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$300Riviera Town House, St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, YO11 2ES, United Kingdom
694 reviews
1/39
Beachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Riviera Town House is a four-star guest house in Scarborough, United Kingdom, perched on St. Nicholas Cliff and just 0.2mi from the city center. Address: Riviera Town House, St. Nicholas Cliff. This beachfront setting puts the sea within easy reach, inviting strolls along the shore and quick trips into town for meals and entertainment.
Inside, a thoughtful lineup of amenities includes free WiFi, non-smoking rooms, and an elevator with upper floors accessible. Extras include a water park and a golf course (both with extra charges), plus parking (also with extra charges). Beachfront access, a dedicated beach, and a bathtub with free toiletries round out the seaside essentials.
Reviews: 694. Scarborough, United Kingdom, welcomes travelers to this four-star seaside option that blends coastal charm with convenient city proximity.
Riviera Town House sits on St. Nicholas Cliff in Scarborough, a four-star guest house with beachfront access and the sea within easy reach, just 0.2mi from the city center. It’s a breeze to stroll to the shore and pop into town for meals and entertainment. For a splash of extra fun, there are add-ons like a water park and a golf course, both available for an additional charge.
Practical comforts include free WiFi and non-smoking rooms, with an elevator servicing the upper floors. Parking is available for an extra fee, and payments can be made in cash or by Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or Solo.
Room options range from the compact Small Ensuite Double Room (97 sq ft, sleeps 2 adults and 1 child, with 1 double bed) to the Classic (161 sq ft, sleeps 4 adults and 3 children, with 1 queen bed), the Classic, 2 Twin (161 sq ft, sleeps 2 adults, with 2 twin beds), the Queen Room (sleeps up to 4 adults and 3 children, with 1 queen bed), and the Suite Classic (sleeps up to 8 adults and 5 children, with 1 king bed).
Closest airports
RAF Linton-On-Ouse
38.1miDurham Tees Valley Airport
44.4miHumberside Airport
48.9miLeeds Bradford International Airport
58.7miRobin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield
60.5miBeachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Small Ensuite Double Room
1 Double Bed
95 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Classic
1 Queen Size Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Classic, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
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Suite Classic
1 King Size Bed
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Suite
1 King Size Bed
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Classic Family Double Room
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Classic Ensuite, 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Ensuite Double Room
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Featured reviews:
Dean
8.2
June 2025
We really enjoyed our stay it was very near to the beach, pubs, cafes, shops and train station. Ideal if you like to be smack bang in the middle of everywhere! We really enjoyed the breakfast every morning fantastic staff waiting the tables and no complaints about any of the food. The cleaner did a great job every day when we were out and about. The bathroom was excellent 👌 and clean 🪥
No air con there was a fan, but it was rubbish just blew warm air haha 😆 maybe could look into adding basic air con in the future as sleeping was difficult. No fridge which limited what we could buy when out and about, so maybe could look into adding mini fridges in rooms. To be honest it was the first hotel we'd stayed in during the past few years where there wasn't a fridge. The lift wasn't great 😃 needs automatic doors as we got told off for not closing the doors properly, so we just used the stairs after that. (Manual doors.) Other than that had a brilliant few days and the staff were all fantastic 😍 only complaints from us are some things that need adding and bringing up to date.
Darren
8.2
August 2024
The hotel location was ideal with easy access to the sea front via the lift tram around the corner and a short walk from various places to eat in the evening. The beds were very comfortable and the room had a good selection of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The breakfast was also delicious! :-)
It would have been nice to have a bottle of water each rather than one small bottle to share. Note: there is a shop a short walk away to get more water or other supplies if required. Finding a parking space was a bit of a challenge, but there are plenty of options available as advised in the property details.
Tracy
9.1
June 2025
Loved the old time charm of a traditional bed and breakfast. The building is Georgian and they have done well to adapt it.Room was a perfect size for one night. Spacious bathroom (with a bath)! No aircon (die to age of building) but a fan was provided and windows that open. The breakfast was fabulous, plenty of choice and amazing staff to serve it up with such a pleasant manner. Good old fashioned customer service at its best!
