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Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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2 bars/lounges
Indoor wedding
Sundeck
Exterior
2 bars/lounges
Located close to North Bay Beach, Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a conference center.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sea View Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Sea View Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
  • 3 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Sea View Sleeps 4

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room Sleeps 4

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room No Window

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Family Sea View Sleeps 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Desk chair
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, England, YO11 2ET

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

Hotel near North Bay Beach
Consider a stay at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a conference center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and a ballroom
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Motorized watercraft on site, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 413 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Premier Restaurant
  • The Harbour Lights

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1863
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough located?

Located in Scarborough City Centre, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Rotunda Museum and North Bay Beach. South Bay Beach and Opera House Casino are also within 10 minutes. Scarborough Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 229 out of 1368 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like walking along the sea front, so the Grand is ideal for me. It’s history, and all that goes with it, is its charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view was excellent central to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, sea view perfect, comfy room , jacuzzi bath lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

christopher

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All features were walking distance fro town centre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff greeting. We were upgraded and had an excellent sea view. Hotel is old and showing its age in places but for the money it was excellent value. Great location near to train station and local restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect night at The Grand Hotel had a lovely sleep the staff were amazing five 🌟 for everything i couldnt fault it great place to stay will definitely be staying again see you soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just in the right place for parking and the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We couldn’t close the window in our room due to the handle being missing, but we had been given a sea view room when we’d ordered a standard double. The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. Will definitely stay here again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and helpful The room we stayed in was large so I could get my mobility scooter in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the sea front and town food was good buffet style for breakfast. Bed and pillows to firm otherwise a decent enough place to wash and change before exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTINE

Liked: Amenities
Was greated 1st class My Room 5* Clean best hotel i have been to In Scarborough near the beach shopping Steep hill to beach and back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Fine old building given the size of the place it’s very well kept, will be back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staircase Room desperately need refurbished and cleaned linen clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Love the architecture.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that I could add a food option like breakfast or dinner/tea when I checked in and it's easy to find when getting off the bus/train
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We liked the old style building.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
for the money how can you complain. its worth the money just for the location. remember its only a three star hotel even though its a large hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIP CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness
Lift out of order all weekend one only long waits rooms very cean but mattress was hard access to 6th floor not direct
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful polite at all times
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We really enjoyed it the staff was very friendly and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the history. Please clean windows!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and pet friendly in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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