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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
Restaurant
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Reception

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
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Scarborough Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Peasholm Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 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

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 ballroom.
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

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.

Is parking available on site 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Royal Hotel?

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

Does The Royal Hotel have a hot tub?

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.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel offer wedding services?

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

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a family room for august bank holiday - was expecting us to all be crammed in one room but was pleasantly surprised to have two bedrooms and a bathroom along a private corridor. Entrance hall and stairway are beautiful. Fab views from the bar. Reviews that say the rooms are a bit dated are fair but I think it's good for the price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Overnight stay.

Hotel staff brilliant buffet breakfast was very good. Unfortunately room window needs replaced(seagull were a bit loud) but was in awkward area of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights, upon arrival the room we had booked had an issue which meant we couldn't possibly stay in the room allocated, this was quickly resolved by the receptionist and because they were fully booked and couldnt switch for a room like for like, we ended up with a suite which was an added bonus and made our day! Positives - great staff, generally clean, central location yet quiet. Cons - no parking The hotel is slightly aged and heavily used as many are in this area, we found the room to be of clean standard, stocked with toiletries, well equipped with amenities such as hairdryer, fridge, iron, kettle, coffee maker, t.v's etc. I am doubtful we wouldve have recievd all these with the room we originally booked but this added to our stay. All in all a pleasant stay for a couple of nights and would consider returning as I am confident that any issues encountered the helpful staff will do their best to resolve them :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared and Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, had a very nice 3 day stay, best room was the lounge/bar which was very relaxing and comfortable,very close to cafe,s,shops,pubs and tram to get to beach. Will definately stay again. The only problems i We had was that we paid extra for sea view room and it was at the side of building so could not see beach very well. Also no cutlery or plates in room to eat meals. Also on advertisements it said you could sit outside on balcony overlooking beach but we got told we couldnt use it through the day as a wedding was on but fare enough we waited and was told it would be open to use later but then it was closed all the 3 days we were there as a safety precaution. But staircase was lovely and staff were too and i would definately book this hotel again to stay. comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Some way short of 3 stars

Lovely staff but hotel could do with a huge facelift. Lobby is nostalgic but sockets hanging off the walls bring you back to earth with a thump. Tinned fruit for breakfast was a nice twist.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel lift was out of order to our floor quite hard to find the room everything else was fine nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wai

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith, Oldham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outside entrance bin full overflowing building looks old and paintwork looks worn but interior is good clean and pleasant. Room was good clean and pleasant. Bathroom did not have an expelair fan so when using shower steams up. Because windows cannot be opened in room lots of condensation on windows in evening and first thing in morning.breakfast was very good, Overall good would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Safaa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Great location and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Prashant

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Creaky floors and acoustic was terrible. Hence, could not sleep much. There was no view. No temp control.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Traveled with family
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

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