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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach fun in indoor pool, near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Restaurant
Reception
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE
  • Place, South Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scarborough Spa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(63 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Sea View

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse Suite

  • 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)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Scarborough

Located in Scarborough City Centre, The Royal Hotel is adjacent to South Bay Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Rotunda Museum. This 159-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mecca Bingo - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Bar & Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Beach fun in indoor pool, near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Guests staying at The Royal Hotel enjoy an indoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include conference space, a terrace, and a banquet hall.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and ironing boards. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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.
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to The Royal Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Scarborough City Centre, just steps from South Bay Beach and Rotunda Museum, and within a short walk of Scarborough Spa. You'll also find Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North York Moors National Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is The Royal Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Royal Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Sea View Restaurant.

Does The Royal Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Royal Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. A deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Hotel?

No, at The Royal Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Royal Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Royal Hotel.

Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily

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

2/10 Terrible

john

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting smell in the hotel

Oh my word, I stayed in room 5 on first floor, the entire corridor stunk of drains, vile ! Thanks heavens it didn’t seep into my room, bed was very hard and uncomfortable and bathroom was dirty with things falling off the walls, also no shower gel ) only got suits apparently ) despite having a knackered dispenser half hanging off the wall - never again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like stepping back intime when hotels had character not like the like the little boxes of some I could mention
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Solo visit with dog

This was my first stay at the Royal Hotel, and for what you get I am of the view it is a fair price for a basic hotel stay. The hotel permit they offer is £9 on hotels website it said £7 which needs updating just giving others a heads up. My room was generally clean other than what seemed to be make up marks on the netting of the window, but this was raised upon check out. I heard upon leaving these will be washed. In the room I liked there was an iron and ironing board. Tea/coffee basic, not a fab of Twinings English Breakfast tea and biscuits may have been a nice touch. The rest of the clean was clean, bed was comfortable. A warm room likely due to the pool downstairs. I got the sense staff I met have been at the hotel a while, it would have been nice to know more about areas in the hotel I could/couldn't access with the dog beforehand. I.e top lounge. Hotel is in a good location. If i'm back in the area again I will re-book.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified

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

10/10 Excellent

Bethanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was reasonably clean, staff were helpful,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

4/10 Poor

Carl

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Fantastic Hotel

Warm reception, good customer service upon arrival and a great hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location however it is tired and grubby. The room was thick with dust, the bath and bathroom was also dirty. It's very simple to clean/wipe the paintwork around a door handle but everywhere looked as though it had years of dirt. The bed was uncomfortable. Over all not a great experience and wouldn't stay here again. Sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

julia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room we stayed in had not been cleaned properly . Carpet was filthy. Two empty crisp packets behind the bedside table dust everywhere and the Coffee and tea facilities had coffee splash marks. Terrible nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All ofr it ..i ill definitely come again..i told my friend how good it was she wants to go swimming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I didnt like the room we stayed in windows keep banging all night and we was overlooking a passage night and early morning was very noisy overall it was a very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel full of history, character and charm . It has a good atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I am looking forward to staying here again, The only downside for me was the car parking was a little frustrating and spent a little time driving around to find a space!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely hotel (apart from 1 issue) staff

Front desk where very helpfull. Hotel main entrance is stunning. 4th floor was the only other floor we viewed, run down wall paper peeling from walls and ceilings. Our room was a fantastic size and separate bedroom for the kids. House keeping were extremely helpfull. But the only downfall was the extremely rude short elf looking man at the bar. He was rude not onky to me but other customers. Moaning he was busy and we should leave. Happy hours finished. Didnt visist bar again due to this encounter. Lovely location to beach and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashleigh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was passable, hallways were musty & unclean, hoovers left in hallways both days we were there and the hallway outside of our room had what was left of someone’s hair extension trod into the carpet for the two days we were there..I did not see any housekeeping on either day.. Staff were okay, the leisure facilities were awful.. pool was cloudy and freezing cold, steam room was broken, the sauna was okay..changing rooms smelled like there had been a dirty nappy in the bin for days and wasn’t very clean.the bedroom was clean and tidy beds were clean and comfortable but there was no toiletries provided so make sure to bring your own..downstairs the reception area and bar were Pleasant, we didn’t eat in the restaurant in the evening but we did for breakfast and that was fine..breakfast staff were nice and helpful..the best thing about this hotel is its location..the food and drinks are reasonably priced and you get what you pay for with the stay..unfortunately I don’t think we would stay again unless the hotel made some changes to the services they provide and maybe a little bit of a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was lovely. However there was dust on the floral arrangements that people had drawn on , we reprted it to the cleaners and they just wiped out the pictures but didnt remove the dust. The staff were super friendly and knowledgable about the area. The location was great. Good price .
The entrance lobby
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian building with good sized family rooms and a lovely buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good location. would have liked the option of paying cash
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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