The Waves has become my new measure of all B&Bs. "Well, it's okay ... but it's not The Waves ... "…read more Run by writer and juke box enthusiast Kevern Stafford and his wife Ruth, The Waves is up on the cliffs above the south end of Scarborough - one of the nicest areas of town, from what we saw. It's a beautiful house, stylishly decorated, spotlessly clean, and really just a lovely place to be. There's a funky guest sitting room with a juke box and a record player, breakfast is served on locally handmade furniture and pottery ... and wait till you see the breakfast menu. There's about a dozen choices, ranging from a full fry up made with local, quality produce to vegan kedgeree. Or maybe you fancy kippers, or a superfoods smoothie ... or soft boiled eggs with marmite soldiers? And then there's the wifi, and the helpful information on good pubs and restaurants, and just Kevern's overall effort to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as he can. All this for a reasonable price - our room was only £64. Really, I'd move in if I could. Go there!

I can highly recommend this guesthouse if you ever stay in beautiful Scarborough! Stayed here last…read moreyear in summer for 3 nights and was well satisfied. Very nice and affordable guesthouse centrally located near Peaholm Park in a quite and pretty area. Had a cosy, clean, and spacious room with en-suite and several further facilities. The owner was very nice and always keen to help. We were also highly pleased with the breakfast from which you could chose between three or four different kinds (e.g. English, Scottisch, European etc.).

We had a super weekend at the Dolphin. The owner Gary was a splendid host. The room was comfortable…read moreand spotless. We will be regular visitors from now on whenever we visit the area. I would recommend the dolphin to anyone.

Great price and location but don't expect luxuries…read more You have to be willing to 'put up with' the place, which appeared ageing and not very spacious or comfortable. I could hear the people in the next room breathing. If you're after a place to crash for a short period of time, this place is adequate. I wouldn't recommend an extended stay.

Beautiful hotel and location only problem is seagulls have taken up residency all over building a…read morespecially the back rooms but there you go still a lovely building to stay in

Gorgeous, historic exterior - dismal, cold, decrepit interior. Do not stay here if you are…read moreexpecting the outside to match the inside. You may be able to book a fantastic view, but the room will be a massive disappointment. I could not get into my room early, so when I finally gained entry at nearly midnight, I found that the window had been left open all day and the room was freezing cold. There is no control of heat by room - and as of October 1, the building's boilers still had not been turned on! I hunted for a spare blanket - but the wardrobe did not have one. I tried to call down to ask for one, but the room did not have a phone! The second day, my bed was made, but the bathroom was not cleaned. In fact, the previous renters soap was still in the tub. The tub wall is several feet high - so elderly folks beware. My liquid shampoo body wash dispenser was empty and never re-filled, despite requesting it in person with the chambermaid. A bug was crawling on my shaving kit. Hard, uncomfortable bed Chipping paint on the sills Marked walls No doorknob at the main entry (where do you hang the do not disturb sign?) Squeaky floorboards Slow Lifts Drab public rooms Visit here for a photo op only - stay elsewhere!