Hotels in Alpamare Scarborough
Alpamare Scarborough is an indoor water park on Scarborough's North Bay seafront, next to Sea Life Scarborough and a short walk from Peasholm Park. Families who want slides and pools whatever the North Sea weather does base themselves within walking distance of North Bay, or a short taxi ride away in South Bay and the town centre.
Scarborough is a traditional North Sea resort split by the castle headland into North Bay and South Bay, and Alpamare Scarborough's indoor water park sits on the North Bay side, beside Sea Life Scarborough and a few minutes from Peasholm Park's boating lake. Because the pools and slides are indoor, a grey Yorkshire coast day does not end the holiday the way it can at an open-air park further south. Most stays cluster in two spots: North Bay guest houses and hotels within walking distance of the water park itself, or South Bay and town-centre properties a short taxi or bus ride away, closer to the harbour, the Spa complex and the railway station. This guide compares family suites, spa stays, free-parking hotels, and a handful of luxury, budget, breakfast-included and pet-friendly picks around Alpamare, with an honest read on which base suits which kind of trip.
Alpamare Scarborough in numbers
Family SuitesThe Norlands
Scarborough
Free ParkingThe Farrier
Scarborough
Family SuitesHaddock Hideaway at The Whiteley
Scarborough
Family SuitesThe Falcon Inn
Scarborough
Family SuitesThe Plough Inn & Cottages
Scarborough
Spa & WellnessThe Spinney
Scarborough
Spa & WellnessWeston Hotel
Scarborough
Free ParkingPalace Hill Hotel
Scarborough
Spa & WellnessRowntree Lodge
Scarborough
LuxuryBlacksmiths Arms Inn
Scarborough
Family SuitesThe Clarence Gardens Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Scarborough
Family SuitesPhoenix Court Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesThe Crescent Hotel
Scarborough
Free ParkingThe Oakwheel
Scarborough
Family SuitesBike & Boot Inns Scarborough - Leisure Hotels for Now
Scarborough
Family SuitesThe Mayfield Seamer
Scarborough
Family SuitesAsquith Hall Hotel & Spa Scarborough
Scarborough
Family SuitesPalm Court Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesPark Manor Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesThe Black Swan Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesCober Hill
Scarborough
Family SuitesBeach House
Scarborough
Spa & WellnessCumberland Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesEast Ayton Lodge Hotel, Scarborough
Scarborough
Family SuitesRivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Scarborough
Family SuitesBoston Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesClifton Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesBay View - Amazing Location dog friendly
Scarborough
Spa & WellnessThe Caledonian New Southlands Hotel
Scarborough
Family SuitesAdmiral Hotel
Scarborough
What to expect
- Alpamare's indoor water park sits on North Bay, next to Sea Life Scarborough
- Peasholm Park's boating lake and gardens a short walk from North Bay stays
- Scarborough Castle's headland divides North Bay from South Bay and the harbour
- South Bay, the Spa complex and the town centre a short taxi ride south
- Scarborough railway station links to York in under an hour
- North York Moors National Park and the coast towards Whitby within a short drive
Local tips
- ✓Book a North Bay guest house within walking distance of Alpamare if you would rather not drive after a day of slides; several sit within 5 to 10 minutes on foot.
- ✓Choose South Bay or the town centre if you want the harbour, the Spa complex and the railway station on your doorstep, and treat Alpamare as a short taxi ride.
- ✓Pack a proper towel and flip-flops even though the water park is indoor; changing-room queues move faster when you are not drying off with a hotel hand towel.
- ✓Reserve well ahead for the summer school holidays and half-term weeks, when North Bay's smaller guest houses sell out first and Alpamare gets its busiest.
- ✓Ask about free on-site parking before booking if you are driving up the coast; several North Bay properties only offer street parking nearby.
- ✓Combine a wet-weather Alpamare day with a dry-day walk along South Bay's promenade or up to Scarborough Castle, since the two sit on opposite sides of the headland.
Where to stay
FAQ
How far are hotels in Scarborough from Alpamare's water park?
North Bay guest houses near Peasholm Park and Sea Life Scarborough are often a 5 to 10 minute walk from Alpamare, while South Bay and town-centre stays are close to the harbour and Spa but need a short taxi or bus ride to reach the water park.
Is Alpamare Scarborough indoor or outdoor?
Alpamare's water park in Scarborough is indoor, which is why families base themselves here for a slides-and-pools day regardless of the North Sea weather, unlike open-air water parks further south that close for the season.
Should I stay in North Bay or South Bay for a water park trip?
North Bay puts you within walking distance of Alpamare, Peasholm Park and Sea Life Scarborough, while South Bay suits families who also want the harbour, the Spa complex and the town centre's shops and restaurants close by.
Do Scarborough hotels near Alpamare have free parking?
Many North Bay guest houses and hotels offer free on-site or permit parking, but not all, so confirm parking directly with the property before booking if you are driving rather than relying on the town's street parking.
What else is there to do near Alpamare besides the water park?
Peasholm Park's boating lake and gardens, Sea Life Scarborough and Scarborough Castle's headland are all within walking distance of North Bay, and South Bay's promenade and harbour are a short taxi ride across town.
How do I get to Scarborough for an Alpamare water park trip?
Scarborough has its own railway station with connections via York, and the town sits on the coast road network from Leeds and the A64; most families staying near Alpamare arrive by car or train and get around North Bay on foot.