The Grand Scarborough

Hotels
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Britannia Hotels
6.4 (15765 reviews)
St Nicholas Cliff , Scarborough , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and warm rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate food quality
Room issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.15
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including shabbiness and bathroom problems.
Service
7.65
Although the staff were hardworking and friendly, they were noted to be understaffed.
Location
8.15
Comments indicated the location was convenient and liked by guests.
Room Quality
5.65
Concerns about dated decor and comfort, with some rooms needing repair.
Amenities
6.65
Facilities available but noted shortages in some amenities and furniture.
Value for Money
6.15
While some viewed the value as good given pricing, others felt let down for what they received.
Food and Beverage
5.15
Food quality was generally reported as poor, with many complaints about choice and temperature.
Overall Experience
6.65
Mixed feelings, with many dissatisfied with specific issues while some enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:53

Property Description

Victorian Charm with Stunning Sea Views
The Grand offers a unique Victorian experience with breathtaking views of Scarborough's Harbour and South Bay. Enjoy nightly entertainment in the mesmerizing Cabaret Ballroom.

Luxurious Rooms and Dining Options
Indulge in comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Upgrade to a Premier room with a spa bath. The Harbour Lights Restaurant serves delicious English meals, while the Coffee Shop offers light bites and afternoon tea.

Live Music and Proximity to Attractions
Experience live music and bingo in the vibrant Cabaret Ballroom. Explore sandy beaches nearby and visit the Scarborough Spa. With a central location near the train station, The Grand is the perfect choice for your Scarborough getaway.

Book now to experience Victorian elegance by the sea at The Grand Scarborough!

Important information:

Please note, we do not accept any cash payments at this property.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
Airport code: LBA

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 15765 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.15
Service: 7.65
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 5.65
Amenities: 6.65
Value for Money: 6.15
Food and Beverage: 5.15
Overall Experience: 6.65
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tara • family_with_children • gb
8
Needs TLC
Pros:

Loved the building and the staff were lovely.
The bedding smelt gorgeous

Cons:

The bed and pillows were rock hard and the wall had coffee stains down it. The hallways were in need of a good vacuum

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
2
Wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Close to Scarborough Spa theatre for comedy club and other bars.

Cons:

Very basic cold room. Rock hard pillows. Window was screwed shut but had a gap so it was draughty. Radiator wouldn’t turn on. Very little choice of food, I had chilli con carni rice and chips which was ok. Lemon cake was hard. Breakfast wasn’t nice at all, coffee was horrible. It was like been in the crystal maze getting to the room, stairs up and down and door after door.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
10
Totally recommend staying at this amazing hotel
Pros:

Absolutely amazing location and views from window. Great staff and service from everyone.

Cons:

Uncomfortable pillow and only one each, would love to have option to get a feather pillow and have two of them so I would sleep better.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Williamson • couple • gb
10
Love this hotel
Pros:

Perfect location, beautiful clean seaview room, all necessary facilities including tea and coffee and a fridge. The hotel seems to have had a lot of upgrades since we last stayed. The corridors were clean and tidy and the outside even looks cleaner. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom spotless. Really couldn't fault it for the money. All the people who make negative remarks on social media really have never stayed here.

Cons:

Parking is an issue. Outside space is very limited.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Almost every thing.

Cons:

Disappointed no bingo on

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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MUFTAU • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • family_with_children • gb
7
Did the job but requires some simple upgrades/attention to detail
Pros:

The size of the room was excellent and had a fridge which was a nice bonus, the bathroom had been refurbished, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent and plentiful.

Cons:

The bed I had was very hard which meant I didn’t get much sleep, the room only had 3 plug sockets (1 for the TV, 1 for the fridge and 1 for the kettle) none were near any of the 3 beds and in 2026 that is and was an issue. The TV was far too small for the room, the windows had not been cleaned for a long time and the toilet seat was loose. There also appeared to be a couple of lifts out of order.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Character location

Cons:

Parking

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location,price, and friendly staff.

