Black Lion

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Marston's Inns
8 (770 reviews)
North Street , Scarborough , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor room condition

Categories

Cleanliness
6.14
Multiple reviews noted issues with cleanliness including dirty rooms, stained carpets, and filthy beds.
Service
9.61
Service was frequently described as friendly and attentive, often receiving positive remarks.
Location
9.15
Location was often praised for being central and convenient.
Room Quality
5.1
Numerous complaints about room conditions, including wall issues, broken furniture, and general disrepair.
Amenities
7.13
Some amenities mentioned were available, but many guests reported lacking essential features.
Value for Money
9.59
Generally seen as good value for what was provided, especially regarding location.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Although not extensively mentioned, the bar service was noted positively and contributed to overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.11
Mixed sentiments; while some enjoyed their stay, many had significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:00

Property Description

Prime Location in Scarborough

Located in the heart of Scarborough, Black Lion offers a convenient stay near popular attractions such as Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough Castle. The property's proximity to Scarborough Beach makes it an ideal choice for beach lovers.

Comfortable Accommodation

Each room at Black Lion features a shared bathroom with a shower, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The non-smoking property also offers free WiFi, a shared lounge, and a bar, providing ample amenities for a relaxing experience.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the nearby Scarborough North Bay, Peasholm Park, and The Spa Scarborough during your stay at Black Lion. With the Humberside Airport just 94 km away, convenience is key when choosing this accommodation.

Book your stay at Black Lion now for a memorable experience in Scarborough!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 10 and older are allowed.
    Children from 10 years old to 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 770 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 5.1
Amenities: 7.13
Value for Money: 9.59
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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carl • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value for money and good location, with friendly staff
Pros:

I like the location, and the bar, and value for money, I would definitely stay there again

Cons:

The sound of the multi story carpark barrier noise got a bit annoying but I'm just nit picking

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph Galvin • extended_group • gb
10
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location great staff too adviced on where to go out for karaoke too.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • gb
8
Fine, nice staff in bar and pleasant customers
Pros:

It was ok to say we needed a room promptly due to original hotel being rubbish
THANKS

Cons:

The heating in the room wasn't working

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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ShaunnaRobHowarth • family_with_children • gb
3
Avoid
Pros:

Location central. Staff.

Cons:

Wallpaper fallen off the walls and stuck together with tape, carpets stained, drawers falling apart at handles hanging off. The mattressess where broken and i had springs stuck in my back all night. The room really was an eye sore. Windows very thin and could hear everything outside including lots of shouting and arguments from people leaving the pub. Seperate toilet/bathroom, toilet seat broken, it doesn't cost much to replace a toilet seat. Floors very noisy. Probably the worst place we have ever stayed, would have left if we could. Only positive I can say is the location is ideal and the staff that checked up in was nice and polite.

2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
1
Pros:

We were not there long enough

Cons:

Where can I start, wallpaper hanging off of the ceiling, light switch didn't work, windowsill was rotten, bare light bulb above the bed, communal toilet and shower not mentioned on Booking.com, the list is endless

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Melvin • couple • gb
1
Dump stay well away
Pros:

Nothing this place should let rooms are friends didn't stay they took one look and walked out. They fast filthy beds not made dirty cups . Sink was full of fag buts . The carpet next to the bed was soaking wet also couldn'tclose bed window . Toilets weren't cleaned regularly. The place was a dump . I would like a refund

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • couple • gb
6
2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • family_with_children • gb
8
Great little bnb
Pros:

Good location very central

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
8
2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were friendly bed was comfortable

Cons:

Decor was a bit dated

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very attentive and sorted roooms out quickly

Cons:

Wasn’t allowed to take the drinks upstairs that we purchased from
The bar downstairs l

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mick • solo_traveller • gb
7
2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Craig • extended_group • gb
7
Very happy with my stay and will go back next year
Pros:

The location was exactly were I wanted to be

Cons:

A second set of keys

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
1
2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • au
2
2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • extended_group • gb
10
Great value for money in central location
Pros:

Thought it was excellent value for money. Really pleased

Cons:

Nothing - we liked everything.

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
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ABOWN • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

The location was excellent for what we needed. The staff were friendly enough.

Cons:

We were in the same room as last year we stayed. The paper was coming off the ceiling and walls it looked unloved and scruffy. The kettle had a crack in the lid, there were only two cups when there were 3 of us staying no glasses were optional at all and the TV didn't work there were no channels available to watch just static noise. No available sockets either just an extension lead which is a fire hazard.
Just in general we didn't have a nice stay it was very noisy other guests were being loud and banging which interrupted our sleep.
So I had very tired boys all the next day as well as myself.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee