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The Clifton Hotel

3.0 star property
City center location puts travelers right where the action is, with comfortable rooms and easy access to attractions like Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, a paved walkway along the beach, and a clear view of the ocean. - The Clifton Hotel (Scarborough)
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The Clifton Hotel, in the city center, offers helpful staff and practical amenities. Guests enjoy full breakfast options, a convenient bar, dry cleaning, babysitting, and free WiFi in public areas. The popular Scarborough Open Air Theatre is just a short distance away.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, dresser, and a mirror.

Small Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a coffee maker, and a wooden drawer unit.

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a drawer unit.

Double Room with Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A double bed with two pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room with Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Scarborough, The Clifton Hotel is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and North Bay Beach, while Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough Spa are cultural highlights. North Bay Railway and YMCA Theatre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Scarborough travel guide
Map
Queens Parade, Scarborough, England, YO12 7HX

What's nearby

  • North Bay Beach
    North Bay Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scarborough Cricket Club
    Scarborough Cricket Club
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peasholm Park
    Peasholm Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • South Bay Beach
    South Bay Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station
    19 min walk

Restaurants

  • North Bay Fisheries
    4 min walk
  • North Bay Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Oasis Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    12 min walk
  • The Watermark Cafe
    3 min walk

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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

  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free babysitting

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (70 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 15.00 for adults, and GBP 6 to 10.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clifton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at The Clifton Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Clifton Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Clifton Hotel located?

Located in Scarborough, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Peasholm Park and North Bay Beach. Scarborough Open Air Theatre and South Bay Beach are also within 15 minutes. Scarborough Station is 19 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

The Clifton Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 691 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff there were really friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean room, helpful staff and a convenient location. The only gripe really was I could have used a 2nd pillow as standard and the exterior of the hotel could do with some minor maintenance. Overall, a great value stay in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay. Out side looked like it need re-decorating. But staff excellent. Would definitely list there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zoanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing welcome at reception, really lovely scent on arrival! The room was pretty warm but that's mainly because of the beautiful morning sun blazing away. The sea, castle and landscape views were absolutely stunning. Great conversation set up in the window for tea and surfer watching. Well worth paying for parking on busy days. Spotlessly clean housekeeping deserve a raise. ;)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel full of character. Yes it looks a little scruffy on the outside but the inside is good. Every member of staff was pleasant & helpful especially on the front desk for checking in & out. We arrived early & asked about a parking permit & the lovely lady not only sorted us a parking space but also let us have our room key even thought we were a few hours early 😊 Our room was clean & had everything we needed, the walls are thin as we could hear the people next door but we were only there for 1 night so it didn't bother us,the bed was comfortable. The bar area is nice & the buffet breakfast was good. We were there for a concert at the open air theater & the location of the hotel was spot on for this, just a few minutes walk away. We enjoyed our stay at the Clifton & would definitely do it again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in an ideal place to overlook the beach plus lots of lovely walks nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room in good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location on the beautiful North Bay. Rooms were very spacious. Food was hot and adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay in lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Chloe Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient with lots to do within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and helpful. Location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel, our room was large, well equipped and spotless. The staff were really helpful and friendly, and the location was great overlooking the beach. I would definitely recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean . Our room was nice and clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel friendly stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Akunna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clifftop hotel with the most stunning views of Scarborough's North Bay. Room was very clean upon check-in, only flaw was no housekeeping but they would come clean your room and replenish anything if you request for it. Staff were very pleasant and efficient. Would definitely stay there again and ensure I book an oceanfront room.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location lovely sea views comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Quiet and Helpful Staff 👍👍Plus great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a ground floor double room and it was first rate, clean, warm and cozy. We ate in house, Bar meals which were good value and tasty. The staff very obliging and helpful at all times. We would certainly come back again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcome staff,nothing to much trouble. Lovely clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded room to sea view my favourite hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to town and had good access to local bus service staff where excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with great staff who really look after you. The rooms were great for the price and it's right on the beach. Fab hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good Hotal in a central location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024