The Mariners' House Scarborough

3.5 star property
Beach guesthouse near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
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Exterior
Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing
Dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1-2 Merchant's Row, Scarborough, England, YO11 1NQ
  • South Bay Beach
    1 min walk
  • Scarborough Castle
    8 min walk
  • Mecca Bingo
    9 min walk

Room options

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About the area

Scarborough

At The Mariners' House Scarborough you'll be within steps of South Bay Beach and Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre. Highlights at this beach guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a communal living room. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Scarborough City Centre guest house include Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North York Moors National Park.

What's nearby

  • South Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • North Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peasholm Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tricolos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scarborough Flyer Scarborough - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lookout on the Pier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bay View Coffee House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Mariners' House Scarborough

Beach guesthouse near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
The Mariners' House Scarborough offers its guests coffee/tea in common area, a communal living room, and a fridge in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Scarborough guest house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1758
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
The Mariners' House Scarborough offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 9 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1758
  • Communal living room
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [The Central Hotel, 1-3 The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Off site parking fee: GBP 9.00 per day (0.1 mi away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Mariners' House Scarborough.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Mariners' House Scarborough Guesthouse
Mariners' House Guesthouse
Mariners' House Scarborough
The Mariners' House Scarborough Guesthouse
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The Mariners' House Scarborough Guesthouse Scarborough

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Mariners' House Scarborough?

Yep, The Mariners' House Scarborough has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Mariners' House Scarborough?

Yep, The Mariners' House Scarborough is a short 1-minute walk from South Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Mariners' House Scarborough?

No, The Mariners' House Scarborough does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Mariners' House Scarborough?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Mariners' House Scarborough Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room not as good as our last stay at hotel no fridge in the room no hosts had to pick key up from another hotel still no breakfast scaffolding up making it look awful from outside will not be booking here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tania

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were sent a message to provide our arrival details by email or phone, but given no email address. The website has neither an email nor a phone number. We couldn't phone, so we sent the info via Expedia, and received no answer. When we arrived at 1:30 pm, the door was locked and no one was in the building. We were told when we phoned (at our expense), that check in starts at 2 - even though the Expedia listing says 1 pm and the sign inside says 1:30 pm, and we provided our arrival details as requested. The building is covered in scaffolding which completely negates the reason we chose this property - the view. We could have chosen one of many other sea view guest houses, and the photos/information provided on Expedia gave no indication that our view would be obstructed. There was also a promise of black-out curtains, but there were only flimsy IKEA style cotton drapes and our room was bathed in light at 4 am. The hot water was almost nonexistent - a trickle. The taps weren't properly secured to the sink. Everything was quite dingy. We saw a young woman in the office one of the three days we stayed, but not another soul the rest of the time. We did hear a dog barking somewhere inside the house, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Shower needs sorting out!
The shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold - was told to let it run 10/15 mins and it should be ok but it wasn’t! This really needs to be looked at because if that happens to a child they could a serious burn! However the view was stunning and the room was ok!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

alan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception closed at 4 ( we checked in around 3:30) - wouldn't have really mattered except bath was missing a plug, so no bath ! When we arrived, hotel surrounded by scaffolding - this situation deteriorated when we awoke to find a scaffolder outside our bedroom window. Bedroom view was great (apart from the scaffolding / scafolder)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Room comfort
Could be better
The kettle in the room was dirty so we couldn’t have a drink, when booking we booked breakfast was told on arrival that they don’t do breakfast anymore no compensation provided poor service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

malc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Miss

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room with a view
It's a cheap and cheerful B&B except no breakfast at the moment (probably because of the season). Lots of cafés nearby though. Don't expect the height of luxury at £65 a night for a double room en suite. The view was to die for!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ok stay
Communication with the hotel, as the check in were friendly and efficient. They sold us the room with breakfast, only to inform us that breakfast wasn't served nor were we given a discount due to the lack of breakfast. According to the sign in the room, breakfast would be GBP 10 per person (x2 for us). The room was basic, and if you're tall, be aware of the beams in the room. The shower was akward as we couldn't get it to a nice temperature - too hot or too cold as it was an electric shower, and not very strong. Also the paint was coming off and really needs some love and attention. On the positive, the views onto the sea were amazing. Location one row from the beach is greatly central. Just a pity about the breakfast and the state of maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Birthday break
Very friendly and helpful front of house staff. Sadly no breakfast, due to chef not being around, but don't be put off as there is an indoor market 2 minutes walk away that do an excellent variety of meals, including a full English breakfast if required at a very reasonable price. The hotel itself is very tired but we got a sea view as requested. Priced a tad high for what it offers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time only fault we could find was nowhere to hang coats could do with hooks on the wall everything else was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my husband had a 2 night stay, lovely hotel, no breakfast at the minute but They're hoping to sort that soon, staff recommended a nice cafe close by. Cant wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mihir

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stopped there on 20th - 22nd October, we stopped in room 6, overall it was brilliant, the room was clean an tidy the staff was amazing an very friendly, we had a beautiful sea view from the room, we will definitely stop there again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator/lift. Stairs were steep and narrow. Older and mobility challenged people were put on third floor. Breakfast canceled due to chef being unavailable. Limited restaurants in area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not what we were expecting.
Photos on the website are deceptive. For what we paid we were expecting a sea view room but instead we had room 2 with the shower cubicle behind the door in the bedroom. The room was very hot and we were unable to open the windows. One of the window panes was broken. There was no space in the room to move really. The check in process was efficient but we did not try breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Rick, the manager, was very personable and helpful. Our room was small but had everything we needed. Breakfast was served in windowed area overlooking the south beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ace staff in a tired hotel.
Great staff and easy stay. The hotel needs an upgrade it’s tired. Old fashioned electric shower in a tardis was crap. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't bother
Oh dear. See earlier reviews - this was out experience too. There is nobody in the house overnight. No hot water. Bathroom not properly cleaned. Limited parking. Rude staff. No breakfast. Bad area. You will do far better. Blamed Expedia and the old management for all their current problems...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023