The Grand Scarborough, Scarborough

The Grand Scarborough - A Victorian-era hotel with harbor views, nightly entertainment, and pet-friendly accommodations

Overlooking Scarborough's harbor and South Bay, this 3-star Victorian hotel offers 97 rooms including internal city rooms without windows, family rooms accommodating up to 5 guests, and sea view rooms in the turrets. The Harbour Lights Restaurant provides harbor views and serves breakfast buffets with hot items like sausages, eggs, and bacon, plus traditional and continental evening meals. Nightly entertainment occurs in the Cabaret Ballroom, featuring bingo and cabaret shows with professional dancers on Fridays, Saturdays, and two midweek nights. Located approximately 0.5 miles from the A64 route, The Grand Scarborough is within walking distance of Scarborough Castle (0.5 miles), The Spa Scarborough (0.5 miles), and Peasholm Park (1 mile). Pets are accepted for £10 per night, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Conference facilities include three rooms accommodating 15 to 400 delegates, and the Java Lounge Café Bar serves afternoon tea with jam scones and cakes.

Pros

Nightly entertainment with cabaret shows and bingo in the 400-capacity ballroom

Pet-friendly policy accepting dogs throughout most hotel areas for £10 per night

Multiple dining options including harbor-view restaurant and coffee shop with afternoon tea

Victorian architecture with period features and sea views from some rooms

Central location within 0.5 miles of Scarborough Museums Trust and Opera House Casino

Cons

Some rooms lack windows and are labeled as internal city rooms

No on-site parking available, requiring use of nearby paid car parks