Name: The Raincliffe Hotel
Address: 21 Valley Road, Scarborough, England, United Kingdom, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, GB
Price range: $119–$146 per night
Rating: 9.37

What guests think

Reviews of The Raincliffe Hotel highlight warm, attentive hosts, spotless and comfortable rooms, an exceptional cooked breakfast, and a convenient walk-to-the-seafront location, with a cosy bar and pool table adding value and on-street permit parking noted.

Guests frequently mention helpful touches like early check-in, local tips, and well-stocked in-room refreshments. Feedback about parking varies, and one reviewer noted many house rules. Overall, expect a well-organised base for exploring Scarborough.

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Facilities

Cosy on-site bar and a pool table are appreciated by guests. Parking is on-street with permits/discs; several found it straightforward and inexpensive with hosts’ help, though one guest found it difficult and costly.

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10

Gordon

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The advance information was accurate and the welcome was helpful. Advice on local places and how best to reach them was good. Parking was easy in the road outside the property. Cleanliness was noticeable throughout the hotel and the bed was very comfortable. There were multiple signs that the present owners are investing in raising standards.

10

nicholas

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although I knew before booking that it was on street parking it was still difficult. And not cheap

10

Martin

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy walking distance to the sea front / town center. Great room, facilities and breakfast. Owners were very easy to talk to and very helpful. Will stay again.

10

Iain

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm welcome, sorted out a 2 day parking permit no problem. Room was spacious, clean and plenty of beverage selection. Breakfast was very tasty and filling. Made to feel welcome by all the staff. Definitely will be back

10

Bruce

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place with easy walking distance to the sea front and the town. The room was comfortable and perfect for our one night stay. We had a really nice breakfast before leaving to set us off on our way. Very helpful advice as well about the parking as the disc zone starts almost outside and there are plenty of discs in reception.

10

Laurie

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice hotel and the staff was great! They had a free hot breakfast and offered to make us a take away one but we had to leave too early. The stairs were wide, the room nice and we enjoyed our stay. Drove passed it the first time. Keep your eyes peeled.

10

Sarah

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel. A real find. The owners are so welcoming. The room has everything you need- particularly Yorkshire tea bags. The facilities were fantastic for the price and what we needed for a weekend stay. Moretti on tap and a pool table in the cosy bar. The breakfast was exceptional. Will definitely stay again and would highly recommend.

10

robert

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Simon and Sarah were wonderful hosts for our two-nights stay. English breakfast and small bar with beer and cocktails made for a delightful stay. Friendly conversations with hosts were an added benefit!

10

Joanne

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice overnight stay, clean and comfortable with a good breakfast. Zone Parking was £4 for 2 days so cheap enough.

10

Debra

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay. Grandsons loved the pool room, played cards as well. The bedroom was so lovely and spacious, comfortable. Had everything we needed towels, ensuite. Thank you so much. Definitely recommend you. Breakfast was delicious 😋

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised, with rooms and bathrooms often described as spotless or immaculate and the property well maintained.

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10

Gordon

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The advance information was accurate and the welcome was helpful. Advice on local places and how best to reach them was good. Parking was easy in the road outside the property. Cleanliness was noticeable throughout the hotel and the bed was very comfortable. There were multiple signs that the present owners are investing in raising standards.

10

matt

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and friendly staff, very clean, decor great and food and drink spot on. Visiting with family to go to Oliver's Mount racing but will definitely use again for a stay in Scarborough X

10

Alan

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast.

10

Stephen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bedroom was to a good standard, bathroom was smart and immaculate, breakfast was extremely good and the staff were attentive and always to go further if required.

8

Susan

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was loverly and spotlessly clean .

10

Jacqueline

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, well maintained and rooms were tastefully decorated, well equipped with an abundance of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. Check in was straightforward and welcoming and all staff were uber efficient, polite and helpful. The location was spot on! Just a short walk to the beach front and off you go. Breakfast was freshly prepared and served in a lovely dining room; juices, cereal and filter coffee followed by toast and a full English, plus pancakes and omelettes were also on offer. We would definitely book again and highly recommend a stay here, you won’t be disappointed!

