St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE
What's nearby
South Bay Beach - 3 min walk
Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk
North Bay Beach - 13 min walk
Peasholm Park - 16 min walk
Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 114 min drive
Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
Filey Station - 13 min drive
Seamer Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's Scarborough - 3 min walk
Olympia Leisure - 3 min walk
Tricolos - 3 min walk
Costa Coffee - 3 min walk
Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - 1 min walk
About this property
The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
159 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Off-site parking within 1312 ft (GBP 8.00 per day)
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 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Conference space (108 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1830
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Sea View Restaurant – On-site restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 10 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: GBP 25.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8.00 per day (1312 ft away)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Hotel 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 The Royal Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Royal Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Opera House Casino (4-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Sea View Restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?
The Royal Hotel is located near South Bay Beach in Scarborough City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Scarborough Station and 9 minutes' walk from Scarborough Spa. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
The Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
a lovey week end
This is a beautiful hotel but is starting to show it,s age
M
M, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 Nov 2024
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2024
Scrabro
Near the spa fo gigs. Loved the Christmas 🎄 decorations.
Julie
Julie, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Royal in November
Great staff and a lovely comfortable stay
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
All staff very friendly , Hotel very comfortable , Great location
Relaxing hotel bar
Richard
Richard, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
douglas
douglas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
Birthday break
We had a lovely stay. It was my husbands first time staying at the royal. I have stayed with you before. We will be coming back in the future.
Michaela
Michaela, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
8 Nov 2024
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
TRACY
TRACY, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Chilling at the Royal Hotel Scarborough
The staff is very friendly the room could be cleaner. The food I had on my last night as phenomenal. Well done to the chef.
francis
francis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
simon
simon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Oct 2024
Nice stay
A very "posh" looking building and equally so inside. The room was basic but large as was the bathroom yet in need of a few touch ups.
Comfortable and clean.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Overnight stay
Lovely room, friendly staff, great price. Will definitely stay again
CATHERINE
CATHERINE, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Oct 2024
Great Location for weekend away!
Great central location and reasonably priced hotel. Staff very helpful and friendly. The hotel was obviously very grand in the past, and still looks impressive but is in need of some modernisation. I’d certainly stop here again
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
8 Oct 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Sept 2024
A needed break.
All members of staff from reception to service in the dining room were very friendly and good at their job.
The meals and service in the dining room were excellent!
The hotel has wonderful Victorian features and charactor.
Location of this hotel is especially good for access to the cliff funicular giving easy access to the promenade.
Derek
Derek, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
24 Sept 2024
Hotel is very tired and in poor condition. Mould on bathroom ceiling and food not great albeit is designed for retired residents.
The most annoying thing is I booked this hotel as it advertised car parking, it doesn’t, car parking is down the road (if available) at a charge of £8 per day. Hotels should not say they have car parking if they don’t. I have to carry work equipment in my car and don’t want to leave it parked on the side of a public road.
Ian
Ian, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2024
stephen
stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2024
Great value and full of original character, enjoyed and would return.
Richard
Richard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Sept 2024
Bedroom nice and clean and spacious. The lift up to the fifth floor was dirty and small and horrible
grahame
grahame, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
It was clean and adequate for what we wanted and very reasonably priced.
Hazel
Hazel, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
16 Sept 2024
The room was freezing cold and we asked three times for a heater and we were told on each occasion that one would be sent to the room but one never appeared.The bar staff were always doing something else when you wanted service.Will never stay there again.