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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach fun in indoor pool, near South Bay Beach

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
The current price is £52
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Scarborough - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tricolos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Lion - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near South Bay Beach
Located close to North Bay Beach, The Royal Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Sea View Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall and a TV in reception
  • A front desk safe, a ballroom and luggage storage
  • 4 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 159 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Exterior

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
6.6 out of 10, 1,630 reviews
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

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

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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.

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

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 13 Jul 2025 start from £52.00, 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.

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay and a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in Scarborough City Centre, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of South Bay Beach and North Bay Beach. Rotunda Museum and Opera House Casino are also within 5 minutes. Scarborough Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1006 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Easy to find, quiet and comfortable room, really good location to the beach and shops/restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel very welcoming will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Had a lovely room xx would definitely stay again x
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and brilliant hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice hotel room clean and well equipped with bonus of a mini fridge. Staff friendly and helpful. convenient for all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff, very comfortable, good value, will stay again when visiting scarborough
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

dated, food awful and holes in window frames so could close windows, very hot rooms, otherwise great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Brilliant spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Was a lovely big room staff were lovely breakfast was a buffet beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel situated at the top of the cable car lift for those not as mobile. Very friendly staff, breakfast was really nice with plenty of options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Had a really nice stay Hotel was clean staff were very nice and friendly food was lovely great location just a shame cliff lift went off on 2 days so we were unable to go down to front as I wouldn’t have been able to get back up
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Had a lovely few days,room had a sea view which was a nice surprise.breakfast very nice all staff very helpful be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

All round decent budget friendly hotel, good location for shops, beach, and amusements
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent customer service and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Very nice hotel 2nd time here and no problems. Shame the hotel bar closes early though 10pm last orders? Other than that all good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Overall very good but was surprised room not cleaned on 2nd bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10

Dirty, smelly, tatty. Needs a major refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Enjoy staying here hotel is in a good spot, room was clean bed was comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful, we parked next to the grand hotel got a pass from reception cost £8
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The Royal is a favourite of ours as it is near to everything and always clean and tidy and the staff are always helpful. No noise and our room was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The reception is fantastic. Rooms ok a little tired but for the price we paid were fine . A little short of staff the ones that were there were great . I think the company were putting on the poor guy on reception he was working hard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Had a lovely stay and can’t wait to go back .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

It is a wonderful OLD building. Well decorated. Great Breakfast. My room (403) was small. The flex for the kettle was too short and the floor sloped towards the emancipation door. But i guess it's a very old building. The staff were excellent. I have no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025