Blue Plaque: Thomas Hinderwell
Blue Plaque: Thomas Hinderwell, Marine Parade, Scarborough, YO11 2ER, United Kingdom- Memorial
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Central Location and 4-Star Luxury
Nestled in the heart of Scarborough, the award-winning Riviera Town House offers a luxurious 4-star bed and breakfast experience.
Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Enjoy bright and airy guest rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, luxury hospitality trays, and en-suite bathrooms with partial sea views available.
Award-Winning Breakfast and Relaxing Lounge
Start your day with an award-winning traditional full English breakfast made with the finest local ingredients. Relax in the cosy lounge with an open fireplace while taking in views of the South Bay.
To experience seaside elegance and exceptional hospitality, book your stay at Riviera Town House today.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
183 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
17 m2
In-room amenities
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
183 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
17 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Clean great location
The central location was perfect for our overnight stay this time. The room was large, the bed very comfortable, the sheets and towels were spotless and everything was clean and well presented.
We usually stay in apartments when we come to Scarborough and so we haven’t actually stayed here since 1989!! Showing my age!! 🫣🤣… I think 🤔 the carpets and settees in the communal areas might even be the same 🤣.. of course it is dated and the bathrooms really do need updating, however I totally understand that you need a far amount of money to do this. I feel the hotel does what it can with facilities it has.
Breakfast was lovely full English lots of choices for cereals and as much toast as you like and tea and coffee abound
Everything was brilliant
Location was great, stylish, clean and a great old style lift . We were given a room overlooking the Grand and you could be on the beach within five minutes. Loved our stay which was too short
Didn’t order breakfast so can’t comment on that Maybe a fridge in our room would have been excellent with fresh milk
We go to scarborough often, but this is the first time we have stayed in the Riviera Town House. It was the best hotel we have stayed in, it's was lovely. Great location, the staff was lovely from the moment I walked in. The rooms were lovely, the beds were so comfy. The breakfast was one of the best I have had in a hotel, lots to choose from. We will definitely be staying there every time we go to Scarborough. Thank you so much.
Everything great location lovely place x will be back
Perfect central location very clean no issues
We did book a double room which was small as mentioned a bit too small for us so we’ll book a larger room next time.
Lovely clean room. Plenty of space. Breakfast was feeling good. Plenty to chose from. Staff friendly and always on hand
Nothing
The convenience of location ,handy for the town and the beach . It is spotless and clean and the room provides everything you need to make your stay comfortable. It is also very quiet if that is what you are looking for .
Can’t really think of anything to dislike if you just want a nice quiet break .
Everything
Not a thing
Good location friendly staff had a lift
Nothing that spoiled the stay
It was very clean and all the staff were very helpful. Great central location .
Nothing everything was ok.
Location, breakfast
Room was dated ruff round the edges needs investment .I didn't think it was value for money and parking was ridiculous in that area took hours to get a space then dare not move in fear of loosing it ,the rooms had paper thin walls in all we won't be returning ..
Fab location
Noisy seagulls (but technically not the hotel's fault )
Located close to the town centre and the beach, the hotel provided a nice clean room and super comfy bed. Ample wardrobe space and a fitted trouser press/iron board helped greatly, and a tower fan was supplied in case of hot weather. Bathroom was well equipped and clean, along with complimentary soap, shower gell, etc, and plenty of clean towels. Good bathroom bonus was an illuminating, motion activated mirror. The room itself, additionally, had a great choice of drinks (tea, coffee, chocolate, etc and some were even organic). Plenty of excellent restaurants nearby made eating out easy and provided good value for money also. Pleasant hosts completed the experience.
Bathroom window frame needed a touch of paint
Ideal location, breakfast was really good, staff were very friendly and cheerful.
Walk in shower would have been preferred but we managed.
Very good location hotel was very clean and breakfast very nice staff very nice and helpful
Paying for parking but that's the only thing
Excellent location, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Lovely stay , great views , friendly staff
Breakfast was nice.Location excellent.
