What are serviced apartments?

Have you ever searched for accommodation online and been confused by all the different terminology? Serviced apartments, self-catering apartments, apartments, aparthotels – need we go on?

All of the above are more or less the same thing!

Serviced apartments are fully-furnished and normally have more space than a hotel room, with a separate bedroom and kitchen/living space. They typically include access to WiFi and regular housekeeping services.

Aparthotels tend to offer all of the above, but with the addition of amenities such as a gymnasium, pool and restaurant.

At Stay in Scarborough, we provide 1 and 2 bedroom serviced apartments which are available for short or long-term stays.

Open plan lounge at The Salisbury luxury apartments
Open plan lounge at The Salisbury by Stay in Scarborough – serviced apartments

What type of people stay in our apartments long-term?

A large proportion of our guests visit for short-term stays of around a week or two as a holiday, but we also have guests staying with us for months at a time.

A few of the reasons some guests have stayed with us long-term include:

  • Contracted for work in Scarborough

There are lots of exciting development projects happening in and around Scarborough and North Yorkshire, from new house builds to investment projects across the town. Therefore, many national contracted companies working on these projects have chosen our apartments for their staff to stay at due to our central location.

  • Performing at Scarborough entertainment venues

With our close proximity to conference facilities and entertainment venues such as Scarborough Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre, we have had the pleasure of singers, performers and event production crews staying with us for several weeks at a time throughout the event season.

  • Relocating 

Relocating for work? Moving closer to family? A fresh start? We have several long-term guests staying with us due to relocation plans.

Whatever your reasons for moving home, we know it isn’t always as straight-forward as leaving one house and moving to another. You might be in a chain and have to sell your current home sooner than your new one is ready. Perhaps you have sold your house and haven’t quite found the home of your dreams in your chosen location yet. Or maybe you want to live in an area first with no-strings attached until you know you really like it.

That’s when using serviced apartments can be a really useful option. Our range of 1 and 2 bedroom award-winning apartments will make you feel at home, even though you’re not.

With home comforts such as stylish cosy sofas in the open plan lounge, 50” SMART TV’s in the lounge and bedrooms, rainfall showers in the elegantly decorated bathrooms and all the modern appliances you could need in the fully-fitted kitchens.

The Salisbury self-catering accommodation fully-fitted kitchen
Fully-fitted kitchens at The Salisbury by Stay in Scarborough

  • Enjoying the freedom of being a ‘Digital Nomad’ 

The term ‘Digital Nomad’ is defined in the Collins Dictionary as “a person who uses digital technology to work remotely while regularly travelling to different places.” 

According to recent research, there are over 35 million people globally who identify as a digital nomad.

We’ve had a variety of guests stay with us who have decided to ‘ditch the desk’ and work where they choose, when they want.

Each of our apartments includes free WiFi and are very spacious with an open plan living area and separate bedroom, so they’re ideal to stay connected and work from. Plus, our apartments at The Salisbury include Nespresso coffee machines as standard… so you have a caffeine fix on tap!

What are the benefits of staying in serviced apartments long-term?

Quality and comfort

Each of our stylish apartments is thoughtfully designed with our guests in mind. From all the mod cons in the fully-fitted kitchens to king-size beds and rainfall showers to wash away the day – all you’ll need to worry about is what’s for dinner.

Space to work…and relax

With free WiFi throughout, you are instantly connected and can work or relax in the open plan lounge space.

Regular housekeeping and maintenance

Long-term rates include weekly cleaning of the apartments, as well as refreshed bed linen and replacement of fresh towels. In the unlikely event you experience a problem with anything in your apartment, from issues with the water to an appliance breakdown – our maintenance team is on hand to quickly resolve any issues.

Safe and secure

Each apartment is accessed via a reception area monitored by CCTV and requires a pin code for door access.

Flexibility and convenience

If your plans change, your stay can be easily extended. Apartments are fully-furnished with everything you could need from king-size beds to knives, forks, pots and pans! Dine in, eat out – it’s up to you.

King-size comfort at The Salisbury by Stay in Scarborough serviced apartments

All-inclusive

Extended stays in our serviced apartments don’t require complicated landlord contracts, there is no council tax and bills to budget for on top of your room rate – everything is included with just one price to pay. We’ll even keep you stocked up with Yorkshire tea and Nespresso coffee!

So if you’re looking for a long-term accommodation option in Scarborough, why not consider our serviced apartments located in Scarborough’s popular town centre, with local transport links including Scarborough train station and popular bus routes within a 5 minute walk.

Email a member of the stay in Scarborough team today to discuss your options at: info@stayinscarborough.com