Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Exterior detail
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, England, YO11 2ET
  • South Bay Beach
    3 min walk
  • Scarborough Spa
    7 min walk
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre
    7 min walk

Room options

Basic Double Room, No Windows

  • 21.5 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 35.6 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 35.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 35.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 35.6 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Sea View

  • 35.6 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Scarborough

On the beach.A stay at this Scarborough City Centre hotel places you steps from Rotunda Museum and within a 5-minute walk of South Bay Beach. Opera House Casino and Mecca Bingo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 3 min walk
  • Scarborough Spa - 7 min walk
  • North Bay Beach - 14 min walk
  • Peasholm Park - 17 min walk
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Scarborough - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Leisure - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Esquires Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough

3-star beachfront hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Scarborough hotel is smoke free.

  • 413 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1863
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough offers 413 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. This Scarborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Latvian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per day (62 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 25 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough to the airport?

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough is 74.8 mi (112-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

As of Jan 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough on Jan 16, 2025 start from $36.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough.

How close is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Opera House Casino (6-min walk) and Mecca Bingo (6-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have a pool?

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough to downtown Scarborough?

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough is 0.1 mi away from Scarborough.

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 314 out of 1564 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning building, lovely views
Our room was very good, we booked a sea view and it had a double aspect, so we had a view across south bay and a view towards the Spa. It was out of season so we were prepared for reduced access to amenities, but we were unable to get dinner in the hotel which was a bit disappointing. This happens regularly in England, you are expected to have Sunday lunch and no evening meal, time for our hospitality trade to make some changes. The restaurant in the Grand closed very early and was primarily for those who had booked a dinner package, hopefully this is better in high season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
KLW
Needs a good clean. More vending machines clean balcony up so can sit on it. Damp smell. Overall lovely decor, building and comfy bed. TV signal terrible. More coffee please.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

We both like the history of the Hotel. How clean and well the maintenance of the Hotel is doing so well. The maintenance staff were really happy and friendly. Our room was a twin with a beautiful view of the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bhawna

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable no hassle break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE K

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived and checked in quickly which was good and had a pleasant enough chap deal with us. We were on the first floor right next to the lifts so we already knew it would probably end up being noisy. We walked in we were greeted by a strong pleasant lemon smell. The room was bigger than I was expecting and the windows were huge and let in so much light which was nice. After a quick look round we did notice brown stains up the wall like someone had thrown tea or coffee up them and we found paperwork from a previous guest on top of the wardrobe which was 3 months old!! Bathroom was lovely although I think baths are outdated for hotels but no complaints there. Only negatives for us in the room were the rock hard mattresses and pillow. Later on we went down to reception and asked for a second pillow as I am disabled and need a second for support. The receptionist was quite rude and refused to give me one which I found really bad; this is the first hotel where I have been refused a second pillow to help me! Night one we slept fine but on our second day someone was moved into the room above us. The person in there spent all night walking round the room which made the floor boards creek and kept us awake all night. I know its an old building but the floor boards need looking at. We also had a nail sticking up through the carpet near the bathroom so had to be careful of that at all times. Overall was enjoyable but does need some love and attention on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in my opinion is one of the greatest and grandest hotels in the world…. Why you may wonder? Google it and you’ll know….
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Room was fab, although it was floor floors down and no working lift. Did not appreciate fire alarm going off at 5.30am but cant be helped. Windows in room considering they were ground level on seafront have not been cleaned for years could do with bring cleaned.Checking in a nightmare very slow and upto an hour wait. Needs to be staggered maybe checkin times vary and do one floor at a time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when visitng Scarborough. Such an amazing building. Staff always lovely and helpful. Last 2 times we've been we've been checked in by same ataff member. I didnt get her name but she is particularly lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stood waiting to check in while other reception staff done nothing . Fire alarm went off for no reason had to evacuate the building at 5:15 which woke up my son and never got back to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jareth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible inedible food and the room was.... Not great either. Not a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door lock damaged. Bathroom door hanging off. Dust mites in the bad. Rude staff. Blocked sink. Paid for a room with a window but couldn’t see out of it for the dirt and grime. Never again. Stay away from this hotel. It’s a shame because it’s a beautiful building.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Booked a twin sea view room, but on arrival told it was only a standard room as the choice on hotels.com is incorrect, and are only standard rooms. Told the room with sea views was two floors down and the lift was broken. I said that’s was no good as my mum suffered from severe copd. Given a disabled room, only given one pillow each. When I asked for another pillow informed no spare ones available in hotel given towels to use.no proper sink, no hot water. Spoke with agent for website who said as I paid with the hotel direct they could not offer me compensation, they contacted the hotel who agreed to change our room. Offered downstairs yet again declined as before. Offered executive room but at a charge to me declined. The whole experience from both sides hotel & website was disappointing, not very supportive. It was meant to be a relaxing break for my mum, the whole room experience was a total let down. I felt I got no support from both sides. One very disappointed customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well was nervous booking, but we actually loved our couple of days stay. When booking in got a slight upgrade from two singles sea view to a family seaview(double and a single). The price we payed is what we usually pay at a Travelodge, to have a room with a lovely sea view in a magnificent building was great value. Second night after a lovely meal at an Italian restaurant nearby we returned to the hotel for a few drinks , we then went thru to the ballroom and watched an ABBA tribute act again adding to the amazing value. As you can guess we enjoyed our stay, and we will hopefully return sometime next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sujith

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The way breakfast was run clearing away the food when still half hour to close down I like a steady breakfast but doing that made me want to rush it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024