Located merely a 6-minute walk from the Tracy Savage Fine Art Gallery, the 3-star The Esplanade Hotel Scarborough gives quick access to various city sites. In the vicinity of South Bay Beach, the hotel with 78 rooms features a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge, plus an à la carte restaurant, serving British specials.
Oliver's Mount is 3.5 km away, while the Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers sculpture is only 1.8 km from this Scarborough hotel. Natural attractions in the area include Peasholm Park, within 20 minutes' walk of The Esplanade Scarborough, and a beach is a 13-minute stroll away. The accommodation lies not far from the Butter Cross. Guests will find D St Thomas Street bus stop next to this smoke-free hotel, 450 metres away.
The rooms at The Esplanade Hotel are fitted with carpet floors and such comforts as an iron. Guests can also enjoy sea views.
This property offers a daily continental breakfast. A 24-hour bar is available on site. The bar area includes a lounge. Guests can try British dishes at Brewers Fayre situated a 7-minute walk away.
Located within 25 minutes' walk of Sea Life Scarborough, the 3-star Palm Court Hotel Scarborough provides guests with baggage storage and a restaurant. This Scarborough hotel also includes a car park.
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7.5
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Services
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Housekeeping
Welcome drink
Eating places
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Children facilities
Cots
Children's menu
Leisure facilities
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
St. Andrews Church
400 m
Shuttleworth Gardens
300 m
Scarborough Library and Information Centre
450 m
St Martin-on-the-Hill
350 m
Scarborough Museums Trust
200 m
Stephen Joseph Theatre
550 m
Tracy Savage Fine Art Gallery
350 m
Airports
Humberside
94 km
Train stations
Scarborough Train Station
500 m
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Reginald
2024-05-07
9/10
The total stay was very lovely for armed forces weekend. Loved the family room with a balcony, a wobbly toilet, TV I was given.
Howard
2024-04-28
9/10
Good value for money room, nice looking bathroom.
Sean
2024-04-27
5/10
The hotel's location was particularly good, on the cliffs with a market and shops within walking distance.
The bathroom was a bit tired.
Ernie
2024-04-14
9/10
Great location just next door to beach, shops and rail/bus stations, the town centre and the promenade and rail/bus stations, I felt safe. The room was perfectly clean and compact, I liked it, it also included Wi-Fi and a lounge area.
Peter
2024-04-04
7/10
The breakfast was sensational with great views, all the food was fine. The location was magnificent, short walk to the sea and the piers, town center and the harbour.
John
2024-03-30
9/10
Think that this nice looking and wonderful relaxing hotel is beyond compare, enjoyed it. The venue is fairly clean and a nice size with well experienced and amazingly efficient staff members. The restaurant serves amazing local food.
Liam
2024-03-18
7/10
Wonderful relaxing place all in all, has active staff from the helpful receptionist. The room is functional and newly renovated, it comes with balcony view, the castle from the other and lovely view from the outdoor seating area.
The property needs updating.
Robin
2024-02-14
7/10
The English breakfast with beautiful coastal views, very good traditional English, runny egg is the highlight.
Henry
2024-02-07
8/10
Pleasant traditional property with exceptional and pleasant staff from the helpful receptionist.
Bert
2024-01-22
7/10
We were there for 1 night, overall had a really lovely stay. Enjoyed Scarborough, the hotel was nice looking up to the esplanade. It offered us incredible and beautiful location near south bay, and beaches and bars.
Nathan
2024-01-20
7/10
The location was best possible and quiet, staff were friendly efficient.
Ray
2024-01-04
9/10
Stylish and clean place with superfriendly staff from the helpful receptionist. Great and sensational breakfasts with views over South Bay through an enormous bay window. Location - magnificent, next to the beach and the centre of town, the conservatory, and Scarborough seaside.
Stephen
2023-12-31
9/10
Nothing too much trouble with the hotel! The rooms are compact and newly remodelled, the beds are nice. It has efficient and amazing friendly staff members from the helpful receptionist. The lounge bar offers welcome drinks.
