Scarborough: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Scarborough side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant	Best Value The Clarence Gardens Hotel, BW Signature Collection	Luxury The Plough Inn & Cottages
Guest score	8.1/10	8.7/10	9.4/10
Reviews	2,114	1,346	739
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	1 - 4 Crown Crescent	The Real Heart of Scarborough	High Street, Scalby Scarborough
Reference price per night	€49	€88	€115
Guests like	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team who provide efficient service. Value For Money: Competitive room rates and reasonably priced meals.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide professional service. Cleanliness: Spotless, fresh, and immaculate throughout.	Location: Situated in the quiet village of Scalby near the coast and Open Air Theatre. Staff: Friendly, attentive team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
Guests mention	Room Cleanliness: Generally tidy, though some guests report dust, stained carpets, and missed spots.	Room Size: Described as cosy by some, but often found tight with limited floor space.	Value For Money: High quality accommodation, although room rates and dining prices are frequently considered high.
Good for	pets, family, breakfast	pets, family, parking	pets, family, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant if price matters most, The Clarence Gardens Hotel, BW Signature Collection for the best balance of score and price, and The Plough Inn & Cottages if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.