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title: "Rose Dene vs Seaside Hideaway: which hotel is better?"
description: "Rose Dene or Seaside Hideaway in Scarborough? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rose-dene-scarborough-vs-seaside-hideaway-scarborough/
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Rose Dene vs Seaside Hideaway

Both are in Scarborough, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · The Old Town
## [Rose Dene](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rose-dene-scarborough/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2039129/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Newlands
## [Seaside Hideaway](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/seaside-hideaway-scarborough/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2069572/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 770 m apart.

### Choose Rose Dene if you want

-   to walk to the sights (860 m / 1.6 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (30 / 13)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 1)

### Choose Seaside Hideaway if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 8)

### Why is Rose Dene better than Seaside Hideaway?

1.  770 m closer to the city centre (−770 m)
2.  17 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+17)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 50) (+11)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Seaside Hideaway better than Rose Dene?

1.  340 m closer to public transport (−340 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Rose Dene | Seaside Hideaway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 9.5  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | – |
| Number of reviews | 2 | – |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 167  (+20) | 147 |
| Rank in Scarborough | bottom 43% | – |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5  (+0.2) | 7.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 860 m  (−770 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 470 m | 450 m |
| To public transport | 580 m | 240 m  (−340 m) |
| To the airport | 94 km | 94 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30  (+17) | 13 |
| To the nearest food shop | 670 m | 480 m  (−190 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 8 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+7) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

770 m apart

Rose Dene: city centre: 860 m, nearest station Peasholme Train Station: 580 m, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): 94 km, beach: 470 m, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Seaside Hideaway: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Scarborough North Bay Railway: 240 m, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): 94 km, beach: 450 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Scarborough

[Scarborough weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/scarborough/weather)

## Rose Dene or Seaside Hideaway: common questions

### Which is better, Rose Dene or Seaside Hideaway?

Seaside Hideaway leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Rose Dene or Seaside Hideaway?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Rose Dene is closer: 860 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Seaside Hideaway.

### How far apart are Rose Dene and Seaside Hideaway?

The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/rose-dene-scarborough-vs-seaside-hideaway-scarborough/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/