The Waves

39 Esplanade Road, Scarborough, YO11 2AT, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>303</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
303 reviews
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The Waves

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Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated The Waves features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers a housekeeping service. Scarborough North Bay is 2.5 km away and Peasholm Park is 2.6 km from the bed and breakfast. Complete with a private bathroom, all units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms come with a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Popular points of interest near The Waves include Scarborough Beach, The Spa Scarborough and Scarborough Train Station. Humberside Airport is 93 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Grant
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, especially if you are attending an event at the Spa venue. The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and so helpful. The room was lovely & clean, with plenty of choice for hot drinks, along with some sweet treats ! The bed was very...”
  • David
    Australia Australia
    “The staff were extremely friendly, the food was exceptional.”
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Enjoyed our stay at The Waves Lovely greeting from Emma on our arrival and the walnut cake went down a treat Beautiful period property that has retained its charm Our room was comfy and cosy and furnished beautifully everything provided was high...”
  • J
    Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was amazing at this hotel Chris and Emma was such lovely people.”
  • Baxter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely hosts, amazing bath in our room Breakfast gorgeous and plentyfyl”
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was clean and comfortable everything you need was there. The breakfast was delicious. Would definitely recommend The Waves”
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gorgeous guest house, lovely small touches that make all the difference, lovely towels and toiletries, no expense spared, Chris and Emma were great hosts and breakfast was delicious, everywhere was clean and lovely”
  • Ashton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The bed had a very comfortable mattress and pillows and quilt. It was clean. The Hosts (Emma & Chris) were fantastic.”
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely clean place, nice shower room. Friendly helpful staff and delicious breakfast. The little couch was nice and you could pull tv out to watch which we did on one of the evenings when we didn't go out”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly hosts at The Waves . The breakfast was really nice , very tasty and not too over facing with great options . Great location near the South Bay and easy accessibility to The Cleveland Way as I was on a walking holiday”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 303 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Waves is a beautiful Victorian villa built around 1870. The property has been thoughtfully restored and contains many original features. Our seven rooms are individually designed and decorated with reclaimed wooden furnishings. We are passionate about making your stay at the Waves special so please do not hesitate to contact us should you require anything at all during your stay. The Waves is not suitable for children under the age of 12, nor do we accept pets.

Property information

Our 7 rooms are individually designed and decorated to a high standard, bathrooms feature rainfall showers. The property has been beautifully restored and retains many original features. Our guests' comfort is our top priority so they are equipped with high thread count Egyptian cotton bed linen, thick luxurious towels and goose down and feather pillows. They have televisions, well-stocked tea and coffee trays and hairdryers. We have a guest lounge complete with books, board games and jukebox for our guests' enjoyment. We serve an excellent breakfast in our attractive dining room using the best local produce. We are well located for all major attractions in Scarborough - less than a mile from the station, Stephen Joseph Theatre and town centre and just 0.5 miles from Scarborough Spa and the South Bay.

Neighbourhood information

Our immediate surroundings; We are situated in the South Cliff area of South Bay and are around a 12 - 15 minute walk to the town centre, station, beach and Spa Complex. The nearest local shops are in the Ramshill area – these include a post office, pubs, Sainsburys Local with cash machine, cafes, pharmacy, taxi firm and local takeaways.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Waves
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 are not allowed.

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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

Please inform The Waves 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Waves

  • The Waves is 0.8 miles from the centre of Scarborough. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Waves is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at The Waves can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

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

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

    • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from The Waves. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Waves include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single