The Grand Scarborough – A Favorite for Families in Scarborough
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Grand Scarborough offers 97 rooms, including single, double, triple, and family options (accommodating up to 5 guests). All rooms include free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms with showers. Select rooms feature sea views or spa baths. Internal 'City' rooms are windowless but ventilated. Family rooms include handrails and pull cords for accessibility.
Dining Options
The Harbour Lights Restaurant serves breakfast buffets (sausages, eggs, bacon, fruit, cereal) and 3-course dinners with harbor views. The Premier Restaurant offers carvery meals for up to 60 guests. Java Lounge Café Bar provides afternoon tea with scones and cakes, plus craft beers and house wines. The Cabaret Ballroom Bar opens nightly for drinks during entertainment events.
Entertainment & Events
Nightly bingo and cabaret shows (Fri/Sat + 2 midweek nights) take place in the 400-capacity Cabaret Ballroom. The hotel hosts weddings (150-guest Palm Court Ballroom with sea views), conferences (3 rooms for 15-400 attendees), and seasonal packages (Christmas lunches, New Year's gala dinners). Peasholm Park's naval battle reenactments are 1.5 km away.
Location & Transport
Overlooking Scarborough's South Bay, the hotel is 650 meters from the town center. Nearby landmarks include Scarborough Castle (1 km), St. Mary's Church (1 km), and the Opera House Casino (0.5 km). Humberside Airport is 95 km south; Leeds is 50 km west via the A64. Parking costs £1.50/hour (free 6 PM-9 AM) at nearby multi-story lots.
Pet-Friendly Services
Dogs are welcome (£10/night) except in dining areas. Nearby walks include Dalby Forest's trails (20 km away) and Aireville Park. Pet supplies are available at Falsgrave Pet Shop (2 km). The Ship Inn in Filey (16 km) and Café Stop in Pickering (24 km) allow dogs indoors.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Room decor
- Carpeted floor