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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property

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Staircase
Beach/ocean view
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(68 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Bay Beach - 10 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wackers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

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 water dispenser.
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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Apr 12, 2026 start from $75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 there parking available at The Royal Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the 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 a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Royal Hotel that offer 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.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1001 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When entering the hotel it looked great all decorated for Christmas but when we got to our room we couldn't of been more disappointed, the dust in the room was unbelievable, marks all over the furniture, the radiators were thick with muck the lights were so dusty in cobwebs , dirty single glazed windows, we didn't even bother using the bathroom apart from the loo, told the kids to keep their shoes on, they did offer us another room but it wasn't much better, slept badly because of this as felt uncomfortable, I will not be going back unfortunately as it's great location to the beach, the staff were friendly also just cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We booked two nights there with breakfast included, and paid . According to the sheet the hotel gave us, breakfast was served from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. However, on the second day, when we went for breakfast at 9:30 AM, they told us breakfast ended at 9 and didn’t even allow us to take a coffee, even though there was no note on the sheet indicating that breakfast would be served only until 9 when the hotel is quiet, so that we would know. Since I had booked the hotel, I was very embarrassed in front of my partner, unfortunately.Also, they didn’t come to clean our room; they only gave us towels, and we had to make the bed ourselves. The coffee maker didn’t work either.But the room was spacious and nice, and had a good view, and also the water pressure and the bathtub were excellent.and the staff were polite. Any way thank you .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay at the royal , the lobby is stunning and has a real nice feel to the hotel - rooms basic but clean - would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Although the room on the 5th floor was spacious, we felt like we were in an attic! Good view from the window but we couldn't see it much due to the single bed placed under the window. The bed wasn't that comfy although spacious but the sheets weren't long enough and kept sliding down from the pillows. The hotel is splendid downstairs and was very festive but the bedrooms need updating as do the en suites. We found the man who gave us our room robe pleasant but apart from a cleaner, we had no conversation with anyone. On leaving the hotel we handed in the key and there was a quick thank you. I wouldn't return as i found it expensive for the room. They desperately need to update upstairs. staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
A beautiful hotel situated in an excellent location but in need of lots of tender loving care. We booked a double room and ended up with a family room on the back. Having stopped before this was a disappointment. The light in the bathroom was intermittent the toilet seat wouldn’t stop up and the tap was stiff and hard to get water. The room needed a deep clean. Apparently it is a dog friendly hotel and our room definitely smelt of animal on asking due to allergies the only rooms that our dog free are the suites and luxury rooms. I don’t object to animals at all but if you have an allergy you need the assurance. This time we booked room only so we cannot comment on food or other facilities. The staff on the whole were very friendly with the exception of one member of reception despite being very efficient she had no people skills which could be perceived as being rude. As stated earlier the building itself is beautiful with its sweeping staircase and in its time must have been the ultimate place to stay. Such a shame this hotel could have a lot of potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaida

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Trish

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TaylaDee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely.bathroom a little grubby.but a lovely seaview room.lovely.staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Need rooms cleaned every day
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a spectacular view very clean and everything in that we would need.all staff extremely courteous as usual.loved our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dirty lights didnt work shower flooded snd tv didnt work
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great position
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay, was upgraded to sea view due to there been a room available. It was a lovely spacious room, the Christmas decorations are beautiful this time of year. Nice bar area. Only thing i missed this year was the Christmas Coctails, they didnt seem to do any. I feel they were nice treat before. But otherwise we really enjoyed it all. Including the pool gym and sauna area. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
TV have no network and the key only one key so the room is nice but but bit cold
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, room clean, nice christmas decorations in hotel lobby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Room was cold told reception which they sorted it quick. Tv didn’t work NOT sorted. No toiletries shampoo shower gel nut got sorted as we went to reception and picked up. Over all not too good. Had an evening meal that was very disappointing, we were the last sitting at 19:00 and hardly any foood left just pickings. Told one of the girls serving that there was no custard for the little bit of crumble I’d found and she said sorry you’ll just have to have cream instead. Very very disappointed:(
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slawomir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Very welcomein
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The checkin could have been more informative and friendlier - it normally is. More advice could have been provided re the temporary parking restrictions outside and, in particular, help should have been provided as to how to get to our room, as the lift wasn't working. Fortunately a chambermaid was very helpful and showed us and another man to our rooms. Other than that the staff were extremely helpful as usual.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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