Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough puts you within a 10-minute drive of Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North Bay Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Harbour Lights, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of North York Moors National Park. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, England, YO11 2ET
What's nearby
South Bay Beach - 3 min walk
Scarborough Spa - 7 min walk
North Bay Beach - 14 min walk
Peasholm Park - 17 min walk
Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive
Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
Filey Station - 12 min drive
Seamer Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's Scarborough - 3 min walk
Olympia Leisure - 3 min walk
Esquires Coffee House - 6 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - 2 min walk
About this property
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough puts you within a 10-minute drive of Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North Bay Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Harbour Lights, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of North York Moors National Park. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Latvian, Polish, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
413 rooms
Arranged over 12 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Off-site parking within 62 ft (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 9 AM–10 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
What to do
On the beach
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Beach nearby
Access to nearby indoor pool
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Built in 1863
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Accessibility
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Raised toilet seat
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Desk chair
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
The Harbour Lights – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Premier Restaurant – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8 per day (62 ft away)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Opera House Casino (6-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and sailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough like?
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough is located near South Bay Beach in Scarborough City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Scarborough Station and 14 minutes' walk from North Bay Beach. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2025
Great location
Great stay at the hotel clean and good room. For a very old hotel it was perfect for two nights stay
CLAIRE
CLAIRE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Great Stay at the Grand
Very nice hotel, very clean, great staff and very warm
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
The grand grand.
Only stayed 1 night. But enjoyed it. Will definitely stay here again.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Feb 2025
Wow new modern lifts at The Grand!
Was very impressed with the new lifts, a big improvement from the old ones, our room was nice and clean, would have preferred a shower that can be held though as I don’t always wash my hair in the shower.
The staff were all very helpful too, very nice stay at The Grand
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Very pleasant stay ..
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Great hotel to stay in
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2024
Great stay
Great stay lovely room will a jacuzzi bath and very clean
CLAIRE
CLAIRE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2025
Very nice
We were actually surprised that we had such a nice stay after reading the reviews. You get what you pay for at the end of the day and we paid £40 for a twin room. It was clean and comfortable we got a lovely sea view and the shower was great. The only problem was the check in we waited about an hour in the queue as they required photo id and a lot of the guests checking in were unaware of it so it held everybody up, thankfully we had ours. We would definitely stay here again.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
3 Feb 2025
Not clean but comfortable, long wait to check in
The wait for check in was so long, I believe we were there queuing for 50 minutes so bear that in mind. The room itself wasn't very clean, bits of dirt on the carpet and hairs in the bath.
But you get what you pay for and I definitely wouldn't pay more or stay more than one night.
The bed was comfy and the room had a nice sea view.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
As always a wonderful stay. Looking forward to staying again for new year.
Lynsey
Lynsey, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
3 Nov 2024
Whilst the hotel is a bit run down, it was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Very nice hotel
Very nice hotel full of character
Anita
Anita, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
11 Feb 2025
Worst hotel in uk
Tap in bathroom wasn’t on tap
Water coming up thru sink hole in shower tray all black bits coming up
Toilet had sewage coming thru filling it wouldn’t flush
Buzzing sound all night on an off room 2033 needs serious repairs the tv hanging just on
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
3 Dec 2024
The grand hotel was crap to stay
Brian
Brian, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Oct 2024
Pleasent and friendly staff and nice people in the town.
Derry
Derry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
Hospitality at the highest quality
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
a good stay
we stayed in a room on the ground floor which was good for me as i have mobility problems all was good with the room.
Vincent
Vincent, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2024
Very reasonable price, great value for money
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Sept 2024
Lovely clean room, breakfast excellent
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Good location, good hotel
Good location both for railway station and event venue (luckily climbing the hills should be good for my waistline! Not a criticism, as the hills are unavoidable.).
Aside from that, hotel is fine, decent and comfortable - have stayed here before, no doubt will again.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Friendly staff and excellent entertainment not only for me as an adult but you could see the children that were there was enjoying themselves too.
Wayne
Wayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Such a beautiful building, good entertainment. Reception very slow but will be returning
Yvonne
Yvonne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Oct 2024
Nice room with sea view but dissapointed the Java bar closed early , good value
carol
carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
Very enjoyable no hassle break
Emma
Emma, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Sept 2024
My first stay at the Grand Hotel and I enjoyed my time, not that I was in the hotel much, but it was good for what I needed. Will be staying again next year.