Cons:

The room was too hot with no window to open.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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O'Brien • couple • gb
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • family_with_children • gb
7
The Grand
Pros:

I love the building, though some of the fittings and furniture in the rooms are getting tired.

Cons:

It was very warm. Luckily there was a fan and I had the window open.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Simpkin • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely and clean and staff couldn't do enough to help me and girlfriend.we go at least 2 times a year and it's magical each time we're there.

Cons:

Nothing it all just makes it cosier and happier.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • couple • au
7
OK for an overnight stay.
Pros:

Good location. The food was good and I would stay there again if I had a better bed.

Cons:

The bed was uncomfortable, the carpet was grubby and no remote for the TV.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
9
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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stewart • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff and helpful

Cons:

Nothing really tv was a problem never worked but am not a techno phobe but was out most of the time

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
6
Great staff and food but the hotel is need of refurbishment, room 606 especially
Pros:

The location of the hotel is beautiful and easy to get to. The staff were lovely, mostly Monika and the young gentleman who showed us our 2nd room. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choice.
The view of our second room was stunning especially at Sun up and sunset as it looked onto the sea and the lighthouse.

Cons:

Our original room was quite bad. The drawers, door handles, tables etc were dusty. Parts of the wallpaper was peeling. the paint was peeling The bath was rusty and stained. The entrance door had scuff marks on both sides and generally unclean. There was settled dust on the lights, plugs etc. There was water marks on the bedside lamp shade in an interesting shade of brown. The lampshade was cream. Finally, there were flies perched on the ceiling on top of the bed.
I have bad dust allergy so immediately, I started sneezing and my eyes were watering. We contemplated looking for another hotel but decided to ask for another room instead. We had to pay extra for that room which was much better than the original room with sea views. The view at sun up and sunset was stunning. I don't think we should have had to pay for the 2nd room. In the morning, there was no hot water and we had to use a cold shower as we had to be in Filey by 9am. On our first morning, we couldn't have breakfast as we needed to leave by 7:30 and breakfast was not served until 8am.
Parking was a bit of a nightmare near the hotel as there was never any space. There was an external car park a couple of streets away which worked.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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lea • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • couple • gb
1
Disgusting, filthy and grim with the worst customer service
Pros:

The only positive about this property is the location

Cons:

This is the dirtiest, most horrendous hotel we have had the displeasure of staying at (I say stay but we actually left and drove home it was so bad). I cannot explain in words how awful this place is, we thought someone use have been joking when we checked in. After 10mins of wondering around filthy halls and squeezing through weird corners to find our room (signage is terrible), we were greeted with windows you couldn’t see through, spiders, what appeared to be piles of dog food on the floor, an unidentified tablet, filthy (I mean black) carpets throughout the halls (where there was carpet). Complained to reception on 3 occasions, first time I was told there was no manager available to later be told by another member of staff that the person who told me that was actually a manager and another one was sitting beside him at the time. Was told there was nothing they could do and the initial staff (manager) had an awful attitude. I can only guess they get sick of constant complaints because no one in their right mind would stay in this room. We left, weeks of going back and forward with booking.com advising of the fraudulent representation on their website to no avail (have found booking.com customer service equally terrible) and contacting the hotel, we were eventually offered 50% which i exhaustingly accepted. The manager didn’t even have the decency to contact me themselves, they gave it to a receptionist to do. I have started the process of reporting both booking.com and the hotel to trading standards. DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL!!

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Freeston • couple • gb
1
Dont stay here
Pros:

The outside off the building

Cons:

The food. The bed. No hot water. The noises . The lights non stop. No proper information about where we could go etc. The fact there was a disturbance from other guests for well over 2 hours and nothing was resolved and no apology from anyone. No idea where during day could get drinks or food from in hotel. No information was shared properly.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee