Name: OYO Ivy Hotel
Address: Scarbrough Ave, 29, Skegness, PE25 2TQ, GB

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Debra

Great location for a our 1 night trip

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Anthony

There are tables and chairs infront of the hotel and there were litters. The Hotel needs refurbishment. The staff is nice and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Mary

Central and helpful staff

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Sandra

The continental breakfast was very nice. A good choice to pick from.
Staff were pleasant.
Comfy seating in the bar area

Disappointed by a few things.
No hand towels
No bath mat so shower room floor was wet
No bin for teabags / rubbish etc
Empty pop bottle found under bed
Cigarette nub in a drawer
Crumbs in the little arm chair
Big piece of wallpaper torn
Couldn’t get tv to work
Strange layout with double bed. Had awkward gap at the head.
No spare pillows

Definitely not as good as our previous visit in 2023
Needs a few tweaks as it is in the ideal position for us.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2026

Ben

Staff welcoming and good venue for walking into town

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

mr m j

Great for the price good location continental breakfast a bonus

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Adam

Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room was nice and clean. Its not the hotels fault but some of the people that were staying there made it not so nice experience lot of banging and shouting at night and someone was trying to get into my room at one point. But overall the hotel itself is good for anyone travelling for a few nights in skegness.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

daniel

Cannot complain for the value of money we got the room for £35 for night. This could be a really good and nice hotel if a bit of money was spent on it as it's a little run down and needs a spruce up but room was clean and adequate and bedding was clean etc but wasn't anything special but what can you expect for £35 for night

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

john

The place needs to be redcorated both inside and outside.

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

Michael

Staff were nice, check in okay. Room smelt damp and not that clean. Shower needs update as constant dripping all night. Breakfast okay, no water in kettle on multiple days, fruit not fresh and room very underwhelming to start your day. When leaving, no one to give feed back till lunch time. Also most of common areas were not clean (staircase, landing, outside)

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

KERRIE

Smell of weed through out whole place eveb thou no smoking aloud . Ppl running about the corridors at all hours Terrible shouting and banging from room opposite at all hours of day and night reception informed but dont think anything was dome as it continued. Room needs some tlc mould on roof in bathroom toilet seat falling off and tge toilet basin itself moves away from floor shower needs a good scrub mould all around it caperts need a clean and curtains fitted correctly good for just sleeping in room but rest needs sorting

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Myron

Friendly and accommodating staff, hotel ideally placed and a short walk to ammenaties and seafront.

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Hoi Man

Plenty parking space but kettle and shower defeated

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Hanish

Worst ever experience I recommend others not to go there

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

harvey

The room was great and the check in was easy, comes recommended.

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Paul

The room had a lot of dirty marks, very old and outdated and could do with painting. Outside the front of the hotel there were two overflowing bins which were still there when we left. As soon as you walked into the hotel the floor was dirty. When we looked out of our room there was a big pile of rubbish bags at the bottom of the car park. Went for breakfast and had to clear plates off the table onto another table, because every vacant table had dirty plates on. The glass door to the dining room was covered in hand prints for the duration of our stay. Didn't have breakfast the second day.

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 May 2026

Peter

Noisy and not a good place to stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

jeanette

was wasy to park no exfra xharge lovely spacious room definitly recommend

Friends

2/10

Poor

03 May 2026

Richard

This hotel cancelled two days before we were due to go party of six

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Maria

On first inpression dark entrance dirty dining room glass doors and mirror. Up stairs banister needed a good dusting. Into bed room no bin in b room and bathroom one had no insert. No protective stuff on beds and pillows. Stuff under beds and plenty of dust. This is not a hotel nor a b an b as they rent rooms out for the homeless. They were lovely pleasantl people who spoke. Dont fancy taking up weed as we got enough through the window. Doors banging at all times. If i hadnt already paid we would have moved not worth the 180.00 for 4 nights.table clothes were bed sheets and not changed. Tom and bean juice still on.

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Lorraine

I chose this hotel because of the good reviews I read but I was very disappointed. The room was dusty and the bathroom looks like it has not been cleaned since it was last used in summer last year. Upon entering the room I called the receptionist attention to the show him the broken television and he promise to have a maintenance sort. I showed him the dirty bathroom, windows and tables but he insisted that they were cleaned prior to us coming. Throughout our stay no one came sort the tv. I could not bath my children in that dirty bathroom, it had black mild around the edges and corners of the glass shower door and very dry tough soap marks all over the glass. I found a supermarket near by and purchase cleaning agents for the bathroom. We used a whole bottle of spray left it for an hour and it still was not enough. We had to purchase another bottle of spray. I bought air fresher for the room just to get rid of the stale air scent. We had to leave the one window open for the whole time we were there just to have some fresh breeze come in. The fridge in the room was dirty, we cleaned too as we needed for the kids juice and things. There was a standing fan with dirt so thick you could plant tomatoes in the blades. I had keep a positive mind and put on a brave face just so the kids could enjoy their little holiday. The only good thing about the hotel was the location. The breakfast served looks good but I was afraid to eat it, I couldn't trust that it was cleaned. Disappointed!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

STEPHEN

Good parking

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Apr 2026

Malgorzata

Check-in is at 2 pm and check-out already at 10 am, which would suggest that the room should at least be clean. Nothing could be further from the truth. Luckily, at least (and probably only) the bed linen in this room was washed and fresh — otherwise we would have done what other guests did and simply left.
The carpet was dirty, and the only bedside lamp in the room was filthy and covered in cobwebs. A hole where the window handle should have been was stuffed with paper. The shower and sink clearly hadn’t been properly cleaned for months. There was mould in the shower mixed with grime. The cabinet above the toilet was barely attached to the wall and completely useless at the angle it was hanging.
The TV was basically unusable — it was hard to find any channels, and when something finally appeared, there were constant issues. And the sockets… in the entire room, the only working outlets were for the kettle and the TV, plus two behind the headboard. When I tried to plug in the bedside lamp, I was afraid my hand would get stuck between dirt and cobwebs… So charging a phone was quite a challenge.
The parking is a joke, and the yard itself is full of rubbish.
The man who checked us in might have been nice, but if he’s the owner, he has absolutely no idea how to run a business! This is a place I will never return to and will never recommend to anyone.
The price was okay — no one expected luxury for that amount — but come on, cleanliness is the absolute minimum!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Jijo

Overall good

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Kevin

The parking on site was inadequate you had to move to let people out The room we booked through Expedia and read The Reviews not one review was True . someone from Expedia shud visit The place and see for your selves my wife found a cigarette but in The bed we complained about it to the manager all he said we have a no smoking policy The window in The room was broken There was a fist hole in The Bathroom Door The shower didn't get hot I was stood in the Shower waiting for the water to get hot and the cold water came over the top of the shower Tray There was a large crack in the Bathroom Wash Basin The shower ceiling was covered in Black mould The Extractor fan in the Bathroom and The ajasent rooms was That noisey and was running all night The mattress on The Bed was covered in stains a the taps in the shower was wedged to the wall with a shower gell bottle and I've got pictures to show all That was wrong I am looking to claim a full Refund from yourselves as. The place is Disgusting and it wasnt just my opinion all the other gests said the same Things please get back to me regarding A refund as I will Take this further Kevin Pratt

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

Alan

The property was full of people on welfare, I didn’t feel safe.

Pet

2/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Alex

Hotel had double booked and was unable to supply.the room that had been paid for. Hotels.com were impossible to contact by phone. Live chat took over 90 minute without redolving. Hotels.com then rung me from America twice at 01.30 am

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Richard

Found a bed bug on my neck as getting into bed (didn't know what it was at the time, since identified thru Google). Woke up feeling as if been bitten several times across back and neck. Bed linen was at least clean.
General state of room was poor with repairs done to a low standard. Shower door didn't cost properly into its frame.
Didn't try breakfast as didn't have time.

Family

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Fiona

Was a good loation but smaller if fried food.
My room overlooked car park but curtains hanging off so not very private whilst changing.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Paul

Shops near by and buffet breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Melanie

Highly recommended, beautiful rooms, beautiful breakfast, you wont find nicer staff anywhere!! Stayed here quite a few times, this time we have extended our stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

Oliver

There was a lack of cleanliness in the room there was mold, hairs stuck to the wall near the bed, curtains had all different stains on them, the walls were dirty, the bathroom had hairs all over the shower, the bed covers had stains, there were dust all on the head rests above the bed, the staff tried to clean it but it still looked the same after.

Friends

2/10

Poor

02 Feb 2026

dean

Not clean at all, first thing. Inside draws was filthy, no mattress or pillow protectors, mattress stained and filthy, walls and units filthy. Curtains hanging of the rails. Suspicious stains on wall behind headboard. Stains inside of the bath. Tiles no grouted properly. Floorboards creeked. Outside door sensor light in main hall way came on ever time you walked to the bathroom. Net curtains hanging on by a thread. Door wouldn’t shut to the bathroom, you had to lift it and pull it to the left to close it properly. Every time you flushed the toilet there was a loud noise when the water was filling back up. Bed broke, headboard broke and the worst sleep ever. Mould in bathroom. Main hall way smelt like fish. Staff were ok when we saw them. Carpet was torn in the bedroom. Hotels in Blackpool are a better standard.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2026

Sandra

Room very basic could do with some new pillows as was quite flat
Was a smell of weed sometimes

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jan 2026

Trish

Room was ok. Apparently they accommodate homeless people. This was very evident with the bouse of people shouting to ithers through their room walls, banging on walls. All males aporox 5, shouting etc. A nale entered ny bedromm just after midnight, using nt door code. As a lone female traveller I was petrifued and fod not sleep for the rest of the evening, as the maoes wrre in and out of each others rooms using the codes and at any moment I thought someone was gping to come into my room again. Absolutely awful.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Michael

The room was very dated, and very small. Took me 10 minutes to get the shower to the right temperature, and water pressure very poor. The view outside the only window where the car park was, was terrible, litter all over the place, and in an enclosed area was a very big pile of rubbish, was an eyesore and disgusting.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Jan 2026

Jeff

The hotel was ok but the noise and the people running up and down was unacceptable , I understand this is outside your control but the manager was in house and did not stop this,

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2025

Scott

All you need from a hotel

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Julian

Easy

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Nov 2025

Virginia Kelly

The room was in the basement and cold as a meat locker. Desk staff had to bring a portal heater. No control on temps as system is automated to run for a bit and then shut off. Tiny room with terrible beds. Lift out of order. We had a family emergency and had to leave early and they refused to give a refund (as was prepaid) even though the front desk staff said they'd do what Expedia said / asked.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2025

Debra

Room was okay could have been cleaner, furniture had seen better days but the bed was comfy. The room was cold with radiators on full there was no heat coming out. Staff were friendly checked us in we went to room but it was still occupied we went back to the reception and the rectified this and moved us to a new room within 10minutes.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Nov 2025

dean

No hot water...door to room unable to open...front door unable to open...had to tune TV because it didn't work

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Elio

Got to stay 4 day's and is November time , must say the room was kept quiet warm especially at nights that the temperature dropped.
Over all had a good experience with very helpful staff.
The was breakfast included on my stay but i was too lazy to get up in the mornings 😁 , but the option was there if i wanted.
I do raccomend this hotel. Is good value for money.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Vine

Room was very clean and great staff to help when necessary 👍

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Oct 2025

Marion

Room was badley laid out for a family very small bathroom had remains of tablet packets on the floor that my 5 year old found when I messaged about complimentary breakfast they advised they couldn’t find my booking I have stayed before and thought it was ok for the money but not this time curtains were hanging down very grotty won’t be staying there again any time soon

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2025

David

Great price

Close to the beach and entertainment. Excellent price with free parking.

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Oct 2025

Mervyn

Blood up the steps as you walk in, approximately 30 bags of rubbish to the rear of the property. I stayed for 2 nights and left. Would not recommend. Id ideally like a refund but doubt theyd accommodate that.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

paul

Enjoyed the convenience of location, car parking was a really good bonus.
I few small details in the room m, we feel was a little below par.
Though in the hole, no complaints and would definitely use again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Sarah

The staff were lovely and very friendly. The hotel is beautiful. Very clean. The beds were unbelievable comfy, best 3 nights sleep I’ve ever had in a hotel. I stayed there with my two children and we will definitely be returning.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Ewelina

Friendly and welcoming staff. Free parking. The suite we were staying in, was on the top floor, had good size rooms and nice bathroom. Fridge, plenty of teas and coffees and toiletries available. Clean bedding and towels.
Unfortunately room was full od dust and cobwebs, there was no bulb in a floor lamp and no tea spoons only soup spoons - all of it did not affect our stay. We had a lovely time at Oyo Ivy Hotel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Dale

Clean room bedding towels. Bathroom needs some attention but for price and just for sleeping and showering in no complaints

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Cathy

Very good value for money

Staff excellent. Friendly helpful and very welcoming. Facilities very clean but tired.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2025

Steven

Better than reviews

Reviews are bad but that wasn't my overall experience, overall it was ok. For the price I paid I really have no complaints. It's a cheap budget hotel in a cheap seaside town, we went for a night away before the kids went back to school & this place was perfectly ok for this. It's old, in need of decoration & updating all round. Cleanliness could be better, but bathroom was clean, as was the bedding & towels. The lady at reception was great, friendly & very willing to help, she is a credit to the hotel & elevated the experience by just being nice & helpful. Breakfast was a surprise, not advertised as included but they provided cereals, yogurts & toast with tea, coffee, fruit juices for free, very simple but was kept stocked up by the same lady & again as above totally unexpected & free! Maybe we got lucky with the room (302) compared to other reviews, but I went with low expectations, knowing I had booked a very cheap place so that we could spend more on ice creams and having fun & this place done it's job. Location is excellent, literally a few mins walk to the pier, parking is available & I was allowed to leave my car there the day I checked out until before 2pm so again another perk & saves on parking. Reviews referring to a club next door are misleading, it's a members style working mans club & my window was directly next door & had no issues with noise etc. Wouldn't I rush back to stay, but i would go back. Slightly better cleaning & do the place up & could be a real gem.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

diana

The 2 female receptionists were amazing and i could not wish for better help that i got from both of them as they were always willing to help.

