Clifton Hotel

Hotels
Britannia Hotels
8.2 (2860 reviews)
Queens Parade , Scarborough , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Spacious rooms
Value for money
Cons:
Small rooms
Noise issues
Poor service in some instances
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.09
Some reviewers noted issues with the room quality and cleanliness.
Service
8.56
The service was mostly praised, but there were some complaints about a receptionist.
Location
9.1
Many reviews highlighted the amazing location and views.
Room Quality
7.55
Several comments mentioned small or cold rooms but also noted spacious options.
Amenities
8.08
General satisfaction with the amenities, though finishing in bathrooms received some criticism.
Value for Money
8.04
Most guests felt the place was a good value despite minor issues.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Positive feedback on breakfast options and quality.
Overall Experience
8.56
Guests expressed a generally positive experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 09:15

Property Description

Stunning Views and Convenient Location

Luxurious Rooms and Exceptional Service

Dining Experience and Nearby Attractions

Experience the beauty of Scarborough's North Bay at The Clifton Hotel, offering quality rooms with breathtaking views, exceptional service, and a dining experience using the finest Yorkshire produce. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service, and in-room amenities for a comfortable stay. Indulge in classic British dishes at The Castle Restaurant and explore nearby attractions like Peasholm Park and Scarborough Sea Life Centre. Unwind in the hotel lounge or traditional bar after a day of adventures. Book now for an unforgettable seaside getaway at The Clifton Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that guests are required to show a photo identification and the credit card used to book on arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 8 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2860 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.09
Service: 8.56
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Edda Guðrún Guðnadóttir solo_traveller is
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was small

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
9
Excellent location and comfortable for what we needed
Pros:

Location good, clean with a great view

Cons:

Dated and some repairs needed

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
Best stay to date
Pros:

Friendly warm comfy. Good room. Nice view.

Cons:

Not much as this visit was good

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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steve solo_traveller gb
9
A good restaurant, great location for open air theatre.
Pros:

Friendly staff, dog friendly.

Cons:

Unable to open a window so very hot.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Minty couple gb
4
Britannia Hotels should be ashamed advertising this as one of their hotels- Needs refurbishment
Pros:

The location was ok but don't really have anything else positive to stay.

Cons:

No on-site parking. Room was so hot, couldn't open windows, asked for double room but was given twin room. Breakfast was good. Pix make the hotel look like it is on the beach but in reality it is up a 200m slope. It was expensive for a hotel in Scarborough

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Brogan couple gb
7
Pros:

Location and freshly made breakfast

Cons:

It would have been easier if there was a shower tray or shelf in the shower.
We struggled having to reach down for our soap and shampoo

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
We only stayed for one night but we will definitely stay here again.
Pros:

The hotel was lovely, very clean and comfortable. The staff were all very polite and helpful.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
8
Pros:

position and good clean friendly welcome

Cons:

bedside draws wobbly due to uneven floor ( reported on leaving )

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent were done to all staff
Pros:

Location the view was excellent the staff were v friendly the room was better then expected couldn’t have asked for more I highly recommend that if anyone is looking for somewhere to stay Clifton is the place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Shane couple gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Good

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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c couple gb
10
Excellent friendly staff lovely comfy mattresse
Pros:

Nice spacious room very quiet

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Raymond couple gb
10
Staff friendly clean room and nice communal areas
Pros:

Hotel was very clean and comfortable staff were very friendly

Cons:

Hotel ticked all boxes for us

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Beverley couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff and rooms clean and comfortable enjoyed it

Cons:

Lovely hotel

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
9
lovely hotel
Pros:

was only staying for 1 night but view was great, lovely room with comfy bed.

Cons:

shower cubicle bit tight and shower kept going cold then back to warm

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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LEvns couple gb
7
Comfortable enough for us, Good Location,
Pros:

Location Good. We rang and reserved Parking Space which went well, get a traffic cone with your name on. Had a fridge & fan in the room good for the hot weather. Shower good. Toiletries and kettle with Coffee etc provided. Didn't eat there ourselves but food options looked good. Comfortable enough for us for the 2 nights. Asked for quiet room on higher floor which we got but then little bit of disadvantage as per the below

Cons:

Room 477 the ceiling had obviously leaked (previously ?) and the wallpaper stuck on the ceiling was flaking off causing white dust onto the table below. Hotel does need better decorating inside and out. We were by the fire exit and the alarm was going off at 2.20am, only seemed to be on our floor - no one was responding to it, couldn't see a fire but we had to rush down to Reception 4 floors and ask them to switch it off, no phone to call 0 etc, Reception didn't even seem aware the alarm was going off !! maybe someone went on fire escape for a smoke ?? Bathroom tap and toilet pressure was odd - tap was very noisey and water cloudy for the kettle, so used shower water instead. Toilet didn't flush properly on last day. and you were kinda sat on the radiator whilst on the toilet. Lift was bit small and couldn't always get so had to do stairs a few times. Advise to Check your booking before arrival as some couples were told there was nothing on the system for them, Advise to do the parking reservation at hotel for peace of mind as NCP over road only has 6 spaces and the rest is just street parking (but I think you get a pass for that). Have to give room key back in on exit each time for Fire reasons but then might have to wait to get it back if others checking in etc had to try to jump a big queue to get key back.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Reserved parking space.
Comfortable bed.
Fan and heater available if needed.

Cons:

When window open, the door would make noise.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Jeremy solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Iuliana Denisa couple gb
7
Pros:

Was very clean inside.

Cons:

I paid extra £8 for parking. Breakfast was very, very poorly.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee