On the North Bay, The Kensington is a family-run 4-star guest house with free Wi-Fi and homely en suite rooms. Scarborough’s seafront, beaches and castle are all within walking distance. Close to Peasholm Park, Kensington guest house is near the town centre, the train station and St. Joseph Theatre. Offering a delicious Yorkshire breakfast, The Kensington has a menu featuring homemade Fresh Fruit Compote, Fresh Fruit Salad, a traditional cooked breakfast featuring award winning sausages.Roasted on the vine tomatoes with herbs. The breakfast also features vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options and it is included on the rate for all the rooms. This beautiful Victorian house features individually designed bedrooms with TVs and tea/coffee facilities. At the friendly, welcoming Kensington, you will find At the friendly, welcoming Kensington, you will find homemade cake or biscuits in your room. The Kensington is an adult guesthouse only.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Scarborough, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Scarborough
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable bed and room with amazing extra supplies. Top class tasty breakfast. Marvellous hosts. Parking no problem.
  • She'll
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very warm Yorkshire welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast choices were amazing. Would definitely book again.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owners very welcoming,pot of tea and home made cup cakes on arrival, and an excellent breakfast with great choice. Fridge in our room with milk and water. Debbie and Jason have great local knowledge to share with guests Great location

Managed by Jason Beaumont & Debbie Moxon

Company review score: 9.9Based on 135 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We do put our heart and soul into this building and our business so it is so nice to meet such lovely people that enjoy our home and leave us such wonderful reviews.

Property information

Our home is a Victorian terrace on a tree-lined ravine and enjoys the sun all morning and afternoon. It has three floors and the two small doubles are on the top floor so there-fore have 2 flights of stairs.

Neighbourhood information

We are very close to the Stephen Joseph Theater, Peasholm Park and the Open Air Theater. The new open air swimming pool. We are 10 mins walk from the town centre and train station

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Kensington
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
The Kensington takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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 older than 15 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties or single-sex groups or parties of any kind.

The hotel's parking permits are valid from 14:00 on the day of arrival.

Please mention when booking if you are unable to manage the stairs so that the hotel can accommodate this request, as 2 double rooms are on the 2nd floor. Please note that this may not always be possible, and is subject to availability.

Guests are kindly advised to detail any food allergies when booking.

All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform The Kensington in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Kensington

  • Guests staying at The Kensington can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at The Kensington is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Kensington may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Kensington is 1,000 yards from the centre of Scarborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from The Kensington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Kensington include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Kensington offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):