Reviews of The Almar 3 stars
116 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough, YO12 7QZ, United Kingdom
#7 of 74 B&Bs and Inns in Scarborough
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 621 hotel reviews
9.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
9.6
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.8
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Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
June
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Exceptional stay, the Hosts Julie & John certainly know their business”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
This B & B is absolutely fantastic. Requested earlier arrival than planned, no issue and a parking permit was provided free of charge. Host John offered to take bags to room, and provided all information required. Breakfast time slots offered which was great, able to choose own. Room spacious and had everything, including, towels, toiletries, refreshments, iron/iron board, TV and hot chocolate. Spotlessly clean. Breakfast exceptional, prepared by John, with fresh quality ingredients, juice cereals, yoghurts, cooked breakfasts, croissants, brie & bacon, beans or egg on toast. Everything brought to you by Julie, so no foods are left out to go dry or open to contamination, being informed we could order extra if required. I am not a drinker (husband is!) and we frequented the bar, each evening after arriving back, sitting chatting to Julie & John along with other guests. This was a really great stay and exceptional Guest house. THANKS JULIE & JOHN
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Kate
United Kingdom12 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Felt at home immediately. Great hosts and good location. Excellent breakfast and friendly bar to get to know your fellow guests.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Sally
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fab breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Jamie
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Fabulous”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
This property was extremely clean John and Julie was very happy to help and very accommodating cant wait to go back
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Ashley
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“Fantastic break in the Almar”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like
John and Julie where fantastic hosts Made us feel very welcome and keep a very clean guest house breakfast was fantastic and definitely recommend for your next stay in Scarborough
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Ian
United Kingdom7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent service, John and Julie couldn't do enough, booking a taxi for us to make sure we reached our show we were visiting for and checking you had everything you needed. Room had a well stocked complimentary tray for our return so we could have a drink and a biscuit. Next morning an excellent breakfast with a comprehensive range was offered. Perfect spot for an overnight Scarborough visit.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Lee
United Kingdom4 reviews10“A lovely place ran by lovely people”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
The place was very warm and clean
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Michael
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely friendly hosts nothing was to much for them lovely breakfast excellent value will visit again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Clean
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was a little warm but was the small double so expected and I am a person who not a fan of the heat, but room is just there for sleeping when on holdiay I say..
Lovely b and b and ideally located. Lovely owners, amazing breakfast and very accommodating. Highly recommend and been a visitor to Scarborough every year for past 40 year and stayed at various places this was the best by far. Nice little bar to.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Mary
United Kingdom7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing to dislike.
The fantastic hosts John and Julie, breakfast choices were great and tasted fantastic. The rooms were clean, tidy and the tea/coffee making facilities along with complimentary chocolate bars were a lovely touch.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Susan
United Kingdom16 reviews4 helpful votes10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing to dislike about the property
A lovely welcome from Julie and John really lovely couple can’t do enough to make you feel at home a lovely little bar spotlessly clean really comfortable bed and first class breakfast we will definitely be back.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Sue&
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing .
Fab guest house Julie and john are amazing hosts , nothing is too much trouble for them they definitely go above and t beyond. Rooms spotless breakfast amazing cooked by john
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Martin
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
We were made extremely welcome and felt at home straight away! Perfectly located for our first trip to the area. The breakfast was amazing and kept you full all day. Julie and John are great hosts and the small well stocked bar was the focal centre of the property. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Caroline
United Kingdom1 review10“Amazing John and Julie were perfect hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was lovely and clean. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Poulsom-carver
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Excellent stay”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Could not fault anything. Everything fantastic from start to finish.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Kasier
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Georgia
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Repeat solo Offender”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike.
The atmosphere continues to be exceptional, John and Julie truly makes staying at the Almar really enjoyable. The have great knowledge of the area and truly are exceptional hosts. It honestly feels like you are staying with family with how warm and welcoming John and Julie are.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Helen
United Kingdom9 reviews3 helpful votes10“Fab little B&B in Scarborough”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The room was big and comfortable and spotless. The breakfast was one of the best I’ve had and the hosts were so kind and friendly
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ann
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Fabulous stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We liked everything.
John and Julie were exceptional hosts and provided an excellent breakfast each day we were there. There was an excellent choice for breakfast and it was well cooked by John. We liked the croissants stuffed with brie and bacon especially. It was great being able to have a night cap at the bar before going upstairs.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 February 2024
John
United Kingdom1 review10“same again, nice 3 day break,”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing
Breakfast 1st class, room nice and tidy, location is excellent for any walks you want to do. we have stayed here a number of times now and would definatly recomend it.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
John
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing for me was the bed was a little harder then what i'm used to took me a while to drop off to sleep
very friendly staff the breakfast was hot & very nice nothing was to much trouble very welcoming the room was nice and warm
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Glenn
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Everything!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Gaynor
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“One night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely stay, very clean B&B and hosts are very welcoming.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Rachael
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
John and Julie were lovely and welcoming. The cooked breakfast was amazing. Lots of choices
Stayed in February 2024
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