From our unexpected early arrival on Friday morning to our failure to leave the room key when we left on Sunday the Rivelyn staff were superb. Using the Rivelyn as the base for visiting a load of interesting places all within 20 miles is a great idea, so long as you also check out Scarborough as well. The staff were... More

Booked Christmas 09 in Scarborough with Bowens Coach Tours. Arriving at the Rivelyn the weather outside was frosty and so was the temperature inside, our room only had a three bar electric fire, the radiator was stone cold. For the money paid for this four night stay we expected better. The room was very basic and poorly furnished. It was... More

stayed at this hotel booked with a tour company and was looking forward to seeing scarborough which did not dissapoint.The hotel was described as being 5 minutes away from the centre of town but it was definately more 10 to 15 depending which way you walked.Also it was a good 15 to 20 mins to beach and fair area,this was... More

we stayed at Rivelyn on two occasions this summer and both times we throughly enjoyed it. The hotel is good value for money, clean,warm and friendly and has an excellent restaurant. we would recommend for a short break in scarborough

When we approached the hotel, we thought it looked a bit dated but once inside we saw that the communal areas looked quite grand and posh. We were given the keys to our room (room 19 - don't stay in it) and after walking down to what seemed to be the very bowels of the hotel, we couldn't be more... More

On a tour with local bus company,a few people with walking diabilites who find it hard to go down to and back up again from the dining room also no ramp on entrance into the hotel. The En-suite is a cupboard,no soap provided with the wash hand basin which is in the bedroom and no glass provided for toothbrush. The... More

Just returned home after a great weekend - we only stayed one night but wished it was more, the food was excellent - rooms clean and comfortable - set in a quiet area but not too far from shops and beach- the staff were great, the only little thing was was we were expecting entertainment but we were told on... More

Six of us from Manchester have just spent a long weekend at the hotel and could not fault it, the staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean, apart from all the steps to the centre of Scarborough which the hotel has no control over, it was a very enjoyable stay.

food good room ok lift miniscule bathroom ditto we got a parking card from reception and were told it was set and not scratch anything out - only inspected the card on day of leaving only one day was sratched out and we were staying 3 ! so we were lucky i think booked an evening meal for partners birthday... More