Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Peasholm Park
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free guesthouse has a garden and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Russell offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Scarborough guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at The Russell, you're just a quick walk from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Steps from Peasholm Park and 9 minutes on foot from Scarborough Open Air Theatre
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Free self parking is available.
This 3.5-star Scarborough guest house is smoke free.
Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
A bar/lounge
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
Russell Guesthouse Scarborough
Russell Scarborough
The Russell Guesthouse
The Russell Scarborough
The Russell Guesthouse Scarborough
Reviews
The Russell Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Amazing view and straight outside of Peasholm Park. Delicious breakfast every morning. Comfortable, spacious and beautifully decorated rooms and hotel in general. Our second stay there amd would return again.
Excellent quiet hotel, great value for money. Perfect location for theatre/North Bay beside Peasholm Park. Really friendly staff, comfortable bed/room, lovely breakfast which was just right amount. Enjoyed it so much I booked an extra night! Also as a solo traveller I felt comfortable and safe. Breakfast service only an hour 8.30-9.30 as it’s small but it never felt busy at breakfast & was perfect time for me anyway. Very generous with tea/coffee/milk/sugar rather than just 2 which doesn’t go very far. Replenished every day too, great for me as I drink lots. Addition of hot chocolate was nice too. Will definitely be back.
We had a lovely stay at The Russell with friends and family. The owners were friendly, attentive and helpful. The family room (no 6) we stayed in was very comfortable, clean and spacious. Lovely walk in shower with adequate space in the en-suite. Comfy beds, big bay window looking out toward the trees. The lounge area downstairs was very nice and comfortable with a selection of board games for families. There was also a small bar which was open in the evenings and run by the owner who was more than happy to chat and had a large selection of drinks. The breakfast was delicious- very hearty and freshly cooked which set us up for the day ahead. The location of the property is ideal for walking to the North Bay and down through the park, We parked on the driveway and it felt a very safe area with no unwanted noise on an evening.
Will definitely be visiting here again! Thank you very much for your hospitality.
The staff were excellent and the room was pleasant. We were able to bus and walk around all the sight we wanted to see.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Angela
4 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adults are irrelevant
Nice location overlooking trees at the rear of Peasholm Park.
We arrived early and we were allowed to check in.
Parked our car on the street approx a few metres away.
Breakfast although not too our tastes was not greasy and we received the well done bacon my hubby had asked for on the first morning of our 3 night stay.
Negatives
We stayed in Room 1. Family Room.
Dusty, and cobwebs everywhere . Tired looking diy decor. Old fashioned stained (Table) furniture with loose handles.
Dirty stained curtains.
IOO we did not like the signage everywhere telling us what we can't do e.g. No hot food to be consumed in the rooms or you will charged £25.However there are take away menus for Kebabs etc.
CCTV cameras inside. We felt like we were being watched and couldn't be trusted. They entered our room while we were out when we had left a do not disturb sign on.
Shower poor , variable heat.No hot water to wash your hands with. We mentioned this and was told they would put the boiler on.They didn't, so we brought it up again.
The owner came to check we mentioned about the window having no restrictor as the wind had opened it fully. I was unable to reach to close it.We were fearful of kids falling out. Owners attitude the room is a triple not a family and we didn't have any kids so being adults it's irrelevant.
OMG the attitude, he said he felt like we were finding things to complain about. We hadn't said anything other than we had no hot water. I hadn't spoke re the decor dust etc.
Excellent Guest House in a very convenient but quiet area next to Peasholm Park. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very comfortable and there is a lovely lounge and a well-stocked bar. Breakfasts were excellent.
The owners were friendly and helpful. We stayed 2 nights and the hotel suited our needs. We were in room 4 which was small but had everything we needed. We would stay there again.
Great location for the scarborough open air theatre and peasholm park.
Nothing was too much to ask. From the highchair at the breakfast table and travel cott bed supplied in the family room. Private off road parking. Run by a lovely friendly couple.
A very nice breakfast and even gave us fried bread that we cheekily asked for.
I loved everything about the Russell , the owners made you feel so welcome , the room was perfect The guest house was spotless clean , the breakfast was delicious and cooked to order . I would highly recommend this hotel to others
Nice decor. Had good breakfast each day including gluten free hot food and glutrn free toast,which the host went and bought for me staying when i said i was gluten free. Comfortable bed and room was nice , bathroom clean. Good working shower. Would definitely stay again.
What a lovely place to stay close to Northbay and only £6 for a Taxi to Southbay. The Hotel is clean comfortably and ran by a lovely couple with a great Breakfast. What more do you need. We will return.
Lovely hotel run by a lovely friendly couple. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the breakfast was nice and tasty. Benji the dog was an added bonus 😊
If you are looking for a quaint old fashioned inn with character this is great for you. We wanted a small inn with an old world feel and enjoyed our stay. Rooms are clean, but also older and small. Since this is what we expected we were more then happy with it. Breakfast was easy and pleasant. Right across from the park and a short walk to the lake.
No lift so if you have issues with stairs that could be a problem.
Staff were very nice.