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title: "The Helaina, Scarborough: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Helaina in Scarborough: rated 9.4 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Eviivo
# The Helaina

The Old Town, Scarborough, United Kingdom

9.4 ·  Exceptional 37 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 41 in Scarborough ·  4.8/5 on Google, 289 reviews ·  9.4 Location score
## About The Helaina

The Helaina is a guesthouse in The Old Town, Scarborough, United Kingdom. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 37 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 660 m from the centre of Scarborough. The nearest beach is 150 m away. The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 71 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 31

14 Blenheim Terrace [hotelhelaina.co.uk](http://www.hotelhelaina.co.uk/)

## How The Helaina scores

Better rated than 92% of hotels in Scarborough

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Beach access **9.8**
-   Public transport **5.9**

Scarborough average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

289 Google reviews

-   5★84%
-   4★10%
-   3★3%
-   2★3%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **83**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **83**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">150 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Scarborough Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">910 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Teesside International Airport (MME)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">71 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">160 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Scarborough</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">660 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers320 m
-   The Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre540 m
-   Blandscliff Gallery560 m
-   Marshalls Amusements590 m
-   Coney Island600 m
-   Scarborough Castle670 m

## The Helaina: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Helaina. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Helaina, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains for your convenience. A few accommodations within The Helaina offer unique design elements such as a separate living room. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at The Helaina. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's karaoke rooms.

### Compare

## Compare The Helaina with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Helaina

### How do guests rate The Helaina?

The Helaina has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 37 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Scarborough.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Helaina?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Helaina include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is The Helaina from the airport?

The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 71 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Helaina close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 150 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Helaina have?

The Helaina has 12 rooms.

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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