The Kenton

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront guest house near Scarborough Open Air Theatre

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children)
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child) | View from room
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
139 Queens Parade, Scarborough, England, YO12 7HU
  • Peasholm Park
    4 min walk
  • Scarborough Cricket Club
    4 min walk
  • North Bay Beach
    4 min walk

Room options

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults 2 children)

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Scarborough

Beachfront retreat .With a stay at this Scarborough guesthouse, you'll be steps from Scarborough Cricket Club and a 5-minute walk from Peasholm Park. North Bay Beach and North Bay Railway are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Peasholm Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Scarborough Spa - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Scarborough Station - 19 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarborough Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Mist Bar & Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cow Shed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tikka Tikka - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Kenton

4-star beachfront guest house near Scarborough Open Air Theatre
The Kenton offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kenton also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a television in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Scarborough guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kenton offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Kenton House Scarborough
Kenton Scarborough
Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse
The Kenton Scarborough
The Kenton Guesthouse Scarborough

The Kenton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 194 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host mini fridge in ro large TV excellent lounge/bar. No breakfast provided was a minus
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy for all attractions in Scarborough
We had a great overnight stay. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and very clean, with a fantastic view over the North Bay. It is in a very handy position for both bays and also Peasholm park or the Open Air Theatre. It’s only a short walk to the town centre and station. Handy parking outside and a very easy check in process. We will certainly book again next time we come to Scarborough. We saw a wonderful sunrise from the bedroom window and got some great pics😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in and parking was easy. The property was very clean. The old sash window rattled when open so I had to shut it which made the room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wiktor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay
A very comfortable stay. The hotel host was kind and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was stayibg at hotel for a JLS consert. Hotel was lovely and clean. Was in room 8. Only thing wifi didnt work very well. Think it needs a booster added to get to top floors
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is lovely hotel, Friendly staff, Hotel can be accessed front and back handy when going to different parts of Scarborough Nice Comfy Bed The shower room and toilet was separate for my room most rooms are ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sybil Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

DEBORAH

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Haydn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it here, room had a gorgeous view and the family room wa spacious. Bunk bed was a bit creakky (but our kids were probably too big for them really.) Fab locations for the northbay side where there is lots to do. Breakfast was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room...very convenient for Open Air Theatre nearby.....Quiet and friendly staff...Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
2 night stay
Great location. we were 5 minutes walk from the open air theatre for a concert. Nice spacious room. comfy bed. Friendly welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and comfy, food location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Zuzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had only spent one night in this property on a one-day trip to Scarborough. I was disappointed that my single room was facing the street rather then the North Sea; my private bathroom was also separate from my room, which was a bit inconvenient - but it had an excellent beach view. I struggled a bit with door lock too. However I had a sink in my room, I had access to an electric kettle, cups, coffee/tea/bottled water and towels/soap (no toiletries though) and it was pleasantly quiet in the building. The room was quite spacious and comfortable, with more conveniences I had opportunity to use. I appreciated really hot radiator in the evening after a long walk battling chilly wind and intermittent rain. Check-in was quite smooth and communication was relevant. The area is attractive to walk about if weather permits, there is even a small cinema and a pub within short walking distance. It was fascinating to contemplate this seaside town only just waking up from a winter hibernation. Despite challenging weather, I had pleasant time, especially in the Scarborough castle and beach areas. Overall, I was quite satisfied with this property and I would recommend it for a short, no frills stay, even out of season.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, the breakfast was beautiful and there wasnt a brand of tea and coffee not available. The lady in charge was so so kind, there was a mix up with our reservation (my fault) however she was so understanding and our stay went ahead. Plenty of outdorr seating area front and back, all clean and tidy. Inside was spotless, cosy and welcoming. Ill definitely be coming back, it was away from the hustle and bustle but a glorious view of the sea. 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kenton is right on the sea front (the back of the property with the customer car park on North Marine Road). Fantastic view from the rear, overlooking the coastline, waves crashing in, the headland and castle ruins off to the right. It was early evening and quite windy when I arrived. It’s easy to find, the signage stands out. There’s space for a few cars and parking is free to customers. On street parking around Scarborough is free only after 6pm. There’s a few steps up to the back door and the front door is on street level on Queens Parade. The corridor, reception room with bar and dining room were all warm, welcoming and clean. Quite a homely feel to the place. I was welcomed by one of the staff who checked me in. She was really friendly, helpful and polite. I briefly went up to my room as I was on my way to the SJTheatre in town to see a show and didn’t want to be late. I had room no.1 on the 1st floor, it was small but just right for 1 person, high ceiling, nicely decorated, warm and cosy. With a double bed, washbasin, mini fridge, wall mounted TV and tea & coffee facilities. Towels were provided also. I had a private bathroom (toilet and shower) just round the corner from my room next to rooms 2 & 3. Clean & tidy. I didn’t get the opportunity to stay overnight as I had an offer of work the next day, so decided to drive back. I can’t comment on the bed or how peaceful it is on a Friday night, but I didn’t see any pubs or clubs in the immediate area. I’d book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay. No issues. Hot shower. Everything as described. Bed very warm and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top quality weekend stay
Had a great time and nice short walk into centre and can highly recomend the breakfast. We have already booked again for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time in Scarborough
Warm welcome on check in, room was clean and fresh on arrival. Parking was tight but okay, only enough for 6 cars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my children loved our stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
Very friendly and helpful hosts and both of the downstairs rooms and the bedroom were very beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023