Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough puts you within a 10-minute drive of Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North Bay Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Harbour Lights, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of North York Moors National Park. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, England, YO11 2ET
What's nearby
South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Scarborough Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
North Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Peasholm Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive
Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
Filey Station - 12 min drive
Seamer Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's Scarborough - 3 min walk
Olympia Leisure - 3 min walk
Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - 2 min walk
Scholars - 3 min walk
About this property
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough puts you within a 10-minute drive of Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North Bay Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Harbour Lights, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast and dinner. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of North York Moors National Park. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Latvian, Polish, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
413 rooms
Arranged over 12 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 62 ft (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 9 AM–10 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee shop
What to do
On the beach
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Beach nearby
Access to nearby indoor pool
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Built in 1863
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Accessibility
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Raised toilet seat
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Desk chair
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
The Harbour Lights - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Premier Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 8 per day (62 ft away)
Policies
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Opera House Casino (6-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough like?
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough is located near South Bay Beach in Scarborough City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from Scarborough Station and 14 minutes' walk from North Bay Beach. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2025
The hotel is clean
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
We really enjoyed it the staff was very friendly and great location
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Great value in Victorian magnificence
Iconic Victorian splendor, in arguably the best location in Scarborough. Great value, clean rooms and comfortable beds. Near to all amenites. Parking at NCP just a short walk away at preferential 50% rate for hotel guests with discount code.
TL
TL, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 25, 2025
Staff were great. Room was noisy, very hot and as basic as can be
Eamon
Eamon, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 20, 2025
Absolutely terrible hotel
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
You get what you pay for
The only good thing was the weather, The hotel is a little past its best
William
William, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2025
We often stay at The Grand. It is nothing fancy, but it is clean and welcoming. The bed was a little uncomfortable this time but the bedding and towels were pristine white. The room was quite small but no complaints. When you're paying less than £65 a night for a double room in the school summer holidays, what have you got to complain about?
Tara
Tara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Beautiful place cant wait to return
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 31, 2025
Very tired hotel
I am sure back in the day this hotel was pride of Scarborough. However it is a very tired and outdated now.
Beds - terrible
Room condition - stale smelling
Secure room - my son pushed the locked door and it opened
Bathroom - wife or kids wouldn’t shower as it was so dirty
Sorry guys, wish I could say it was an enjoyable stay but it wasn’t
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Lovely stay staff friendly
Lovely stay the bed wasnt conftable it was sinking in middle think it needed a new mattrass
Sonia
Sonia, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2025
Enjoyed our stay, would stay again.
Desmond
Desmond, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
The room and view was amazing
Room was absolutely beyond and above aspectations .
Every extremely clean but only sugestions was that windows was not very Clean.
I understand that pigeons have already their places and is hard to maintained but it just too fantastic view and windows could be a little bit more clean
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 8, 2025
Overnight stay
Hotel entrance lounge very nice with lovely chairs relaxing .The room we had was clean ,decor bit bland,dark wood funiture,couldnt open windows,bed comfortable.
Breakfast was basic ,thin sliced bread for toast ,hash browns not nice,qulity poor would pay more for better quality
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 28, 2025
Nice hotel but check in ruined the experience
Check in was horrendous, nearly 1 and a half hours to check in, people jumping the queue, people vaping in the queue, only one person on checking people in which was just silly.
No tea making gear in the room.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Seagulls. Seagulls and more seagulls. All night noise
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Check in takes a while . Always seems to be a queue. Good value for money .
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Perfect central spot for everything we needed. Would definitely rebook & stay again!!
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Staff were very accommodating for us with our 2 dogs.
Allan Crawford
Allan Crawford, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
Short concert stay
Queue on arrival at half 3. Went quickly. Room was clean and tidy. Shower didn't work properly. The fan in bathroom didn't turn off with the light or a switch. Leakage from the shower head. The room door didn't feel secure. Otherwise the bed was comfy.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 2, 2025
Poop in the hallways, very noisy, good shower
Well, on walking through the hallway there was actual faeces on the carpet spread everywhere. Went and informed the front desk who was aware and was "apparently" from a dog. The room was okay but the toilet kept making noises all night. Only 2 pillows that were quite plump and no extra blanket or bath mat etc.
One great thing was the shower, even though the bathroom was smelly.
Also, the seagulls will be noisy all night and wake you at 5am.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
A great hotel, though dated
It is what it is. Fabulous hotel with amazing views. Communal areas have so much history. Drinks are very expensive, but it’s what you’d expect in a hotel. The rooms are dated, but very comfortable and perfectly adequate. Good value for money!
Only one complaint, had to queue for over 30 minutes to book in and get key. Other than that a great stay!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 17, 2025
Tired and worn hotel
The hotel is really tired, the furniture is old and worn. Then again, this reflects in the cost of the room which was appropriate.