The Selbourne Hotel

Hotels
8 (311 reviews)
4 West Street , Scarborough , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Central location
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
Maintenance issues in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Guests consistently praised the cleanliness of the hotel rooms and common areas.
Service
8.1
Friendly and helpful staff were highlighted by guests, with some minor complaints about door accessibility.
Location
8.3
The hotel's central location near key attractions and amenities was appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
7.8
Spacious and comfortable rooms were a plus, although some maintenance issues were noted.
Amenities
7.2
Mixed feedback on amenities, with some guests praising the shower and clean beds while others felt the decor was tired.
Value for Money
6.8
Guests had varied opinions on the value for money, with some feeling it was reasonable for the location and others finding it overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services received positive feedback overall, with some suggestions for more variety.
Overall Experience
8.2
Most guests had a positive overall experience and expressed a desire to return, with a few exceptions noting significant disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-30 16:07

Property Description

Central Location
Located in Scarborough, The Selbourne Hotel is within walking distance of popular attractions such as Scarborough North Bay and The Spa Scarborough. Guests can easily explore the city with Scarborough Beach just a stone's throw away.

Modern Amenities
Each room at The Selbourne Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Enjoy a comfortable stay with city views and convenient amenities like a hairdryer.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby landmarks such as Scarborough Castle and Scarborough Open Air Theatre during your stay at The Selbourne Hotel. With Dalby Forest and Flamingo Land Theme Park also within reach, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Book your stay now at The Selbourne Hotel and experience the best of Scarborough.

Important information:

Please inform The Selbourne Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8
Based on 311 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8.2
G
Glenn family with young children gb
1
Bad
Cons:

When we arrived the person on the desk showed us the keys and demonstrated which of the keys opened the 2 doors " I give up" he said the keys wouldn't fit the locks.. just to ring him when we wanted to be in. We rung him after the concert we couldn't get in not a happy man that we had to ring him. My granddaughter and her friend stayed out later they couldn't get in and had to wake us up cos no answer from him .

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
S
Stefan young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Booked the family room, it's pretty big. 2 toilets and one shower. Free street parking using the pass they give you.

Cons:

Everything was fine.

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
C
Clare young couple gb
6
Pleasant
2025-07-30 via Nuitee
M
Mark family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
2025-07-29 via Nuitee
D
Deborah young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-07-20 via Nuitee
N
Neil young couple gb
7
Good
Pros:

The location is great for visiting the Spa would visit again

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
S
Sibutler young couple gb
8
Would recommend
Pros:

Clean and reasonably well appointed room.

Cons:

Nothing in particular to dislike

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
C
Cath family with young children gb
9
Superb
2025-07-07 via Nuitee
J
Jenny young couple gb
7
Good
2025-07-07 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan young couple gb
9
The hotel is ideally located, clean, welcoming and will definitely be top of our list for a return visit next time we ar
Pros:

Very clean and fresh feeling on arrival to the room with crisp clean bedding and towels. Lots of milk, tea /coffee already in place. Parking was also easy and free, available on street directly outside.

Cons:

The property was great, but a busy night in Scarborough and the open air theatre operating meant prices across all accommodation in the town were higher than we normally pay. In this location the last room available was a family room, being larger than our needs and therefore also more cost.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
J
Joseph with friends gb
8
Very good
2025-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Christine with friends gb
8
Will definitely stay again
Pros:

Lovely spacious room very clean and comfortable - friendly hosts 😍

Cons:

Doors slightly difficult to open

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
S
Sarah group gb
9
Great overnight stay
Pros:

Perfect for our overnight stopover in Scarborough. Clean large family room. Friendly welcome and much appreciated that they contacted us within an hour of leaving to let us know we'd left something behind.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
H
Helen group gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Spacious, incredibly friendly and helpful owners, simple and very clean

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
D
Dave family with young children gb
1
I don’t write bad reviews but, Disappointed is an understatement
Pros:

Not a lot

Cons:

Very very poor Booking.com need to review this property rating of this property.
So sub standard the list of problems is too long.
Double bed and sofa in the room had more stains on them a tramp would not of slept on them really disappointed with this end hotelier of Scarborough

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
S
Simon with friends gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Great location and room, lovely owners(staff), recommended 👌

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
D
Dubus group fr
10
Very nice hotel, I recommend !
2025-06-03 via Nuitee
D
Darren with friends gb
7
Good
2025-06-02 via Nuitee
R
Rachel with friends gb
10
we'd definitely rebook
Pros:

owners are great! really helpful and friendly.
Bedding was all lovely and fresh, we also had plenty of towels.
location is brilliant, set on a quiet street with the most gorgeous church at one end.

Cons:

The shower in our room(201) could do with a refurb. It was difficult the fill the kettle from the bathroom sink because the sink is too small to fit the kettle in.

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl young couple gb
7
Central, basic, clean, value for money base for a short stay
Pros:

Room only, clean room and bed , excellent shower

Cons:

It was fine, basic hotel, polite staff, clean with hot shower

2025-04-21 via Nuitee