Highlander Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (941 reviews)
15 Esplanade , Scarborough , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Great location
Value for money
Cons:
Lift issues
Old toilet systems
Stairs to upper floors

Categories

Cleanliness
6.85
Cleanliness of bathroom poor, hotel a bit tired.
Service
8.31
Friendly and helpful staff throughout various reviews.
Location
8.35
Great location with walking distance to the center and view of South Bay.
Room Quality
7.31
Comfortable and spacious rooms, but some mention of old fittings.
Amenities
7.84
Facilities include a bar and food service; breakfast praised but shower issues noted.
Value for Money
7.8
Good value for the price with several positive mentions.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Good breakfast and decent food at the bar.
Overall Experience
7.32
Enjoyable stay overall with minor complaints about stairs and age of facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:33

Property Description

Prime Location in Scarborough
Located just 600 meters from Scarborough Beach, Highlander Hotel offers a convenient and picturesque setting for your stay. Explore nearby attractions such as Dalby Forest and Flamingo Land Theme Park, all within easy reach from the hotel.

Comfortable Rooms with Stunning Views
Relax in our well-appointed, non-smoking rooms featuring modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Upgrade to rooms with sea views for a truly unforgettable experience. Families will appreciate our spacious family rooms, ensuring everyone has a comfortable stay.

Entertainment and Relaxation
Unwind at the hotel's bar and restaurant, or enjoy a game of darts for some friendly competition. With popular attractions like Scarborough North Bay and Peasholm Park nearby, there's always something exciting to do during your stay at Highlander Hotel.

Experience the best of Scarborough at Highlander Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 941 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.85
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.31
Amenities: 7.84
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 7.32
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Carole family_with_children gb
5
Good but could have been better
Pros:

The breakfast wasn't as good as the last time we stayed, they need to heat the food more the beans and tomatoes were always cold& served on cold plates. The staff were very friendly & if there was anything you wanted for your room they would get it for you.
The location is great situated on the south cliff with lovely views.

Cons:

The room's need updating, a door was off it's hinge and a wardrobe door as well, bedside cabinet draw front came off when I opened it, carpet was stained, bathroom definitely needs upgrading. It is a lovely size room.
Was disappointed that the pub was not doing meals on a night cos that was one of the reasons we picked again to stay there. I think it is over priced.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The location was excellent. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Bowler couple gb
3
Very poor, we expected a lot better for the price we paid. from the outside it looks a nice place.
Pros:

The 2 staff worked hard doing everything.

Cons:

The price was way overpriced. poor breakfast very fatty and oily, everything outdated the table we had in our room was literally on the floor

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
2
Not again.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom door was fully glazed and had no lock. Mattresses were as thick as a towel. Kettle had mould inside. Windowsills were rotten and hanging, no lift and the room we booked wasn't available so we were downgraded and no refund!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Karamjeet family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children gb
4
Very uncomfortable poor
Pros:

The view from the window

Cons:

Bedding not fitted or pressed very cheap cloth badly needs updating a doog clean and decorating set English breakfast no other oppositions

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Debbie solo_traveller gb
10
Great hotel in a great location
Pros:

Great location and very helpful staff.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jessica extended_group gb
9
Pros:

AMAZING staff and a beautiful view. Blackout curtains and a seagull cull are the only things that could make it better! Would definitely stay again.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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nicola solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Lots of steps to reach promenade, room unkempt and unusable kettle

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
Jeanette extended_group gb
4
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location, the staff were really friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was lovely. The view from the 3rd floor is great.

Cons:

Nothing that would prevent me booking again, the building is old so has age related wear but it's a great base for the area.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Petar solo_traveller rs
6
Pros:

Čista i opremljena soba. Dobra lokacija hotela, blizu su sve atrakcije. Prijatnost osoblja. Dobar doručak. Ljubimci dobrodošli.

Cons:

Iako je soba jako čista, miris u hodniku hotela (mešavina vlage, prašine, mirisa pasa ili slično), zapuštenost u izgledu hotela je nešto što bi trebalo popraviti. Pritisak vode, na tušu, na poslednjem spratu je jako loš. I kupatilu bi dobro došlo renoviranje. Takođe, pogled sa zadnjeg prozora nije nešto najdivnije (krovovi sa izmetom galeba). Verujem da je prednja strana mnoooogo bolja po tom pitanju, ako ostajete duže od dve noći.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
3
Rubbish
Pros:

Well booked for my 50th bitrrhday Day with 2 friends.
Web page stated sea view with balcony
Hot carvery and food . Entertainment .vibrant pub / hotel!! Wondefull!!
NO! Seaview yes
No balcony yet anywhere? No hot food kitchen out of service
Old out of date local.more.like it!! Up 2flights of stairs lift out of use! Bed room door hanging off hinges. Paper on walls.peeling off. Bathroom door clear.glass no privacy. Toilet flush system sound like a tank draining!
Mould around the bath
Shower didn't work
Staff were polite
And friendly . Needs alot of refurburb doin to gt to adequate standards
. Bed very comfy
Was a bonus
Sorry wont be booking again! ONLY BONUS WAS THE VIEW

Cons:

All.of it .

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

The rooms are very clean. Lovely staff and brilliant communication..lovely breakfast the views are amazing I will definitely be coming back

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Mathew solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Location was nice staff were friendly

Cons:

The room could do with alot of modernising for the price paid i expected better. Small bath towels and the bathroom wasn't cleaned to an expected hotel standard. The canvas wardrobe was literally crumbling in places and no longer fit for purpose. The breakfast was very sparse and unfortunately not very tasty. The staff did the best they could but investment is desperately needed

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Tori solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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john couple gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
7
One night only overall okay
Pros:

Location and room size

Cons:

No cooked breakfast as stated when booking which we questioned and told due to problems with kitchen it was cereal and toast only we were also not told this when rang hotel day earlier, parking you have 3 hour allocation then have to move the car and locate elsewhere this is up to 6pm then from 9am next day we were only told when we rang hotel it was free parking

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller gb
8
Really enjoyed as always as staff so friendly there and love the room we were in again
Pros:

The room which we have had before is very big and has two big seaview windows which we love

Cons:

Having to draw curtain when using bathroom as can see people passing on footpath, but we laugh about it as it is such value for money, it’s just a small thing, although could do with covering with that roll of stuff to make it frosted

2026-07-15 via Nuitee