Dating back to 1886, the heritage listed hotel is the Illawarra’s oldest licensed premises. Deeply significant to the local area, the old mining town of South Clifton was re-named ‘Scarborough’ after the establishment in 1903. Throughout the early 1900’s it remained at the centre of community life, housing some of the area’s most meaningful events. 

A fine example of Victorian-style houses in the area, The Scarborough has never been rebuilt or drastically refurbished and still contains original features, sharing tales of the past with visitors of today.

The Scarborough has always been recognised for the infamous ‘Sea Cliff Garden’, which rests directly above the sea boasting views along the coastline all the way to Sydney.