11 of The Best Hotels on the Yorkshire Coast (2025)

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The Yorkshire Coast is a scenic stretch of coastline running from the Tees estuary to the Humber estuary. Backed by rugged and wild countryside, which includes the North Yorkshire Moors - this is a place to come for an escape to nature. Dotted with quintessentially British villages, the best hotels on the Yorkshire Coast are mostly converted country houses or charming traditional inns. Our experts have compiled a list of the best hotels in the area to make booking your next trip a breeze. And whilst the majority of our picks are not directly on the coast, they're all within very easy striking distance of the nearest beach or coastal path.

For a country house

• Wrea Head Hall is a Victorian gothic mansion on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, just a 10-minute drive from Scarborough. Bedrooms range from traditional to contemporary, some with large soaking tubs. Fine dining in the restaurant '1881' is served in the original oak-panelled dining room.
• Dunedin Country House is a grand country house in a secluded spot near the coast, boasting a superb restaurant. Individually styled rooms are sumptuous, designed with chandeliers, heavy draped curtains, and ornately carved white furniture. The indulgent bathrooms and adjoining spa make this a relaxing rural stay.
• In secluded woodland, 10 minutes from the beach near Whitby, Saltmoore is a wellness retreat with a serene lake and wandering gardens. Interiors are airy and contemporary, the spa offers revitalising treatments, and the indoor pool makes it perfect for a restorative rural escape.

For the walks

• Wold Cottage is somewhat grander than its name suggests. A picture perfect Georgian country house set in 300 acres of manicured gardens. Spacious rooms are traditionally dressed with warm hues, antique furniture, and fireplaces. Spend days taking long walks through the nearby North Yorkshire Moors National Park or Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast.
• Another property with easy access to the coast and the North Yorkshire Moors, Broom House, is a large Victorian farmhouse overlooking the Esk Valley. Cottage-style rooms are airy and luxurious with modern bathrooms. Enjoy tea and scones in the sitting room or sun dappled gardens on your return from a day outdoors.
• Estbek House in Sandsend near Whitby offers great beaches and fantastic coastal walks on the doorstep. The seafood restaurant is intimate and superb (awarded 2 rosettes), plus the five rooms boast wonderful Georgian charm. A coastal gem.

For a traditional inn

• Tucked along the Yorkshire coast, The Plough at Scalby is a charming inn featuring inviting rooms and quaint cottages with modern comforts. Its location is ideal for beach walks, hiking in nearby national parks, and exploring local attractions, making it perfect for romantic escapes or family adventures.
• The White Horse and Griffin is a 17th-century coaching inn, tucked beneath Whitby’s historic abbey, that creaks with character. It's 10 quirkily shaped rooms mix original features with a cool, fresh look while the restaurant offers a bistro-style menu. Distinguished guests include the likes of Dickens and Captain James Cook.

For a quirky stay

• For a fun hotel, Bike & Boot overlooking Scarborough's South Bay, is a great choice. Rooms are fresh and funky with pops of colour and contemporary artwork. There’s a definite outdoorsy theme with walls hung with bicycles, cycling helmets and Ordnance Survey maps. There's a free film club, too.
• La Rosa Hotel commands one of the best positions in Whitby, high on the West Cliff with views to the famed Abbey. And the hotel is just as startling inside; an Aladdin’s cave of vintage-themed rooms, it charms and disarms. There are fun afternoon tea-parties, too!

For a charming B&B

• Perched just steps from Scarborough’s harbour and castle, Tall Storeys is a charming multi-floor B&B with seven individually styled rooms. Expect floral fabrics, antique touches, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, enhanced by the owners’ enthusiastic hospitality that makes every stay feel personal and memorable.

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