Just a stone's throw from South Bay Beach, Carlton House offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi. Start your day with an English breakfast and unwind knowing the premises are smoke-free.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 109 min drive
Seamer Station - 11 min drive
Filey Station - 11 min drive
Scarborough Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Curry Leaf Restaurant - 9 min walk
The Valley Bar - 9 min walk
Scholars - 11 min walk
Farrer's Bar and Restaurant - 10 min walk
The Coffee Cup - 3 min walk
About this property
Carlton House Scarborough
At Carlton House Scarborough, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North Bay Beach. This Victorian guest house is also within a short drive of North York Moors National Park.
Languages
Bulgarian, English, Russian
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 33 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Offsite parking within 7 ft (GBP 3 per day)
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
What to do
Beach nearby
Facilities
Built in 1900
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
7 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
16-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.99 to 13.99 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 3 per day (7 ft away)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Carlton House Guesthouse Scarborough
Carlton House Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions
Does Carlton House Scarborough offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carlton House Scarborough does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Carlton House Scarborough?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet.
Is parking offered on site at Carlton House Scarborough?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carlton House Scarborough?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Carlton House Scarborough?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (13-min walk) and Opera House Casino (15-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Carlton House Scarborough and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Scarborough Spa (9-min walk) and South Bay Beach (10-min walk), along with Scarborough Castle (1.2 mi) and Scarborough Cricket Club (1.2 mi).
What's the area around Carlton House Scarborough like?
Carlton House Scarborough is a short 9-minute walk from Scarborough Spa and 10 minutes' walk from South Bay Beach.
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Carlton House Scarborough Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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What guests liked
The property was pet-friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, making it easy for pets to settle in and feel comfortable. (3 reviews)
Breakfast was hearty and well-stocked with a variety of options including cooked sausage and cereal. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Apr 25, 2025
Lovely hotel but there were a lot of stairs to the room,also there was no one around when checking in just had messages on how to get to room would have preferred someone there.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2024
Beautiful old building, great staff
Florentina
Florentina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2023
Quite convenient excellent breakfast good value will stay again and highly recommended
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
The staff has been realy nice and helpfull
Sam
Sam, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Would defo stay again, everything i needed for a stay, polite friendly and professional owner , 😊
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
The room was clean, bed was comfortable and the hotel location is good. Self check-in was very well explained and easy to do.
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2023
Will go again
So clean and very nice warm all u need in rooms
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
The room was better than we expected
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2023
Lovely
Lovely quite little spot not more than five minutes walk from the sea front, the bed was super comfy and check in & out was very simple!
Meghan
Meghan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2023
The place was a great stay. Cleanliness was brilliant. Bed so comfy and nice to see the room was tided everyday and little aperitifs (coffee, tea etc.) were topped up each morning. Overall a great place to stay and the bisiness card is definitely on my pinboard for our next visit.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2023
Scarborough break
Excellent hotel 10mins from the train station.lots of good bars and restaurants.highly recommend.wpukd stay again ,caught the bus to Whitby about an hour away .
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2022
It was the first time we have taken our dog away with us, we were all made very welcome and our dog particularly enjoyed the sausage cooked for her breakfast every morning. We will definitely be back, thank you for a lovely much needed break
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 7, 2017
Cheap and tasteful
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2022
A lovely place to stay, we had a fab time and would certainly stay here again. The rooms are exactly as depicted on the web site, very clean and have everything you need. The bed was comfy, sheets are super soft and the shower was perfect. Parking was easy with the permit left for us when we arrived. The staff are very welcoming, helpful and a credit to the management.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2023
Little gem!
Great location. REALLY comfy bed! Great facilities, even has a full sized fridge in the room which was a lovely surprise! Provided a parking disc which was really helpful. Very reasonable price.
No negatives. We’d stay here again.