10

Janice

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely clean hotel the hotel hosts were very friendly and welcoming .room was nice and cosy breakfast was excellent a really enjoyable stay

10

ian

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely welcome from some great owners, the room was spotless and everything had been thought through. I have never seen a showwer tray and bathroom so clean it looked like new. Massive cooked breakfast and options for every taste. When we come back to Scarborough we will be staying here, many thanks

10

Thomas

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked a superior double room. Very comfortable king sized bed. Room and premises very clean. We arrived over 3 hours early, happy to let us have room early. Had a delicious full English breakfast each morning. Looked after us very well, gave very helpful local information. Will for sure return.

10

Gary

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room's very clean and comfortable, breakfast also really nice.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with comfy beds and thoughtful touches like plentiful tea and coffee; several note tasteful decor and good in-room amenities.

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10

matt

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and friendly staff, very clean, decor great and food and drink spot on. Visiting with family to go to Oliver's Mount racing but will definitely use again for a stay in Scarborough X

10

John

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was excellent, family room was ideal.

10

Sean

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One night weekend stay while visiting family. V good traditional hotel. Comfy bed, service excellent & breakfast tasty. Would book again

10

Iain

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm welcome, sorted out a 2 day parking permit no problem. Room was spacious, clean and plenty of beverage selection. Breakfast was very tasty and filling. Made to feel welcome by all the staff. Definitely will be back

10

Stephen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bedroom was to a good standard, bathroom was smart and immaculate, breakfast was extremely good and the staff were attentive and always to go further if required.

10

David

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfy beds lots of room nice shower, Lovely breakfast and very friendly staff

10

Jacqueline

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, well maintained and rooms were tastefully decorated, well equipped with an abundance of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits. Check in was straightforward and welcoming and all staff were uber efficient, polite and helpful. The location was spot on! Just a short walk to the beach front and off you go. Breakfast was freshly prepared and served in a lovely dining room; juices, cereal and filter coffee followed by toast and a full English, plus pancakes and omelettes were also on offer. We would definitely book again and highly recommend a stay here, you won’t be disappointed!

10

Teresa

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, reasonable price, comfortable room, walking distance to seafront and town. Staff were friendly and breakfast was very tasty. Would recommend and stay again thank you

10

Thomas

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked a superior double room. Very comfortable king sized bed. Room and premises very clean. We arrived over 3 hours early, happy to let us have room early. Had a delicious full English breakfast each morning. Looked after us very well, gave very helpful local information. Will for sure return.

10

Debra

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay. Grandsons loved the pool room, played cards as well. The bedroom was so lovely and spacious, comfortable. Had everything we needed towels, ensuite. Thank you so much. Definitely recommend you. Breakfast was delicious 😋

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, friendly and attentive, with helpful local advice and smooth check-in; several guests appreciated early check-in and hosts arranging parking permits.

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10

Gordon

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The advance information was accurate and the welcome was helpful. Advice on local places and how best to reach them was good. Parking was easy in the road outside the property. Cleanliness was noticeable throughout the hotel and the bed was very comfortable. There were multiple signs that the present owners are investing in raising standards.

10

Claire

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing from start to finish. The owners can’t do enough for you.

10

Alan

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast.

10

Iain

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm welcome, sorted out a 2 day parking permit no problem. Room was spacious, clean and plenty of beverage selection. Breakfast was very tasty and filling. Made to feel welcome by all the staff. Definitely will be back

10

robert

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Simon and Sarah were wonderful hosts for our two-nights stay. English breakfast and small bar with beer and cocktails made for a delightful stay. Friendly conversations with hosts were an added benefit!

10

Karen

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room and breakfast all excellent. Lovely friendly staff.

10

Harry

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quality service all around

10

Thomas

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked a superior double room. Very comfortable king sized bed. Room and premises very clean. We arrived over 3 hours early, happy to let us have room early. Had a delicious full English breakfast each morning. Looked after us very well, gave very helpful local information. Will for sure return.

10

richard

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The greeting we received on arrival was warm and that standard was maintained throughout our stay. Breakfast is a must

10

Julie

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome with early check in available

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Location

Conveniently located within easy walking distance of the seafront, town, and station, making it a practical base for exploring Scarborough.

