Ivy By The Sea

Hotels
7.7 (154 reviews)
50 Sandside , Scarborough , gb

Children allowed

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 154 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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Dawn couple gb
6
We loved the location of the hotel and the view from our room! However room very dated
Pros:

Its location

Cons:

The fact that breakfast wasn’t served until 10.30 but you had to vacate your room at 10am!

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Anderson solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
3
Did not hang around for breakfast
Cons:

Misleading information about check in times which is only allowed for one hour between 3 and 4pm. Breakfast time after checkout at 10am. Ridiculous. And very convenient for the proprietor

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller gb
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

Good location, lovely view over the harbour and marina, staff very good, welcoming and attentive
We had a double room on the top floor, clean and spacious

Cons:

Found parking a problem, ended up on Marine Drive about 20 minutes walk from hotel. No luggage storage at the hotel so had to carry luggage around before being able to book in and again the morning we left.
Weren't able to have breakfast at the hotel as the chef had car trouble. but were provided with breakfast at a cafe near the top of the tramway, which was ok

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Sandford couple gb
10
Pros:

Liked the breakfast was not until 10am, no rushing round in the morning.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
6
Convenient, good views, but not very friendly
Pros:

Great location, great views

Cons:

The person in charge wasn’t very friendly, she knocked on our door at 10 on the dot very loudly to ‘kick us’ out of the room which we were just vacating on time. There was no hairdryer in the room, she said we should have seen this on booking .com but unless it had been pointed out specifically, we wouldn’t have known, it is usual to have a hairdryer! There were angry notices everywhere, just not very hospitable! The room was great otherwise

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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ian solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Great location, nice breakfast.

Cons:

No luggage storage facility so had to carry our bags around with us after we checked out.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Terry extended_group gb
4
Very poor, would not return and would not recommend.
Pros:

It was close to all amenities. Room was clean and airy. Good views.

Cons:

Had to provide photographic evidence with an address which we weren’t asked for previously.
Booked for breakfast but this wasn’t served until 10.15 ish after we had to book out of the rooms.
Tried to order food at 5.15pm to be told the kitchen had closed.
On returning to the hotel it was in darkness and the bar was shut.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
7
Quick seaside break
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Property dated and room very noisy with Seagulls from 4am and road noise from 6am

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Kev solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay. Room 5 is amazing
Pros:

Brilliant room and had a very good stay

Cons:

The very angry manager/barmaid. I thought she was comical but she has issues

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Alice couple gb
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
3
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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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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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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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