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The Russell

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Peasholm Park

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Front of property
Exterior
Twin Room
Dining room
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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22 Ryndleside, Scarborough, England, YO12 6AD
  • Place, Peasholm Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, alpamare
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Scarborough

At The Russell you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Peasholm Park and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Scarborough guest house include alpamare and Scarborough Cricket Club.
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What's nearby

  • Peasholm Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • alpamare - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • North Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Scarborough Cricket Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 20 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watermark Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪North Bay Fisheries - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taylor’s North Bay - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪saltWATER CAFE BAR - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Russell

Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Peasholm Park
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.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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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

Important information

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
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 and Mastercard.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Russell?

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

Is parking available at The Russell?

Yep, The Russell has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Russell?

Yep, The Russell is a short 10-minute walk from North Bay Beach.

Does The Russell have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at The Russell, but alpamare is a short 13-minute walk away.

Does The Russell serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Russell?

No, The Russell does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Russell?

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

Are pets allowed at The Russell?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Russell?

There isn't one on site, but Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

The Russell Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel in quiet close at the top Peasholm park. Walkable to North Bay attractions, with bus services to town centre and South Bay. Friendly host, good breakfast and clean room. I stayed three nights in a single room, with comfortable four foot bed. Room was compact but had everything I needed for my stay. Good value as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great location, friendly owners and good breakfast. Room a good size and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, very quiet place. All we needed for quick trip to Yorkshire shores.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All round lovely stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and the room was pleasant. We were able to bus and walk around all the sight we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely safe, beautiful and comfortable room, fabulous breakfast. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 day break

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire, preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean and had a cozy atmosphere. The owners were lovely people and the breakfast was great. Highly recommend if visiting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at a lovely place.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely stay for our family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So clean and fresh. Great decor. The breakfast was delicious. Very helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

olugbenga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place, thankyou

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 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family-run hotel!

Excellent and kind attention to guest needs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024