# 53 Family-friendly hotels in Scarborough (2026)

> 53 family-friendly hotels in Scarborough, best reviewed first — including The Farrier. Ratings, locations and details.

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53 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Scarborough](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 16](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 53](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 5](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Scarborough The Farrier ★ 4.8 (965) A restaurant-led hotel on Scarborough's Main Street, known for its Sunday roasts and just a short walk from the seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-farrier) [Scarborough Premier Inn Scarborough South Bay ★ 4.3 (1,400) A 74-room Premier Inn on Falconer Road, Scarborough, minutes from South Bay beach and harbour, with restaurant and on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/premier-inn-scarborough-south-bay) [Scarborough Crown Spa Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,970) A Victorian beachfront hotel on South Cliff with an award-winning spa, a 40ft indoor pool and views across South Bay.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/crown-spa-hotel) [Scarborough The Bike & Boot Inn ★ 4.6 (738) A relaxed inn on Cliff Bridge Terrace in Scarborough, suited to walkers and cyclists, with sea views, a bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-bike-boot-inn) [Scarborough Premier Inn Scarborough North Bay ★ 4.5 (804) A dependable base for families and North Yorkshire coast breaks, on Burniston Road in Scarborough near Peasholm Park and the Open Air Theatre.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/premier-inn-scarborough-north-bay) [Scarborough The Mayfield ★ 4.2 (1,280) A small 8-room hotel in Seamer, near Scarborough, attached to a popular pub known for its carvery and easy free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-mayfield) [Scarborough The Grainary Cottages ★ 4.8 (456) Set on a working farm at Harwood Dale near Scarborough, The Grainary Cottages offer self-catering rooms with open countryside views.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-grainary-cottages) [Scarborough Mansion House Scarborough ★ 4.8 (434) A five-star guest house on the Esplanade with panoramic sea views, individually styled rooms and three luxury apartments.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/mansion-house-scarborough) [Scarborough Blacksmiths Arms Inn ★ 4.5 (614) A pub-style inn in Cloughton near Scarborough, with its own restaurant and bar and 11 rooms, plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/blacksmiths-arms-inn) [Scarborough The Oakwheel ★ 4.5 (597) Traditional pub-hotel on Coastal Road in Scarborough, close to the sea and known for its hearty homemade food.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-oakwheel) [Scarborough Palm Court Hotel ★ 4.3 (747) A traditional, long-established hotel on St Nicholas Cliff in Scarborough, known for its restaurant food and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/palm-court-hotel) [Scarborough Park Manor Hotel ★ 4.5 (547) Family-friendly hotel on Northstead Manor Drive, Scarborough, with en-suite rooms, a pool, jacuzzi and games room close to the castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/park-manor-hotel) [Scarborough Asquith Hall Hotel & Spa Scarborough ★ 4.4 (598) An adults-only hotel and spa on Lady Ediths Drive in Scarborough, with antique-furnished rooms and four-poster suites near the castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/asquith-hall-hotel-spa-scarborough) [Scarborough The Falcon Inn ★ 4.6 (417) A traditional pub-hotel on Whitby Road in Scarborough, well suited to travellers who want a hearty Sunday roast and a comfortable, no-fuss room.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-falcon-inn) [Scarborough Ashburton House - B&B ★ 4.9 (281) Ashburton House is a Scarborough B&B on Valley Rd with a varied cooked breakfast and free on-site parking near the seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/ashburton-house-b-b) [Scarborough Hackness Grange ★ 4.6 (404) Hackness Grange is a wedding-friendly country hotel on Broxa Lane near Scarborough, with grounds that include an outdoor ceremony space.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/hackness-grange) [Scarborough Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas ★ 3.6 (2,138) Perched on St Nicholas Cliff above Scarborough's seafront, this 140-room Travelodge puts the beach and town centre within easy walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/travelodge-scarborough-st-nicholas) [Scarborough The Crescent Hotel ★ 4.5 (443) Handy for South Bay and Scarborough's historic sights, this 20-room hotel on Belvoir Terrace offers free parking and a traditional feel.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-crescent-hotel) [Scarborough Weston Hotel ★ 4.6 (369) A family-run Victorian hotel on the Esplanade with sea-view rooms and an AA Rosette restaurant, opposite the cliff lift.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/weston-hotel) [Scarborough Rivelyn Hotel ★ 4.1 (633) A Scarborough hotel on Crown Crescent, close to the seafront and Scarborough Castle, known for hearty breakfasts and friendly service.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/rivelyn-hotel) [Scarborough The Headlands ★ 4.9 (220) A Scarborough B&B on Weydale Avenue known for its locally sourced breakfast, with a bar, board games and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-headlands) [Scarborough Poachers Barn ★ 4.1 (617) A pub-hotel on Osgodby Lane in Scarborough with generous menus, a well-stocked bar and free parking close to the town's beaches.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/poachers-barn) [Scarborough The Grand Hotel Scarborough ★ 3.0 (6,353) A landmark Victorian hotel from 1867 overlooking the harbour, with nightly entertainment and multiple restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-grand-hotel-scarborough) [Scarborough Toulson Court ★ 4.9 (209) Small guest accommodation on Columbus Ravine in Scarborough, with just 8 rooms, free parking and a breakfast guests rave about.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/toulson-court) [Scarborough The Palace Hill Hotel - B&B ★ 4.8 (233) A small nine-room B&B on Palace Hill in Scarborough, with free parking and an easy walk to the beach and town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-palace-hill-hotel-b-b) [Scarborough The Red Lea Hotel ★ 4.4 (364) Traditional Victorian hotel in Scarborough for families or couples wanting a relaxed base, with sea-view rooms and an indoor pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-red-lea-hotel) [Scarborough The Windmill ★ 4.9 (194) A quiet, good-value guest house on Mill Street in Scarborough, suited to couples or families wanting characterful rooms, some with four-poster beds, near the beach.