Alex
2023-12-14
8/10
The location was marvellous and fab for exploring this good area, just off the public areas, lounge and bar with a G&T, the cliffs, and the bridge. Moreover, it was 2 km from Bispham Parish Church.
Don
2023-11-30
9/10
Very comfortable area, central location just off beach and town, rail/bus stations, and the promenade & the spa. Good-sized rooms & fairly clean bathrooms.
Jock
2023-10-27
7/10
Wonderful relaxing place, it was clean and had delightfully helpful and reasonably good staff from the helpful receptionist. The hotel offered a plentiful breakfast with toast and stunning views, for example. The location in a fantastic area was incredible and there were a market and shops nearby.
Dominic
2023-10-19
8/10
Spotless rooms with a view with absolutely gorgeous views.
Will
2023-10-16
8/10
The place is newly decorated and has top location in the lovely panoramic restaurant. The staff are delightfully helpful and the room was great value for money and well-equipped with fantastic views from both windows. The service is very good, includes good parking. Besides, you can park your car close to hotel.
William
2023-10-13
7/10
That was incredibly beautiful and fabulous hotel set in local area, short walk to Scarborough harbour and sea-front as well as the bay and castle. It was airy, compact and with view.
Sammy
2023-10-01
7/10
The room I booked was well decorated with great views. I've been here for 3 nights, the breakfast was plentiful and sensational with beautiful coastal views, toast plus excellent coffee.
Dave
2023-10-01
8/10
The units are tastefully decorated, a nice size. Nice touch to have all the necessary facilities, WiFi, and coffee.
Leslie
2023-09-27
8/10
Excellent value place, it has experienced staff from the helpful receptionist. The rooms are brand-new, the breakfast is plentiful. At the lounge bar they serve good food and drinks.
Stewart
2023-09-13
7/10
1st class and fairly clean place, caring staff from the helpful receptionist. Modern units with a balcony.
Jessica
2023-09-04
9/10
1st class old-fashioned hotel, I greatly enjoyed its quiet ambiance. It was in a nice location just next door to dining area overlook bay too, the town centre and the promenade, and Scarborough for an event.
Nina
2023-08-21
8/10
Well experienced staff from the helpful receptionist. Plentiful and sensational breakfast to start the day with runny egg, excellent views over Scarborough South bay plus toast.
Anthony
2023-08-14
7/10
The units are nicely furnished, pet-friendly with good bedding, TV plus a pleasant view of the town.
Bert
2023-08-11
7/10
English breakfast was plentiful with awesome view. Well-appointed units and experienced staff from the helpful receptionist. Easy to get to, excellent location next to town beach, Scarborough, and train station.
Peter
2023-08-03
9/10
Its location was lovely and amazing, right by beach, shops and train station, town and sea front and the bay, outside area and dining area. Got double room as expected, appreciated it.
John
2023-08-01
8/10
The place was excellent value, with its very efficient staff from the helpful receptionist.
Jack
2023-07-18
9/10
There were very clean beds and all the necessary facilities, Wi-Fi and coffee inside the room. Its location in Scarborough was best possible, near to the beach, shops, cafes and restaurants and the seafront.
Wayne
2023-07-06
9/10
Excellent value place to stay with very efficient employees from the helpful receptionist. The breakfast is plentiful and excellent, and the location is magnificent very close to dining area overlook bay too, the sea and the piers and all attractions in Scarborough.
Guy
2023-06-29
8/10
The rooms are well-appointed with a great view and our experience is really enjoyable.
Bill
2023-06-21
9/10
It's excellent base for visiting some must see attractions in Scarborough. The atmosphere of the hotel is quiet. The setting is magnificent and fab, next to South cliffs and the town centre and beach. Overall superb food, plus there is Bareca close by.
Edward
2023-06-15
8/10
Fine rooms, exceptionally good and plentiful breakfast. Very impressed with all the necessary facilities, WiFi, and coffee available.
Paul
2023-05-26
8/10
Beautiful old and reasonably priced hotel in an incredible position in all areas other than restaurant. Sensational, great breakfast with stunning views.
