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title: "The Leeway, Scarborough: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Leeway in Scarborough: rated 9.4 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Eviivo
# The Leeway

The Old Town, Scarborough, United Kingdom

9.4 ·  Exceptional 28 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 41 in Scarborough ·  4.8/5 on Google, 162 reviews ·  9.3 Location score
## About The Leeway

The Leeway is a guesthouse in The Old Town, Scarborough, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 28 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 700 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:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 35

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## How The Leeway scores

Better rated than 83% of hotels in Scarborough

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Beach access **9.8**
-   Public transport **6.2**

Scarborough average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

162 Google reviews

-   5★76%
-   4★22%
-   3★1%
-   2★0%
-   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

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **79**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **69**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **10**

<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="">Peasholme Train Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">860 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 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="">700 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers230 m
-   The Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre660 m
-   Blandscliff Gallery670 m
-   Military Adventure Park710 m
-   Coney Island710 m
-   Marshalls Amusements710 m

## The Leeway: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a coffee or tea maker and bottled water. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Leeway, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day.

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## Questions about The Leeway

### How do guests rate The Leeway?

The Leeway has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 28 reviews, which is better than 83% of rated hotels in Scarborough.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Leeway include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Leeway?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

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

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

### Is The Leeway close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 150 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Leeway have?

The Leeway has 9 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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