We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Scarborough, UK. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, apartments, historic buildings, holiday homes and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Apartment.Elegant. Great location. Offering quiet street views, Seascape Scarborough Luxury Seaview Apartment is an accommodation situated in Scarborough, 500 metres from Scarborough Beach and 600 metres from Scarborough North Bay. The property is located 31 km from Dalby Forest, 35 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park and 1.6 km from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Whitby Abbey is 31 km away and Skipsea Castle Hill is 43 km from the apartment. Some units in the apartment complex have private entrance and are fitted with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also boast free WiFi, while some rooms have a terrace. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Scarborough, like windsurfing, cycling and fishing. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Popular points of interest near Seascape Scarborough Luxury Seaview Apartment include Peasholm Park, The Spa Scarborough and Scarborough Castle. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This apartment has a great location in Scarborough.
Guest House.Historic. Great value. Just a 2-minute walk from Scarborough’s South Bay Beach, the Palace Hill Hotel has original 18th-century features and offers free Wi-Fi. Scarborough town centre is 5 minutes’ walk away. A designated smoking area is available on site. Each room has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and traditional furnishings. Some rooms have wooden beamed ceilings. Free parking permit scratch cards are provided for nearby public parking. Scarborough Sea Life centre is a 5-minute drive from the guest house. Scarborough Rail Station and the Castle are both 800 metres away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. 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 storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.4 km from The Spa Scarborough. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Farrier every room comes with bed linen and towels. Peasholm Park is 7.3 km from the accommodation, while Dalby Forest is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 91 km from The Farrier.Show full description
This is one of the most ELEGANT AND LIVELY boutique hotels in Scarborough. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Guest House. Bright, modern rooms with flat-screen TV/DVD players, free Wi-Fi, and freshly cooked breakfasts are all offered at this 4-star bed and breakfast. Located on Scarborough’s North Shore, Toulson Court is just 10 minutes’ walk from the sandy beach. Individually decorated, each room includes an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can relax with a refreshment tray including free tea and coffee. Fresh, cooked Yorkshire breakfasts are served each day, along with fresh, seasonal fruit, yoghurts, and cereal. Free parking is available, and Scarborough Rail Station is only a 15-minute walk from Toulson Court. Scarborough’s centre and seafront amusements can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, and Scarborough Castle is 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Apartment.Stylish. Great views. Popular among couples. Lighthouse View - Amazing sea and beach view - Free Sky TV including Sports and Movies - Fast WIFI - Free Private Parking is a beachfront property situated in Scarborough, 1 km from Scarborough North Bay and 1.2 km from Peasholm Park. The property has sea views and is 1.1 km from The Spa Scarborough and 31 km from Dalby Forest. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Scarborough Beach. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Scarborough Castle, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough Library and Information Centre. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 94 km from Lighthouse View - Amazing sea and beach view - Free Sky TV including Sports and Movies - Fast WIFI - Free Private Parking.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Great value. Popular among women. Situated in Scarborough and only 500 metres from Scarborough North Bay, Glenholme Guest House - Room Only features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 1.2 km from Scarborough Beach and 500 metres from Peasholm Park. Dalby Forest is 30 km from the guest house and Flamingo Land Theme Park is 35 km away. At the guest house, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge is also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Popular points of interest near the guest house include The Spa Scarborough, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough Castle. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 94 km from Glenholme Guest House - Room Only.Show full description
Apartment.Great views. Lighthouse View, one min from harbour & beach is a beachfront property located in Scarborough, 200 metres from Scarborough Beach and 1 km from Scarborough North Bay. During your time staying in this recently renovated apartment, dating back to 1965, you will have access to free WiFi. Dalby Forest is 31 km from the apartment and Flamingo Land Theme Park is 36 km away. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Scarborough, like fishing and hiking. Popular points of interest near Lighthouse View, one min from harbour & beach include Peasholm Park, The Spa Scarborough and Scarborough Castle. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 95 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Great bar. Popular among couples. Situated in Scarborough, in a historic building, 500 metres from Scarborough North Bay, Hotel Ellenby is a recently renovated guest house with a garden and bar. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a concierge service for guests. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. The guest house features some units with sea views, and all units are fitted with a kettle. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available each morning at the guest house. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Popular points of interest near Hotel Ellenby include Scarborough Beach, Peasholm Park and The Spa Scarborough. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Old Orchard Cottage, Wykeham offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. This apartment provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Scarborough, like cycling and hiking. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Peasholm Park. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Old Orchard Cottage, Wykeham features a picnic area and a barbecue. The Spa Scarborough is 13 km from the accommodation, while Dalby Forest is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 87 km from Old Orchard Cottage, Wykeham.Show full description
Apartment.Beautiful. Great interior design. North Sea View Apartment is a beachfront property situated in Scarborough, 500 metres from Scarborough North Bay and 1.5 km from Scarborough Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The 2-bedroom apartment has a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Peasholm Park. The property offers sea views. Popular points of interest near North Sea View Apartment include The Spa Scarborough, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough Castle. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Historic. Popular among couples. Set in a Grade II listed town house, Tall Storeys offers hearty Yorkshire breakfasts and cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi. Scarborough Harbour is just a 5-minute walk away, and South Beach is 500 metres away. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and each has a hand-made wooden bed. Some rooms have wonderful sea views, and all feature a flat-screen TV/DVD player and a private bathroom. Traditional cooked breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy dining room. Guests can enjoy drinks in the flower gardens, spacious conservatory or sun lounge, which is decorated with antiques. Situated in the town centre, Tall Storeys is within a 10-minute walk of the magnificent Scarborough Castle. Free parking is available, and Scarborough Rail Station is a 15-minute stroll away.Show full description
Guest House.Elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. Orchard Lodge & Wolds Restaurant offers AA 5 star Siver & 2 Rosette AA Restaurant award-winning Adults only, accommodation just 5.5 miles from Scarborough and 4.6 miles from Filey. guaranteed Free private parking is available on site. There is a shared lounge at the property with a small bar. Orchard Lodge & Wolds Restaurant features free WiFi. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Every room includes a private bathroom fitted with a bath or a walk-in shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a kettle in the room. Orchard Lodge & Wolds Restaurant welcomes a max 1 dogs but you must check availability before booking as the number of dogs we accept is restricted. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 52.4 miles from Orchard Lodge & Wolds Restaurant. Ganton Golf Club is 7 minutes and 4 miles away, 4.5 to Filey.Show full description
This is a popular guest house among couples travelling to Scarborough.
