The Central Hotel Scarborough

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Independent
8.2 (3182 reviews)
1-3 The Crescent, Scarborough, England, YO11 2PW , Scarborough , GB
44-01723-447590

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Elevator
Library
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
No breakfast facilities
Some rooms too cold
Issue with toilet maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Many reviews mention cleanliness positively, but one comment noted issues with the toilet and the need for window maintenance.
Service
8.8
Multiple reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.54
The location received repeated praise for its convenience and centrality.
Room Quality
8.29
Rooms were often described as spacious and comfortable, though some noted specific issues with temperature.
Amenities
8.22
Amenities like Netflix and comfortable spaces were mentioned, but some lacked breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.98
Positive mention of price value, though some felt bar prices were high.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Few mentions of food services, with notable mention of lacking breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.2
Most guests had a good overall experience with many expressing intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-26 08:10

Property Description

Enjoy the Garden Views and Amenities:
Immerse yourself in the serene garden views and take advantage of the complimentary wireless internet and picnic area.

Dining and Refreshing Beverages:
Savor a delicious meal at the onsite restaurant or unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Features and Services:
Benefit from 24-hour front desk assistance, luggage storage, and unwind in the library. Self-parking is available, ensuring a hassle-free stay.

With a prime location in Scarborough City Centre, The Central Hotel Scarborough offers proximity to Scarborough Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Experience comfort and convenience during your stay and book now to secure your ideal getaway.

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3182 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8.2
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nick • couple • gb
10
Easy.cant wait to next stay..excellent..
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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JOANNE • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Rooms very noisy can hear everything from your next room

Cons:

Walls paper thin no respect for other people and reception not bothered

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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orville8 • couple • gb
10
Lovely historic hotel
Pros:

Location, decor, facilities, staff

Cons:

Heating is either on or off due to age of property, lack of choice at the bar, parking spaces are limited.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Always clean & friendly

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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carole • couple • gb
9
Overall lovely hotel
Pros:

Easy to reach from the train station clean quite

Cons:

No one was around when we got to the hotel for 20 mins stood waiting for staff then to get told come back in 15 minutes for check in didn’t even ask our names when we left our cases

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff n charge for parking

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Comfortable and enjoyable
Pros:

Fantastic location, the room had everything and more than we expected, helpful polite staff, lovely decor , couldn’t of wished for more

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • couple • gb
9
Great hotel, relaxed atmosphere, helpful staff
Pros:

Great room

Cons:

Occassional banging pipes in bathroom

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • gb
10
very good value
Pros:

perfect by the sea front

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Quirky, interesting and old-fashioned in the lounge and reception but the rooms (and bathrooms) were modern, very well cleaned and tidy. Comfortable bed and pillows.

Cons:

The room was quite warm and the radiator didn't have a working thermostat so we had to open the window (with a radiator underneath on full blast).

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Iain • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Traditional building and nice staff. A little tired, but nice easy location to stay

Cons:

Being on the top florr when you have a dog and the room felt cramped.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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sherrell • couple • gb
8
Our stay at the Central Hotel
Pros:

The rooms were clean and lovely and warm, plenty of tea coffee etc and free toiletries
The location is perfect, just a short stroll to everything

Cons:

On arrival we were told there was no parking spaces available even though I had sent confirmation twice and actually recieved a reply stating we were welcome to park our cars there, the young lady was not helpful and had little understanding has to the confusion, I did explain my sister was arriving later in the day and on arrival she was allocated a space without a problem
Mathew was very understanding and did his upmost to rectify the problem, which he did successfully
The following morning I was again told there was no parking spaces available even though my sister had been given her parking permit for her whole stay, when I explained to the young lady that Mathew had sorted out the problem we were issued a permit..... this could have been avoided especially when id actually had an email confirming that we were welcome to park our cars
A big thank you to Mathew for his understanding and the ability to rectify the problem, he had excellent customer service 👏 😀

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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raymond • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The perfect location . We have stayed there before a few years ago. Its had a refurbishment. It looks wonderful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Tired furnishings

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Horsfield • couple • gb
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel...friendly staff

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • gb
10
Fantastic value for money, clean and lovely friendly staff
Pros:

Lovely big room with a view of the park and the sea in the distance. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Only comment is that the decor is a bit tired, however for the price paid it more than exceeded our expectations with lots of toiletries, tea, coffee etc supplied.

Cons:

Decor was a little tired and it would have been nice to have a reserved parking space as I did book a space over a week before arriving but it seems to be on a first come basis. Would definitely stop again though as excellent value for money.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Stockhill • couple • gb
9
Walking Weekend
Pros:

Welcoming and comfortable. Good location to explore Harrogate and surrounding areas.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee