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The Waves

3.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Scarborough with free breakfast

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The Waves welcomes visitors with a satisfying breakfast and reliable WiFi included. Enjoy a smoke-free, clean, and comfortable atmosphere. Free self-parking eliminates the hassle of finding a spot. Every amenity is designed to make guests feel at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (In Room) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (In Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Scarborough is home to The Waves. 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 North Bay Beach and North York Moors National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scarborough Cricket Club or Oliver's Mount Racing.
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Map
39 Esplanade Road, Scarborough, England, YO11 2AT

What's nearby

  • Scarborough Spa - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 5 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stumble Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Scholars - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Valley Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Curry Leaf - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Waves

Bed & breakfast near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
The Waves provides free breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Waves have amenities such as WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

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 cash
This property is professionally cleaned

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Waves Scarborough
The Waves Bed & breakfast
The Waves Bed & breakfast Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Waves pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waves?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Waves?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Waves?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Waves located?

Situated in Scarborough, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of South Cliff Italian Gardens, Spa Cliff Lift, and South Bay Beach. Scarborough Spa and Rotunda Museum are also within 15 minutes. Scarborough Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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The Waves Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay leaving early so provided with a packed take away breakfast which was excellent. Room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

M D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely little guest house, great decor and well thought out. James was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for him. Only gripe I really had was no towel change, otherwise everything was great. Well sited for the cliff lift too.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Amazing! Highly Recommend!

Amazing hosts, amazing B&B! Will stay again and recommend other people to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay everything was perfect for our birthday getaway, could not fault anything really welcoming, we will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and very clean , we found the room spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of items to order. The host James was very professional and happy to advise on the area . Close to the cliff lift to the spa, and we found the area nice for walking around Scarborough. The public transport links are close by , you can easily leave the car parked and enjoy a driving free break. We would fully recommend the waves for a short or longer break
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

3 days in Scarborough.

Excellent place to stay. No parking problems. Very clean and great breakfast. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden gem in Scarborough

Before we arrived, Rebecca contacted us to say that due to an issue at The Waves we could stay at The Cordelia. She made us very welcome and even carried our bag upstairs for us. We were very comfortable in our spacious room and it was a pleasure to return to The Cordelia after a busy day sightseeing. The B and B was very quiet, both inside and on the road outside. Breakfast was delicious and served with efficiency by Rebecca. Nothing was too much trouble for her. We are pleased to have found this B and B, in a beautiful, spacious Victorian villa and hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Gig trip

First class Hotel . Every aspect was faultless. Very welcoming and excellent breakfast . Will definitely be staying again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Owners were extremely nice and welcoming, lots of choices for breakfast. Full English was delicious. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emma and Chris are wonderful hosts. Breakfast was delicious and varied, we could walk to several restaurants and the beaches, the neighborhood is quiet (except a few seagulls). The Waves is a lovely place to relax after a busy day exploring this beautiful area. We highly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, already recommended to family and friends. Should consider competing on four in a bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Victorian charm

"We've just had the loveliest stay at 'The Waves' B&B. Victorian charm, cozy room, and delicious breakfast made our experience unforgettable. The owners hospitality was exceptional, and exploring the area was a joy. We can't wait to return!" Lynn & David
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hosts at this superb, comfortable property. Every possible need is catered for. The breakfast is amazing. The little touches and the quality and condition of the fixtures, fittings, soft furnishings etc really sets this place apart from the crowd. No negatives here at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emma was an amazing host and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was really tasty and being able to choose your breakfast items and time to eat in advance was wonderful. The juke box in the guest lounge was also a delight. I would really recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Emma contacted me unprompted to see what time I would be arriving, which was a nice courtesy. Enjoyed a nice slice of homemade cake with my tea upon arrival. Nice touch! My single room was ideal for a solo overnight stay. Comfortable and warm. Excellent breakfast included plenty of tempting options, all served in the spacious breakfast room. I would highly recommend Waves.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lack of heating consequently unable to dry towels ready for next use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

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

Should be 5*

I wasn't expecting too much from a B&B in Scarborough, but wow, The Waves really turned that around. A courtesy call from James prior to arival was a nice touch and he was there to greet us on arrival and sort the parking pass for the locality. We found it was always easy to park practically outside the B&B. On entering The Waves there was a lovely fragrance and everywhere looked clean and had a modern boutique feel. The Lounge with a free play juke was cool. The bedroom I'd booked was a double en-suite. The matress and bedding were 5* ..the toiletries were probably the best I've ever come across on my travels, quality! Infact when I got home I searched for the hand wash, as I HAD to have some, it's not cheap but I need this in my life! Breakfast is pre-order the evening before which I really like. And breakfast was beautiful, so fresh and it showed. Locally sourced and a great choice of foods. Top notch, really was that good. I left a pair of sunnies behind and James contacted me to ask if I wanted him to post them to me. The service these guys provide is excellent. Holiday at The Waves and you will not be disappointed! This place has changed my whole outlook on B&B's. Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great 2 night stay

Me and the wife had a 2 night stay and everything was absolutely spot on. The room, the breakfast, cleanliness and décoration of the place was very impressive. Chris and Emma really go out the way to make sure you have everything you need without been to intrusive if you know what I mean. Seriously, it would have been difficult to find a fault at all. Only downside was the seagulls squawking all night as I think it must be nesting season or something, and we needed the window open as it was hot weather, but most of Scarborough were suffering this as well lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
God service og flinkt personale. Rent og pænt
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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