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Justin

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy, lovely breakfast and right near the town and seafront.

10

Andy

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly welcome, excellent breakfasts, 10 minutes walk from the railway station and 5 to the sea front. Cant ask for anything more.

10

Martin

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy walking distance to the sea front / town center. Great room, facilities and breakfast. Owners were very easy to talk to and very helpful. Will stay again.

10

Craig

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, lovely people and well maintained hotel

10

Mark

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked: Very comfortable accommodation in a beautifully maintained older house. Walking distance to the waterfront and restaurants of Scarborough. Amazing breakfast.

10

Stephanie

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice B&B hotel. Clean room, friendly staff and convenient location for the sea front. Lovely breakfast. Would highly recommend this place.

10

David

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable property and felt like home from home. Staff very helpful and attentive. Well situated near to beach, shops, restaurants and bars. Would definitely return and recommend this hotel to others considering a holiday in Scarborough.

10

Adam

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our family had a truly wonderful stay at this charming and welcoming hotel. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home thanks to the warm hospitality of the staff. Each morning began with a delicious full English breakfast, complete with quality coffee and cheerful service that set a positive tone for the day. The location was perfect for our family — just a pleasant 10-minute walk to the beach, which our kids absolutely loved. It was the ideal base for a relaxing and enjoyable seaside getaway. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would happily return here again in the future!

10

Teresa

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, reasonable price, comfortable room, walking distance to seafront and town. Staff were friendly and breakfast was very tasty. Would recommend and stay again thank you

10

Mark

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a one night stay here in a twin room and it was fantastic. The location was ideal and everything was clean and tidy. Our room was ready when we arrived around 12 so we checked in and then went off to explore Scarborough. The full English cooked set is up for the day too. All in all a great B&B which is highly recommended.

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Dining

Breakfast consistently earns high praise for taste, quality and generous portions, with options like full English and other choices mentioned. Some guests also enjoyed drinks from the small on-site bar.

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william

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff & very clean B&B. Breakfast was so good had a full cooked breakfast and was huge.

10

John

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was excellent, family room was ideal.

10

Alan

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast.

10

Sean

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One night weekend stay while visiting family. V good traditional hotel. Comfy bed, service excellent & breakfast tasty. Would book again

10

Iain

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm welcome, sorted out a 2 day parking permit no problem. Room was spacious, clean and plenty of beverage selection. Breakfast was very tasty and filling. Made to feel welcome by all the staff. Definitely will be back

10

Stephen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bedroom was to a good standard, bathroom was smart and immaculate, breakfast was extremely good and the staff were attentive and always to go further if required.

10

Sarah

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel. A real find. The owners are so welcoming. The room has everything you need- particularly Yorkshire tea bags. The facilities were fantastic for the price and what we needed for a weekend stay. Moretti on tap and a pool table in the cosy bar. The breakfast was exceptional. Will definitely stay again and would highly recommend.

10

Elliott

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hosts. Good breakfast. Great stay

10

Teresa

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, reasonable price, comfortable room, walking distance to seafront and town. Staff were friendly and breakfast was very tasty. Would recommend and stay again thank you

10

Karen

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room and breakfast all excellent. Lovely friendly staff.

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Month	Average price
February	$102
March	$99
April	$118
May	$120
June	$124
July	$137
September	$112
October	$98
November	$90
December	$98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $126	7 $128	8 $139	9 $126	10 $128	11 $135	12 $135
13 $129	14 $131	15 $137	16 $128	17 $131	18 $141	19
20 $129	21 $129	22 $131	23 $131	24 $128	25 $135	26
27 $121	28 $122	29 $123	30 $121

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $121	2 $137	3 $144
4 $122	5 $128	6 $123	7 $132	8 $133	9 $136	10 $130
11 $122	12 $119	13 $132	14 $121	15 $129	16 $140	17 $146
18 $119	19 $123	20 $132	21 $123	22 $133	23 $140	24 $141
25 $137	26 $129	27 $140	28 $140	29 $131	30 $137	31 $145

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