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The Waves

39 Esplanade Road | South Cliff, Scarborough YO11 2AT, England
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The Waves
Ranked #27 of 176 Scarborough B&B and Inns
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New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We arrived in Scarborough in the midst of a hail storm and the Information centre arranged this B&B for us for a small charge. So glad they did. A very warm welcome here. spotless rooms and every comfort one could want. Thank you for a great stay.

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Bosotn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Very impressive all round. We stayed beginning of April for three nights for the second time and have kept the same high standards throughout. Clean, comfortable and 'warm' an understatement! Can not reccomend this B&B enough for couples, or like us, families. Breakfast menu options great for all tastes and produce, again, excellent. See you in August...

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed at the waves this weekend. Absolutely spot on - extremely clean. Excellent quality furniture in room we had ( room 3). Home made cookies. Superb quality breakfast. Definitely worth a visit - we will be going back.

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Kevern_TheWaves, Owner at The Waves, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Hello The_Heeleys, thanks for coming to stay and thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. Hopefully we’ll see you again before too long. Kevern More

West Midands
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22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I write this review sitting in the lounge at the waves sitting next to the wonderful 70s style brown yellow and orange wallpaper. We first stayed here three years ago after finishing the Cleveland Way and liked it so much we have returned after finishing the Wolds Way. The rooms are comfortable, airy, tastefully furnished and absolutely spotlessly clean. The... More

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Kevern_TheWaves, Owner at The Waves, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Hi LDP-Walker, it was good to see you again and thank you for your comments, which are very much appreciated. It’s good to hear you enjoyed the breakfast options and that Nouvelle Vague was working on the breakfast playlist. Kevern More

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Stayed at Waves for 3 nights in March for a break near the Yorkshire coast and plenty of sea air! Waves is well decorated and comfortable with a contemporay 60/70's theme. Lovely bedroom very comfortable and spotlessly clean. First class breakfast with great music.

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Kevern_TheWaves, Owner at The Waves, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Hello Jan, it's good to hear you had a relaxing break in Scarborough and thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the breakfast and the breakfast playlist too. Thanks for coming to stay at The Waves. Kevern More

Pontefract, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Booked the Waves for a quick break in Scarborough March 15th and 16th 2013 and can honestly say that this is the best guest house we have ever stayed in...the rooms are very clean and well furnished .....the bed.... well.....be careful dont sit on it or you will drop off to sleep they are sooo comfy...breakfast is excellent my favourite... More

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Kevern_TheWaves, Owner at The Waves, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Hi, thanks for coming to stay with us and thank you for your comments which are much appreciated. The recipe for our fruit compote is usually a closely guarded secret, but I think I can make an exception and send it on to you. Hopefully we'll see you again soon (although maybe Ruth will need a little while to work... More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We stayed at The Waves for 2 nights in February to attend the rock & roll weekend at The Spa. Decor is a modern take on 60s retro and decorated to a very high standard. The residents lounge and breakfast rooms are comfortable and welcoming. Our bedroom was also clean and comfortable (lovely bed) and nicely decorated with a large... More

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Kevern_TheWaves, Manager at The Waves, responded to this review
11 March 2013

Hello Jaycee, thank you for your review, it's good to hear you had a good weekend. We like to have a good range of breakfast options so your comments about the breakfast choices are much appreciated - the banana bread and cream cheese is a new addition to the menu so it's good to know that was your favourite. Thanks... More

frankfurt
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

We stayed here for one night.. we booked it over the tourist information. Really nice place to stay. Very nice and clean room. excellent breakfast and close to the sea.we had no problem parking, and the owners are so nice people. I can only recommend this B&B it is very charming and very outstanding.

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Kevern_TheWaves, Owner at The Waves, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review (sorry it's taken me so long to respond - I'm only just getting to grips with it), and thank you for finding The Waves. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and hopefully we'll see you in Scarborough again sometime. More

East Yorkshire
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Cosy, welcoming, friendly with fabulous breakfasts!! I wanted to be close to the Spa Complex and this B&B was five min walk from the Cliff lift or the woodland walk down. The accommodation was clean contemporary with a 70's feel. (in a modern way) the couple were homely and welcoming. I was booked into a single room and on my... More

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

Just returned from two nights stay at The Waves over the weekend 19th/21st Oct. We chose it for its proximity to the Uni as we were visiting our daughter there. Delighted with our choice, Kevern and his family were extremely welcoming, the house is spotlessly clean and our room was decorated to a high standard. There is an excellent choice... More

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Additional Information about The Waves

Address: 39 Esplanade Road | South Cliff, Scarborough YO11 2AT, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Yorkshire > North Yorkshire > Scarborough
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #27 of 176 B&Bs / Inns in Scarborough
Price range (per night): RM273 - 343
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Waves is four star silver award B&B in the beautiful South Cliff area of Scarborough. The cosy Victorian house has seven stylish rooms with modern decor, pure white Egyptian cotton linen, feature handmade wooden furniture, Freeview, fair-trade teas, real coffee and bottled water. The fantastic breakfast menu has received a breakfast award and includes free range full English breakfast and other options, including vegetarian choices and home baked bread, made with organic local ingredients. Free parking, free Wi-Fi. Enjoy home-made cookies and play the jukebox and vinyl in the cool retro lounge. Close to the Spa Complex and beach, near local restaurants and pubs and a short walk to the town centre and Hull University Scarborough Campus. ... more   less 
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