Guest House.Historic property. Popular among women. A grade II listed 18th century building, The Windmill is located in Scarborough. It offers free WiFi access and is nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac less than 5 minutes' walk from the town centre. With free limited parking, Scarborough Train Station and Stephen Joseph Theatre are also less than 4 minutes' walk away. Each room has a seating area, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, a radio alarm clock, iron and ironing board. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. In the morning, a breakfast is served in the dining room. With a variety of options available, a full English breakfast, fresh fruit, yoghurt and cereals can all be enjoyed. There is also a vegetarian option. The guest house is less than a mile from The Spa Scarborough, a 17-minute stroll from Peasholm Park and 19 minutes' walk from Scarborough Castle.Show full description
Guest House.Great value. The Ashburton House offers fantastic bed and breakfast accommodation in a perfect location in the beautiful coastal resort of Scarborough. Our “Boutique” seaside B&B strives to create a quirky and distinctive feel by mixing the traditional features of a seaside resort within our beautiful Victorian Guest House. Each of our eight guest rooms are unique and have been individually styled, in recent years the whole property has undergone a full refurbishment. All room have their own en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, all equipped with large flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi & complementary tea/coffee making facilities. We offer a generous & varied breakfast menu and the property has its own off street car-park.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Set in the centre of Scarborough, just less than 1 km from Scarborough North Bay and a 11-minute walk from Scarborough Beach, Bedford House Retreat offers accommodation with quiet street views and free WiFi. The property is located 30 km from Dalby Forest, 35 km from Flamingo Land Theme Park and 32 km from Whitby Abbey. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.2 km from The Spa Scarborough. The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. A baby safety gate is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near Bedford House Retreat include Peasholm Park, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough Castle. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming, cool and creative holiday home in Scarborough. Soooo nice!
Apartment.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Set in Scarborough, just 300 metres from Scarborough North Bay, The Apartment - Ground Floor - Luxury for up to 4 guests near Open Air Theatre and North Bay offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. It is located 1.7 km from Scarborough Beach and provides full-day security. Dalby Forest is 31 km away and Flamingo Land Theme Park is 36 km from the apartment. The 2-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Scarborough, like fishing and hiking. Popular points of interest near The Apartment - Ground Floor - Luxury for up to 4 guests near Open Air Theatre and North Bay include Peasholm Park, The Spa Scarborough and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 95 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This might be one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH apartments in Scarborough.
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. This Victorian guest house is near the South Cliff, less than a mile (1.1 km) from Scarborough Rail Station and the town centre. It has en suite rooms and free on-street parking nearby. The Cordelia is situated in a quiet area, close to the Scarborough Spa Complex. The beach, the Stephen Joseph Theatre and the shops of the town centre are a short walk away. The en suite rooms have TVs and tea/coffee. There is a guest lounge and free parking passes for guests. A full English breakfast is available every morning.Show full description
Guest House.Great bar. Just a 5-minute walk from Scarborough’s sandy beach, the family-run St Michaels Hotel offers cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Scarborough Harbour is within a 20-minute walk. The individually decorated bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. All rooms feature tea/coffee facilities and a private modern bathroom with free toiletries. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy dining room at St Michaels. Breakfast includes fresh coffee and a selection of light continental options. St Michaels Hotel is situated just a few metres from the leafy Peasholm Park. Free parking is available nearby, and Scarborough Railway Station is just a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Situated in Scarborough and only 13 km from Peasholm Park, Gallows Hill features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units will provide guests with a outdoor furniture and a coffee machine. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The Spa Scarborough is 13 km from the bed and breakfast, while Dalby Forest is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 85 km from Gallows Hill.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most BEAUTIFUL bed and breakfasts in Scarborough.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Beaches Guest House offers pet-friendly accommodation in Scarborough, 200 metres from Peasholm Park. The rooms are fitted with a HD Smart TV with catch up services including Netflix. Every room comes with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Spa Scarborough is 1.6 km from The Beaches Guest House, while Scarborough Open Air Theatre is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 79 km from the property.Show full description
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