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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach fun in indoor pool, near North Bay Beach

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Enjoy a serene view from the balcony with ornate railings, featuring a peaceful landscape beyond.
Enjoy a romantic dinner for two in this cozy room, complete with a dining area and comfortable seating.
Classic interior with a traditional design, featuring a four-poster bed, comfortable sofa, and decorative fireplace.
Standing proudly in a picturesque setting, this stately building showcases its classical architectural style with a central tower and ornate details.
Relax on the patio with tables and chairs, shaded by umbrellas, and take in the historic views.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE
  • South Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Scarborough Spa
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flanked by two nightstands and lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double Room

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

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Enjoy a warm cup of tea in this cozy kitchenette, complete with a kettle, scale, and tea essentials.

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Two single beds with pillow and blanket, bedside tables, and a nightstand.

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Enjoy a serene view from the balcony with ornate railings, featuring a peaceful landscape beyond.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, flanked by two nightstands and lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 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
  • Peasholm Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Scarborough - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tricolos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Lion - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Beach fun in indoor pool, near North Bay Beach
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.

Languages

English

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Experience the classic charm of our hotel's elegant entrance, featuring an arched doorway and ornate balcony details.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
6.8 out of 10, 1,545 reviews
$44 nightly
The price is $52
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
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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

  • 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 North Bay Beach and Scarborough Open Air Theatre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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 a good place to stay 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, 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 that I can book 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. 348 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1004 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff and brilliant hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here

The hotel is not what the images show. The place is old and run down. We had to request a new room as the bathroom smelt of very strong urine our second room wasnt much better. The heating was turned on and we were unable to turn it off within the room. (Automatically turned off in the evening) don't waste your time on brealfast. Awful quality we ended up with a cup of tea and toast. Hotels.com should check that adverts are correct we booked this in a hurry on the road and so didnt get much chance to research and booked due to the images on the website. Will nnot make this same mistake again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

donna Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly we’ve just come home from the break the sink and shower room were covered in thick limescale and a old tissue left at the side of the toilet and on the soap dish in the shower black mold and felt very dated I am disabled and I asked for a disabled room and we was located on the 4th floor the furthest room away the lift was broken so sadly I’m happy to be back home
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
First thoughts walking in was a very beautiful old building, the rooms were huge, and at first sight looked very clean, but then found a dirty yoghurt lid and bottle top under bed, toilet hadn’t been flushed, and lots of thick dusty cobwebs in the light shades, In my daughter’s room the single bed runner was extremely stained, there wasn’t a proper shower screen so when showering, the floor became wet through. There was tea bags and no sugar in my room, or teaspoons, and the tray that the kettle on still had stains from the previous guests, there was no teabags only coffee in my daughter’s room. This was rectified quickly by going down and asking at reception but I feel housekeeping maybe need to be more vigilant. The hotel is in a prime position for exploring Scarborough but let down by its cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, very comfortable, good value, will stay again when visiting scarborough
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Royal is a favourite of ours as it is near to everything and always clean and tidy and the staff are always helpful. No noise and our room was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely big room staff were lovely breakfast was a buffet beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

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

Disappointing

Unfortunately, on reflection we were disappointed with our stay at the Royal. The room we were allocated was in very poor condition and badly in need of redecoration. There were cobwebs around the windows and skirting boards and dirty marks on the desk chair. The bathroom was also in a poor state. I can appreciate that an historic hotel like the Royal requires a lot of resource to maintain it but in this case it just seems to be lack of investment and care. We found the breakfast to be fairly average, plenty of options for the "cooked breakfast" but other options such as fresh fruit and individual yoghurts were not available. On a positivie note the staff were friendly and helpful and the wifi in the room and common areas seemed to work well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really nice stay and would definitely like to come again. The overall appearance of the communal area is absolutely stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DIANE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Parts of the corridors need attention. Ceiling coming down.Smells in places. Room cold although a heaterxwas provided in wardrobe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harrison

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

Very Good Stay

Rooms were nice and spacious, bathrooms were clean and came with towels and soap. Bed could have been slightly comfier, service and staff were great and very polite. Pool and Sauna were a very good add on, roof terrace was beautiful and gym was okay. Beautiful interior and nice bar area with entertainment on an evening, really enjoyed it. great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel situated at the top of the cable car lift for those not as mobile. Very friendly staff, breakfast was really nice with plenty of options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the room very much. Disliked the closing of the bar early
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Seaview

Had an early check in was seen to right away very pleasant and friendly I asked for a room with a view as I’m claustrophobic. I was upgraded to a sea view at no extra cost. we paid for dinner and breakfast all meals were delicious got seated straightaway . Our room was nice and big with 2 tub chairs for watching to the bed was a king size and nice and comfy .Only thing wrong was the floorboards in some places were a bit squishy I think may need replacing and headboard and side lamps a bit old fashioned but for the price we paid and upgrade I can’t complain .We will definitely be back thankyou for a lovely stay . S
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The foyer was very impressive but the property & room seemed very tired
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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