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The Arran

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Scarborough, 5-minute walk to North Bay Beach

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Front of property
Parking
Family Triple Room, Non Smoking, external private bathroom (Room 5) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase
Lounge
Close to North Bay Beach and Scarborough Open Air Theatre, The Arran has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite (Room 4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite (Room 4)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 6) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite (Room 1) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Non Smoking, Ensuite (Room 1)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room, Non Smoking, external private bathroom (Room 5) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Non Smoking, external private bathroom (Room 5)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
114 North Marine Road, North Yorkshire, Scarborough, England, YO12 7JA

What's nearby

  • North Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 16 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Watermark Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taylor’s North Bay - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪North Bay Fisheries - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Arran

Guesthouse near North Bay Beach
Located close to Scarborough Open Air Theatre, The Arran has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Arran offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 1 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 2.50 for adults and GBP 2.50 for children

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 2.50 for adults and GBP 2.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 1 per day (98 ft away)

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

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Arran B&B Scarborough
Arran Scarborough
Arran
The Arran Guesthouse
The Arran Scarborough
The Arran Guesthouse Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Arran pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Arran?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Arran?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Arran located?

Located in the heart of Scarborough, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Scarborough Cricket Club and North Bay Beach. Peasholm Park and YMCA Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Scarborough Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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The Arran Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cleanliness needs major improvements

The hotel lounge had cobwebs all over even had dead spiders hanging all over the lounge was rather off putting when we had to eat our takeout in there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean but dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was ok for two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

What an amazing break

The B&B was far above expectation. The owner went above and beyond for us. The location was exceptional and close to everything we needed. We will definitely be visiting again and recommending to friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hotel. Perfect location to town centre, park and beach. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean room will defo use again when in area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and sweet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but good and clean was fine for a weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joanna

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

Arran

I had a nice stay in Arran, where I stayed for three nights while visiting and exploring North Yorkshire Moors. The manager of the hotel was extremely nice, friendly and very helpful, you ask and you have :-)) The room was clean and comfy enough for what I needed travelling on a budget. The single bed seemed to be very small but it might be due to the fact that I'm used to a king size one. Shared bathroom was for my solely use, which was very nice. The hotel is in a very short walking distance to the sea front. There is no car park so you have to park your car on the road. It's free for overnight from 5pm until 9am. It was very quiet during my stay, and there was no breakfast served due to the new regulations - Covid-19. Overall it's a very good place to stay for the price, and the location is a big bonus
Twin room on the top floor
Twin room on the top floor
Twin room on the top floor
Twin room on the top floor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money in this very population location on Marine Road. There are lots of B&B's on this street in Scarborough that are all very similar so finding the best value for money led me here. The staff are really pleasant and friendly, the breakfast was really good (choice of cooked with vegetarian option too) and your usual cereal/toast/jam etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hiker

For what you pay it's fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like any of it. Shabby and dirty. Old crumbling house. Wind whistling off the North Shore all night. Thought I was in a remake of The Hound of the Baskerville's. Breakfast dreadful. Cremated sausage, undercooked egg. No offer of butter for toast. No offer of fruit juice to drink. Cheap coffee. Plain horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the cricket ground, close to Scarborough town centre parking available nearby.Clean nice coffee with breakfast good value.Lots of stairs 50 to room 7 washing facilities adequate but not brilliant.Would stay again but try to get ensuite rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A great short break!

The room with shared bathroom was comfortable and clean and adjacent to a shower cubicle and close to the bathroom and toilet. It was perfectly adequate for a one night stay.The full english breakfast with cereal toast and orange juice was well cooked and presented and served in a friendly manner with extra toast and tea or coffee offered without question. The location, adjacent to the Cricket Ground, is ideally situated for the local attractions of North Bay, the Open Air Theatre and Peasholm Park, yet still reasonably accessible to the town centre,harbour and South Bay. All in all very good value for money for a short break away to a great traditional seaside resort, particularly as a single traveller, where single rooms are often charged at a premium rate .
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room we had a great view of the cricket club nice friendly staff very clean room breakfast was nice not too far from the town centre beds were quite comfy nice clean lounge and diningroom well worth the money nice friendly family pub close by would go back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

mr david r

A basic boarding house style b&b. No one can really complain at these prices. Check-in was over the phone so a charged mobile is essential. It felt a bit faceless meeting no-one until breakfast, it was hard to know if there were staff available overnight or not.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming with a nice room and an overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Business trip

I had a really good trip. After my business day finished I made my way to the B+B, lots of parking spaces available. Made my way I to the B+B, went to a steakhouse nearby , then back for a great sleep. Then had a decent breakfast in the morning. Couldn't fault it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruce , West Yorkshire

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

Good for beach—and cricket

This hotel is well-placed for most North Bay attractions and overlooks the Scarborough Cricket Club ground—so a bonus there for devotees of the game. My room wasn't en suite, but all the relevant facilities were nearby and easily accessible and, like the rest of the hotel, were clean and to a good standard. Heartily recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok guest house in quieter north beach end of town

Room 1 overlooked cricket ground. It was warm and walls and bedding were clean. Duvet covers needed ironing. On top of each of the mattresses was a thick piece of yellow foam covering the springs. The beds were hot due to this and still uncomfortable. The carpet could be a lot cleaner. The ensuite shower and toilet need upgrading and the carpet needs to be replaced by tiles or floor covering which is more hygienic. The cooked breakfast was large and cooked well but the sausageswere poor quality and the cereal choices were basic. The rice 'krispies' were soft and stale. We were expecting a better standard of this 'hotel' based on the reviews we read before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly B&B a short walk away from sea front

We stayed here for one night and found the owner and staff friendly and accommodating. Our room was a small double room with shared bathroom. There were a couple of issues with the condition of the room which the owner was apologetic about. On the whole the room was warm and clean and the service was good. The B&B is a short walk away from the sea front and was a good place to stay for the night.

10/10 Excellent

D

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

The Arran in Scarborough.

The price that I paid did not reflect the Arran. It was warm, very clean and the breakfast was unbelievable - again excellent, well cooked and a lot of it as well as well presented on the plate. What really made this stay was Paul, the manager. He went beyond the call of duty to make my stay one of the best that I have experienced anywhere in the country. A sure asset to the company. One aspect that I was not happy with and consider perhaps illegal was that I was asked for credit card details as a guarantee, with the tariff to be paid in local currency on arrival at the Arran. When I arrived at the Arran and offered to pay cash, Paul was put in the difficult position of telling me that the owner had taken the money from my card THE NIGHT BEFORE ! Despite it being on the paperwork that I had downloaded. This I consider is illegal, but as it wasn't Paul's fault, I decided to sort this out at a later date - hence this report. I am interested in your comments on this matter, as I hoped to use the Arran again. The above is my only criticism but it did leave an element of distrust but not with Paul, may I add. Mr D E Williamson.

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and friendly with fabulous breakfast

Paul the manager and his assistant were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was marvellous. The new owner has only recently bought this B&B and is planning to start updating it. Whilst the décor is tired and the rooms are not ensuite (unusual these days) it is clean and nice. We were only there for a night but were very impressed with the amount of storage which would have been more than adequate for a longer stay.

8/10 Good

jayne, wishaw

Liked: Staff & service
enjoyed it owner was very helpfull breakfast was outstanding excellent value for money

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Manager was extremely helpful and lovely cooked breakfast. Room was disappointing too small and not a complete en suite as wash basin was in the room.

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