Dolphin Guesthouse – Family Hotel in Scarborough | From 81$/Night

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About the Hotel

151 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough, United Kingdom

“The Dolphin Guesthouse is ideally situated near beautiful Peasholm Park and the beach.”view full review

Rooms & Amenities

Dolphin Guesthouse offers six rooms, including double, twin, and family options. All rooms have double-glazed windows, central heating, and en-suite bathrooms with a bath, shower, sink, and toilet. Each room includes a flat-screen Freeview TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a clock radio, and a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Family rooms accommodate up to two adults and three children, with roll-away beds on request.

Dining & Breakfast

A free English breakfast is served daily. Tea and coffee facilities are provided in all rooms. There are no onsite restaurants, but Scarborough's town center, a 10-minute walk away, has multiple dining options, including seafood spots and traditional pubs.

Leisure & Activities

The guesthouse is a 5-minute walk from North Bay Beach and Peasholm Park, which features an oriental-style garden and Europe's largest open-air theater. Nearby attractions include the Sea Life Centre, Stephen Joseph Theatre, and Scarborough Cricket Ground, hosting annual tournaments. For motor enthusiasts, Oliver's Mount offers motorcycle road racing. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a 30-minute drive away.

Location & Transport

Dolphin Guesthouse is in Scarborough's North Bay, a 10-minute walk from the town center and railway station. The nearest airport is Humberside, 95 km away. Free on-street parking is available on Columbus Ravine. Key landmarks within 1 km include Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Peasholm Park, and St. Mary's Church.

Services & Policies

The property provides luggage storage, irons, and ironing boards. Rooms are serviced daily. The guesthouse does not accommodate stag or hen parties. Managed by a professional host, the property includes safety features like fire extinguishers. Check-in is flexible, with prior arrangement recommended for late arrivals.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

120 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

120 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

140 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Scarborough3000 ft

Airports

Humberside (HUY) 59.0 mi

Durham Tees Valley (MME) 61.1 mi

Train

Scarborough Train Station3300 ft

Bus

Bus stop3300 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Off-site car park
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Dining

Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Aqua park
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

151 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough, United Kingdom

Map view

151 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Castle

Scarborough Castle

4900 ft

Aquarium

Sea Life Scarborough

4000 ft

Event hall

The Spa Scarborough

1.1 mi

Amphitheatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

3000 ft

Landmark

Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers

2700 ft

Amusement Park

Alpamare Scarborough

4200 ft

Landmark

Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre

3600 ft

Gallery

Scarborough Art Gallery

4200 ft

Gallery

Tracy Savage Fine Art Gallery

3400 ft

Landmark

Diving Belle statue Scarborough

4700 ft

Landmark

Space Myth and Magic

3600 ft

Museum

Scarborough Museums Trust

4600 ft

Train Station

North Bay Railway

2300 ft

Church

St Marys Church

4200 ft

Casino

Opera House Casino

3100 ft

Landmark

The Art Room

4000 ft

Landmark

Hairy Bobs Cave

4100 ft

Landmark

Dean and Manor Rd Cemetery Secret Garden

4200 ft

Landmark

North Bay Promenade

2300 ft

Landmark

Statue of Queen Victoria

5000 ft

Landmark

Harbour View

4100 ft

Beach

North Bay Beach

2300 ft

Park

"Freddie Gilroy" Sculpture

2400 ft

Landmark

The Mere

1.3 mi

Church

St Martin on the Hill

5100 ft

Landmark

Butter Cross

5000 ft

Nearby

Park

Peasholm Park

100 ft

North Bay Miniature Railway

Scarborough Sky Trail Adventure

1200 ft

87A Dean Rd

Scarborough Prison

1600 ft

Peasholm Lake

1800 ft

Restaurants

North Bay Fisheries Scarborough

500 ft

179 Columbus Ravine

Alfresco

500 ft

177 Columbus Ravine

Bella Rose Cafe

500 ft

181A Columbus Ravine

Peasholm Park Cafe

1300 ft

Peasholm Park

north bay cafe

1000 ft

170 North Marine Road

North Riding Brew Pub

1200 ft

Brew Pub North Riding 161-163 North Marine Road

Oasis Cafe

2600 ft

Royal Albert Drive

Kays Cafe

1800 ft

47 Dean Road

The Toast Box

2100 ft

84 North Marine Road

The Chefs Place

1900 ft

37A Dean Road

Sabroso Burrito and Nacho Bar

2100 ft

13 Dean Road

Family-focused reviews and ratings

Read feedback from other families who have stayed to ensure you make the right choice.

98%

loved it and would return for another family vacation

9.8/10

Perfect

Rooms

9.8

Location

9.6

Service

10.0

Dining

9.8

Leon

United States, September 2024

10.0/10

Fabulous stay! Gary's amazing customer service and the delicious breakfasts made our trip lovely. The location was perfect for exploring Scarborough!

Rooms

10.0

Our room was lovely and clean. The beds were comfy.

Service

10.0

Gary was so friendly and cute - the best customer service I've ever experienced!

Location

10.0

Close to everything - Peasholm Park, the beach, town center, and more!

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was just fab! Impressed with the cold milk for cereal, brown toast, and eggs cooked to order.

Facilities

9.0

A lounge area was available to watch TV or eat takeout.

William

United States, September 2024

10.0/10

Wonderful birthday surprise! Gary was so thoughtful, and the room and breakfast were amazing. Perfect location near the park.

Rooms

10.0

Our room was spacious, comfortable, very clean, and had plenty of electric points!

Service

10.0

Gary was very friendly and helpful, gave great info and directions. Birthday card was a lovely surprise!

Location

10.0

Next to beautiful Peasholm Park, a 10-minute walk to town. Open-top bus nearby too.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was delicious, fresh, hot, and served on heated plates! Huge portions!

Facilities

10.0

Everything was clean and well-maintained.

Guy

United States, May 2024

9.0/10

Great place! Clean rooms, tasty breakfasts, and Gary was super friendly. Would definitely stay again!

Rooms

9.0

Our double room was clean and well-appointed, good size ensuite.

Service

10.0

Gary is very friendly and really looks after you. Room service every day!

Location

8.0

Good location, easy to get to everything.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was well-cooked, hot, and good quality.

Facilities

8.0

Not many, but everything was very clean.

Will

United States, March 2024

10.0/10

Gary is the best! His hospitality made our stay so wonderful. Everything was clean, comfy, and the breakfasts were great. Location was great too, easy walk to the park and town.

Rooms

10.0

My single room was comfy, clean, and well-presented. It was cleaned every day with fresh towels and drinks replenished.

Service

10.0

Gary's hospitality is excellent. He really knows what guests need. Always friendly and helpful.

Location

10.0

Lovely Peasholm Park is a 2-minute walk away, and the town center is only 10 minutes away.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was fantastic - well-cooked, hot, and served with thick-cut toast. A great selection of options.

Facilities

10.0

Rooms are well-maintained and spotless. Fresh towels daily.

John

United States, January 2024

10.0/10

Gary's amazing hospitality and the delicious breakfasts made this a perfect Christmas getaway. Everything was spotlessly clean and so comfortable. We loved our family room!

Rooms

10.0

Our family room was spotless, very comfortable and a good size.

Service

10.0

Gary was so friendly and cute, always helpful, nothing was too much trouble for him.

Location

10.0

Great location near Peasholm Park, easy walk to town and other attractions.

Dining

10.0

Breakfasts were tasty and plentiful, cooked to order!