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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rooftop terrace
Reception
Exterior
Restaurant
Close to North Bay Beach, The Royal Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Sea View Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room Sleeps 4 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sleeps 4

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room Sleeps 3 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sleeps 3

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk chair
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Bar & Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near North Bay Beach
Consider a stay at The Royal Hotel and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Sea View Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • 4 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a ballroom
  • A TV in the lobby, wedding services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 159 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily 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 within 0.25 miles (GBP 8 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Sea View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 108 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1830
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 to 12.00 for adults, and GBP 6 to 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.00 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet deposit: GBP 25.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Scarborough
Royal Scarborough
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Scarborough
The Royal Hotel Hotel Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay and a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Scarborough City Centre hotel is within a 15-minute walk of South Bay Beach and North Bay Beach. Rotunda Museum and Opera House Casino are also within 5 minutes. Scarborough Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location- love this hotel. We go a few times a year. Love that it’s Pet friendly. Only downfall- Disappointed at this visit as we are regular to the hotel it wasn’t as clean as usual.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room . good services in hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to both bays and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel I liked the room it was a family room with everything you needed in the room staff was very helpful and friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place, nice staff, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness
Original features good room awful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean,spacious room.comfortable bed.Had the dinner and breakfast and both were excellent.staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

2 night stay

Great stay with son and his friend. Ideal location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach , loads of rooms . However needs updating, room we had went very clean and had multiple issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, nice bedroom and no problems. Check in was quick and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family room was actually two very clean and comfortable rooms, i was initially put off by some bad reviews but i thought it was great. The staircase is amazing! And the corridors might be showing their age but that is what comes of staying in a historic building beds were clean and comfortable what more could you want!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family room and there was plenty of space in the rooms, with a separate room with a single bed and TV. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was clean. We only had a short stay and this met our needs. Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt fault the hotel , our visit was good from the start staff very welcoming from start to finish. Only gripe was they dont except cash in the hotel , my mum is 70 and doesnt pay anything by card
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kealy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel very welcoming will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 201.The bed wasn’t a king size or a double, it was in face two single beds put together which were both different heights. The mattresses were very hard. Two very poor nights sleep. The room was quite cold, we could not put the heating. We were told the heating comes in for two hours on the evening and two hours in the morning. Overall an experience we will not be repeating as we will not be staying at the Royal Hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Early check in ,fan in room a god send,bar area nice and relaxing with the dog
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy during the night, seagulls, hotel deliveries and noise from other rooms. Comfy beds and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights Sunday 27th July to Wednesday the 30th. Found the hotel to be above expectations due to some of the reviews I had read. The room was very clean and tidy, bed very comfortable. The hotel I thought was a wonderful old building in good condition. would definately stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff and brilliant hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a lovely room xx would definitely stay again x
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison J

well-located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Comfy clean beds but room could have been cleaner ,? Vomit stains on walls ,good choice at breakfast friendly staff ,booked here because off the pool ,didn’t expect to have to pay £6 each to use when a resident,disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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