Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
North Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 110 min drive
Filey Station - 11 min drive
Seamer Station - 12 min drive
Scarborough Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Curry Leaf Restaurant - 11 min walk
Esquires Coffee House - 15 min walk
The Valley Bar - 10 min walk
Scholars - 13 min walk
Farrer's Bar and Restaurant - 14 min walk
About this property
Red Lea Hotel
Red Lea Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Scarborough. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and a spa tub. Red Lea Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and the bar is a great place to grab a drink. Also, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and North York Moors National Park are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Polish, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
68 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Spa tub
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Red Lea Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
The Red Lea Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Red Lea Hotel Scarborough
Red Lea Scarborough
Red Lea
Red Lea Hotel Hotel
Red Lea Hotel Scarborough
Red Lea Hotel Hotel Scarborough
Frequently asked questions
Does Red Lea Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Red Lea Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Red Lea Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Red Lea Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Red Lea Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Lea Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Red Lea Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (14-min walk) and Opera House Casino (19-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Red Lea Hotel and nearby?
Red Lea Hotel has an outdoor pool and a spa tub, as well as a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Red Lea Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Red Lea Restaurant.
What's the area around Red Lea Hotel like?
Red Lea Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from South Bay Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Scarborough Spa.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
Really liked the hotel a mix of older devo and modern it looked really good on the eye, staff were very friendly and helpful from check in to breakfast to check out, cannot fault our stay, our room was lovely big and spacious lively big bay window over looking the sea, breakfast was lovely and i loved the varying times you could choose which made the stay more relaxed.
Carla
Carla, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Very friendly staff, the hotel was clean and the facilities good. An enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Mick
Mick, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2021
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 12, 2021
Tiny rooms but beautiful hotel
It’s a beautiful old hotel, staff were great and breakfast was lovely however the bed we were in was NOT a standard double- more three quarter and with us in it, it made for an uncomfortable night on my part (literally clinging to the edge of the bed). Room was very small and the bathroom very clean but tiny - yet again it was difficult to manoeuvre. Wouldn’t book again but just our preference to have more space.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 11, 2021
Not amazing but not a lot to not like
Friendly and professional staff, room very clean but a bit small and dated. Bathroom small and shower a bit poor. Nice location and plenty of on street parking.
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2021
Mr & mrs sales
All the staff are all very friendly and helpful they told us the best eating restaurants in the town to go to as there’s was. Closed on a Friday night but that was no problem as they were all in walking distance
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 21, 2021
really nice bar and public areas. Hotel clean and tidy. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Exactly what we wanted.
jackie
jackie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 6, 2021
The Hotel had a wonderful pool and Jaccuzi. You book in advance which was lovely because we had the entire facility to ourselves! The location is perfect - 15/ 20 mins to main strip and beach via various routes but very hilly and steep.
The staff were great, and we enjoyed breakfast - they were amazing with my allergy!! I have a severe nut and peanut allergy and the staff were great.
The room itself was comfortable and large, with TV, hair dryer and HUGE bed! The facilities were old, and there was no iron. The shower room was very outdated and the shower wasn't great. We booked a room with no view which we regret because we had a blurred window (for privacy) over looked by properties. The walls are thin so often woken up by people above or in corridors. WIFI WAS RUBBISH - I had an important meeting which I had to leave as Internet kept cutting out.
Overall it was a wonderful stay and we will be back due to great pool facilties and location. (Will book a sea view room next time). Lovely staff for both families and couples!
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 12, 2021
Good sea view, bed comfortable, good covid measures. Free permit parking on road
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2021
The pool and jacuzzi were really nice expecially as you had to book a time and you had the pool to yourselves.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 7, 2021
Beautiful place, clean tidy and very good with Covid rules would definitely stay again
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2021
Red Lea Hotel
Smooth check in.Great rooms .Friendly staff.Easy parking .Would recommend to family and friends
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2020
Hotel in a great position with lovely sea views, good amenities and looks to have had a bit of a makeover since previous reports of it being dated.
The downsides were that the bedroom was way too warm with a big hot pipe running up through it and a heated towel radiator which we were able to switch off. Double bed felt quite small when you’re used to sharing a king sized bed and the temperature made it hard to sleep properly. Woke up with a very stuffy head. Also bathroom door very difficult to open from the inside and had to call my partner to open from the outside. This needs dealing with as if someone is in the room
Alone they could potentially get locked in.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2020
Lovely staff, great breakfast the only complaint would be room was small but fine for one night.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2020
Exceptionally welcoming and helpful staff. Hotel looks beautiful and is comfortable, spacious and clean. Great amenities- recommend the gym and swimming pool/hot tub. Next to the sea front and very close to the Victorian Spa.
M
M, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 4, 2020
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 30, 2020
Amazing location
Amazing location, quick and friendly check in. Room was very clean, though a bit dated, with a modern bathroom. Easy to find street parking spots.
Tamsin
Tamsin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2020
Pleasant stay
Swift check in, good facilities and location. Pleasant stay.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 26, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 8, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2020
Best holiday in Scarborough quiet and relaxing
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2019
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A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2019
My friend and I fancied a night away and when we arrived at the Red Lea we were given a very warm welcome. We were given our room key and told about dinner, breakfast and the pool and spa facilities. We were also advised that nearby restaurants could be recommended if we told them what sort of food we were after.
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 28, 2019
S B
S B, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2019
Perfect for our short break.
ONLY STAYED ONE NIGHT BUT VERY PLEASED. WENT FOR SWIM IN THE POOL AND HAD BREAKFAST WHICH WAS VERY GOOD. STAYED HERE BEFORE AND WILL BE BACK.