The Helaina in Scarborough, England

The Helaina offers 11 rooms, ranging from compact double rooms to a spacious penthouse suite with sea views. Guests staying in the self-catering apartments get an open-plan kitchen and lounge area with a dishwasher, fridge freezer, and dining table. The Superior King Room and Deluxe Double Room with Sea View include bathrobes, high-quality toiletries, and a hospitality tray with Yorkshire tea, hot chocolate, and cookies.

The Helaina serves a wide breakfast menu with locally sourced ingredients, including a full English breakfast, smoked salmon and scrambled egg on a bagel, and fresh cafetiere coffee. Guests can also help themselves to a continental selection with pastries, fresh fruit, yogurts, and herbal teas. A complimentary honesty bar in the lounge offers drinks for guests who want a nightcap with a sea view.

The Helaina is a 5-minute walk from Scarborough's North and South Beaches, the harbour, and the town centre. The hotel provides parking permits at £2.50 per night, allowing guests to park on the street right outside. Nearby attractions include Scarborough Castle, Peasholm Park, and the North York Moors National Park, all within a short drive or walk.

The Helaina has a responsive management team that communicates effectively with guests, handling requests such as room upgrades and luggage storage. Daily housekeeping maintains spotless rooms, and the hotel provides invoice provision for business travellers. The property offers non-smoking rooms throughout and CCTV in common areas for safety.

Families can book the two-bedroom self-catering apartments, which have enough space for a family of four with a living room and fully equipped kitchen. Children can enjoy the nearby beaches and Peasholm Park, a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The Helaina also offers a loyalty scheme for repeat visits, giving returning guests a discount.

Rooms: 11 rooms including penthouse suite and luxury self-catering apartments

Dining: Extensive breakfast menu with locally sourced ingredients & honesty bar

Location: 5-minute walk to beaches, harbour, and town centre

Parking: On-street parking permits at £2.50 per night

Family: Two-bedroom apartments with kitchen and lounge

Service: Responsive management, luggage storage, loyalty scheme