Rivelyn Hotel

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2026

graham

Room good, staff great, could have had some entertainment on but still worth a stay

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2025

GLEN

The staff were satisfactory. Local staff who were helpful.
Perfect location and a good rate.
The building is old. Access for disabled is poor, which they acknowledge. They are working on improving this. In the meantime, book elsewhere if you have mobility issues.
Public areas are very dated, but clean. Available food although freshly prepared and competitively priced was not inspiring - eat elsewhere for your holiday treats.
Room was clean, but nothing special.
Overall a typical coastal hotel, dated and worn and in need of a makeover.
Would I stay again? Yes, but with reservations - eat elsewhere.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Angela

No very dusty, comfortable bed for me not my partner, Bath dust. Sorry I'm in cleaning myself

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

David

Great breakfast, dog friendly perfect

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Sarah

Gawjus service

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Roger

Overall hotel was clean but needs updating, bit of TLC. Room was clean, had to ask for bin to be emptied but wasn't done, bit short staffed but the ones that were on duty were good and helpful, we had to pay for breakfast, which was not a problem considering the cost of the accommodation, really good choice of breakfast and well
priced, parking was a bit hit and miss, disc parking which was fine providing there was a space available.
Overall a good stay I don't expect a 5* hotel at 2* prices.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Sep 2025

Christopher

Very poor. I booked for 2 nights but left after 1. As a light sleeper I had asked for a quiet room. I was instead given one directly above a noisy bar and opposite another noisy bar across the road. Moreover the walls between rooms are paper thin and so I could hear every word of the expletive ridden conversations next door.
Overall a nightmare stay which had got off to a bad start because my checkin was delayed by there only being one staff member who was handling bar service and cooking as well as checkin.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Brian

All good

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Paul

Loved my stay at hotel, short walk into town and staff very friendly and helpful,

Leisure

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2025

Anthony

Staff nice and friendly but my room was old- fashioned and in need of renovation, like the hotel exterior. But cheap and clean. Overall, not bad.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

Olufemi

Location

Business Self

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2025

paul

Our room was dirty , and the bathroom as well. There was dirty in the bathtub , also the sink was cracked and dirty. The room itself was not cleaned properly, dust and dirt on all surfaces and skirt boards , pics available if needed

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

P

in the middle of renovation i think as scaffolding outside but no work started early which is good. very quiet area ten minutes walk from town centre and 25 from beach so ideal location. stayed before and qill again great price also

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Denise

Good location and friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2025

ALEXANDER

Cheap and cheerful

Nice hotel but in need of t l v lovely thick bath towels and the breakfast is fabulous all in all for that I paid for the hotel I can't complain about the hotel I would come back but to be honest it's only because of the price and lastly the house keeper could visit more often

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

Deryn

Close to Cliff top esplanade with stunning views and paths down to the beach and Pavilion and short walk to town centre. Local shops within 300 yards

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

David

A cheeky little break

For the price we paid the hotel was perfect, good location

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2025

Elizabeth

Location was good. Some staff very helpful and friendly

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Amazing Stay

The hotel is undergoing building work, but that didn't effect our stay. We were checked in to a room near reception, which was lovely - well decorated, cosy and spacious. They used all the space wisely to design the room and give a decent size ensuite bathroom with a huge walk in shower. Was really impressed. It was a home from home for the weekend while we worked in the area. It wasn't as noisy as we expected outside overnight, despite being near a bar, so was pleasantly surprised. We did have inconsiderate guests making noise after 10pm on the final night, chatting loudly and letting their dogs bark, but that's not the fault of the hotel. If you are staying on the ground floor, you probably will hear people chatting from 8am onwards with people checking out or going to breakfast. It was a minimal inconvenience really. The area around the hotel is great and it's not too far a walk to the seafront, so is a great alternative to super expensive alternatives down near the beach. Staff here were friendly and accommodating during our stay, plus, the breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice. Some minor niggles: the WiFi dropped in and out constantly and needs fixing. And on the morning of check out, the cleaner didn't knock and just unlocked our door to come in without checking we'd left - they did apologise, though would definitely recommend a quick knock to avoid that happening. Even so, we really liked the hotel and think once the building work is done, it will be a gem.

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2025

Julien

Friendly staff , good food at a reasonable price and good location nice building very happy would stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Graham

As expected

Stayed for the purpose of a motor scooter rally.
Food was good and staff were friendly.
Some improvements were being carried out but we remained unaffected.
Room was more than adequate for it's purpose. Not a particularly expensive stay and you get what you pay for.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2025

Barry

The shower door track had a filthy corner on the bottom track which can only be seen from inside the shower. Also the light did not work and no extractor operation was evident.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

paul

Lovely place, would stay again!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Christopher

Not too far from train station & sea front . Hospitality is good and food also. Nice room bar & dining area

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Allan

Nice room staff very helpful nice breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

ron

All the staff are very friendly and helpful. Its in a good position for the town and beach. Had a lovely cooked breakfast by Adele. Nothing is too much trouble. Will be staying again shortly.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2025

Rose

Really dirty wherever you looked I wouldn’t return

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Raymond

Don't pass this by

Typical seaside old style hotel, don't let first impressions put you off.

