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The Esplanade Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Terrace/patio
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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View | Bathroom
Garden view
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Belmont Road, Scarborough, England, YO11 2AA
  • Place, South Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Spa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, North Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Sleeps 4)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Sleeps 4)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden view

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Twin Room

Premium Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room

Premium Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Scarborough

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Scarborough hotel, you'll find South Bay Beach and Scarborough Spa. Rotunda Museum and Stephen Joseph Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Peasholm Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 9 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Curry Leaf - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rice & Spice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Farrer's Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Keg - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

3-star hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Esplanade Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Scarborough hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Esplanade Hotel offers 72 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Esplanade Hotel Scarborough
Esplanade Scarborough
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel Scarborough
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Esplanade Hotel to the airport?

The Esplanade Hotel is 74.7 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 The Esplanade Hotel?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Hotel on Jun 16, 2026 start from CA $174, 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 The Esplanade Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Esplanade Hotel.

How close is The Esplanade Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from South Bay Beach and 2.1 mi (12-min drive) from North Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Esplanade Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Esplanade Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Esplanade Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo (9-min walk) and Opera House Casino (13-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Esplanade Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Esplanade Hotel have a pool?

The Esplanade Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Esplanade Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Esplanade Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Esplanade Hotel to downtown Scarborough?

The Esplanade Hotel is 0.4 mi away from South Cliff.

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 400 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly and nothing too much trouble . Food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view great location great breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A nice stay

This hotel is a little tired and date, the rooms could do with being refurbished and having new furniture but I do love the location, views and ease of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel in a lovely area with fabulous staff. I work away from home 11 months of the year. This hotel is one of the best. Highly recommended by me. Duncan Atkinson.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Townsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in this hotel several times years ago. It is very outdated however the staff service is excellent, it' has friendly clientele and the views to Scarborough harbour are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location of the hotel and the view. Was disappointed to find no hairdryer in the room and furniture definitely needs updating, but despite that, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Weekend break

Met and exceeded all our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful but the bathroom was in a very bad condition. The towels and bedding was all clean but the hotel has definitely seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

would'nt have booked if known builders were in

It is a good idea to let people know construction work is going on, Building materials in the corridors, builders using 4 parking spots out of only 14 ?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss H

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

All good and happy

All good. Very happy with my stay. Cgeck in quick and easy. Late checkout discussed and happy with the 12 oclock offer. Comfortable hotel. Bathroom could do with an update but it was fine for a quick one night stop over. Brilliant sea view. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was fine. We were booked on a B&B basis via Expedia . This was confirmed on check-in but was later challenged by the second receptionist . Expedia had not confirmed the breakfast option. All was ok in the end. The hotel was well located and such an easy walk to the seafront or into the main town. A basic room with all that we needed for our two night stay. I would stay again for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my daughter stayed for 1 night, it’s overall a really nice hotel to stay at if your in Scarborough. The only thing we didn’t like was the walk from Scarborough seafront to the hotel, its a little to much for a 3yr olds little legs and didn’t realise you could walk over the bridge to get esplanade’s so unfortunately took the long way around. But other than that the overall stay was great staff was really friendly and you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was cheap, perfectly located and very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and we managed to get a space in the car park which was a bonus, although there is on-street parking nearby. It’s dated and some of the fixtures and fittings are cheap and a bit worse for wear. That is all reflected in the price though, and the place is exceptionally clean and comfortable. We also had a lovely big room with lovely views over the South Bay and the town. If you want luxury, don’t come here - it’s a hotel catering for the over-60’s coach trip client, with bingo or other entertainment on an evening. Breakfast is OK although a bit cramped and the heating was on in the dining room in August, so it was rather warm. There’s also no proper coffee - you get a flask of hot water with Nescafé sachets - but the bacon and sausages were of good quality and the service was good. It was fine for one night and is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but adequate, but the amazing views from both windows certainly made up for it. Room was not dirty but lots of old cobwebs hanging from ceiling and fluffy dust on lights. Beds were a bit uncomfortable due to thin mattresses (maybe time to replace with better quality). Bathroom was clean but a little cramped. But ........ Despite the somewhat negative comments, we will definitely return to this hotel as we really enjoyed our stay. The stay was made all the better for the attentiveness of the staff who were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

