Grand Hotel Scarborough

Property class: 3

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A grand lobby with a central staircase, ornate columns, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
An outdoor café with wooden tables and chairs, beige umbrellas, and a view of the sea and town in the background.
A grand lobby with a central staircase, ornate columns, and a chandelier.
A grand hotel lobby with a central staircase, ornate columns, and a chandelier.
A grand lobby with a central staircase, ornate columns, and a seating area with leather sofas and armchairs.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Standard Double Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Or Twin Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

City Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Room (Sleeps 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, Sea View (Sleeps 3)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Scarborough

Grand Hotel Scarborough places you in the centre of Scarborough, steps from Rotunda Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of South Bay Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a conference centre. .The buffet restaurant, The Harbour Lights, is open for breakfast and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 9 AM and 10 AM. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Scarborough City Centre hotel, attractions include Peasholm Park and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Scarborough Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Lion Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St Nicholas Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rice & Spice - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Scarborough

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.

  • 413 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1863
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

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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

  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Grand Hotel Scarborough offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

As of 13 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Scarborough on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$85, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Yep, Grand Hotel Scarborough is a short 3-minute walk from South Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and sailing.

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

No, Grand Hotel Scarborough does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Grand Hotel Scarborough's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 228 out of 1357 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! But food was terrible… would stay again but would not have the food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff lovely views and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was adequate, and in better shape overall than when last I stayed - some 5 years ago. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the bath towels were of decent size.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very adequate, we found it very warm in and around the hotel. Found it a bit strange that there was just two plug sockets but all in all a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room basis but clean and tidy Comfrey bed breakfast could be better would eat else were if not paid for in advance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very big hotel. Some area's need some investment. Bar staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely clean room, even a fridge! Sea view, great value for money. Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Though room was small it was clean and comfortable, staff were cheerful and helpful, hotel in need of some tlc but for the price can't complain and shops,pubs and seafront nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sraff okay, room clean but dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The main parts of the hotel were well maintained but the corridors to the rooms plus my room needed some attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , window , aplincens
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay as family of 4 was great. We had large room with sea view. The room was clean and specious. Staff very helpful and funny, breakfast spot on but I missed some cakes- large restaurant and view on sea, hillarious! Lovely evening entartaiment. Everything great but window in room require deep cleaning :) This is beautiful historic building!!! Highly recommend family sea view room executive !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very dated hotel , staff are nice rooms are old and smells
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice time at the grand and the views from the bar and the restaurant were spectacular, we paid for the breakfast and had a fantastic choice of ingredients to choose from. The only bug bear is its card payments only where I prefer to pay cash
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dogs alowed in the restaurant. this isn't good if you are traveling alone otherwise my stay was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026