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The Royal Hotel
St Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, United Kingdom
About The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel is a hotel in St Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 197 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, gym, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 180 m from the centre of Scarborough. The nearest beach is 160 m away. The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 95 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 155
- Floors
- 5
- Opened
- 1730
- Last renovated
- 2024
- Chain
- Britannia Hotels
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 25
Hotel prices in Scarborough by month
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The Royal Hotel: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: December, about €59 a night on average
- Most expensive month: July, about €140 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €59 for the night of 10 November
- Saturday nights cost about 36% more than Tuesday nights
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The Royal Hotel prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How The Royal Hotel scores
Better rated than 5% of hotels in Scarborough
- Guest rating 7.4
- Location 9.5
- Facilities 5.8
- Spa & wellness 4.5
- Beach access 9.8
- Public transport 8.3
Scarborough average
Amenities
Outdoor poolRestaurantBarGymFree Wi-FiPets allowed
Pool & wellness
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Gym
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Coffee or tea maker
Policies
- Pets allowed
- Smoke-free
Business
- Meeting rooms
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.5/10
- Walk grade
- 91/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 7
- Sights within 1 km
- 13
| Nearest beach | 160 m3 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationScarborough Railway Station | 460 m7 min walk |
| Nearest airportLeeds Bradford Airport (LBA) | 95 km213 min drive |
| Distance to the centreScarborough | 180 m3 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopGrape Tree | 130 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 230 m4 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Blandscliff Gallery210 m
- Coney Island230 m
- Scarborough Marina - Yorkshire.240 m
- Rotunda Museum260 m
- Aquarium Top Scarborough290 m
- The Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre360 m
Weather in Scarborough
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Compare The Royal Hotel with nearby hotels
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- Dickens Bar and Inn Guesthouse 70 m away8.9
- Riviera Town House Guesthouse 120 m away9.3
- Grand Scarborough Hotel Hotel ★★ 130 m away7.0
- Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas Hotel ★★★ 150 m away7.8
- Granby Hotel Hotel 180 m away7.3
- Bike & Boot Hotel Hotel ★★★★ 210 m away9.1
Questions about The Royal Hotel
How do guests rate The Royal Hotel?
The Royal Hotel has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 197 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Scarborough.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does The Royal Hotel include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?
Yes, The Royal Hotel has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).
Is there parking at The Royal Hotel?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is The Royal Hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 95 km away in a straight line.
Is The Royal Hotel close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 160 m from the hotel.
When did The Royal Hotel open?
The Royal Hotel opened in 1730 and was last renovated in 2024.
How many rooms does The Royal Hotel have?
The Royal Hotel has 155 rooms on 5 floors.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?
The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.
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