The Esplanade Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Scarborough
About the Hotel
Rooms with sea views
The Esplanade Hotel offers 70 rooms, each with an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Options include twin superior sea view rooms with a double and single bed, double sea view rooms, and triple garden view rooms. Sea view rooms overlook Scarborough's coastline, while garden view rooms face the hotel's gardens. Family rooms accommodate up to four with a double bed and two singles.
Dining by the bay
The hotel's Landau Restaurant serves a hearty English breakfast with views of the bay. The Parlour Bar offers drinks and light bites, with outdoor seating on the terrace. Evening meals in the Landau Restaurant feature sea views. Nightly entertainment in the Belmont Suite includes live singers, bands, and comedians.
Family-friendly activities
The hotel provides free children's trails, backpacks, and geocaching. Nearby, Scarborough's SEALIFE Centre showcases underwater exhibits and a seal hospital. Brimham Rocks offers hiking and adventure trails. The National Railway Museum displays historic trains, and York's Chocolate Story explains chocolate-making. Alpamare water park has indoor and outdoor slides.
Location near landmarks
The Esplanade Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Scarborough's South Bay beach. Nearby attractions include Peasholm Park (1.5 km), Scarborough Castle, and the Diving Belle statue (0.5 km). Skipton Castle, 900 years old, is a short drive away. The hotel offers limited free parking on a first-come basis.
Pet-friendly policies
Small, well-behaved dogs (knee height or shorter) are welcome for £10 per night, with a maximum of two per room. Nearby beaches and parks, like Bridlington and Whitby, are dog-friendly. A £100 cleaning fee applies for smoking in rooms, and guests violating this policy may be asked to leave.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor