About this property
The Clifton Hotel has uninterrupted views over Scarborough’s North Bay and is within 1 mile of the lively town centre. The restaurant uses quality Yorkshire produce, and guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in all areas of the hotel. Rooms at the Clifton all include a TV, free tea and coffee. Each room also has a private bathroom with a hairdryer, whilst some enjoy views of the Bay. Just 200 metres away, the green space of Peasholm Park has pedal boats and public shows. The hotel is just metres from the beach, and Scarborough Sea Life Centre is 1.5 miles away up the coast. The Castle Restaurant serves a range of classic British dishes and a choice of continental or full English breakfast options. Guests can also relax in the hotel lounge or the traditional bar with large TVs.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
United Kingdom
“Hotel room was excellent and clean the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was lovely.” - Mona
United Kingdom
“Location perfect, value for money, clean and comfortable” - Laura
United Kingdom
“We came back after having a previous lovely stay, staff are friendly and the breakfast is very good.” - Claire
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff Comfortable and clean room Great breakfast” - William
United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent. The location was very good.” - Esslemont
United Kingdom
“The room up grade was excellent and very comfortable. As fans of the British coastline the view could not have been better. It was excellent. The staff were all welcoming and helpful.” - Tina
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff Nice hotel in great location Room was lovely, very clean and great size Would recommend to others and would stay here again next year. Lift all working which was a bonus having disabled daughter who struggles with stairs....” - Michelle
United Kingdom
“We stayed for 2 nights 4/5 October 2025. The staff were absolutely wonderful. Very helpful and could not do enough for us. We had a fabulous room with a double sea view. It was very clean and warm. We had a sandwich from the bar which was...” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Lovely location very clean and all the staff were amazing.” - Alice
United Kingdom
“Clean, modern, sea view and nice room and lovely bar!!!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please note that guests are required to show a photo identification and the credit card used to book on arrival.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.