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The Royal Hotel

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Restaurant
Reception
Close to North Bay Beach, The Royal Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Sea View Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Iron/ironing board
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Scarborough City Centre, a neighbourhood in Scarborough, The Royal Hotel is near a train station. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Scarborough Open Air Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Bay Beach and North York Moors National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Scarborough Cricket Club or Oliver's Mount Racing.
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Map
St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England, YO11 2HE

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Peasholm Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

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

Hotel near North Bay Beach
Consider a stay at The Royal Hotel and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Sea View Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a lift and luggage storage
  • A ballroom, a TV in reception and a water dispenser
  • Wedding services, 4 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 159 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1830
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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-authorise 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

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$119.85, 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.

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 25.00 per stay and a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in Scarborough City Centre, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of South Bay Beach and North Bay Beach. Rotunda Museum and Opera House Casino are also within 5 minutes. Scarborough Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 1006 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kat

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

8/10 Good

Davina

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

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay with grandchildren, nice breakfast, close to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to both bays and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the hotel I liked the room it was a family room with everything you needed in the room staff was very helpful and friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place, nice staff, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities
Staff good,room clean and bathroom excellent,all in all ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very central from the river front building is very old however it’s a historical landmark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family room and there was plenty of space in the rooms, with a separate room with a single bed and TV. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was clean. We only had a short stay and this met our needs. Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clearly had a former glory but needs investment Family room good sized and good price for area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt fault the hotel , our visit was good from the start staff very welcoming from start to finish. Only gripe was they dont except cash in the hotel , my mum is 70 and doesnt pay anything by card
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, nice bedroom and no problems. Check in was quick and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy during the night, seagulls, hotel deliveries and noise from other rooms. Comfy beds and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights Sunday 27th July to Wednesday the 30th. Found the hotel to be above expectations due to some of the reviews I had read. The room was very clean and tidy, bed very comfortable. The hotel I thought was a wonderful old building in good condition. would definately stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location to enjoy Scarborough
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needed TLC. Extremely disappointed with the cleanliness and decor in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, quiet and comfortable room, really good location to the beach and shops/restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Comfy clean beds but room could have been cleaner ,? Vomit stains on walls ,good choice at breakfast friendly staff ,booked here because off the pool ,didn’t expect to have to pay £6 each to use when a resident,disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

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

6/10 Okay

Alison J

well-located
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice old building with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kealy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel very welcoming will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap hotel, it would have been beautiful in its day but that's just typical of British seaside resorts. Scarborough itself was exactly as I remembered as a child, fun, cheap, tacky but great for a couple of days with kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a lovely room xx would definitely stay again x
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025