Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

Is breakfast offered, and what are the details?

English breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 13 for adults and children.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What is the location like in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located on the beach, just 0.1 miles from North Bay Beach and Peasholm Park. It is a 1-minute drive from Scarborough Open Air Theatre and 6 minutes from North York Moors National Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

The Sands Sea Front Apartments

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Sands Sea Front Apartments is praised for its beachfront North Bay location, spacious well-equipped apartments with sea views, and friendly, helpful reception staff, making it a comfortable base for families and couples visiting Scarborough.

Families appreciate nearby attractions such as the North Bay Railway, splash park, and Sealife Centre, plus easy bus links to South Bay and convenient access to the Open Air Theatre. Housekeeping is often praised, though a few guests note view allocation or marketing mismatches, smaller bedrooms with limited storage in some units, an unclean patio, or tricky shower temperature. Expect a relaxed apartment stay in a quieter Scarborough setting.

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Facilities

Several reviews mention a bar or cafe on-site or just below, plus well-stocked in-apartment amenities; some units feature a jacuzzi bath. Little else about additional facilities is discussed.

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Zoe

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed a great 5 days at The Sands. The accommodation was spacious enough for the three of us (2 adults and a toddler). The kitchen is well equipped for self catering but there are plenty of restaurants and takeaways within close proximity. The bed was extremely comfortable and everything was spotless. It is a fantastic location, with the gorgeous beach just a few steps away. Despite staying in peak season, it was really quiet at night and the livelier South Bay can be reached by bus or foot (if you like a walk). There are lots of toddler friendly points of interest near by such as the North Bay Railway, Splash park and Sealife Centre.

10

William

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

loved our stay, apartment was spotless, and very spacious, had everything you needed for a fantastic stay, will definitely be back

10

Steve

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 20 nights

Excellent property! Really enjoyed our stay. The apartment had everything catered for and the jacuzzi bath was very welcome after a long days work every day.

10

Denice

May 27, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

It was great. Basically it was our own little apartment. I was a bit surprised we didn’t get refills of coffee for free, but not a big deal. Everyone was super nice, and the views were great. Very happy with our stay.

10

Nick

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely done out apartment with a balcony and great sea view of the North Bay. Close to park and aquarium so perfect for kids. Can’t wait to return.

10

Kathryn

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning apartment with lovely sea views with a lovely bar below and various cafes within a minutes walk

8

Jo

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfectly comfortable apartment which was well equipped. Nice welcome hamper but only 2 tea bags and coffee pods for a 2 night stay. Close to all Northside attractions and a short bus journey to the busier Southside. I would not be marketing this as a garden view apartment.. it looks onto the multi storey car park with trees beyond that

10

Colin

Jul 18, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable room with a balcony. Located near to a couple of places to eat which were very good. Good location for the open air theatre. Staff very helpful. Ideal for the sandy beach just a few steps away.

10

Pat

May 25, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Always lovely apartments we always choose sea views Friendly staff Beautiful location Easy access to Scarborough by local bus near apartments Theatre Beach front Bar cafe restaurant

10

Paul

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean with all amenities one would need.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe apartments as very clean or spotless. A few note issues such as an unclean patio or difficulty getting a steady hot water flow.

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Zoe

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed a great 5 days at The Sands. The accommodation was spacious enough for the three of us (2 adults and a toddler). The kitchen is well equipped for self catering but there are plenty of restaurants and takeaways within close proximity. The bed was extremely comfortable and everything was spotless. It is a fantastic location, with the gorgeous beach just a few steps away. Despite staying in peak season, it was really quiet at night and the livelier South Bay can be reached by bus or foot (if you like a walk). There are lots of toddler friendly points of interest near by such as the North Bay Railway, Splash park and Sealife Centre.

8

Mike

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location with helpful and friendly staff but it was very difficult to get a decent flow of hot water in the shower.

10

William

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

loved our stay, apartment was spotless, and very spacious, had everything you needed for a fantastic stay, will definitely be back

10

Charmaine

May 18, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay, clean, comfortable, spacious apartment. Great balcony, stunning views! Would definitely stay again.

10

John

May 12, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

the apartment was clean reception where very helpful

10

Rob

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great apartment with sea view of a lovely bay! Premium apartments spotless clean

8

Louise

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Sands apartment. It was a nice area with lovely views looking out to north beach. We stayed in a duplex apartment on the ground floor and felt the bedrooms were a bit small and cramped. Not enough storage space eg. No chest of drawers in the main bedroom and only 10 hangers between two adults. We lived out our cases. The outside patio area and chairs were filthy and not cleaned for our arrival. Having seen inside another two bed On the 4th floor it was far superior in terms of decor and space.

10

Paul

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean with all amenities one would need.

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Rooms

Apartments are often spacious, comfortable, and well equipped, with many balconies and popular sea views. Some guests found certain units smaller with limited storage or were disappointed by view allocation or marketing photos.

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Matthew

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay, very comfortable and great location, especially for the open air theatre

10

Zoe

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed a great 5 days at The Sands. The accommodation was spacious enough for the three of us (2 adults and a toddler). The kitchen is well equipped for self catering but there are plenty of restaurants and takeaways within close proximity. The bed was extremely comfortable and everything was spotless. It is a fantastic location, with the gorgeous beach just a few steps away. Despite staying in peak season, it was really quiet at night and the livelier South Bay can be reached by bus or foot (if you like a walk). There are lots of toddler friendly points of interest near by such as the North Bay Railway, Splash park and Sealife Centre.

6

Jonathan

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The original apartment given to us was not the Seaview that it advertised it as. The second one was better, but the pictures used in advertising is not the block that You stay in!

10

William

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

loved our stay, apartment was spotless, and very spacious, had everything you needed for a fantastic stay, will definitely be back

10

Charmaine

May 18, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay, clean, comfortable, spacious apartment. Great balcony, stunning views! Would definitely stay again.

10

Rob

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great apartment with sea view of a lovely bay! Premium apartments spotless clean

10

Nick

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely done out apartment with a balcony and great sea view of the North Bay. Close to park and aquarium so perfect for kids. Can’t wait to return.

8

Louise

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the Sands apartment. It was a nice area with lovely views looking out to north beach. We stayed in a duplex apartment on the ground floor and felt the bedrooms were a bit small and cramped. Not enough storage space eg. No chest of drawers in the main bedroom and only 10 hangers between two adults. We lived out our cases. The outside patio area and chairs were filthy and not cleaned for our arrival. Having seen inside another two bed On the 4th floor it was far superior in terms of decor and space.

10

Kathryn

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning apartment with lovely sea views with a lovely bar below and various cafes within a minutes walk

8

Jo

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfectly comfortable apartment which was well equipped. Nice welcome hamper but only 2 tea bags and coffee pods for a 2 night stay. Close to all Northside attractions and a short bus journey to the busier Southside. I would not be marketing this as a garden view apartment.. it looks onto the multi storey car park with trees beyond that

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Service

Staff and reception are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with prompt assistance. No recurring service issues are reported.

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10

Ian

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything and everyone

10

James

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick and friendly service from the reception staff

8

Mike

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location with helpful and friendly staff but it was very difficult to get a decent flow of hot water in the shower.

10

John

May 12, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

the apartment was clean reception where very helpful

10

Denice

May 27, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

It was great. Basically it was our own little apartment. I was a bit surprised we didn’t get refills of coffee for free, but not a big deal. Everyone was super nice, and the views were great. Very happy with our stay.

10

Firoza

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The best vacation by the beach, the amenities and proximity to the ocean was perfect. The reception was extremely helpful and very polite. 10/10 would definitely recommend

10

Jayne

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

So welcoming on arrival. We had a very cosy stay here.

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Colin

Jul 18, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable room with a balcony. Located near to a couple of places to eat which were very good. Good location for the open air theatre. Staff very helpful. Ideal for the sandy beach just a few steps away.

10

Pat

May 25, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Always lovely apartments we always choose sea views Friendly staff Beautiful location Easy access to Scarborough by local bus near apartments Theatre Beach front Bar cafe restaurant

10

Stephen

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic apartment and well worth paying the extra for the wonderful sea view. Jess was so enthusiastic and helpful - we felt at home from the outset and would love to return again in future.

