The Scarborough Hotel

Massive beer garden overlooking the water and coast. Quite breathtaking and lots of space for dogs to stretch out in the grassy beer garden. Also a great sniff trap for dogs with the smells of the mangroves on the fringe of the beer garden. You can plan a lovely afternoon here with a walk or swim at Stanwell Park! 5 Stars!

The Scarborough Hotel remains a favorite for its stunning coastal views and beautiful outdoor seating. It’s easy to find, though parking is quite limited. The food is generally hit and miss, but the burgers were excellent and definitely a highlight of the meal. However, I was very disappointed to witness several servers eating chips off customers' plates from the kitchen. Seeing this lack of hygiene was off-putting. I still enjoy coming here, but I hope service standards improve.

If you’re looking for a spot to lose an entire afternoon, the Scarborough Hotel is it. It’s a great find with a fabulous ocean view that’s hard to beat—you’re literally perched on the cliffside watching the waves. The vibe is super relaxed, making it a great spot for afternoon drinks. The bistro food is generally what you’d expect at a pub like this, though I found the fish and chips a bit disappointing for $29 - it was just one thin fillet with mostly chips and salad. That said, the chicken schnitzel and fried onion rings were quite good. Stopover for the view, drinks and relaxed vibes. Parking is very limited - you may need to do a few loops back and forth to find a spot.

Visiting the area and came across this hotel in a perfect spot, the edge of the cliff overlooking the ocean. Perfect place to sit back relax and enjoy the music, and have a beer, wine or cocktail. The parking was limited. We ended up parking a fair distance away and walked it along the main road. The hotel was very spacious with seating inside, outside on a balcony and or down on the grassy area. The view from The balcony was lovely, with the occasional cockatoo sitting on the fence. This was perfect for our afternoon. The place was clean and spacious and it didnt feel like we were packed in. It had a relaxed vide. Staff were friendly. Toilets were ok. I didnt see a playground for children in the outdoor area. Would recommend this place to stop in at.

This is a classic Australian pub with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from a street level balcony or the beer garden below. Take the coast road from The Royal National Park to maximise your experience or board the South Coast train from Central to take in the scenic sights that Scarborough has to offer. Food is good and drinks are plenty with a bar outdoors as well. Highly recommended but try a weekday as weekends are crowded.