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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool

Explore the area

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St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE
  • Place, South Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Spa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(62 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 4 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sleeps 4

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room Sleeps 3 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sleeps 3

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Scarborough

Steps from the beach.At this Scarborough City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of South Bay Beach and Rotunda Museum. Opera House Casino and YMCA Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Scarborough Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Bar & Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

3.5-star beach hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 108 square feet (10 square meters) and includes conference space. An indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Royal Hotel.

This 3.5-star Scarborough hotel is smoke free.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 108 sq ft of conference space
  • 10 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1830
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 159 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Scarborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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 within 0.25 miles (GBP 8 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 12 for adults and GBP 6 to 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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 12.00 to 12.00 for adults, and GBP 6 to 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.00 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet deposit: GBP 25.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Scarborough
Royal Scarborough
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Scarborough
The Royal Hotel Hotel Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Hotel is 74.5 mi (114-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from South Bay Beach and 13-minute walk from North Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Royal Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12.00 and 12.00 for adults, GBP 6 and 6 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Opera House Casino (4-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to downtown Scarborough?

The Royal Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Scarborough.

Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Overnight stay.

Hotel staff brilliant buffet breakfast was very good. Unfortunately room window needs replaced(seagull were a bit loud) but was in awkward area of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights, upon arrival the room we had booked had an issue which meant we couldn't possibly stay in the room allocated, this was quickly resolved by the receptionist and because they were fully booked and couldnt switch for a room like for like, we ended up with a suite which was an added bonus and made our day! Positives - great staff, generally clean, central location yet quiet. Cons - no parking The hotel is slightly aged and heavily used as many are in this area, we found the room to be of clean standard, stocked with toiletries, well equipped with amenities such as hairdryer, fridge, iron, kettle, coffee maker, t.v's etc. I am doubtful we wouldve have recievd all these with the room we originally booked but this added to our stay. All in all a pleasant stay for a couple of nights and would consider returning as I am confident that any issues encountered the helpful staff will do their best to resolve them :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared and Katelyn

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, had a very nice 3 day stay, best room was the lounge/bar which was very relaxing and comfortable,very close to cafe,s,shops,pubs and tram to get to beach. Will definately stay again. The only problems i We had was that we paid extra for sea view room and it was at the side of building so could not see beach very well. Also no cutlery or plates in room to eat meals. Also on advertisements it said you could sit outside on balcony overlooking beach but we got told we couldnt use it through the day as a wedding was on but fare enough we waited and was told it would be open to use later but then it was closed all the 3 days we were there as a safety precaution. But staircase was lovely and staff were too and i would definately book this hotel again to stay. comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Some way short of 3 stars

Lovely staff but hotel could do with a huge facelift. Lobby is nostalgic but sockets hanging off the walls bring you back to earth with a thump. Tinned fruit for breakfast was a nice twist.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel lift was out of order to our floor quite hard to find the room everything else was fine nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wai

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith, Oldham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outside entrance bin full overflowing building looks old and paintwork looks worn but interior is good clean and pleasant. Room was good clean and pleasant. Bathroom did not have an expelair fan so when using shower steams up. Because windows cannot be opened in room lots of condensation on windows in evening and first thing in morning.breakfast was very good, Overall good would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Safaa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Great location and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Prashant

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Creaky floors and acoustic was terrible. Hence, could not sleep much. There was no view. No temp control.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach , loads of rooms . However needs updating, room we had went very clean and had multiple issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jude

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the ambience of the property. I didn't like the bed cos the mattress wasn't comfortable. Please consider the changing the mattress as we had body aches after sleeping on it.
Wife and I at the beach side
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sally

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Way below standard

Awful, had to climb over a bedside table to get in the room, staff were lovely, hotel outdated and way below standard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sreeja

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family
Comfy clean beds but room could have been cleaner ,? Vomit stains on walls ,good choice at breakfast friendly staff ,booked here because off the pool ,didn’t expect to have to pay £6 each to use when a resident,disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Davina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025