Grand Hotel Scarborough

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near North Bay Beach

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Lobby sitting area
Sundeck
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Exterior
Food and drink

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, England, YO11 2ET
  • Place, South Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen Joseph Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Sea View Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Or Twin Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room without Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Room without Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room Sleeps 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room No Window

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Scarborough

On the beach.A stay at this Scarborough City Centre hotel places you steps from Rotunda Museum and within a 5-minute walk of South Bay Beach. Opera House Casino and Mecca Bingo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mecca Bingo - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scholars - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Scarborough

3-star beachfront hotel near North Bay Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Grand Hotel Scarborough. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Scarborough hotel is smoke free.

  • 413 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1863
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Grand Hotel Scarborough offers 413 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Scarborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 9 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 9 per day (62 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Britannia Grand
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Scarborough to the airport?

Grand Hotel Scarborough is 74.8 mi (112-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Scarborough on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $73, excluding 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.

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Grand Hotel Scarborough.

How close is Grand Hotel Scarborough to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Hotel Scarborough, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Opera House Casino (6-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough have a pool?

Grand Hotel Scarborough does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Grand Hotel Scarborough have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Grand Hotel Scarborough to downtown Scarborough?

Grand Hotel Scarborough is 0.1 mi away from Scarborough.

Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 229 out of 1357 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a lovely stay will be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location,helpful staff,nice historical building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room/ bathroom beyond my expectations and staff efficient , friendly and welcoming. Good breakfast and altogether a great stay in this iconic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Marissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for walking distance to places but the hotel is very run down
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Such an amazing place totally beautiful and the staff are amazing :) can’t wait to go back x
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was sufficient it was a budget room but was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stopped at the grand hotel few times in the past. Was great as always room clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was suitable for me & clean the staff were polite
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes lovely n welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olenya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,clean rooms the staff even upgraded our room to a sea facing room which was very beautiful.The hotel interiors are very royal and aesthetic.Will visit again ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenic view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was ok for a night ..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying amongst the heritage of an iconic hotel. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GIVEN A GREAT ROOM FAST CHECKIN ON ARRIVAL NOT WAITING FOR ROOM ANOTHER GREAT TWO DAY STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel filled with history , a must stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, was very dog friendly. Parking is really the only problem we had as it was full outside hotel, the discount code didn't work for the ncp parking also. So was expensive to park there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff are amazing sea view room was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Seaview room was nice although looking out through dirty windows spoiled it a little, could do with a couple of extra plug sockets so you can charge your items without having to unplug the tv but overall nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Disliked: Amenities
Beautifully decorated for Christmas and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice and clean and staff nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

I've stayed in many of the Britannias around the UK. IF you can get a room relatively cheaply and don't expect too much, you can have an excellent stay. At The Grand you get an unbelievably beautiful buil
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Sea View Room, Clean Room, Comfy Bed, Power Shower, Great WiFi. Amazing Breakfast, Harbour View And Bay. Very Friendly Staff, Lovely Christmas Trimmings, Superb Stay As Always, I Am A Regular Returning Customer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good value for money, well located. Facilities are a little faded but I found it clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

christopher

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