Booked a small double but there is small and this is small.no room in the shower.
Our room was spotless,plenty of tea or coffee facilities, even a ironing board in room,location was great ,would definitely recommend this accommodation.
Size, location
Nothing
Frühstück war sehr gut und das Personal besonders freundlich und hilfsbereit
Teppichboden; Zimmer hatte zwei zusätzliche Betten hatte und so unnötig Platz verloren ging.
Front desk staff!
My room was very warm and my neighbors were very, very loud.
Good
Unpleasant smell of drainage in the room
Freshly cooked breakfast. Very professional , polite staff. Old fashioned genteel air, spotlessly clean.
The beds were so comfy and the breakfast was amazing
Great location, staff very friendly and happy
N,/A
A nice traditional place. All the staff were pleasant. In a great Central spot.
The room was spacious and clean with a good view, the breakfast was really nice
The bed was far too hard, and not comfortable we left a day early as we couldn't face sleeping another night in it and we had only booked 2 nights
Nice and cosey
The explanation about parking , ya get a ticket after 9.30am but you have to check out for 10.30 am , a better explanation about this would have been welcomed
The location was spot on. The accommodation was excellent and the breakfast was outstanding. Would definitely stop there again.
Bed very comfy. Location excellent.
Water pressure on the shower wasn’t amazing
Very nice managment,staff were lovely nothing was a bother,Hotel was very clean ,breakfast was lovely good choice of food would defnitaly recomend Riviera Town House Hotel
We were happy no negative comments
Lovely place to stay, clean, excellent staff, breakfast was excellent
Could have done with a bar just to at the end of the day to sit and have a quiet drink.
Great location. Very friendly staff. Comfortable clean room and a lovely breakfast
Nothing
Very helpful owner. Breakfast lady also very friendly and helpful. Nice experience. The room was very comfortable and just what we needed for our 3 day get-away. The location of course was particularly enjoyable, being right opposite the Grand Hotel and close by the bridge across to the South Cliff walking areas. We will certainly stay there again next time we are in Scarb. Thank you Riviera Town House Hotel!
Nothing could be better.
Location and breakfast and the staff were nice
Our room 22 was clean but very dated
Great location Excellent breakfast Friendly staff Exceptionally clean
Nothing
Lovely warm welcome on arrival. Very clean. Lovely soft towels
Breakfast ok location good but could not see out window frosted glass
The window view was frosted glass
The beds were comfortable also the duvet.
No Bar
Staff were so friendly and professional, breakfasts were excellent value for money
Location was good near the beach
No staff on reception after 9/10 . Place needs a lot of work doing to it.
Great location, clean, old style lift which was very cool
Very noisy with the seagulls but that would be every hotel in Scarborough. Ear plugs were supplied in the room though
Great location, comfy bed and friendly staff.
Very small shower and feel for price breakfast could have been included.
Location Very good breakfast Friendly staff
No bar
The property is in a great location. It is clean and tidy. Has a lounge u can sit in and watch tv
The only thing I could really fault is we had a room at the front and it was soooo hot only had one window u could open we did have a fan but it didn’t do much good
Good accessibility to shops and park where we went to for concert
No good for parking had to walk 18 minutes from where we parked
The staff were absolutely amazing nothing was too much and they were all so lovely
That we couldn’t stay longer
Excellent location and views, Breakfast very good. Cleanliness superb.
Would have been nice to have a licenced bar to relax in one of the two lovely lounge areas
Comfy bed ,big bathroom an ironing board an trouser press .
Key on big ring ,thought they would have key card but no big worry .
It was close to town and the beach, friendly staff and was accommodating
The property itself was excellent but in high heat to rooms were hotter than outside the fans helped a bit but air conditioning should be looked into and mini fridge’s.
Fabulous place , staff were superb, can't wait to go back again!
room on 4th floor, although very small was well appointed. The weather was extremely hot but there was a very efficient fan in the room. We were room only as we prefer to eat out but were told by other guests that breakfasts were excellent. car parking just outside hotel was only £7.50 for 24 hours, (discounted ticket issued by hotel).
nothing to moan about.
