Highlander Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (877 reviews)
15 Esplanade , Scarborough , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 877 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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russell • solo_traveller • gb
7
Basic, but really good value for money - great location and breakfast
Pros:

Location, staff and breakfast

Cons:

Was on the third floor

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Wendie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Being on 2nd floor

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean and spacious

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Lee • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were lovely and accommodated for our motorcycles when parking the rooms are clean and tidy

Cons:

The breakfast was adequate no crisps or nibbles behind the bar

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lou.S • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good, comfortable & clean, great hospitality & breakfast
Pros:

Very comfortable, spacious room with sea views. The staff member we met was extremely polite and helpful (sorry I didn't get your name!)
Good breakfast, good tea & coffee facilities and location, nice old building.

Cons:

It was a bit run down in places with peeling paint, broken store cupboard etc. The parking permit only covered 3 hrs then you had to move your car, but overall great value for money.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Middleton • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • gb
10
Welcoming hotel , well run & great value stay
Pros:

Huge family rooms

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • gb
7
Overnight family stay
Pros:

The property was in a good location and staff friendly. Our room although spacious was very dated. The dining chairs were also old and the broken leather stuck to our legs. The breakfast was complimentary so we were unable to swap food we didnt like.
Overall we only paid £88 for 4 of us and the parking and wifi was free. Good place for a budget break.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent friendly staff made us feel very comfortable. I would definitely go back
Pros:

The room was so nice and spacious and the view was amazing

Cons:

Nothing I didn’t like I was happy with my stay

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ernie • couple • gb
7
Value for money
Pros:

You could not beat the price we paid for b&b,staff very helpful and friendly.Room small but clean a d tidy. Breakfast very nice ,well presented dining room and enough of what you wanted.well done to cook and staff.

Cons:

Parking or lack of parking,permit given had to change time every 3 hrs no good if down on beach takes 20 mins for us to get to beach so there's 40 mins gone .needs 24 hr permit.We were told in all fairness that they have applied for 24 hr permits but we had to pay £6 at a near by carpark.The hotel needs alittle spruce up but we know times are hard.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
5
Cheap hotel in good location with good breakfast for price, you get what you pay for
Pros:

Location was great and parking, friendly staff assuming it was the landlord, good breakfast included making it good value for money

Cons:

The room including the bathroom was tired and needed some tlc, no signal on tv

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The beds were comfortable and seemed clean, bathroom was clean but the room in general needed updating. Fantastic views from our bedroom which we really enjoyed. The breakfast was nice and for what we paid in general was good value for money. The hotel itself is abit run down but has potential to be made better with some fresher decor. Be aware that it is quite a bit of a walk to the front and steep hills/steps to walk back which isnt good for anyone with health problems/walking difficulties. Shower fluctuated cold temperatures. Had a good night sleep apart from being woken up by possibly drunk people swearing at 2.30/3am outside which startled our daughter abit but this could happen anywhere and dont think they were staying at the hotel.

Cons:

The walk back to the hotel unsuitable for people with health problems or walking disabilities. The seating in the bar area felt like it could do with a good clean or reupholstering, the bar area needs abit more care/tlc. Could do with new carpets throughout and some brighter colours to liven it up abit.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
7
Value for money with fantastic staff.
Pros:

The biggest plus at the Highlander is the staff, They are great and nothing was to much trouble.

Cons:

For the price paid the breakfast was fair enough. If you want a Marriott breakfast go there a pay for one. The parking is hit and miss, free on the road outside, if you can find a spot. Rooms need updating and the noise from the saniflo style plumbing is very loud. With a little attention to detail the rooms could look a lot smarter rather than DIY flooring and exposed plumbing arould the loo.
Ladies will struggle with the hair dryer as there is no mirror in the bedroom near a plug. The hotel has a lift but it doesn't work which is a shame.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • gb
10
Very nice place and nice host
Pros:

Super

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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jean • family_with_children • gb
7
Comfortable room excellent breakfast and service
Pros:

Our stay at The Highlander was comfortable, excellent breakfast spoilt somewhat as I had booked a sea view and this was not available. Whether I had made an error or booking,com made an error . It was very disappointing. We would still stay again checking the view room with the hotel.

Cons:

View of room tops and seagulls. Very squeaky bathroom door.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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christopher • family_with_children • gb
8
Great little break
Pros:

Location, great view and welcoming

Cons:

Little dated but fine

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean, very comfortable,
Man who gave us our keys was particularly helpful. Especially with our gluten and dairy free baby.
Breakfast was brilliant for her and had everything she needed

Cons:

Nothing, it was just hot but didn't expect much else on the hottest day of the year

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee