The Crescent Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (696 reviews)
1-2 Belvoir Terrace , Scarborough , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Lovely breakfast
Cons:
Inconsistent food quality
Parking difficulty

Categories

Cleanliness
9.54
Rooms are clean as usual, appreciated by multiple guests.
Service
10
Excellent and friendly service mentioned numerous times by guests.
Location
10
Perfect location as noted, near to all key attractions.
Room Quality
9.54
Spacious and warm rooms, well-liked by guests.
Amenities
9.04
Good but limited amenity options mentioned.
Value for Money
9.04
Generally good value but varying experiences with food.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Food quality was inconsistent, with room for improvement.
Overall Experience
10
Overall stay was positive with many repeated visits indicated.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:02

Property Description

Historic Charm and Prime Location
The Crescent Hotel, a Grade II listed building in Scarborough, offers a unique stay overlooking Crescent Gardens and a short walk from South Bay Beach.

Award-Winning Dining and Cozy Atmosphere
Indulge in fresh local seafood and Yorkshire steaks at Reflections Restaurant, or enjoy a more casual meal at the carvery. Don't forget to try the home-cooked crisps at the charming bar on the ground floor.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in rooms featuring private bathrooms, flat-screen LCD TVs, and luxurious goose-down quilts. With Brunswick Shopping Centre nearby and easy access to North York Moors National Park, The Crescent Hotel is the perfect choice for your Scarborough getaway.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Crescent Hotel!

Important information:

The hotel is located on the Crescent Gardens which is next to Pay and Display parking bays. Hotel guests can buy a parking permit from reception on check-in for GBP 8 which covers the entire date of issue until 13.30 the following day. 2 multi-story car parks are adjacent to the hotel, and charges vary.

The hotel has anti-allergenic 100% goosedown quilts, so please use the special request section to inform the hotel of any allergy/dietary requirements.

For bookings of 4 rooms or more, the policy is as follows:

If canceled up to 3 weeks before the date of arrival date, no fee will be charged.
If canceled later or in the case of a no-show, 100 percent of the first night will be charged.

Guests can bring their own travel cot but they must inform the property in advance.

Please note that pets can only be accommodated in some Double or Twin room types, subject to availability and costs GBP 20 per stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas 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 stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 17 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 6 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 696 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.54
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.54
Amenities: 9.04
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 10
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Marilyn solo_traveller gb
9
Very pleasant and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Pros:

It was near to all the places I wanted too be

Cons:

It was a little run down

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Georgina couple gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Alison extended_group gb
7
The staff made the stay but the room was difficult to use.
Pros:

The staff were excellent, especially the young lady who checked us in. The bar had a great vibe and the barman was excellent. The breakfast was pretty good.

Cons:

I understand it’s an old building which must be difficult to maintain but it has the appearances of being quite tired. We were in the Scarborough room which is a lovely big characterful room with a huge bathroom but had some things that could easily be remedied. There was no plug for the hairdryer near the mirror or the dressing table. It was impossible to draw the curtains properly. The bathroom seemed well equipped but there was not enough pressure for the shower and when I tried the jets in the bath, the water stank. There was nothing to put things on by the hand basin. Personally, I’d take that bath out and put an ordinary one in and have a pump for the shower. Considering the high price, £220 for one night, I would have expected soap etc by the bath.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
1
Unfortunately, my stay fell well below the standard I would expect from a hotel of this reputation
Pros:

Proximity to the centre of Scarborough

Cons:

Service lacking, bed small, limited breakfast choice

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
10
Without a doubt best hotel I have stayed. in hats off to the staff
Pros:

All
The staff were extremely friendly room spacious clean and comfortable food was excellent evening meal superb loved
Our stay will be back again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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healey couple gb
9
Lovely hotel with welcoming staff .
Pros:

Lovely staff

Cons:

Bed and pillows a little firm for me

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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richardvP6645QT Solo travel Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England
10
Crescent Hotel Scarborough
Pros:

I have recently spent an annual week's holiday at Scarborough's Crescent Hotel which I have repeated for 12 years and I cannot praise it highly enough. The traditional family hotel is spotlessly clean and filled with period charm, the catering provision is excellent both at breakfast and evenings whilst the entire staff attention to customers is faultless throughout the stay. I could not imagine wishing to stay anywhere else.
Richard Vernon July 26.⁸

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Julie solo_traveller gb
8
Review
Pros:

The staff were kind and considerate and very friendly. They welcomed us and provided all essential information on arrival.

We received an unexpected upgrade which was lovely and something that has never happened to us before.

The breakfast was delicious and the service was exceptional. The staff really are fantastic and we received the perfect poached eggs!

Cons:

The mattress in our room was so uncomfortable. It was really hard and uncomfortable and I suspect it needed replacing.

The lovely roll top bath leaked underneath and left a large puddle of water.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location. Easily reached from the train station. Clean and comfortable rooms and a lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ridley solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff were so welcoming and interested in our stay.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
S
Smith couple gb
8
A few days break to watch a Yorkshire cricket match was good
Pros:

Lovely choice at breakfast

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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goodall solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly and obliging staff good sized room very comfortable.

Cons:

A small fridge would be a nice addition to the room and a tea towel just to wash & dry the cups after use

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely hotel close to beach
Pros:

The room was spacious and welcoming. The staff were attentive and friendly. Breakfast was lovely and served timely. Lovely stay overall

Cons:

Nothing to dislike. Bar area was starting to look tired could maybe done with a revamp on fixtures and fittings.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Iain couple gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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aab8man solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Tastefully decorated.
Food well cooked and presented.

Cons:

Would have preferred a walk un shower, rather than one over the bath.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Rgddnzfg Runner1 solo_traveller gb
8
Great location, felt safe and well looked after
Pros:

Breakfast is fabulous, cooked to order and red hot on arrival, very good quality products

Room was clean and decorated tastefully, unfortunately it was very hot but then it was 35 degrees outside so no wonder!

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Very friendly staff
Pros:

The room was clean, bed very comfortable and great location.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
4
Wouldn’t return
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Lift smelled of smoke

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
8
Worked very well for us in regards place and parking- thanks
Pros:

Very comfortable

Cons:

Slight attention to detail on cleaning dusty in places and cobwebs x

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Mhairi solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Morag in the breakfast room is lovely. The hotel is in a great location. The room was comfortable and well appointed. On the whole we enjoyed our stay

Cons:

We had a number of issues. The first room they gave us had an obscure d view of heating vents out a tiny window. The photos on the booking showed either 2 windows or a big window. Also it specifically said view. Chris was lovely about this and said due to being fully booked he could move us tomorrow. We were happy with this. However when I went to ask for shower gel ( 3 times we were told there was a dispenser on the wall which there wasn't) the manager appeared and said i hear you are not happy with your room. We don't want to false advertise. First we never did or would say that and secondly I was asking about shower gel! She then tried to say they don't advertise views and questioned where I had booked and where I had read a view etc. I had to show her my booking. Her tone was unfortunate and she just wouldn't let it go also i didnt appreacite the repeated use of you are accusing us of false advertising.. I wasn't going to bring it up at all.
The hotel is woefully understaffed as you have to hand your key in. Upon return I had to ring the bell and wait for the poor person serving dinner to come and get it. The same at breakfast, hardly any cold buffet, no cutlery, no glasses etc. This is not the staffs fault as they are doing their best. The lady who we got our key from each night had a nice wee chat with us.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee