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title: "The Waves, Scarborough: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Waves 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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Hotel · ★★★★ · Eviivo
# The Waves

South Cliff, Scarborough, United Kingdom

9.4 ·  Exceptional 21 reviews ·  #7 #7 of 41 in Scarborough ·  4.8/5 on Google, 110 reviews ·  8.0 Location score
## About The Waves

The Waves is a hotel in South Cliff, Scarborough, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 21 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Scarborough. The nearest beach is 340 m away. The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 72 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 23

39 Esplanade Road [scarboroughwaves.co.uk](http://www.scarboroughwaves.co.uk/)

## How The Waves scores

Better rated than 81% of hotels in Scarborough

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **8.0**
-   Beach access **9.2**
-   Public transport **5.8**

Scarborough average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

110 Google reviews

-   5★92%
-   4★3%
-   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

Free breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **58**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **19**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<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="">340 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 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="">930 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="">72 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">162 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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Holbeck Clock Tower, Scarborough470 m
-   Scarborough War Memorial540 m
-   Aquarium Top Scarborough780 m
-   Rotunda Museum810 m
-   The Art Room940 m
-   Scarborough Marina - Yorkshire.1,000 m

## The Waves: in detail

The Waves offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at The Waves is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. The Waves offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Begin your holiday on a high note. At The Waves, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast.

### Compare

## Compare The Waves with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Waves

### How do guests rate The Waves?

The Waves has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 21 reviews, which is better than 81% of rated hotels in Scarborough.

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

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

### Does The Waves include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at The Waves?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

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

The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 72 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Waves close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 340 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Waves have?

The Waves has 7 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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