About this property

The Headlands Hotel is located in the heart of Scarborough's beautiful North Bay looking across towards Scarborough Castle and has a wide range of spotlessly clean rooms available, all of which are en-suite and have breakfast included in the rate. Breakfast is served in our bright and spacious dining room using fresh local produce and we also have a fully licensed bar that is open every evening serving drinks and food. It's just a five minute walk from the hotel to the North Bay Beach, Peasholm Park, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Alpamare Water Park and there are bars and restaurants close by. The town centre and South Bay beach are both within easy reach of the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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  • Situated in the best rated area in Scarborough, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything in the hotel was great. Our room, although smallish, had everything you could need. Thought has been put into it. The hotel is a display case for interesting Scarborough memorabilia and colourful vintage items. Our hosts were kind and...
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
From start to finish, we were made to feel welcome. Karen and Steve were very attentive. Took time to get to know their guests. Breakfast was lovely. All cooked fresh. We will be back. Great location too
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location. Food very good, room lovely . Relaxed and quiet hotel and the owners are great. Highly recommended .
Eileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything. Great welcome , spotlessly clean . Superb hosts . Delicious breakfast . Excellent location
Allyson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The whole experience was lovely - the owners could not do enough for us, from greeting us at the door on arrival and carrying our luggage to the room to waving us off at the end of our stay. The food was wonderful - great continental offer plus...
Looloo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were very friendly & informative. The room was clean & comfortable. The location was perfect.
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely hotel with great hosts, perfect location for the Scarborough outdoor theatre will be back!
Willett
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hospitality, food, cleanliness, comfort, facilities all excellent. Karen and Steve are two lovely people who cannot do enough to ensure you have a fantastic experience.
Fall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The food was really good,service was brilliant.the owners were really friendly and gave us all the information we needed to get around Scarborough, definitely would stay there again and definitely recommend to friends to stay at Headlands hotel in...
Cashon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was clean, recently refurbished and modern. The bar area was welcoming and creatively decorated. The breakfast was well-cooked, value for money and professionally presented. The location was quiet, close to the sea front, with parking on...

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 59 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Steve & Karen Ritchie are the new owners of The Headlands Hotel and are both from Scarborough and have given up their previous jobs to run a hotel in their beloved hometown. Steve previously worked in IT Project Delivery and Karen worked in Customer Service.

Property information

The Headlands is a detached fully licensed establishment located in an enviable position overlooking the North Bay and Scarborough Castle. As resident proprietors we take great pleasure in offering all our guests quality accommodation, a warm welcome and an informal friendly atmosphere. Attention to detail, especially when it comes to cleanliness is paramount in ensuring your visit will be as comfortable as possible. Wireless Internet connection is available throughout premises including the bedrooms free of charge. We can offer a selection of twin, double or family rooms, all are decorated to a high standard, we are particularly proud of or superior rooms which benefit from spectacular sea and castle views. All guest rooms have en-suite facilities and have flatsceen televisions with Freeview, tea & coffee making facilities, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers, along with controllable heating and double glazing for your comfort. Iron and ironing boards are available upon request. We have a small free car park and there is ample free parking right outside the property. We are just a 5 minute walk to the beach and all the other local amenities and attractions. We are an i...

Neighbourhood information

The Headlands is located in a perfect location in a quiet residential area on Scarborough's favoured North side, far enough away from any noise but close enough to be within easy reach of all the local attractions and amenities. We are a five minute walk to the blue flag accredited North Bay beach, The Open Air Theatre, Alpamare Water Park and the famous Peasholm Park. It is a 20 minute walk into town which has many and varied shops and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Headlands Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is limited to 4 spaces.

Please inform The Headlands Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.