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-windmill) [Scarborough Royal Hotel Scarborough ★ 3.3 (2,319) Large 159-room hotel on St. Nicholas Street, Scarborough, an easy walk from Scarborough Castle, South Bay Beach and the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/royal-hotel-scarborough) [Scarborough The Raincliffe Hotel ★ 4.8 (204) Traditional Scarborough hotel on Valley Road, close to North Bay and Scarborough Castle, with parking and a bar with pool table.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-raincliffe-hotel) [Scarborough East Ayton Country House Hotel ★ 4.2 (397) Country house hotel near Scarborough known for hearty breakfasts and a popular Sunday roast, with free parking and gardens.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/east-ayton-country-house-hotel) [Scarborough Clifton Hotel Scarborough ★ 3.7 (849) On Scarborough's Queens Parade with sea views over the North Bay, this 68-room hotel is a pet-friendly base for the coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/clifton-hotel-scarborough) [Scarborough The Esplanade Hotel ★ 3.8 (616) A Victorian seaside hotel on South Bay with nightly live entertainment in its Belmont Suite and traditional restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-esplanade-hotel) [Scarborough The Black Swan Hotel ★ 4.3 (272) A 10-room hotel in Scarborough with its own bar and garden, less than a mile from Scarborough Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-black-swan-hotel) [Scarborough The Clarence Gardens Hotel, BW Signature Collection ★ 4.4 (236) A four-storey terrace hotel on Scarborough's North Bay with 25 recently refreshed rooms, many with sea views.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-clarence-gardens-hotel-bw-signature-collection) [Scarborough Rowntree Lodge ★ 4.6 (176) Rowntree Lodge is a straightforward Scarborough hotel on West Street, known for its generous breakfast and easy access to the harbour and beaches.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/rowntree-lodge) [Scarborough The Central Hotel Scarborough ★ 4.1 (293) A traditional hotel on The Crescent in Scarborough, close to the castle and seafront, with spacious rooms and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-central-hotel-scarborough) [Scarborough Boston Hotel ★ 4.3 (216) A no-fuss base for families and seaside breaks near Scarborough's seafront and castle, with parking and a restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/boston-hotel) [Scarborough The Waves ★ 4.8 (110) A luxury seven-room coastal B&B on South Cliff with Victorian and Art Deco furnishings and a locally sourced breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-waves) [Scarborough The Cavendish ★ 4.8 (102) Victorian guesthouse on Scarborough's Esplanade near North Bay, with just 8 rooms, a bar, dining room and on-site parking permits.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-cavendish) [Scarborough The Maynard ★ 4.7 (99) Traditional en-suite rooms in an 1860s Scarborough guesthouse near the castle and seafront, with parking and breakfast included.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-maynard) [Scarborough Blands Cliff Lodge ★ 4.6 (108) A Scarborough B&B near the beach and local attractions, with sea views and a reputation for a properly cooked breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/blands-cliff-lodge) [Scarborough Willow Dene ★ 4.9 (80) Willow Dene is a nine-room guest house on Columbus Ravine, Scarborough, with simple en-suite rooms and free on-site parking near the castle and seafront.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/willow-dene) [Scarborough The Selomar ★ 4.5 (118) A Victorian guest house on Blenheim Terrace in Scarborough, close to the seafront, with sea views and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-selomar) [Scarborough The Rockside ★ 4.5 (109) A Victorian terrace B&B on Blenheim Terrace, Scarborough, with smart modern en suites and sea views from some rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-rockside) [Scarborough Green Gables Hotel ★ 3.3 (531) Budget-friendly hotel on West Bank in Scarborough, close to the castle and seafront, with free parking for those keeping costs down.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/green-gables-hotel) [Scarborough Gallows Hill ★ 4.6 (74) B&B on Gallows Hill Lane in Scarborough, within reach of Scarborough Castle and Peasholm Park, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/gallows-hill) [Scarborough North End Farm Country Guest House ★ 4.7 (56) An 18th-century guest house on Main Street in Scarborough, with quaint rooms and a garden, close to Scarborough Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/north-end-farm-country-guest-house) [Scarborough Hotel Catania ★ 4.4 (66) A small 10-room hotel on Queens Parade in Scarborough, with straightforward rooms, free English breakfast and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/hotel-catania) [Scarborough The Whiteley ★ 4.9 (42) B&B on Queens Parade, Scarborough, close to the castle and seafront, with sea views and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-whiteley) [Scarborough Ryndle Court Hotel ★ 4.2 (79) A straightforward 24-room hotel in Scarborough for travellers who want simple comfort, free parking and easy access to the seafront and castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/ryndle-court-hotel) [Scarborough The Victoria Hotel Est 1895 by Historic Hotels ★ 3.6 (156) A dating-from-1895 hotel on Westborough in Scarborough, with restaurant, bar and free breakfast, some rooms enjoying sea views over South Bay.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/the-victoria-hotel-est-1895-by-historic-hotels) [Scarborough Shorehouse ★ 4.8 (13) A renovated turn-of-the-century boutique guest house on South Cliff, offering standard and deluxe en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/shorehouse) [Scarborough Heavenly Outlook ★ 4.4 (14) A North Marine Road guesthouse in Scarborough, close to the beaches, with sea views and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/scarborough/hotels/heavenly-outlook)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Scarborough?+

We list 53 in Scarborough. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Scarborough are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Farrier (4.8/5, 965 reviews), Premier Inn Scarborough South Bay (4.3/5, 1,400 reviews) and Crown Spa Hotel (4.1/5, 1,970 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.