Black Lion

Hotels
Marston's Inns
8 (824 reviews)
North Street , Scarborough , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 824 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
A
Arnold solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
4
Not worth the money
Pros:

Convenience and location

Cons:

No remote for the TV. Very run down and basic. No toilet or shower in room, and even though they were near by, they were awful. Toilet seats loose, just run down

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
S
Sara solo_traveller gb
10
Overall, I will stay this hotel again enjoy my day me and my husband and my two teenage children enjoyed it
Pros:

Right in town centre,land lord friendly easy to work with a free access to come and go.

Cons:

Need wall sockets and a small refrigerator in room. Would like it to be a pet friendly also needs to be up dated on booking .com says that the they serve breakfast it has no active open kitchen. Not a problem as it’s in town.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
M
Martin extended_group gb
10
Great place.
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
E
Elaine couple gb
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Derek solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

The bedding was clean

Cons:

The rooms need a full refurbishment.
The curtains were hanging off the wall
The furniture all needs replacing
The carpet was dated and old
There was no ensuite
There was half a toilet roll between 5 of us no one to ask to get any more.
The rooms were dusty and the headboard was minging.

We travel a lot in different hotels and hostels and this is the worst place we have ever stayed, I would say a jail cell is in better condition than these rooms.

It was over priced for the rooms and I would suggest about £30 per room in the condition they are in.

My fault also as I didn't check the pictures of the rooms as I just booked.

After checking the pictures on the website they do not match the room's.

The carpets are all ripped, plaster fallen off the ceilings. The furniture is off Noah's ark and all needs replacing.

It was an experience that we don't want to do again, my children are so upset, disappointed and didn't even want to stay in the place.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
moss solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
5
Was ok won't stay there again though
Pros:

Where the property was located was easy to find

Cons:

Could only open one window a little bit wallpaper on ceiling was pinned up with nails and wasn't the cleanest and had to share toilets and shower rooms with other guests so didn't use em

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
10
Pros:

Location was about 2
O min walk to the open air theatre..clean room comfy beds

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
T
Tim couple gb
7
Great location good value for money
Pros:

Great location, nice little pub, the room was basic, nice clean bed linen, good value for money

Cons:

My only criticism is that they really need to invest in new carpets on the stairs and landings and in the rooms.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
D
Dean solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Bedroom clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
L
Lindsey solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff were lovely and check in was easy and smooth

Cons:

Not having our own toilet or washing facilities was a minor inconvenience

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
D
DAVID extended_group gb
5
Pros:

Location spot on,room very very dated.

Cons:

Refurb.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
S
Susan solo_traveller gb
4
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
N
Nicola couple gb
8
Great location, clean comfy bed and good friendly staff.
Pros:

Location and comfy, clean bed

Cons:

No en-suite but we knew that on booking so no issue

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
S
Sharon solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

The bed was clean and comfortable

Cons:

The place needs a good clean and furniture needs replacing. Definitely wasnt inviting....very off putting the state of the carpets on the stairs

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
C
Coral solo_traveller gb
8
Dated but clean and tidy
Pros:

Comfy beds, plenty of towels

Cons:

Difficult to close the curtains because they were coming off the track

2026-07-23 via Nuitee