Ivy By The Sea

Hotels
7.7 (144 reviews)
50 Sandside , Scarborough , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
Meeting/banquet facilities
Breakfast in the room
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Misleading breakfast information

Categories

Cleanliness
7.13
The room was spotless; however, there were concerns regarding the state of the carpets.
Service
8.6
Staff were welcoming and helpful, though there were management issues.
Location
9.14
Excellent location right by the harbour with easy access.
Room Quality
8.09
Lovely suite with a comfortable mattress and decent decoration.
Amenities
7.62
Facilities were limited, with the bar and bistro closing early.
Value for Money
7.08
Paid for breakfast which was unavailable; perceived value is diminished.
Food and Beverage
6.13
Breakfast was not served as promised, causing significant inconvenience.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall, it was satisfactory, but management issues and closed amenities impacted the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:29

Property Description

Convenient Location near Attractions
Located just 500 metres from Scarborough Beach, Ivy By The Sea offers easy access to popular spots like Dalby Forest and Flamingo Land Theme Park.

Comfortable Rooms with Sea Views
Guests can relax in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries, and free WiFi. Some rooms even offer stunning sea views.

Nearby Points of Interest
Explore nearby attractions like The Spa Scarborough, Peasholm Park, and Scarborough Castle during your stay at Ivy By The Sea.

To book your stay at Ivy By The Sea and enjoy a relaxing getaway near Scarborough North Bay, visit our website today.

Important information:

Please note that pets are only allowed in the following room types, units:

- Double room with sea view
- Twin/double with sea view
- Double room with sea view
- Family roomThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 144 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.13
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 7.08
Food and Beverage: 6.13
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Gillian • couple • gb
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2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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sar68 • solo_traveller • gb
6
Stay elsewhere
Pros:

Lovely breakfast

Cons:

Very slow check in. Despite having booking confimation, made to feel like we hadn't booked. Not the only ones to go through the confusion. 35 mins to check in.

Soft furnishings very dirty.

Holes in bedding, which didn't fit the bed. Not worth £170 for the suite

Something on ceiling taped over ? ?

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
7
Overnight stay
Pros:

Great location and the room was large well furnished and comfortable.
Breakfast was good too. No huge but good ingredients and perfectly cooked.

Cons:

Our welcome wasn't over friendly! Some of the staff seemed miserable.
Checking in and out policy was unusual. Having to check out before breakfast is served is not ideal.
The hotel and bar closing at 5pm on a Friday night, was crazy. Especially on a hot day when there was an event at the open air theatre. Couldn't understand this at all.
Room needed a full length mirror and larger towels!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
5
Good accommodation, shame about the customer service
Pros:

Room was lovely
Good location

Cons:

Staff attitude, check in time strict 3-4, despite having a message through booking.com from the hotel saying we could check in later, attitude by the staff member was if you don’t get her in time nobody will be here to let you in, no customer service.
Breakfast not served until 10:30 however check out is 10. Room info suggests you can buy breakfast earlier though??
And god knows what was happening with the towels, covered in fluff after getting dried, was like a snowstorm!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Maddison • couple • gb
7
good experience overall…
Pros:

The bedroom was really nice and large. I like the whole pub tbh, it’s pretty. Nice location & very good breakfast that was included in the price!

Cons:

The shower was a little mouldy, and the shower head wouldn’t stay on properly.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
7
the stay was ok ..
Pros:

The property was clean and tidy ..

Cons:

The breakfast was not available till 10.30 in the morning but you had to vacate the room at 10.0clock never had that before.?

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The view, the room, outside area and the bar area very nice

Cons:

I didn't like the check in couldn't understand why he needed proof of my address and didn't think they where helpful except for the friendly girl, when asked could we leave the bags somewhere said no and had to check out before breakfast which i thought was strange, The room was well equipped and beds was comfortable and lovely shower

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • gb
9
Cracking stay in the harbour area for concert
Pros:

Lovely big room in a great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • gb
9
Friendly and helpful staff good value for money
Pros:

Clean and friendly

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Room was good, breakfast was lovely but could be served at little earlier.

Cons:

Check out before breakfast, never known this before.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Allo • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Welcoming staff and a great size room which was spotless

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The lo action was brilliant on the sea front..o

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Good location. Large bright room.

Cons:

Stain on throw. No hairdryer. Marks and scuffs on furniture. Bathroom needed re grouting. No plug for bedside lamp. Disappointed at 10 a.m. checkout then having to wait for breakfast until 10.30. We ended up leaving before breakfast - didn't want to hang around with our luggage. Quite expensive but limited options with events going on in Scarborough.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
9
Richard Ashcroft in concert good hotel A1
Pros:

The location was fantastic compared to other hotels we have stayed in over the years at Scarborough this was very clean

Cons:

Didn't seem to be a remote for the TV in the room but we didn't ask as it wás late when we came back from the open air threate I sure they would have sorted this everything else was good 👍

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Beth • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

* Good, central location.
* Comfortable, spacious room.
* Short walk to public carpark
* Hearty breakfast

Cons:

It's not the hotel's fault but the lighthouse foghorn was going all through the night during our stay which disturbed our sleep. Just something to be aware of.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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kenton • couple • gb
5
No breakfast till 10.30
Pros:

Great room and great location

Cons:

Breakfast 10.30 to 11.30! Check out 10.00, we had to check out wonder around the harbour go back to have breakfast. If you have a early day out planned your not getting breakfast. They turned the music on in the bar below ore room at 7.55 am Sunday morning. No thought for the costume

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • gb
10
Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again owner was lovely and nothing was too much trouble
Pros:

Very comfortable and everything you need for a night away

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee