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Grand Hotel Scarborough

The Grand Hotel Scarborough seaside hotel in Scarborough with sea-view ceremony options and central harbour location.

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

from £250

120 guests

read 3 reviews

We have a stunning central location with sea-views

We have outdoor spaces perfect for dreamy vows

We have a dedicated team to guide your wedding journey

We have bespoke packages to suit your love story

We have everything you need under one elegant roof

We have romantic photo spots to capture every moment

Business details last verified on 23rd of February 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.

Prices & Capacity

Prices

Typical Price: £3,995

Price Range: £250 - £4,995

Capacity

Ceremony: 120

Standing: 120

Seated Meal: 120

Accommodation

Sleeps: 413

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About Grand Hotel Scarborough

The Grand Hotel Scarborough sits in the centre of Scarborough on St Nicholas Cliff with extensive views across South Bay and the harbour. A long-established hotel in a landmark Victorian building, it overlooks the seafront and forms part of the town’s skyline, retaining historic architectural character since its completion in the 1860s.

Weddings take place in spaces that open out to sea views and internal rooms with high ceilings and period features. The Palm Court Ballroom on the first floor has capacity for up to 150 guests with a 9 m × 9 m dance floor and panoramic views over the bay, and can be used for ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. An intimate alternative, the Victoria Room, holds smaller gatherings. An outdoor ceremony on the Sun Deck overlooking South Bay is also available, subject to weather and registrar agreement.

Arrival space at the hotel has a red carpet and a straightforward drop-off point for wedding cars. The Sun Terrace and cocktail bar are places couples and guests often use for welcome drinks and photographs with coastal views.

The Grand Hotel holds a licence for civil ceremonies. Wedding packages include room hire, a toastmaster service, arrival and toast drinks, a three-course wedding breakfast, and an evening buffet. Linen, still and sparkling water on tables, a cake stand with knife and special overnight rates for guests are included in inclusive options.

Overnight accommodation is available on site with numerous guest rooms. Couples and guests can remain at the hotel after the celebration.

The Details

Venue Type

Large hotel

Unique & Unusual

Historic

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Coastal

Town

Waterside

Catering Options

Buffet

Halal

Kosher

Vegan

Additional Facilities

Bespoke weddings

Dance floor

Dog friendly

Good Disabled Access

Inhouse Toastmaster

Licensed bar

Live music permitted

Wedding coordinator

Wedding packages

Honeymoon suite

Contact & Location

Grand Hotel Scarborough

St. Nicholas Cliff, YO11 2ET, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

FAQs

Unfortunately not. The Grand Hotel Scarborough has over 400 rooms which means our hotel is utilised by our guests. But the suite you book is exclusively yours and has it's own bar for you and your guest to enjoy.

Yes, we are fully licensed to host Civil Ceremonies, including beautiful outdoor ceremonies on our sundeck.

Yes! We offer breathtaking sea-view weddings on our beautiful sun terrace.

Yes - subject to certain terms and conditions

You will have access to the function space throughout the day allowing you plenty of time to decorate for your special day.

The wedding reception will end at 12:30am and any music must finished by midnight.

We do not have any live band restrictions.

Unfortunately, fireworks are not permitted.

Confetti is allowed we just ask that it is biodegradable and non staining.

We are only permitted to use LED-style candles

Certainly, we offer a dedicated suites, which is included in several of our wedding packages.

Yes, there’s plenty of on-site accommodation available, so all your guests can relax and fully enjoy the celebration

Additional accommodation is available at our sister hotel nearby. The Grand Hotel has over 400 rooms so we will be able to accommodate you and all your wedding guests.

We have a range of wedding packages for you to chose from. We have packages ranging from £250 to £4,995. The typical wedding costs £3,995 which is based on 80 day guests and 120 evening guests.

The Grand Hotel Scarborough is dog friendly. We would love to invite your furry friends to join the celebrations. For a small fee, you can bring your pets.

At the Grand Hotel Scarborough we have a small onsite carpark and additional carparking is available.

Customer Reviews

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Tessa & Shaun

May 2024 -

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Mrs and Mrs Taylor

Jun 2022 -

Grand Hotel Scarborough's response

Lisa & Howard, thank you so much for your review - it really does mean the world to us.

From The Team

Andrew & Jodie

Wedding Experts

We are here to help you create the wedding day you have always dreamed of. At The Grand Hotel Scarborough, romance lives in every detail from sweeping South Bay views to our elegant Victorian rooms. We take time to know you, your love story and vision. Whether intimate or grand, we’ll add heartfelt touches to make your day truly yours. The Grand Hotel Scarborough is the perfect setting for unforgettable memories and timeless love.