The Royal Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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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 coastal cityscape with a beach, a fortified hilltop, and a mix of residential and historical buildings.
A room with rows of chairs, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement.
A garden area with potted plants, a fountain, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE
  • Place, South Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen Joseph Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Spa
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(76 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room Sleeps 4

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

Twin Room with Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room Sleeps 3

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

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 10

double standard

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Scarborough

The Royal Hotel places you steps from South Bay Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Rotunda Museum. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, multilingual staff and wedding services. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Scarborough City Centre hotel include Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North York Moors National Park.

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Peasholm Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St Nicholas Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scholars - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

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 metres) 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 159 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This Scarborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Sea View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 108 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1830
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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.

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-authorise 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-authorise 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel?

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

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

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$107, 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 The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from South Bay Beach.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel has an indoor pool.

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

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

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1009 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

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized room and hotel in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value overall and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic I had booked a double room with view but got Church Hill suite which was absolutely gorgeous very well priced definitely would recommend and stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had dinner and breakfast both very good. Staff were very helpful and the lobby is amazing. Only drawback the rooms are a little tired but would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a nice size and loved the beach/sea views from window
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley hotel yes rooms are dated but clean our room was huge Breakfast wasnt the best but did the job
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy and parking was difficult - quite a distance from hotel - breakfast ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very good and clean, bathroom spotless, staff were very helpful and poilte. Beach view ok from the roof teraec Parking can be difficult at busy times
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

4/10 Poor

Melanie

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

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

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

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely outstanding
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

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

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

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

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

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