Free parjing was excellent.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Cheap n cheerful

Was ok wasn’t in the room until night where there wasn’t a shower just the tap fitted nozzle bit of old school vibe

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2025

Michael

Very good value room was not very clean dust in the corners paintwork tatty
Comfortable bed but bathroom had no hot water
A very good continental breakfast and free car parking p

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Host was lovely, we had a great size room, comfortable nights sleep.
Good location in Skegness

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Wayne

No negatives whatsoever,clean,quiet and friendly lady on reception.would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2025

Alastair

3 stars is a fair score for this hotel in Skegness. On our arrival we were confronted by a door, with a piece of paper taped to it, with phone number attached and a message that read. \"Arrivals call number\", so we called and were told the door was open. We were met at the reception by a lady who was initially very matter of fact. She did in fairness become more pleasant as our stay went on, (as a side note exceot breakfast this lady was the only staff member we saw during our visit). The room locks are unique. You wave your hand across a digital panel, a screen with numbers on appears and you enter a code given to us on a postit note by the lady at reception. On entering the room was nothing like what was advertised. It was small and looked out onto the tiles of a roof that had clearly been sprayed with weedkiller looking at the state of weeds. The back panel was off the door lock was midsing, so we could see the batteries. The tea and coffee was minimal, and the whole hotel looked like it needed a good clean. It was not filthy, just untidy and we never saw a cleaner or any staff during our visit. The breakfast is free, albeit minimal, toast and a selection of cereals, juice and coffee, but it is free. The shower was good and the bathroom was tidy. The bed was comfy, a bit rickety but we slept well. I feel that if the lady we saw is the only member of staff except for the young lady at breakfast then she has her work cut out. Good for a short break or long weekend.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Joanne

Do not stay here

The room I paid for was not given on arrival. The manager was argumentative when spoken to, and didn't care. She had a pull over dressing gown on and shades. The room was dirty, nowhere for clothes to be hung although wardrobes shown on photos, no hot water in shower, bathroom disgustingly dirty, TV didn't work, no Netflix like advertised (photos taken of the entire stay at the hotel to show this) The door plate had broken glass hanging out and the vending machines where completely empty. it was an absolute shambles...

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Allen

The lady

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Zeik

To be honest on arrival, from the outside we wasn't expecting much. But as I've always been told \" never judge a book by it's covers\" the hotel lobby and the downstairs were very pleasing on the eye.... We had a standard double suite, and on opening the door, loved it, it's was clean, beautifully decorated, and the bathroom.... What can I say a double shower and a extra large bath! The bed was comfortable,the price we paid for what we got were very acceptable, then there was the additional bonus of a free breakfast. I have read quite a few reviews for this hotel and personally cannot understand where you are coming from. We have booked for Christmas

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

David

It was great room was fine staff was fine . Clare was wonderful n chatty. Manager was good too. Would stay there again. 10 out 10

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2025

Anne

We have stayed at the ivy before. Comfortable bed, room is basic but that's all you need really in Skegness. Secure entrance and entry to the room. Look forward to going back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

John

No keys needed

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2025

Margaret

It’s a bit tired & needs updating. I couldn’t use the shower without holding it in my hand & laying it in the bath while I washed myself. We had to go up a few steps to our room & the carpet was awful. Wouldn’t stay again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2025

Robert

I found it just right for me good thank you second time I been now be back very soon good value for your money

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2025

Karl

Very good value for money, central location, especially recommended for a short stay

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2025

Craig

Was average room painted over bathroom floor felt like it had lino over uneven floor hiding damage had to wait 1 hr extra to check in as he said had no electricity but i had to ring a reception number of front door to find out a curtesy call wood have been nice shows a bar on photo metal shutters on un manned

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Marion

Was lovely hotel staff friendly and very helpful room was lovely everything we needed very nice hotel

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2025

Anthony

They advertised on the Expedia website that breakfast included and this is not the case. It was generally a self serve apartment than a ‘hotel’ which it advertises to be

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2025

Lee

No Bar, extremely hot

The bar was not open for business, the room was extremely hot.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2025

Verified traveler