When you’re keen to venture off on a cheap holiday but you want to make sure everyone has fun, Scarborough is an ideal location. Situated in North Yorkshire, this seaside town features towering cliff faces, colourful houses, and an array of accommodation options to suit groups of all types.
Do you want to find cheap hotels in the town centre or seafront, or are you looking for family rooms or for something a bit more luxurious with a sea view? Scarborough hotels have a lot to offer. Some are great for budget travellers, while others have conveniences like a beautiful swimming pool and a spa centre.
YO12 5TD, Scarborough, Lady Ediths Drive
Set in 17 acres of landscaped grounds in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the luxury 4-star Ox Pasture Hall is just 2 miles from the seaside town of Scarborough. The luxury bedrooms at... read more
YO11 2BJ, Scarborough, 1 - 4 Crown Crescent
Situated 15 minutes' walk from the beach, Spa and Oliver's Mount. Rivelyn Hotel features free Wi-Fi and an on-site bar offering real ales, ciders, foreign beers and wines. We have large communal areas (Bar, Dinning... read more
YO11 2ES, Scarborough, St Nicholas Cliff
The Palm Court Hotel, AA 3 Star Silver Award rated, is located in a central location with 40 en suite bedrooms in the heart of Scarborough. Independently owned, this property offers guaranteed free parking and... read more
YO11 2HE, Scarborough, St Nicholas St
Overlooking the beautiful South Bay, The Royal Hotel offers a traditional restaurant and leisure facilities. The hotel is set in a grand period building, just 500 metres from Scarborough Beach. The spacious bedrooms at The... read more
YO11 2AG, Scarborough, Esplanade
With views of South Bay, The Crown Spa Hotel features a luxury leisure centre and a European restaurant. This hotel offers parking permits at a seasonal surcharge and WiFi, and Scarborough centre is a 10-minute... read more
YO11 2ET, Scarborough, St Nicholas Cliff
Overlooking Scarborough's Harbour and South Bay, The Grand is a Victorian hotel with sea views. The Grand has evening entertainment 365 days of the year in its stunning Cabaret Ballroom. Close to the promenade, the... read more
YO13 9EW, Scarborough, Moor Lane, East Ayton
Situated on the edge of the North Riding Forest Park, East Ayton Lodge is a family-run hotel set amongst 3 acres of land. It is less than 5 miles from Scarborough and has a restaurant,... read more
YO12 6BB, Scarborough, Northstead Manor Drive
We are positioned in Scarborough’s picturesque, peaceful North Side. Our independent, family-run hotel is just a short stroll from Peasholm Park, North Bay beach, and the Open Air Theatre. The hotel offers free limited car... read more
YO11 2PP, Scarborough, 1-2 Belvoir Terrace
The Crescent Hotel is a Grade II listed building, situated in the centre of Scarborough and 10 minutes’ walk from South Bay Beach. The hotel overlooks the pleasant Crescent Gardens. Fresh local seafood and prime... read more
YO13 0AE, Scarborough, High Street, Cloughton
This 250 year-old traditional English inn is set in the attractive village of Cloughton, 4 miles from Scarborough. This family-run property offers cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi and a charming restaurant with classic British cuisine... read more
YO11 2AB, Scarborough, Belmont Road
Cumberland Hotel is ideally situated in Scarborough South Cliff, only 10 minutes' walk from The Spa complex and the beach. It offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi throughout, a restaurant and a bar. All rooms... read more
YO13 0HR, Scarborough, 17 19 Coastal Road, Burniston
Located in Scarborough, 4.7 km from Peasholm Park, The Oakwheel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 33 km from Dalby Forest, the inn with free WiFi... read more
YO12 4RF, Scarborough, 10-11 Main Street, Seamer
Situated in Scarborough, 6.7 km from The Spa Scarborough, The Mayfield Seamer features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free... read more
YO12 7HF, Scarborough, 1-2 Blenheim Terrace,Queens Parade
Facing the beachfront, Boston Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Scarborough and has a shared lounge, terrace and restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Scarborough North... read more
YO11 1TP, Scarborough, 79 Westborough
Boasting a bar, The Victoria Hotel is set in the centre of Scarborough, less than 1 km from Scarborough Beach. The property is located 30 km from Dalby Forest, 34 km from Flamingo Land Theme... read more
YO11 2PW, Scarborough, 1-3 The Crescent
The Central Hotel is conveniently located in Scarborough, and has a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 1.5 km from Peasholm Park, 30 km from Dalby Forest and 35 km from... read more
YO11 3RP, Scarborough, 89 Main Street Cayton
Located in Scarborough, 2.5 km from Cayton Bay Beach, The Farrier provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage... read more
YO11 2HA, Scarborough, Cliff Bridge Terrace
Situated conveniently in the centre of Scarborough, The Bike & Boot Hotel offers continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres... read more
YO11 1DF, Scarborough, North Street
Black Lion is in a prime location in Scarborough, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough... read more
YO11 2QN, Scarborough, 17 West Street
Located in Scarborough, within 500 metres of Scarborough Beach and 2.4 km of Scarborough North Bay, Rowntree Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around less than 1 km from... read more
YO11 2AF, Scarborough, 15 Esplanade
Situated in Scarborough and with Scarborough Beach reachable within 600 metres, Highlander Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 30 km from Dalby Forest, 35 km from... read more
YO11 2QL, Scarborough, 4 West Street
Set in Scarborough, within 2.2 km of Scarborough North Bay and less than 1 km of The Spa Scarborough, The Selbourne Hotel provides free WiFi. The property is around 2.2 km from Peasholm Park, 30... read more
YO11 1HA, Scarborough, 25-26 Queens Street
The Black Swan Hotel is ideally set in the centre of Scarborough, and offers a garden, free WiFi and a bar. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Scarborough Castle, Scarborough... read more
YO11 2AY, Scarborough, 36-38 Esplanade
Host & Stay - Beach House Rooms is set on the beachfront in Scarborough, 400 metres from Scarborough Beach and 2.3 km from Scarborough North Bay. The property is around 2.7 km from Peasholm Park,... read more
YO12 4DX, Scarborough, W Bank
Situated in Scarborough and within 2 km of Scarborough Beach, Green Gables Hotel has water sports facilities, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 2.7 km from Scarborough North Bay, 2 km from... read more
Located on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, it’s the largest seaside resort on the Yorkshire coast. The town is positioned spectacularly above two sandy bays, and it is impressed with the beautiful architecture from various historic periods.