Really nice and friendly receptionist, hotel bar/restaurant areat and a quiet room absolutely lovely.

The rooms are cosy, if you are looking for big rooms, look somewhere else.

Bed was comfortable, room was clean and tidy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2025

Angad

Good staff very helpful

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2025

Amanda

Enjoyed our stay, pet friendly in most rooms which was a bonus for us because our dog travelled with us. Staff pleasant and friendly. Unsure about the food because didnt eat at the hotel, had a drink in the bar which was pleasant. They are doing work to the hotel so scaffolding to front of building. Net curtains required to the windows at front because no privacy due to the flats across the road and can see into your room. Fish and chips from the life boat fish shop was amazing. We managed to park outside front of hotel and bought a permit for£2.50 from hotel which was good value and lasted 2 days. A little noise from pub across road on the saturday night but didnt put us off. We will visit the hotel again and was a reasonable price.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2024

sharon

ok for workers

it was ok but bit dirty and smelly on entrance,lounge and dinner hall could do with updating,the lights in rooms dont give off alot of light because of the lampshades and the shades themselves were full of dust ,not very good mattress woke up with bad back

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Claire

Nice and comfy

Nice comfy and clean room with tv and drink making facilities. Enjoyed our stay.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2024

Ann

Ideal location for spa and friendly staff

The hotel was going through some restoration… the reception did apoloyfod the scaffolding all the way around as it was part requirement to have new windows…. it didn’t really bother us…. it was good that they had just done all the painting in the rooms many other visitors said they were glad to see it but they had left a lot of the old fixtures & fittings the shower curtain & bathroom flooring was very stained if you renovate you should follow it through with new accessories??

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Maria

Brilliant hotel and staff and lovely place to stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2024

alex

Good hotel, nice staff, good room, would benefit from some modernisation but was good value for money, clean and nicely set out

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

faith

Nice little place, allows pets got a restaurant, bar and lounge, lift for disabled

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2024

Deborah

Overall it was okay. If you want a decent night sleep or have children you may want to avoid as the hotel across the road is extremely noisy we were woken up to the live band

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Andrew

Very nice.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2024

lawrence

Every thing was fine, staff were friendly and helpful rooms are clean, bed comfy but parking can be a problem.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Linda

First time staying here and will definately be going back. Very clean and comfortable. The staff were warm and welcoming too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2024

Francina

Hotel clean, but only issue was the shower curtain. it was very dirty.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Tracy

Some areas could do with a little TLC (ie paint finishes and stains) but beyond that, it was spotless. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The food was great and good prices. The hotel was quiet, even with a bar downstairs. I stayed with my granddaughter on the 3rd floor. Twin room small but adequate. Easy walk to train station and down to South Bay. We will be going again!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

Alison

The room was adequate and clean . It was in a great location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Diane

Great hotel very friendly staff room clean and everything you need breakfast was lovely and at a very good price.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2024

Emily

Good

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2024

Kevin

Spacious clean comfortable room,and had a superb breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Nov 2023

Will

The toilet cistern filling ,floorboards and room doors, were noisy.staff very nice breakfast good.very reasonable price.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2023

Deryn

For a 3 star hotel I find Rivelyn excellent. It is always clean, the staff are helpful and friendly and beds are comfortable and the breakfast well cooked. It is located within a 2 minute walk to beautiful sea views from the Esplanade, a 5 minute walk of local shops and a 10 minute or less walk to the town centre, restaurants, cafes and the theatre, and also the beach.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2023

David

what I needed and within my budget

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2022

mark

100 %happy with our stay

100 % happy with our stay

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2022

THOMAS

Good location in Scarborough

Good comfortable room, and clean. All facilities in working condition. Good location. As a bonus the hotel also possesses an onsite bar.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2022

David

Arrived late and service was good

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2022

Aston

Lovely place

Friendly and helpful staff, manager on the reception was extremely helpful and welcoming. Great location to the town centre and beach, excellent hotel for a budget stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2022

Simon

Very good value for money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2022

Garry

Weekend away

Second time stayed here. Not far from town centre. Breakfast lovely bed was very comfortable. Shower a bit tired and furniture. £2 a day Street parking.Great value for money

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2021

sarah

helpful staff , great location

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2021

Kenneth

Never had the room cleaned once in the 4 days we were there, no towels replaced.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2021

Brian

The property was close to the town centre and beach but sadly the rooms are looking very tired and in need of new furniture and bathrooms including showers

