The Waves

8.8Very good484 reviewsSee rooms

Bed and breakfast

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Luxurious Victorian House Near South Bay At The Waves, guests can enjoy a full English breakfast with free-range sausages and bacon, delicious vegetarian options, and an array of continental choices. The individually decorated rooms feature Egyptian cotton linens, free Wi-Fi, and modern bathrooms with complimentary Noble Isle toiletries. Convenient Location and Free Parking Located just a minute's walk from South Bay, our hotel is within walking distance of the beach, town center, and Stephen Joseph Theatre. Guests can easily access the Scarborough Spa complex via the famous cliff lift. Enjoy free parking on our private driveway or with a permit for on-street spaces. Charming Guest Lounge and Attentive Hosts Relax in our guest lounge with a 1970s jukebox or seek recommendations from our helpful on-site hosts. Book your stay at The Waves for a delightful seaside getaway.

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6 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
King Room 21 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Single Room with Private Bathroom 11 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Double Room with Private Bathroom 12 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 12 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Twin Room with Shower 17 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
King Room 24 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
39 Esplanade Road, Scarborough, United Kingdom
1.4 km from the center of Scarborough

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.8484 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness9.1

Service8.1

Location9.6

Room quality9.6

Amenities9.1

Value for money9.6

Food and drink8.6

Deborah
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
2.0
“Bad experience”
+Adequate breakfast
−No respect from the staff, issued with the wrong parking permit and received a penalty charge notice, this caused inconvenience. Having stayed at the Waves before I expected the same standards as my previous visits
Stephen
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
1.0
“Never been so shocked in all my life, abusive intimidating establishment”
+Nothing, We did not stay because when we turned up he did not answer the door and I waited and rung the bell 3 times, I also rang the hotel number to ask where they were with no answer. Walked back to my car and waited 5 minutes and rang again still no answer. I then got through to the hotel manager on the phone and she said go back to the door I will ring the property to see what’s wrong. My wife went and rang the door bell and the person answered with a tirade of abuse asking why we rang his boss complaining we never waited long enough. We explained we had been here 30 minutes waiting. He wasn’t interested and told us to stay somewhere else. We then had to look for somewhere else late on in the day. Disgraceful behaviour and should be offered compensation and obviously our money back. Mr Snaith
−Look above
michelle
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
10.0
+The hosts were fabulous, nothing was too much trouble.
−There was nothing we didn't like
John
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
9.0
“Comfortable bedroom, excellent breakfast,”
+Excellent breakfast, pre-ordering worked fine. Food was what we ordered, tasty and well-cooked. Loved decor in dining room. Bedroom was comfortable, nice linen and towels.
−Room was a little small, but as we were only there one night, that wasn’t a problem. A bit quirky with the shower in the diagonally opposite corner of the room to the en suite but I suppose when fitting modern facilities into a Victorian building, there are compromises.
Michael
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
10.0
“Great location, accommodation and breakfast.”
+Great location as we were at the Spa all weekend. Dan was very friendly and organised our parking pass within a few minutes of us arriving. He also helped carry our luggage, which was helpful, to Room 7 on Floor 2. Our room was cosy as described and it was what we had booked. For some people this room may be too small. The bed was comfy with top quality bedding. We pre booked our breakfast and it was served on time and exactly as requested. It was hot and tasty. The fruit and yogurt for starters was delicious and fresh. Overall our stay was great value for the money.
−The shower could benefit from re-grouting as it was grubby and black in many areas and it wasn’t particularly pleasant stepping into something like that considering the rest of the room and property are in great condition. Note: The shower is in the corner of the room built into a false wall. There’s a modesty door covering the glass shower door but it’s impossible to close it after closing the shower door.
Susan
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
9.0
“Excellent”
+Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Would definitely stay again
Mike
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
7.0
“Great location, great place for a one night stop over or more.”
+Welcome was excellent, breakfast was likewise worth every penny. The room was small but equally adequate.
Althea
Australia · Solo · October 2026
10.0
+Dan and Daniela provided a warm welcome, breakfast was sensational. Good location
Lovett
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
+All excellent
−Nothing
John
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
8.0
+The bed was very good, big and comfy. The breakfast was really good and tasty. Rate this place highly. Definitely stay again.
−Rattling sash window the shower could have been bigger in the huge bathroom. Minor details in an otherwise great B&B.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

6 room types

King Room

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Twin Room with Shower

King Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews