Stay at Ivy By The Sea in Scarborough with individually decorated rooms, full cooked breakfast, bar, bistro, and coffee shop. Rated 3.2 from 237 reviews.
Guests appreciate the friendly service, well-prepared breakfasts, and charming seaside location. The B&B's relaxed atmosphere and attention to detail create a pleasant experience, though some note occasional waits for freshly cooked meals.
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Ivy By The Sea is a modest hotel located at 49-50 Sandside in Scarborough, offering individually decorated rooms above a relaxed café setting. Guests can enjoy a full cooked breakfast served on-site, with options praised for their quality and generous portions. The establishment combines accommodation with dining facilities that include a bar, bistro, and coffee shop, creating a casual and convenient experience.
Situated near the waterfront and marina, the hotel provides easy access to local shops and restaurants, contributing to its appeal for travellers looking to explore Scarborough’s harbour area. Some guests have highlighted the property's proximity to scenic views and a friendly atmosphere, making it a fitting choice for those interested in a laid-back stay close to the sea.
Visitor feedback reflects a generally pleasant experience, particularly commending the attentive and courteous staff, as well as the fresh, tasty meals served in the café. A few reviews mention minor delays in food service, but emphasize that the quality and portion size justify the wait. The hotel is also noted as dog-friendly, which may appeal to guests travelling with pets.
With a mid-range rating of 3.2 from over 230 reviews, Ivy By The Sea offers a practical option for travellers seeking basic comfort alongside straightforward dining in a casual seaside environment. It may be particularly suited to guests prioritizing location and atmosphere over extensive facilities.
Contact can be made via +44 1723 679045 for further information or booking arrangements.
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Food was delicious and filling staff with style haircut sorry can't remember her name couldn't be helpful and kind enough just what you need on a empty stomach and a day out in Ages
Sea View was perfect sit and wach the harbour lights. Good Breakfast Nicer and safer end of Scarborough Good /Great Staff Free parking from October to March approx 200 yards away on marine drive. Close to good restaurants and a local shop. Dog friendly. Location location location. Preferred it to Bike and Boot. Going again.
This is such a stunning little eatery/hotel and the owner pays great attention to detail regarding the satisfaction of their customers. We ordered an all day breakfast that comes with chips but I asked for no chips and ordered toast separately instead. Breakfast was delicious, compliments to the chef. A few minutes after being seated the owner came to me and said they will refund me for the toast because I didn't want the chips. They then made sure staff saw to our every need and got cutlery etc given to us. If we ever stay in Scarborough we will definitely stay here, the rooms look wonderful, the owner has some great deals and you can be assured they will look after you here. Thank You
Excellent Sunday lunch ! Roasts, fish n chips and Gammon were great ! Lovely welcoming staff with a wonderful log burner !! Neck Oil on draft as well as multiple gins ! Dog friendly also, ... A gem...thank you
Absolutely brilliant!!! Great food and lovely atmosphere! Worth a visit for lunch or a drink
We stopped in for a late breakfast, food was good, tasty, respectable portion size for the medium breakfast. Staff were very friendly, polite and courteous. Nice little outdoor seating area to relax and take in the sun.
I Stopped off here for some food and wasn't disappointed. The staff were really friendly and helpful. There was a little wait between getting served my drink and the food, despite the place not being super busy. But.. it was worth the wait. The food was fresh and tasty, and a big portion. Maybe they don't have a large kitchen, but I'm sure the food was cooked fresh, so that's worth waiting for. I'll certainly be going back. I had read some other reviews and I couldn't fault the place myself. The place is perfectly situated next to the water and marina, so it's a great place to stop for a break and food.
Recommend for a cuppa and cake. Nice menu for meals too. We have been quite a few times now and the staff are always polite and friendly. Good choice of background music, good atmosphere. Good job guys.
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