The Almar Hotel - Scarborough

Family-run Scarborough guest house, 2 minutes from Peasholm Park

Personalized hospitality and social bar

The Almar is a family-run hotel where hosts Julie and John create a home-like experience through engaging social events and a bar with flexible opening hours. Guests can enjoy generously stocked hospitality trays replenished daily in all rooms, with complimentary snacks and beverages. The bar offers a well-stocked selection including signature cocktails, and the hotel provides free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Customizable breakfasts and dining

The Almar serves a complimentary full English breakfast cooked to order each morning, with options such as croissants stuffed with brie and bacon. Dietary requirements, including gluten-free requests, are accommodated at no extra cost. Guests order breakfast the evening before, allowing John to prepare everything fresh in the morning.

Rooms and amenities

Each room at The Almar has a private en suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV, with tea and coffee making facilities included. Hospitality trays are replenished daily with bottled water, chocolate biscuits, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Rooms also provide ironing facilities, a hair dryer, and a choice of pillows for added comfort.

Location and nearby attractions

The Almar sits just 2 minutes' walk from Peasholm Park and 5 minutes from the sandy North Bay beaches. Scarborough Castle, the Open Air Theatre, and the town's main shopping areas are reachable on foot within 10 to 15 minutes. Free on-site parking is available, and the hotel provides a parking permit for guests.

Activities and family-friendly extras

Guests at The Almar can access nearby hiking trails and a golf course, plus live sport events broadcast in the bar area. The hotel offers board games and puzzles for family entertainment, and hosts can arrange packed lunches for day trips. A takeaway service is available with the option to eat in the dining room on warm plates.

• Hospitality: Generous hospitality trays replenished daily with snacks and bottled water
• Breakfast: Full English breakfast cooked to order, gluten-free options available
• Bar: Well-stocked bar with signature cocktails and flexible opening hours
• Location: 2 min to Peasholm Park, 5 min to North Bay beach
• Parking: Free on-site parking with permit provided
• Activities: Hiking, golf course, live sport events, board games