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Raincliffe Hotel

3.0 star property
A welcoming retreat where travelers can start their day with a delicious breakfast and find moments of relaxation throughout their stay

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A building with a green door and windows with red and blue panes. - Raincliffe Hotel (Scarborough)
A traditional brick building with a green roof and a sign for Raincliffe Hotel. - Raincliffe Hotel (Scarborough)
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a chandelier. - Raincliffe Hotel (Scarborough)
A hotel room with two single beds, a television, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains. - Raincliffe Hotel (Scarborough)
A patio with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a view of a red brick building in the background. - Raincliffe Hotel (Scarborough)
The Raincliffe Hotel offers a warm setting where guests unwind in the garden or relax on the sunny terrace. Travelers connect with free WiFi, challenge each other to a game of pool, or enjoy drinks at the bar. Former visitors consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall with a floral wallpaper pattern.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a plaid chair, and a floral wallpaper.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Four Poster Bedroom)

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a dresser with drawers, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Double Room (Four Poster Bedroom)

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (sleeps 3)

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a radiator.

Family Room (sleeps 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Small Double)

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wicker chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room (Small Double)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room (Sleep 5)

A hotel room with two single beds, a television, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (Sleep 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Scarborough, Raincliffe Hotel is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Scarborough Open Air Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Bay Beach and North York Moors National Park. South Cliff Italian Gardens and Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Scarborough travel guide
Map
21 Valley Road, Scarborough, England, YO11 2LY

What's nearby

  • A harbor with boats, a lighthouse, and buildings along the waterfront.
    South Bay Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A gazebo with a band performing, overlooking a beach with parked cars and people seated on chairs.
    Scarborough Spa
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A river with boats, a wooden bridge, and a flower bed.
    Peasholm Park
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A beach with people, colorful buildings, and houses on a hillside.
    North Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A stone tower with a staircase leading up to a higher level, overlooking a coastal landscape with a clear sky and the sea in the background.
    Scarborough Castle
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station
    13 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Commercial Pub
    10 min walk
  • The Craft Bar
    9 min walk
  • The Valley Pub
    3 min walk
  • Cask & Keg
    4 min walk
  • The BellyRub Bar and Eatery
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 2 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 3 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day (49 ft away)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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
Children 3 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Raincliffe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Raincliffe Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Raincliffe Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Raincliffe Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rotunda Museum and South Bay Beach. Falsgrave and Mecca Bingo are also within 15 minutes. Scarborough Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Raincliffe Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, convenient location (30 mins walk to the Open Air theatre) Owners were really polite and helpful. Breakfast was lovely too. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve had a lovely stay with Raincliffe. Very welcoming hosts, happy to chat and share useful information. We had a really comfortable stay in a lovely room, with a much needed fan! Excellent coffee and breakfast. Would highly recommend. We booked a concert at the Open Air Theatre and walked there and back. Thank you for hosting, we had a great weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, lovely people and well maintained hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff & very clean B&B. Breakfast was so good had a full cooked breakfast and was huge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, reasonable price, comfortable room, walking distance to seafront and town. Staff were friendly and breakfast was very tasty. Would recommend and stay again thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, warm. Hosts were fantastic and a cracking breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfy beds lots of room nice shower, Lovely breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay with good hosts very helpful with things to do and easy to walk to the beach and town 😀
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was to a good standard, bathroom was smart and immaculate, breakfast was extremely good and the staff were attentive and always to go further if required.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Will book again.

Room's very clean and comfortable, breakfast also really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

One night solo stay

One night weekend stay while visiting family. V good traditional hotel. Comfy bed, service excellent & breakfast tasty. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the sea front / town center. Great room, facilities and breakfast. Owners were very easy to talk to and very helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

matt

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

Great hotel and staff with attention to detail

Lovely hotel and friendly staff, very clean, decor great and food and drink spot on. Visiting with family to go to Oliver's Mount racing but will definitely use again for a stay in Scarborough X
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
It was a comfortable stay in a lovely victorian property. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly, clean tidy comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Nice hotel

Nice overnight stay, clean and comfortable with a good breakfast. Zone Parking was £4 for 2 days so cheap enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Simon and Sarah were wonderful hosts for our two-nights stay. English breakfast and small bar with beer and cocktails made for a delightful stay. Friendly conversations with hosts were an added benefit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Ideal

Comfy, lovely breakfast and right near the town and seafront.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Very very good

Very welcoming. Excellent stay. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not a hotel,it’s a seaside guest house.The people there were helpful and a good breakfast was served.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Family visiting weekend

Lovely weekend fantastic hotel great host nothing too much trouble food Lovely rooms clean and spacious we had a great time x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Very clean and cosy with an extremely friendly atmosphere. Would definitely come here again. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable property and felt like home from home. Staff very helpful and attentive. Well situated near to beach, shops, restaurants and bars. Would definitely return and recommend this hotel to others considering a holiday in Scarborough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, excellent breakfasts, 10 minutes walk from the railway station and 5 to the sea front. Cant ask for anything more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024