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Reviews of The Esplanade Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Belmont Road, Scarborough, YO11 2AA, United Kingdom

#29 of 33 hotels in Scarborough

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 212 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    5.0
    Trouble filled stay for a night. If you want to spend a comfortable night, don't choose this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room heaters not working. We had to wait 1 Hr to get low power detachable room heaters. The electronic ports in room were not working so couldn't charge any device. Staff took another 1 Hr to find a replacement room. Insincere staff. Bad service. Bathroom was too cold.

    The hotel provided free parking. The hotel was big and the Christmas decorations felt nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel room is outdated and seen better days. I wish the hotel management give it a proper tlc. The rooms look tatty, curtains falling off from the rail, beds were uncomfortable. Furniture was really old. My husband and I are Engineers and it saddens us to see a dilapidated building.

    The location was ideal. Very close to the seaside and Scaborough Spa venue. The ladies staff were friendly and accommodating. We have to changed the room, as the first room was draughty from broken window.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    5.0
    It was nice
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Found a sock on the floor, shower was cold, tv didn’t work

    Lovely location and fab view bed was comfy

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Was ok

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you need to use the lift be prepared to a long wait at meal times

    Fantastic building but a bit worn

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    6.0
    Basically it was just ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was drab and in need of modernisation

    Breakfast was value for money. Staff were very pleasant

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    6.0
    Stunning location and external appearance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedroom and bathroom were tired. The furnishings were functional but the bedroom furniture was badly worn. The bedroom and bathroom were desperately in need of an update and redecoration. There is only one lift and for such a large hotel this was unacceptable. The staff were very pleasant, but at times they were absent from reception and so it meant waiting a while before someone appeared.

    The location is outstanding and the views from many of the rooms must be impressive. Sadly not from ours, but someone has to be at the back!! The bed was extremely comfortable and all the linen was very clean and pleasant to use. The bedroom and bathroom were large and functionable. The water was hot and the shower pressure was good. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Grateful and commendable, that the hotel receives dogs.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    8.0
    Fantastic time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice location. Our twin room was a corner room with both windows overlooking sea. Great views. It was nice to have evening entertainment too.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All the staff were very friendly the breakfast was very good the parking permits were a great help. All in all very good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was advertised at £5 to pay at hotel, we were charged £8 per person per Breakfast. The person who took the money said it should have been changed. Also the eggs were cold. Hotel looking very tired.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dated and tired decor. Single glazed windows. Disgusting smell in the bathroom.

    Great location, fantastic sea view. Beds fairly comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was clean but an awful smell in the bathroom so had to keep the window open

    Had a room with sea view which was nice. The room was very spacious.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location and parking.

    Very nice room but a long wat from beech,and a very bad uphill walk to back

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel very tired. Bed .... awful. Springs poking through mattress! Requested wheelchair accessible.. To go to room had to navigate fire doors! To access entertainment had to go out of building to gain access through side fire exit.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    8.0
    A lovely hotel. I would go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms more up to date.

    Lovely food and sea view.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hairdryer in room. Usually get pkts biscuits and water in room . They wasn't. Bed very firm . Carpet dirty .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    7.0
    We only used the hotel as a bed and breakfast place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We are used to having Breakfast on a Buffet basis so that we can choose exactly what we want and we can be on our way without having to wait for parts of the meal.

    We needed a quiet place to get a good nights sleep which was what we got

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little tired and out date didn't take away from our stay

    Great location Friendly staff. Very relaxing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    6.0
    Lovely but needs improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is really run down, needs investment in the rooms which are looking tatty. Had a shower following a 2 hour journey only to find there was no hot water

    Location is perfect with great views and staff were friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    7.0
    staff lovely place clean brill location lovely views - needs modernising updates on in the room style
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room dated old furniture .. could do with modernising

    lovely views lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect stay would go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could do with a lick of paint but not that bothered

    Location and quiet slept well

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyable overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast finished before 9am

    Nice comfortable room with sea view.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    7.0
    Nice one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On the tired side but was ok

    Great sea view from our room

    Stayed in June 2023

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