William

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

Disgusting hotel do not stay

Disgusting substandard room, ceiling water damaged and coming down, bath panel hanging off, wardrobe falling apart, table leg held together with masking tape, room smelling, nothing like photos, refused room, assistant manager victoria after contacting manager jo promised us a refund if we were not satisfied with room if we did not stay, which we did, 3 days later money has been taken from account, it shows you what sort of people are in charge of this run down building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived at The Esplanade Hotel, we felt embraced by its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perched on Paignton’s famous seafront, the hotel offers stunning panoramic views of Tor Bay—best enjoyed from the elegant lounge or the comfort of a sea-facing room. Our room was impeccably clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated in coastal hues. Soft linens, thoughtful amenities, and blackout curtains guaranteed a restful night’s sleep, while the private balcony became our go-to spot for morning coffee and golden sunrise vistas. Service here is nothing short of outstanding. Every team member—from reception to housekeeping and the bar—greeted us with genuine smiles and took the time to anticipate our needs. Special dietary requests at breakfast were handled swiftly, and the full Devonshire spread (local sausages, freshly baked pastries, and home-made marmalade) set us up perfectly for beach walks and town explorations. The hotel’s on-site brasserie serves modern British cuisine that cleverly showcases regional produce. We savored beautifully presented dishes—like seared scallops and Devon lamb—paired with a carefully curated wine list. After dinner, the bar’s live piano sessions struck just the right note for a relaxed evening. Location couldn’t be more ideal: direct beach access, a short stroll to Paignton Pier, and easy links to the steam railway and coastal trail. Yet despite its central spot, the Esplanade remains a haven of calm, where attentive service and though
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employés vraiment souriants et accueillants. Hôtel désuet, en rénovations mais vraiment en décrépitude. Chambre supérieure non conforme aux photos. Impossible de voir la vue sur la mer comme annoncé car la fenêtre est en décrépitude et la vitre opaque. Télévision non fonctionnel. Plafonds ouverts. Ne vaut pas le prix du tout. Literies neuve et propre. Hôtel avec potentiel mais non actuel et vraiment tombé en ruines.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff were very helpful, especially the manager Ryan (I think his name was) nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The hotel seems very dated, quite shabby in parts. Really good location and would be fabulous if the hotel was up to standard. Beds very comfortable but the wooden window frames were rickety and shabby. Old bathroom too with very dated decor. The bedroom furniture had seen better days too. The reception staff were very friendly though which made our introduction to the hotel very nice. With an update this hotel could be one of the best in Scarborough. Fabulous views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property in a great location, just our room needs a lot of TLC. Mattress’s in twin room we’re of very poor quality lumps and squeaky on both beds,Bathroom shabby bath panel cracked and spli.bath itself badly stained. Window had no paint on sill ( and hadn’t seen any for a long period. . Shame really as it could be made into a superb room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ricky

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

Shambles

No room available. Service was a joke and lots of people in the same boat. Shambles. Attitude of staff was appalling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

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

Good value

Good location and nice walk down into town through park. The staff worked really hard and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before but we were in the sea facing room, it was lovely. The room we stayed in this time was on street but still had everything you needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was appalling for a price of £105 per night it was not worth even half that. The bath was filthy with lime stains from the continual dripping tap . The toilet would not flush had to keep using the kettle to fill up the cistern .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Anniversary break

The only flaw in our stay was the scaffolding around the hotel made our sea view a rather unsightly one..But room Although dated was very clean and comfortable...Breakfast was plenty of choices and our stay was pleasant and relaxing 😌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020