view great..didnt have breakfast...Hotel magnificent bedroom was dated but... bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay breakfast great. Staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Nice stay once again. Staff were very helpful. Entertainment was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Beach view was excellent breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely clean room with a sea view and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a lovely stay will be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. The lift was a tight squeeze as we had a wheelchair.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location,helpful staff,nice historical building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aistė

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the room and all hotel. Beautiful building and lovely atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kieren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand location, right on the cliffs overlooking the beach and beachfront attractions. The Grand Hotel is Victorian era grandeur with charm but has seen better days. We found a bargain with some trade offs that were worth it for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room/ bathroom beyond my expectations and staff efficient , friendly and welcoming. Good breakfast and altogether a great stay in this iconic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Hotel very dated with a lot of damage to a lot of areas were patched up jobs that needed a full job doing. Rooms were reasonably clean. Breakfast was nice, not loads of choice but what was there was cooked nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was fine with the breakfast and the evening meal as well. The single room was spacious so all good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Such an amazing place totally beautiful and the staff are amazing :) can’t wait to go back x
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room,lovely sea view,friendly staff.only negative points were lager n cider was rubbish from the bar and parts of the building looking very tired. Overall enjoyed our stay and we will return.
Room view
Lobby stairs
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for walking distance to places but the hotel is very run down
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Traveled by bus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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