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

Property highlights

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

Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This hotel has clearly been recently renovated. The decor if light and modern. Everywhere is clean and fresh. The staff from the reception to the cleaners and the cook are welcoming and professional. The location is excellent and if you're lucky...
Geoffrey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The upgrade was very good, well planned out. Staff very friendly
Sabah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful location,spacious windows for sea view,the staff was amazing.Must mention Abel at the reception who went beyond to make our stay pleasant.They were incredibly nice to my daughter.Very kid friendly and the ambience was excellent.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely immaculate rooms. Great staff, very welcoming from front desk to the chef who was topping up breakfast. Nothing too much trouble. Great location too!
Caz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was brilliant 😊staff couldn’t do enough for you definitely go back
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly staff, excellent room, nice and tidy and tastefully decorated. Staff couldn't do enough for you.
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service, rooms, staff, breakfast, very comfortable beds
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.

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.