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The Royal Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beach hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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An indoor pool with a blue and white color scheme, surrounded by white walls and stone accents.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a seating area with a round table and leather sofas.
A garden area with potted plants, a fountain, and a view of the sea.
A room with rows of chairs, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, a fortified hilltop, and a mix of residential and historical buildings.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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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A hotel room with a bed, a window with floral curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(76 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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 a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, and curtains.

Twin Room with Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Family Room Sleeps 3

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Penthouse Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room with Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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

double standard

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 10 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scholars - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Nicholas Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 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, desk chairs, and phones. 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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Aug 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Aug 31, 2026 start from $78, 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 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.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1001 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room wit a sea view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price Breakfast was nice. Eat as much as you can . Room.good size. Would go again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy hotel bit dated deco but apart from that good hotel good location . Comfy beds spacious.. would recommend staying here ..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel overall. I had a sea view suite which was a surprise as I hadn’t booked one but the hotel had upgraded me to. Everywhere I went was clean and the staff were very approachable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room served a purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Always love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although an old building and in need of some TLC and upgrading in parts I love it here ( have stayed numerous times). The location is perfect as it’s close to the beach but also the town centre. The staff are always to hand in times of questions and queries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large beach view room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darran

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel Needs a bit of tlc but it’s very old so to be expected Only bad thing some of the breakfast was a little cold
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Anthony

Stayed at this hotel previously, you get what you pay for, location great car parking nearby for £9 for 2 days,if you expect 4 star don't book it but for a value break its spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised, very spacious ,seems to have everything you need and most importantly was very clean. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spotless and the staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

diane

Was lovely as always
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Another lovely stay at the royal.room was brill with a smashing view ( thank you ). staff and amenities were top class as always.we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel. Room was clean and comfortable and the staff was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, I will definitely stay again. My children and I enjoyed being here. The bar/lounge is great as is the impressive reception. Really good food and service from staff. Our room was a little bit dated but did not faze us. As the beds were super comfy and we had a bath and shower which was good. Overall had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwynneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to 2 great rooms, staff are great and rooms were clean, love coming here, been a few times.thanks to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Loved the room , we had stayed in it before and it has been upgraded and was lovely and warm. The breakfast was good , a really good choice on the buffet. The staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size comfortable room and sea view, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Godfrey

Internet was ok didn't use the hotel pool what staff we saw were ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Seagulls with chick's on window ledge kept us awake . Also the metal springs in bed stuck through mattress and made sleeping uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay at the royal , the lobby is stunning and has a real nice feel to the hotel - rooms basic but clean - would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025