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The Royal Hotel

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Exterior
Reception
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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £52
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Sept 12 - Sept 13
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Tomorrow

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
  • 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Lion - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near North Bay Beach
Consider a stay at The Royal Hotel and take advantage of 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), wedding services and a TV in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, a ballroom and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • 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

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 14 Sept 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. 336 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian building with good sized family rooms and a lovely buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

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

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay with grandchildren, nice breakfast, close to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was reasonably clean, staff were helpful,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel I liked the room it was a family room with everything you needed in the room staff was very helpful and friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place, nice staff, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to both bays and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like stepping back intime when hotels had character not like the like the little boxes of some I could mention
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central from the river front building is very old however it’s a historical landmark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach , loads of rooms . However needs updating, room we had went very clean and had multiple issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities
Staff good,room clean and bathroom excellent,all in all ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clearly had a former glory but needs investment Family room good sized and good price for area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was lovely. However there was dust on the floral arrangements that people had drawn on , we reprted it to the cleaners and they just wiped out the pictures but didnt remove the dust. The staff were super friendly and knowledgable about the area. The location was great. Good price .
The entrance lobby
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family room and there was plenty of space in the rooms, with a separate room with a single bed and TV. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was clean. We only had a short stay and this met our needs. Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, nice bedroom and no problems. Check in was quick and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, quiet and comfortable room, really good location to the beach and shops/restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel lift was out of order to our floor quite hard to find the room everything else was fine nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy during the night, seagulls, hotel deliveries and noise from other rooms. Comfy beds and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location to enjoy Scarborough
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights Sunday 27th July to Wednesday the 30th. Found the hotel to be above expectations due to some of the reviews I had read. The room was very clean and tidy, bed very comfortable. The hotel I thought was a wonderful old building in good condition. would definately stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025