157 Columbus Ravine, Scarborough, YO12 7QZ, United Kingdom
#8 of 72 B&Bs and Inns in Scarborough
Guests' ChoiceBased on 294 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Andrea
United KingdomVery welcoming, ideal location for the open air theatre.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Selina
United KingdomNo negatives
Paul and David are the 2 most wonderful hosts and it was our 2nd visit and the same super standards as the first time. Spotless room and en-suite and delicious breakfast. Can't wait till next time .
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Prinmuc
GermanyNothing
This lovely BnB is run with passion and it is a very clean and well kept house. In the room you have the possibility to make yourself a cup of tea and the ensuite showers are small but everything you need is there. The house is near North Bay and close to a park and a summer open air event location. You can start here for any kind of activity. The owners are so nice and you can choose from different breakfast options ( not included) which are freshly prepared in the morning. The fruit salad is amazing.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Teresa
United KingdomOur stay was amazing and the breakfast was lovely. Paul and David where great hosts. I would recommend them to friends and family.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Helen
United KingdomNothing at all to dislike.
Great location for what we wanted, both our room and en-suite were immaculately spotless. We didn’t book breakfast however it did smell very appetising as we walked down stairs.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Boot
United KingdomParking was a bit of a challenge at times but would not stop us going back
The Phoenix Guest House was lovely. The room was clean and well presented. Paul and David were great and nothing was too much trouble. They were very informative about the area . The breakfast was great with plenty of choices. We will definitely go back again
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Sue
United KingdomGreat location with lots to do within walking distance the guesthouse is great with friendly owners who provide a really nice breakfast too
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Colin
United Kingdomna
Accommodating Host. Exceptional cleanliness Excellent Breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Jane
United KingdomMy booking was a twin room but it wasn't it was a single room. But I think that's booking.com not the guest house. My freind was going to come later and pay the extra but as a single room was not possible.
Nice and quiet near to the beach and town.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Samantha
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Excellent location for what we needed. Paul and David were so welcoming, friendly and helpful. A good information pack left in our room about the guest house and surrounding area. The accommodation was so clean and tidy. Ensuite had everything you needed. Bed was comfortable, we had a good sleep. The room spacious with lovely decoration in pictures, cushions, etc. Lovely choice of breakfast. The blueberry pancakes were to die for! My partner had a cooked breakfast and said best he had in ages. If visiting Scarborough again I will definitely be contacting the Pheonix guest house to see if they have availability, best guest house ive stayed at in years.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Robert
United KingdomN/A
Very friendly. Cooked English breakfast was excellent. Good selection of fruit juices, fruits and cereal.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Sharon
United KingdomRoom was a bit warm but a fan had been provided. This was because the room got the sun first thing in a morning. Bathroom was small but adequate. We had booked the small double so to be expected.
The hosts Paul and David were fantastic and were very attentive. Breakfast was quality ingredients and cooked well. Bed was comfortable. Decent location for the cricket ground and also not too far into town or the sea front
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Peter
United KingdomNothing
Very clean,comfortable room & excellent hosts
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Derek
United KingdomNothing to not like
Breakfast was really nice, Paul and David are very good friendly hosts who could not do enough for you, the room was excellent and very clean, overall I would rate this guest house 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Peter
United KingdomIt’s quiet, comfortable and the hosts were friendly and attentive.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Louise
United KingdomNothing. Everything was great.
Very lovely hosts. Room was clean and tidy and bed was very comfy.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Lisa
United KingdomThe shower could do with a bigger shower head. There was no power to the shower.
Fab location and great hosts
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Samantha
United KingdomThe location was fantastic for the open air theatre, beach and peasholme park. The hosts were really friendly and welcoming. The room was superbly clean and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend this bnb highly.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Darren
United KingdomPerfect location and perfect guest house
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Lyon
United KingdomAbsolutely loved a couple of days in Scarborough at the Phoenix. Thank you so much to the hosts , who tended to my every breakfast need , amazing mushrooms. The room was clean and the bed was super comfy. Not too far a walk to the main street / the front and to some good places to eat and drink. I had a fab time on my first solo holiday and didn't feel as anxious as I thought I would. Thanks to this place for being so relaxed and calm x very good price too. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Tracy
United KingdomI love that this is a 5 minute walk up the road to the Scarborough open air theatre which holds many events and concerts and only a five minute taxi ride into the main town centre for shopping so win-win on location The hosts where super friendly and couldn’t do enough for you nothing was too much bother. The beds were super comfortable and even provided fan in the room during the hot period this time I stayed in a twin room number 7 I love the fact that the room was splitting into two with two separate beds and an ensuite sink in each room very practical love the little idea of the honesty box where you are you can purchase a range of snacks and drinks and leave the money in the little tin provided once again thanks for a lovely day. Will definitely be back again soon.😎
Everything I could not fault the Phoenix Guest house It is top of the leaderboard for me. I have stayed in many guest houses over the years and this is far the best! I have stayed with my husband and also stayed on another occasions with Freinds
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Elliot
United KingdomMaybe check in could be a little later if you have late travel plans.
The breakfast was lovely and the owners were very attentive. The room was lovely and clean so made the stay very comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Karen
United KingdomNothing
Lovely hosts, very friendly and welcoming. Tasty breakfast, freshly cooked. Absolutely nothing to complain about.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Catherine
United KingdomBedding was rough on my sensitive skin £150 one night a bit expensive One of the rooms had a very bad drains smell when we arrived it was sorted quickly
Breakfast was very good
Stayed in June 2025
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