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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property

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An indoor pool with a blue and white color scheme, surrounded by white walls and stone accents.
A room with rows of chairs, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement.
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 coastal cityscape with a beach, a fortified hilltop, and a mix of residential and historical buildings.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

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

View all photos for Double Room

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
(72 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room Sleeps 4

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

Family Room Sleeps 4

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room with Sea View

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

Twin Room with Sea View

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

View all photos for Family Room Sleeps 3

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
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room with Sea View

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(19 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Scarborough

At The Royal Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Scarborough Spa and North Bay Beach. 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
  • Mecca Bingo - 4 min walk - 0.4 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Conservatory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bonnets Chocolate Shop & Cafe/Restaurant - ‬2 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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includes taxes & fees
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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 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 12 July 2026 start from AU$98, 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 13-minute walk from North 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 1005 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Always love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

diane

Was lovely as always
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

10/10 Excellent

Darran

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

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

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, it was very quiet, given it was March but a 25 minute wait for someone to come and serve in the bar seemed excessive- just didn’t seem to have staff about the place. Beach view was great and room very big. Great location if you can find a spot to park your car.
Impressive staircase shows the age and beauty of the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mansour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and historic place Need to maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, room clean, nice christmas decorations in hotel lobby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

NIGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with extra large bed and lots of space plus extras ie fridge, coffee machine, safe. Clean room & bathroom but the odd small cobweb on the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a spectacular view very clean and everything in that we would need.all staff extremely courteous as usual.loved our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent. After an issue with our girst room we were given a replacement room of equal standard with no troubke at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Faultless. Beautiful building inside and out. Pet friendly, staff great. Great location, pubs literally 2 mins down the road. I'l be back soon.
Lounge
Arcades
Grand Entrance / Hallway
Rogers 4th Birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely staff and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely.bathroom a little grubby.but a lovely seaview room.lovely.staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Great location and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice big room with a nice sea view. A few things a bit out dated but was good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Yes it was Groovey but we could have done with a change of towels
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026