About this property

Discover unparalleled coastal luxury at The Clarence Gardens Hotel, BW Signature Collection, fully renovated and triumphantly reopened as a BW Signature Collection Hotel in April 2025. Nestled above Scarborough’s iconic North Bay, this rejuvenated gem boasts breathtaking sea views that showcase the Yorkshire coast’s timeless allure. Just a short walk from the bustling town center and a mere 5-minute stroll to the golden sands of South Bay beach, you’re perfectly placed to explore Scarborough’s historic charm and vibrant attractions. Relax in our stylish, newly refurbished rooms, sip a cocktail at our fully stocked bar with panoramic North Bay vistas, or host unforgettable events in our spacious function room. At The Clarence Gardens Hotel, every detail is designed to immerse you in coastal elegance, making your seaside escape truly exceptional. Book now to experience Scarborough’s finest!.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
BW Signature Collection by Best Western

Situated in the best rated area in Scarborough, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel was modern, very comfortable and spotless. Everything you need and perfect location. Had a sea view room and it was beautiful. The staff were brilliant did everything they could to accommodate us we ended up staying another night because...
Darius
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and modern throughout. 24 hour bar. Would definitely stay again
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff friendly, breakfast excellent,only found the stairs up to our room on top floor a bit much, especially if you are elderly, would definitely return to this hotel.
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We liked the room we paid to upgrade into- see description below. The hotel is newly refurbished and seems very clean. The room we ended up with, although expensive, had a view over the entire north beach which we really enjoyed.
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United Kingdom United Kingdom
everything was so clean and amazing! bit of a mix up with the booking but was resolved amazingly!
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great friendly staff. Ian is a credit to the establishment and went out of his way to ensure our stay was comfortable.
Jacqueline
France France
A very comfortable, warm and charming place. Immediately felt at ease and enjoyed spending time in our spotless and v cozy family room looking out over the sea in which I'm sure we saw whales jumping...
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We liked everything. Beds comfy pillows and duvets too . The breakfast was fantastic .Staff very nice . The whole hotel was beautiful and a nice touch having domino's, cards, and droughts on each table in the bar . We hadn't played these...
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fab location. Wonderful friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Lovely breakfast, spotless room

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note the property will have scaffolding erected to the front of the building from May 30 until 20 July for minor building repairs.

Please note that some rooms do not have lift access.