The Grand Hotel Scarborough

About The Grand Hotel Scarborough

Built in 1867 and once described as one of the largest hotels in Europe, the Grand is Scarborough's best-known building after the castle itself, a vast Victorian pile on St Nicholas Cliff looking straight down onto the harbour and South Bay. Historic England has recognised it among the seven wonders of the English seaside, and its scale and history make it worth seeing even for visitors staying elsewhere.

Now run by Britannia Hotels, the Grand leans into its role as an entertainment hotel rather than a boutique stay: the ballroom runs live cabaret and shows most nights, and the Harbour Lights Restaurant and Java coffee shop keep things simple for large groups and coach parties. Rooms range from standard doubles to family rooms, with pet-friendly options available.

It suits visitors after budget-friendly seafront accommodation with entertainment included, and anyone keen to experience one of the great surviving Victorian grand hotels of the English coast, rather than those looking for a quiet, polished stay.