Keith
2023-05-19
9/10
The staff team was very efficient, the rooms were well decorated and equipped with a seaview, bedroom, for instance.
Tommy
2023-04-30
9/10
Top location in the very nice area, near a nice establishment. About 10 minutes walk from a modern casino. Very pleasant building and rooms with fantastic views.
Thomas
2023-04-27
9/10
Traditional hotel with an exceptional service. Plenty of fantastic food for English breakfast. Marvellous and fab location on the cliffs and domestic area. Besides, very convenient to An Unusual 1829 Museum.
Graham
2023-04-11
9/10
We got an upgrade to a great value room with all the necessary facilities, Wi-Fi, and coffee. The venue was in a central location just next door to sea and harbour, the restaurant in evening and the garden at breakfast.
Derek
2023-04-06
8/10
A huge variety of good items for English breakfast. Magnificent setting in the fantastic area, so close to the beach shops and bus stops set in quiet location, the promenade & the spa and Scarborough on New Year's Eve.
George
2023-03-23
9/10
Central location, just a short walk away from South Cliff Italian Gardens. Clean bathroom and spotless and airy room.
John
2023-03-18
7/10
The location was amazing, close to the esplanade and easily accessible. A queen room with a magnificent view over the beach, had requested this in advance. The provided service was exceptional.
I didn't like that it has very poor water pressure.
Stephen
2023-03-05
7/10
Accommodation was big size and descent, beds were very clean. The staff were experienced and affable.
Units with seaview. Very lovely experience and efficient and exceptional staff.
Robert
2023-01-28
6/10
We loved rooms with seaview.
It has very poor water pressure and caused inconvenience.
Tony
2023-01-20
8/10
The bar was perfect for breakfast. The rooms were amazing, with windows opening to sea. Location: the hotel was close enough to Scarborough, and the Spa Theatre and the beaches.
Edgar
2023-01-11
8/10
We where in an incredible location at a medium distance from a bustling beach. There was a nice restaurant within walking distance of the hotel.
Bobby
2023-01-08
8/10
Everything was lovely here, and the views were beautiful. The room was neat and I liked the traditional-style building. The location was magnificent, for example, Harbour View was just a short stroll away from the hotel. It was a perfect area, an excellent base for me.
Roland
2022-12-24
7/10
Well, it was an extra special stay for two nights. The hotel had an inviting bar and a lovely restaurant.
Gerald
2022-12-13
9/10
Accommodation was quirky and fairly clean, rooms were neat. All the staff was efficient, solved my issues. This was an incredible and decent location adjacent to the sea and the conservatory. The food was brilliant, had plenty of options.
Stephen
2022-11-27
8/10
The location is fab and easy, 1 km from South Cliff Italian Gardens. It's in a beautiful building in the pretty nice area. The hotel offers plenty of food that was decent.
Stan
2022-10-21
8/10
Everything was good, well experienced staff, nice views over beach. The location of the hotel was easy, in a very pleasant dinning area. Ate at El Gringo's, it's not too far from the venue.
Colin
2022-10-16
8/10
The room was spotless and warm, had essentials, like a shower, a hairdryer and fresh towels.
Thomas
2022-10-08
9/10
Quirky and clean place, pleasant view to the sea and the piers. Sensational breakfast with lots of delicacies and courteous staff.
Norman
2022-10-08
8/10
I loved the place, it was fairly clean & the staff were efficient and polite. Sea view here was exceptional. The food was savoury - plenty of options.
William
2022-09-29
8/10
Unbeatable location of the hotel on top of the cliffs. Besides, easy to get to a hands-on gallery. Lovely experience there.
Tom
2022-09-19
9/10
Liked it - the place is quirky and suited me fine. The restaurant is lovely, serves excellent dishes.
Lily
2022-08-10
6/10
It is a quaint hotel with efficient staff. Every time we stay in Scarborough, like to stay here.
It's a pity but it has very poor water pressure.