The staff are very helpful,Room lovely and spacious with a sea view.
The bed was lovely and comfortable.we fetched our own tea but didn’t need it ps we drink Yorkshire Tea . Room was spacious.Would definitely be booking for next year
Its location was fantastic
Lift dosent work on a night the stairs creak all the way up so even when you try be quiet you can’t I’m a smoker
The location was very good, the town centre is only a few minutes walk away.
Parking can be expensive when staying for three nights. The hotel room was also a little dated.
Perfect
Nothing
snug comfortable bed
bathroom radiator damaged, door poor condition, squeak stairs, and flooring.
Our stay was excellent. The town house was very comfortable. The food was ou t of thiis world, the best breakfasti have experience in an hotel. The staff were very efficence and frirndly would give them top marks. Will be back to stay.
Nothing
Great location Clean & tidy all round Warm & friendly staff.
No bar. No air con
Everything went well, a warm welcome and good advice about car parking and getting about, room was perfect and there is a lift to use. A very good location and altogether a very pleasant well run hotel and I hope to use it again when I return with the wife.
I didn`t like the complimentary gift on my car from the seagulls at the end of the weekend !, all part of the experience bless them.
Really comfortable stay, great location.
I have stayed at the Riviera Town on numerous occasions and every visit is as excellent as the last. Exceptional service and clean comfortable accommodation.. Beautifully located to shops and the beach. I look forward to my next visit.
Nothing not to like.
Lovely breakfast
Conveniently situated, friendly and efficient staff who gave excellent service
Was all good
Great location
I did book a small double admittedly however room 19 very small but I'm sure there are far bigger rooms you can book
Beautiful view
Central location Clean Friendly staff
Quite expensive breakfast
Breakfast was excellent
Couldn't open window Small shower
I didn't stay
The room was small but it had everything you needed, the bed was so comfy and the pillows were to die for.
Nothing
Location
Price
Spotless nice selection of coffee and a biscuit, bed was super comfy ear plugs were a nice touch if needed we didnt. We could even see the sea. Parking pass was given to us early as we arrived by 9 am cost 7.50 for over 24hrs well worth it would defiantly book again welcoming and friendly
Nothing
Staff very friendly and helpful
Rooms very clean and spacious
We have always stayed here. Beautiful hotel. Spotless and great location for the tram and the town
Nothing
Local
N/a
The breakfast is really good top class produce
Great location,have stayed here before and will again,and the breakfast is superb
Location ideal. Didn’t have breakfast
Thought the owner/ manager could have been a little more friendly/chatty
Breakfast price was high we thought
Price
The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of food and very efficient service. The bedding was very comfortable and every convenience was included in the room.
We did not expect that there would be difficulty parking but after we arrived and there was no available space in the square outside the multi-storey car park was very near and quite a reasonable cost for an overnight stay. I don’t think this difficulty was made evident when booking but the outcome was not a problem.
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Cleanliness
7.6/10Cleanliness was noted as an issue in several reviews, with reports of hairs on the duvet and spider webs.
Service
9.1/10Guests praised the staff's friendliness and helpfulness during check-in and throughout their stay.
Location
9.1/10The hotel is located conveniently with easy access to local facilities and excellent parking options.
Room Quality
7.6/10Rooms were generally comfortable but noted as small and slightly outdated; one guest experienced an uncomfortable bed.
Amenities
8.6/10Amenities such as the breakfast selection were positively highlighted, despite minor issues with the cooked breakfast.
Value for Money
8.1/10Overall perceived as good value for money, but some guests reported dissatisfaction with specific amenities and room size.
Food and Beverage
8.6/10Breakfast received high marks, although some aspects of the cooked meal were criticized.
Overall Experience
8.5/10Guests enjoyed their stay despite minor complaints, resulting in a generally positive overall experience.