Grand Hotel Scarborough

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges
A grand lobby with a central staircase, ornate columns, and a seating area with leather sofas and armchairs.
Lobby sitting area
Sun deck

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

Sea View Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Or Twin Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room without Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Grand Hotel Scarborough

At Grand Hotel Scarborough, hit the beach, dine on-site at The Harbour Lights or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Housekeeping is available on request.
Grand Hotel Scarborough offers 413 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 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 an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Grand Hotel Scarborough's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from South Bay Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from South Bay Beach and 14 minutes on foot from North Bay Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 9 AM to 10 AM.
The Harbour Lights – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Premier Restaurant – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 AM to 10 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Premier Restaurant
  • The Harbour Lights

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Personal motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1863
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 9 per day (62 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP25 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

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
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

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Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 217 out of 1305 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Beach view was excellent breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Nice stay once again. Staff were very helpful. Entertainment was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely clean room with a sea view and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a lovely stay will be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location,helpful staff,nice historical building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

David

Traveled by bus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We parked outside the hotel and the car was fine all weekend and free with a blue badge,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Value for money paid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel is nice and staff ok Bedroom cold draft though windows Noise in bathroom from pipe when other members flush toilet Noise residents come though doors Parking hard out side Out of 10 Score 4
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was sufficient it was a budget room but was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Totally average room was clean. Breakfast was average not worth 12 quid hotel was in need of referb.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We parked elsewhere... After a major let down from where we were ment to stay.. we found the grand and it was perfect for us ..clean and warm .. apart from bath not cleaned (I did it myself) everything was great ..we will be back ...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stopped at the grand hotel few times in the past. Was great as always room clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026