Sebastian
2022-08-06
9/10
The property is fairly clean; newly remodelled rooms; exceptionally comfortable bed. Lovely view from our window. Stunning location, right at a hands-on gallery. Overall excellent stay for two nights.
James
2022-07-26
9/10
It was a good stay in a dated seaside hotel. I appreciated the room, the bed was comfortable. The location was incredible, not very far from Impact Falconry.
James
2022-07-21
8/10
Overall it was a very nice stay for two nights. The room was huge - loved the spotless bathroom. The staff was pleasant, polite.
Matthew
2022-06-29
8/10
Extremely comfy bed in the suite, plus a work desk, tea/coffee making equipment and a TV set. Magnificent, stunning location on top of the cliffs. And really close to Scarborough and the sea and the Spa Theatre.
Agnes
2022-05-05
9/10
The place was charming and overall clean, it had excellent staff and location.
Arthur
2022-05-02
8/10
I would say it's excellent base for staying and exploring Scarborough.
David
2022-04-10
9/10
Fairly clean, great value hotel, the location was unbeatable very close to the centre of town, the Spa concert hall, the castle. All the rooms were with view of the bay, had a quiet atmosphere.
Adam
2022-03-26
9/10
We had a comfortable bedroom. The lovely onsite restaurant had plenty of food.
Julian
2022-03-12
8/10
I loved the place due to first class staff and location. Exceptional view, comfortable bar - everything was good.
Chris
2022-01-17
9/10
It was ideal base for travelling to Scarborough, I was glad to stay there. Employees where highly trained and kept the hotel clean.
Michael
2022-01-14
8/10
We enjoyed the facilities offered by this impressive hotel. Beds were quiet, room was fantastic & cosy.
Keith
2022-01-03
9/10
We think it's a perfect place for staying in Scarborough. The best thing is location - right by shops, the Spa Theatre. Plenty of goodies for breakfast.
David
2021-12-23
9/10
Everything was cool, always pleasant staff made our stay brilliant! Generous breakfast, really great service.
Billy
2021-12-07
8/10
All good - we liked our stay - food was local and restful staff. We had the single room it was ideal. Gorgeous garden and clean pool. The rooftop restaurant was wonderful with plenty of meals in the menu.
Betty
2021-11-09
8/10
Famous and efficient accommodation.
Anthony
2021-11-09
9/10
Wanted to explore Scarborough and this hotel was comfortable place for doing it. The room was recently painted and available with balcony, amazing views and seaview. The property was minute walk from the heart of Scarborough.
Fred
2021-09-01
5/10
Lovely location to explore Scarborough and exceptional service.
The breakfast was cold.
Roderick
2021-08-01
8/10
Beautiful hotel with quirky rooms, consistently courteous staff, great prices. Gorgeous view of seaside. The bed was soft and food was cheap. I spent a great time here, would recommend to anyone.
Matthew
2021-07-08
8/10
Exemplary service, well experienced staff.
Stephen
2021-05-28
9/10
Decent food, extremely friendly staff. The staff did all they can for a perfect stay.
Wi-fi signal was not good.
Thomas
2021-05-18
9/10
the hotel was super friendly and spotless inside, i greatly enjoyed it. food was reasonably priced. view of sunsets was outstanding. pleasant location in the lovely area. moreover, i could explore a hands-on gallery as it was right by the place.
William
2021-05-01
5/10
Personnel were reasonably good, location was easy, stylish place for short stay. It was a couple of blocks away from Scarborough downtown. Good service throughout my stay.
Wi-Fi was very poor; cold breakfast.
Mick
2021-03-15
8/10
Handy location, plentiful breakfast with plenty of food. Breakfast staff are caring. The lounge bar makes the alcoholic drinks.
Edwin
2020-04-18
8/10
Staying near to many tourist locations and within 15 mins walk from Rotunda Museum. The room faced the sea. We went to Wackers for dinner, it was only 600 metres away and we were satisfied: )
Scott
2019-12-14
9/10
Enjoyed the bay view from the rooms. Hotel was near such places as south bay beach. Really GREAT location. We would come here again.
