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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Rooftop terrace
Beach/ocean view
The Royal Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from South Bay Beach. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North York Moors National Park are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
6.6 out of 10, 1,641 reviews
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Peasholm Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 114 min drive
  • Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Filey Station - 13 min drive
  • Seamer Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Scarborough - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tricolos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from South Bay Beach. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North York Moors National Park are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 159 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking within 1312 ft (GBP 8.00 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (108 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1830
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Sea View Restaurant – On-site restaurant.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 to 12.00 for adults and GBP 6 to 6 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 25.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8.00 per day (1312 ft away)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?

No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Opera House Casino (4-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and nearby?

The Royal Hotel has an indoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Sea View Restaurant.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is located near South Bay Beach in Scarborough City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Scarborough Station and 9 minutes' walk from Scarborough Spa. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Breakfast
Location
Bed
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Lobby
Bar
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Building

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel thank you
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a really nice stay and would definitely like to come again. The overall appearance of the communal area is absolutely stunning
N, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

Everything was great
Denise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel, Staff and breakfast were great

Check in was great but travelling on motorcycles and room was 4 floor long way from working lift, long way to carry bags helmet etc. breakfast was good and staff were excellent
Geoffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location beautiful old hotel

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
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very Good Stay

Rooms were nice and spacious, bathrooms were clean and came with towels and soap. Bed could have been slightly comfier, service and staff were great and very polite. Pool and Sauna were a very good add on, roof terrace was beautiful and gym was okay. Beautiful interior and nice bar area with entertainment on an evening, really enjoyed it. great value for money.
Harrison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy, value for money and the staff were very welcoming.
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay and can’t wait to go back .
Connor, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

just returned from a short stay at the royal hotel scarborough had an excellent room on third floor with a sea view very comfortable room.clean and warm
andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent stay!
Paula, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Very nice hotel with helpful staff , the food was great.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely inpromptu stay.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic hotel

Spacious and very comfortable room with a sea view and all the amenities I required in a room, including the bonus of a coffee machine. The building was very grand and full of character and in a very central and convenient location. Would stay here again.
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great location. A spacious room with a view. Friendly staff ad dog friendly
amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, friendly helpful staff. Some part's of the room could do with an upgrade or a deep clean but other than that was a nice hotel and the room was sufficient for sleeping and taking a shower or bath
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice stay FANTASTIC STAFF all very good
simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All staff very friendly , Hotel very comfortable , Great location Relaxing hotel bar
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3rd that lve stayed here..no complaints
Darran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love The Royal

I have stayed at The Royal many times and even got married here. Absolutely love the place, stuff are fantastic, we stayed in a room on 3rd floor for a very good rate and it was lovely, spacious and clean.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good 👍
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family night away

Check in was easy and quick. Room was clean and massive. Would recommend and definitely return
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel
Hayder, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean good sized rooms, friendly staff and very convenient for town centre and beach
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent would stay again had a superb 3 course dinner food menu first class 👏to the chef 👨‍🍳 we had no problem asking for the food to be heated up, the young waitress was so helpful getting us a table which we hadn’t booked and she was so lovely tending to all our needs ….. wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Royal in November

Great staff and a lovely comfortable stay
Michael, 1-night trip