The ruins of Scarborough Castle from the 11th century can still be seen by tourists. They are located on a beautiful rocky promontory that separates the seafront into the two beautiful white sand bays. The town was popular during the Middle Ages because of the six-week long trading festival. Merchants from all parts of Europe travelled to the area to display interesting products and merchandise.
Scarborough Spa was founded in 1626 after a stream of acidic water was discovered running down the cliffs south of the town. Grand Hotel Scarborough was completed in 1867 to address the influx of visitors to the area.
Today, it’s trying to renovate some of the most spectacular Victorian buildings in the heart of town. The town has a range of interesting historic and cultural landmarks that add to the spectacular nature and boost its popularity among travellers.
Who is it suitable for?
As there’s a couple of theme parks and fairgrounds in the local area, you can take children of all ages and guarantee they’ll have fun. Flamingo Land, as the name suggests, is home to a flock of flamingos. Not only that, it features rides suitable for all age levels.
For an adventure that’s a little less white knuckle, there’s always Scarborough Fair, which has its roots in the middle ages. While it was once one of the best markets around, it’s since evolved to become a quaint fairground.
If you’re more interested in culture than rides, you can try the local castle, which overlooks the town. It has over 2,500 years of history and overlooks the surrounding Yorkshire seafront, making it an excellent location for romantic walks or taking photographs. For those who’d like to take a step away from the sea, the NYMR railway acts as an excellent opportunity to explore surrounding areas of Yorkshire. Not only that, you’ll get a pretty decent view of the nearby countryside.
Entertainment in the local area
Parking is adequate throughout the town, which means those who are staying on its edges can drive in and experience what it has to offer. Europe’s largest open air theatre is a key attraction and it has deals on concerts and other forms of entertainment throughout the year.
Some of the best restaurants include North Bay Fisheries, which is close to the beach and provides enviable views of the sea. The food there is relatively cheap too.
In terms of nightlife, Scarborough is home to Storm, which is close to the town centre and provides some of the best deals on cocktails in the local area.
Whether it’s in the centre, in South Bay close to the beach, or near the seafront, accommodation in the nearby area is usually cheap. Boutique hotels aren’t particularly common, although there are some reliable spas and manors that allow for a more luxury experience.
If you’re keen to stay in the centre and save money, aim for one of the local guest houses. Alternatively, you can maximise the views in the local area by looking for a self-catering cottage or apartment. South Cliff and Low Moor are excellent locations for those who want to get away from it all, and there are some grade II listed properties available to hire for those who want to steep themselves in history.
Whether you need a quick weekend away with your friends, a chance to spend time with your family, or a last-minute break, Scarborough is the town for you.
Scarborough boasts several outstanding hotels perfect for the entire family, so it’s very easily to search for the best kid-friendly and family-friendly accommodation in and around this seaside resort.
A very popular family friendly hotel is 3 star East Ayton Lodge, only minutes from the beach. Larger rooms are suitable for 2 adults and 2 children, full English breakfast is included ! The hotel is an ideal base for walking, touring and visiting all the attractions of Yorkshire, yet is only minutes from the sea.
South Bay Beach : Postcode YO11 1NT
If you are interested in a Scarborough holiday, you have a number of convenient travel options.
The A64 is the main road leading from Yorkshire to Scarborough. A170 and A171 are other possible routes. During the summer, you may find it a bit difficult to discover parking spaces in the town centre.
Hourly fast train services are available to Scarborough from cities and towns like Manchester, York train station and Leeds city railway station. Regular and highly convenient bus services are also available from Middlesbrough and the seaside port town of Whitby. A single coach per day connects the seaside resort to London.
The nearest airports are Leeds/Bradford, Durham Tees Valley and Doncaster Airports.