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 29, 2024
The partition walls seem to me made from something that amplifies noise, not only I could hear what my neighbour was saying on the phone but also the replies. Someone went out and left a dog in a room which immediately started a long series of barks, howls and whines lasting into the early hours and expressing a cycle of annoyance, anger, fear, loneliness, anguish and despair. Plus, no breakfast, a sneaky trick to play on someone who doesn't read the small print.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2022
Rooms
Room was spotless everything in the room was new .
However the hotel inside was a dated,
The young man who booked us in was miserable.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 2, 2024
Not great
We knew from the start it was a budget b&b but was not quite expecting it to be quite a bad as it was. Our room was changed before we arrived for some reason, the room was a small double but was more like half a room as it was part of the slanting roof. The room smelt like stagmant pond water from the drainage in the bathroom and there were dog hairs on the bedding. Needless to say we will be giving it a miss from now on. Was very disappointing after reading previous reviews.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2022
Clean B and B
A great location, clenliness was good and the staff were polite and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful, only niggle was the beans were luke warm on both mornings.
Our room had a fridge, hairdryer etc which was handy. The bed had a frame which as i am over 6 feet tall didn't allow me to lay down. The shower cubicle was small and with the caddy in it which made it quite compact. When on cold the shower had good pressure but when warm, pressure was very poor so unable to shower properly.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
The hotel is ideally situated near to the spa. Parking wasn’t a problem and the hotel sorted us out with permits needed at a small extra cost. The staff are great, really friendly and were always there to make sure we had everything we needed. The room itself was lovely, we stayed in room 18 and we couldn’t fault it. Spacious, clean, the bathroom was clean and modern, the room has a fridge in so you can keep milk etc in your room . There were loads of teabags which is a big plus for myself and it was Yorkshire tea so they didn’t scrimp on them. The room is well thought out with enough sockets in there and situated where you want them. We had a room at the back of our bed where you could hang your clothes and the missus even had a dresser to get ready with a mirror etc. We had a hearty breakfast in the morning plus there are cereal’s and yoghurt’s if you want them. I would recommend this hotel to anybody and would love to stay again.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 12, 2024
Adriana sent me a text message & a email at 08.31 am on 06/09 with some important information of me staying at there accommodation. My room & ensuite was at an excellent cleaning standard. There was a folder in my room,I read this important information inside this folder. I couldn't find out what time breakfast started. There was a room in the lounge area on the door it said breakfast room. On 07/09 I went downstairs to the lounge area at 08.10 am the breakfast room door was locked which I thought was strange, I waited in the lounge area for 20 minutes than went back to my room to get ready to start my day. The next two mornings I never went down to the lounge area but I did check the breakfast room door as I was leaving the door was locked. There was no communication at all about breakfast if they don't do breakfast than PLEASE let the guests know in advance. They put in the text message & email I had sent me if have any Questions please ring this number & we will be happy to help, due to me struggling with my confidence & mild depression i never phoned them . I never seen any members of staff in the 3 days I stayed there. This accommodation wasn't for me, what works for you doesn't work for another. I was relieved to leave on 09/09 . No I won't be staying at Carlton house again
Dean
Dean, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 29, 2024
Far too hot and useless showers
Please take into account that this rating is given due to particular circumstances. If thing had been different we likely would have rated much higher.
The room we originally booked is listed as a cheaper room and that has to be taken into account. However it was unbearably hot the day we were there and we literally had to damp our skin all night and have a fan blowing over us to keep cool enough. On top of the first issue the shower in the room was useless, the amount of water was just a slight trickle and my wife was unable to wash her hair at all. It took me a long time to wash off the shower gel because it as so poor.
The morning after the first night I called the help number to say there were a few issues we needed resolving and after telling them the about the heating of the room they stated, there is nothing we can do about that, it's a 3rd floor room at a budget "next" I told them this was simply unacceptable and told them about the shower. They again dismissed this issue stating it was an old building and they can't do anything about it. I told them there are minimum expectations despite it being a budget room and over and over I was told they could do nothing about it. I eventually asked about a refund and very quickly after I was offered a change of room one floor down. This room was much better and cooler and the shower was usable (still not great)
There is more to say but I don't have enough space, after the problems 3-4 stars.