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Location

Beachfront on the quieter North Bay with expansive views, steps to the sandy beach, and easy access to family attractions and the Open Air Theatre. Regular buses connect to South Bay; some note fewer attractions off season.

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Matthew

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent stay, very comfortable and great location, especially for the open air theatre

10

Zoe

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed a great 5 days at The Sands. The accommodation was spacious enough for the three of us (2 adults and a toddler). The kitchen is well equipped for self catering but there are plenty of restaurants and takeaways within close proximity. The bed was extremely comfortable and everything was spotless. It is a fantastic location, with the gorgeous beach just a few steps away. Despite staying in peak season, it was really quiet at night and the livelier South Bay can be reached by bus or foot (if you like a walk). There are lots of toddler friendly points of interest near by such as the North Bay Railway, Splash park and Sealife Centre.

8

Ian

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good,great views ,limited attractions available off season

10

David

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

On the beach front . Ideal for kids apartments are perfect

10

Nick

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely done out apartment with a balcony and great sea view of the North Bay. Close to park and aquarium so perfect for kids. Can’t wait to return.

10

Ryan

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

What a beautiful place to stay on the North Bay of Scarborough and threturnnbus services in to Scarborough South Bay are every 10-15mins. Very much enjoyed our stay.

10

Kathryn

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning apartment with lovely sea views with a lovely bar below and various cafes within a minutes walk

10

Paul

Aug 31, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A great apartment in the perfect position for a very relaxing break on the quieter North Bay side of Scarborough, but with everything you would want right on your doorstep.

10

Colin

Jul 18, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable room with a balcony. Located near to a couple of places to eat which were very good. Good location for the open air theatre. Staff very helpful. Ideal for the sandy beach just a few steps away.

10

Pat

May 25, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Always lovely apartments we always choose sea views Friendly staff Beautiful location Easy access to Scarborough by local bus near apartments Theatre Beach front Bar cafe restaurant

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Dining

Very good breakfast is noted at the Watermark Cafe and there are cafes, restaurants, and a bar nearby. One reviewer found good evening meal choices within easy walking distance limited.

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Zoe

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed a great 5 days at The Sands. The accommodation was spacious enough for the three of us (2 adults and a toddler). The kitchen is well equipped for self catering but there are plenty of restaurants and takeaways within close proximity. The bed was extremely comfortable and everything was spotless. It is a fantastic location, with the gorgeous beach just a few steps away. Despite staying in peak season, it was really quiet at night and the livelier South Bay can be reached by bus or foot (if you like a walk). There are lots of toddler friendly points of interest near by such as the North Bay Railway, Splash park and Sealife Centre.

10

Denice

May 27, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

It was great. Basically it was our own little apartment. I was a bit surprised we didn’t get refills of coffee for free, but not a big deal. Everyone was super nice, and the views were great. Very happy with our stay.

10

Peter

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very good breakfast available at the Watermark Cafe. Lack of good evening meal eating places within easy walking distance.

10

Kathryn

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning apartment with lovely sea views with a lovely bar below and various cafes within a minutes walk

8

Jo

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfectly comfortable apartment which was well equipped. Nice welcome hamper but only 2 tea bags and coffee pods for a 2 night stay. Close to all Northside attractions and a short bus journey to the busier Southside. I would not be marketing this as a garden view apartment.. it looks onto the multi storey car park with trees beyond that

10

Colin

Jul 18, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable room with a balcony. Located near to a couple of places to eat which were very good. Good location for the open air theatre. Staff very helpful. Ideal for the sandy beach just a few steps away.

10

Pat

May 25, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Always lovely apartments we always choose sea views Friendly staff Beautiful location Easy access to Scarborough by local bus near apartments Theatre Beach front Bar cafe restaurant

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The Sands Sea Front Apartments

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Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

Luxury Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Garden View

Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Luxury Apartment

Luxury Duplex, 3 Bedrooms, Beach View, Beachfront

Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

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