Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration
Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in
Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback

The Esplanade Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Scarborough with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Esplanade Hotel

Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Beach/ocean view
Beach/ocean view
The Esplanade Hotel sits in the city center, offering a genuine retreat with its beautiful garden and bright terrace. Guests can grab drinks from the bar, start their day with continental breakfast, and count on the staff's attentive assistance throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 15 of 15 rooms

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Sleeps 4)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Sleeps 4) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Sleeps 4)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Sea View

Garden view

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Located in Scarborough, The Esplanade Hotel is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Scarborough Open Air Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Bay Beach and North York Moors National Park. South Cliff Italian Gardens and Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre are also worth visiting.
Visit our Scarborough travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
Belmont Road, Scarborough, England, YO11 2AA

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Peasholm Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 9 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scholars - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Farrer's Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dickens Bar & Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rice & Spice - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Hotel

Hotel near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
At The Esplanade Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), evening entertainment, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and luggage storage
Room features
All 72 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Similar properties

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Royal Hotel

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1,001 reviews
The price is ₩82,262
₩98,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Royal Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Esplanade Hotel Scarborough
Esplanade Scarborough
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel
The Esplanade Hotel Scarborough
The Esplanade Hotel Hotel Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Esplanade Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Esplanade Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rotunda Museum and North Bay Beach. South Bay Beach and Stephen Joseph Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Scarborough Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Esplanade Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 398 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 398 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 398 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 398 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 398 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel in a lovely area with fabulous staff. I work away from home 11 months of the year. This hotel is one of the best. Highly recommended by me. Duncan Atkinson.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was cheap, perfectly located and very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and we managed to get a space in the car park which was a bonus, although there is on-street parking nearby. It’s dated and some of the fixtures and fittings are cheap and a bit worse for wear. That is all reflected in the price though, and the place is exceptionally clean and comfortable. We also had a lovely big room with lovely views over the South Bay and the town. If you want luxury, don’t come here - it’s a hotel catering for the over-60’s coach trip client, with bingo or other entertainment on an evening. Breakfast is OK although a bit cramped and the heating was on in the dining room in August, so it was rather warm. There’s also no proper coffee - you get a flask of hot water with Nescafé sachets - but the bacon and sausages were of good quality and the service was good. It was fine for one night and is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view great location great breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

would'nt have booked if known builders were in

It is a good idea to let people know construction work is going on, Building materials in the corridors, builders using 4 parking spots out of only 14 ?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A nice stay

This hotel is a little tired and date, the rooms could do with being refurbished and having new furniture but I do love the location, views and ease of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location of the hotel and the view. Was disappointed to find no hairdryer in the room and furniture definitely needs updating, but despite that, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived at The Esplanade Hotel, we felt embraced by its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perched on Paignton’s famous seafront, the hotel offers stunning panoramic views of Tor Bay—best enjoyed from the elegant lounge or the comfort of a sea-facing room. Our room was impeccably clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated in coastal hues. Soft linens, thoughtful amenities, and blackout curtains guaranteed a restful night’s sleep, while the private balcony became our go-to spot for morning coffee and golden sunrise vistas. Service here is nothing short of outstanding. Every team member—from reception to housekeeping and the bar—greeted us with genuine smiles and took the time to anticipate our needs. Special dietary requests at breakfast were handled swiftly, and the full Devonshire spread (local sausages, freshly baked pastries, and home-made marmalade) set us up perfectly for beach walks and town explorations. The hotel’s on-site brasserie serves modern British cuisine that cleverly showcases regional produce. We savored beautifully presented dishes—like seared scallops and Devon lamb—paired with a carefully curated wine list. After dinner, the bar’s live piano sessions struck just the right note for a relaxed evening. Location couldn’t be more ideal: direct beach access, a short stroll to Paignton Pier, and easy links to the steam railway and coastal trail. Yet despite its central spot, the Esplanade remains a haven of calm, where attentive service and though
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful but the bathroom was in a very bad condition. The towels and bedding was all clean but the hotel has definitely seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Met and exceeded all our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was fine. We were booked on a B&B basis via Expedia . This was confirmed on check-in but was later challenged by the second receptionist . Expedia had not confirmed the breakfast option. All was ok in the end. The hotel was well located and such an easy walk to the seafront or into the main town. A basic room with all that we needed for our two night stay. I would stay again for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my daughter stayed for 1 night, it’s overall a really nice hotel to stay at if your in Scarborough. The only thing we didn’t like was the walk from Scarborough seafront to the hotel, its a little to much for a 3yr olds little legs and didn’t realise you could walk over the bridge to get esplanade’s so unfortunately took the long way around. But other than that the overall stay was great staff was really friendly and you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but adequate, but the amazing views from both windows certainly made up for it. Room was not dirty but lots of old cobwebs hanging from ceiling and fluffy dust on lights. Beds were a bit uncomfortable due to thin mattresses (maybe time to replace with better quality). Bathroom was clean but a little cramped. But ........ Despite the somewhat negative comments, we will definitely return to this hotel as we really enjoyed our stay. The stay was made all the better for the attentiveness of the staff who were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting hotel do not stay

Disgusting substandard room, ceiling water damaged and coming down, bath panel hanging off, wardrobe falling apart, table leg held together with masking tape, room smelling, nothing like photos, refused room, assistant manager victoria after contacting manager jo promised us a refund if we were not satisfied with room if we did not stay, which we did, 3 days later money has been taken from account, it shows you what sort of people are in charge of this run down building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employés vraiment souriants et accueillants. Hôtel désuet, en rénovations mais vraiment en décrépitude. Chambre supérieure non conforme aux photos. Impossible de voir la vue sur la mer comme annoncé car la fenêtre est en décrépitude et la vitre opaque. Télévision non fonctionnel. Plafonds ouverts. Ne vaut pas le prix du tout. Literies neuve et propre. Hôtel avec potentiel mais non actuel et vraiment tombé en ruines.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Townsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in this hotel several times years ago. It is very outdated however the staff service is excellent, it' has friendly clientele and the views to Scarborough harbour are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Luca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good and happy

All good. Very happy with my stay. Cgeck in quick and easy. Late checkout discussed and happy with the 12 oclock offer. Comfortable hotel. Bathroom could do with an update but it was fine for a quick one night stop over. Brilliant sea view. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff were very helpful, especially the manager Ryan (I think his name was) nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The hotel seems very dated, quite shabby in parts. Really good location and would be fabulous if the hotel was up to standard. Beds very comfortable but the wooden window frames were rickety and shabby. Old bathroom too with very dated decor. The bedroom furniture had seen better days too. The reception staff were very friendly though which made our introduction to the hotel very nice. With an update this hotel could be one of the best in Scarborough. Fabulous views!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021