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

01 Nov 2021

Patricia

Avoid the food

Hotel was clean but very tired and dated dinner was got to be one of the worst ever eaten in a hotel the breakfast was the second worst meal I’ve ever eaten in a hotel
Had to be moved out of my room because of the stench of drains which the hotel staff said that room had a problem so why let people stay in it only stayed here because our usual hotel was fully booked won’t stay again

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2021

David

Highly recommended

From start to finish the staff where very friendly and helpful, check in was a breeze. I read other reviews before we went saying the room where basic, but we didnt pay the ritz prices, and we was pleasantly surprised, we had a huge comfy bed, matching table, wardrobe and dressing table, the room was spotlessly clean. The toilet light wasnt working, so my husband went to reception, within 30mins it had been mended. We didnt eat in the hotel, but on saying that, they meals did look very nice and there was plenty of guests dining there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2021

Mark

A very enjoyable three night stay with my wife and four year old daughter. Nothing was too much trouble for the extremely friendly staff. The breakfast was particularly good and the staff, especially Adele, were very helpful with the needs of our four year old at breakfast time. Avery good value stay in a good location and highly recommended.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

30 Oct 2021

Joseph

Discussed

Room was clean but could of done with a couple of chairs to sit on no hot water for showering when we used the sink we ad smelly sewage coming up in the shower that smelt the room out we reported it twice they came twice to clear it but it didnt work so had to go and buy flannels so we could wash our selfs we had to boil the kettle for hot water didnt go out at night because i felf dirty we was glad to be home not a good menu for you to eat in the one night the sheff didnt turn up they should be so high in making sure everything is working because of covid so disappointed

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2021

melvin

Staff were friendly and helpful
The room was clean and comfortable
No parking on the street at night all full we parked for free from 6pm to 9am in a nearby pay and display car park.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

It was ok, tiny room with the double bed squished against a wall.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2021

Amanda

Definitely visit again!

All the staff were extremely friendly, food was lovely and the room was clean and warm. Great hotel for the weekend

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2021

Michael

For the money it was very good value and comfortable can’t ask for more 😎😊

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2021

Arnold

Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2021

Angela

For a Three Star Hotel I've seen better, been a Housekeeping Supervisor myself I found a few things wrong, also since when do Staff sit on Hoovers in corridors. As for our room move very quick, but our complaint should have been picked up by the staff cleaners. Apart from that what staff we did see were very polite.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2021

Mandy

Good nights sleep!

Basic and comfortable hotel. Bed was so comfy.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2021

Sue

The hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, couldn't fault them. However the room we were given was our problem, it was on the ground floor literally around the corner from the hotel bar so noise was a significant problem. We had the bar door entrance next to our room which banged everytime anyone entered or left. This made our room door shake, I solved this by trapping a towel in the door, genius. The king size bed was actually a king size mattress on top of a double bed which resulted in my husband falling out of bed when he turned over as there was no base to support the mattress, did add to our laughter. We actually had a really nice time but think if we had had a different room in the hotel it would have been better. It's a pet friendly hotel which was cute to see them in the bar, not so cute when you can hear them scratching at doors or whining.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2021

Carol

Three of us in 3 seperate rooms for long weekend. Hotel coukd do with a spruce up, looking jaded in parts. Too many dogs!! May be dog friendly but one of our group had allergy to dogs. We had breakfast there two mornings, food was plentiful and delicious. Drinks at bar quite reasonable. First night no evening meals available however we were allowed to order in pizza and eat in bar lounge as we drank.
All the staff were friendly and helpful, o problems there.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2021

Amy

Not far from town centre or the beach. Comfortable room and a quirky interior inside with age of building. Definitely a lot of old energy had two experiences in room. Watch out for a woman saying hello and orbs. Would stay again. Staff were lovely too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Katarzyna

Wonderful stay and value for money, definitely we will stay again,very cosy rooms and very close to the sea and we could stay with our doggy:D:)

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

01 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Hey, I know you get what you pay for, but this is ridiculous. Booked family room for two night stay and left after one night. Our room was in a basement with limited view from the window. Wallpaper was coming away from the wall behind the radiator. Curtains where hanging off the rail and didn't meet in the middle. Window sill had obviously not been cleaned for weeks and the plastic curtain rail didn't look like it had ever been cleaned, it was filthy. Light fitting was hanging off the ceiling, the duvet had cigarette burns on it.The whole place has a run down atmosphere, no wi fi in the rooms, very limited for parking, we drove around for about half an hour looking for a space. I would NOT recommend this place in any capacity. Didn't dare have breakfast in the morning, just wanted to get the hell out of there. Person at the desk didn't even look suprised when I complained and gave me a refund on the extra night I had booked and a small discount on the previous night, which was welcome.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2020

Alison

Easy check in, changed our room straight away when leak from horrendous rain came through ceiling. Service in bar was spot 9n. Hotel not very clean but all in all we loved our stay.

Leisure Partner