Nothing, it was all good
Thomas
8.2
July 2025
Location excellent. Good choices on the breakfast menu all ingredients cooked to perfection and served by very attentive and friendly staff. Housekeeping was excellent. Never had better bath towels, huge and fluffy.
Thought the room was rather small and somewhat claustrophobic. While the breakfast was good, I thought it was overpriced. No bar.
Rachel
8.2
May 2024
Clean, comfortable, big room, lovely blackout curtains, ironing board & iron in room, hot drink selection and water in room, big bathroom and decent shower, large bath towels, nice lighting, storage, earplugs, WiFi.
It was really noisy throughout the night of drunk people outside which is no fault of the hotel but worth mentioning as it was loud. Also floor boards creaking and doors shutting within the hotel as people were getting in late as it is an old building but as said above earplugs are provided if you can/will wear them.
Karen
9.1
July 2024
The hotel was centrally located to the town, and the beach promenade. Breakfast was beautiful.
Parking the car was a bit hit and miss and wasn't included in the hotel price. The seagulls were very noisy all day and night and made a mess of my car. The lift access to the floors was fully working but old fashioned, and if another guest didn't shut the doors on the lift, it was stuck on that floor, and no one else was able to use it.
Denise
9.1
August 2023
The hotel was lovely,looked nice on arrival from the front clean, lovely flowers on entrance. The welcome was friendly. Our room were clean,tidy,shower was fine,but we had to be careful were the shower head was on as cracked. Owners of the hotel were very friendly. All staff were exceptionally friendly especially at breakfast,their uniform brought back a feeling of professional and nostalgic of period. Breakfast was well catered for everyone!, varietys of cereals,juice and continetal to choose from. Our cooked breakfast was hot. The area to sit and watch tv or just chill was cosy, tidy,clean and bright. Be nice if bar was open or information on time, even if just a coffee,tea machine was available,we would feel like chilling in the evening.
Nothing
Suzanne
10
April 2025
The property is 2 200 year old townhouses and is amazing. It is spotlessly clean , nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the attention to detail is amazing! Staff even went out to get lactose free milk did me which is above and beyond all expectations. Cannot rate it highly enough
I liked everything!
Louise
9.1
November 2024
Location was great and hotel was clean bed was very comfy and staff were very polite and friendly, breakfast was lovely, but unfortunately wasn’t keen on the taste of the sausage but that’s just my preference, they’re was plenty of breakfast options and excellent service by staff
Obvious as it’s a busy seaside town, but great if the hotel had parking but I understand this probably is t possible
Watkins
10
August 2024
The information the lady at the desk gave us was very helpful with the lift and other things and she was lovely with a warm attitude
My friend left her key on the step while she was having a cigarette and the man that owned it was very abrupt with her about it, She did tell him she has problems with her mental health and quickly forgets things but still was very abrupt and she felt he was unapproachable.
Attractions
SEA LIFE® Scarborough
1.5miGoathland Railway Station
15.1miNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway
15.5miBridlington Birds of Prey & Animal Park
16.5miWhitby
16.6miCaptain Cook Memorial Museum
16.7miFlamingo Land
17.4miEden Camp
17.6miNorth York Moors National Park
21.2miCastle Howard
23.3miHelmsley
27miBarley Hall
30.2miAttractions
SEA LIFE® Scarborough
1.5miGoathland Railway Station
15.1miNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway
15.5miBridlington Birds of Prey & Animal Park
16.5miWhitby
16.6miCaptain Cook Memorial Museum
16.7miFlamingo Land
17.4miEden Camp
17.6miNorth York Moors National Park
21.2miCastle Howard
23.3miHelmsley
27miBarley Hall
30.2miAirports
RAF Linton-On-Ouse
38.1miDurham Tees Valley Airport
44.4miHumberside Airport
48.9miLeeds Bradford International Airport
58.7miRobin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield
60.5miBeachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Beach
Golf course
Water park
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Carpeted
Elevator
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Radio
TV
Outdoors
Beachfront
Parking
Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Iron
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
The price in GBP has been converted to show you the approximate price in USD.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Solo,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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