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The Royal Hotel

Property class: 3

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A beach with stacks of rocks and a lighthouse in the distance.
A reception desk with a wooden frame mirror, a teal-colored counter, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A window with a view of the sea and a distant shoreline.
A room with a green sofa, wooden wardrobe, television, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A building entrance with glass doors, a reception desk, and a staircase leading inside.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept

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13/17 East Parade, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 1AP
  • Place, Whitley Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, PLAYHOUSE
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Longsands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A neatly made bed with a green throw, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a toilet, and a shower area.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A room with a green sofa, wooden wardrobe, television, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a white and green bedspread, two matching pillows, and two bedside lamps.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with two single beds, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a window with a view of buildings.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (3 Persons)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (3 Persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite, Sea View ( 4 Persons)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View ( 4 Persons)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Inactive Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a brick wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a small storage area with toiletries.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Whitley Bay

The Royal Hotel places you steps from Whitley Sands and within a 10-minute stroll of PLAYHOUSE. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Whitley Bay hotel include Quayside and St. James' Park.

What's nearby

  • Whitley Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • PLAYHOUSE - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Longsands Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Whitley Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Whitley Bay Mini Golf - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Manors Station - 15 min drive
  • Brockley Whins Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fire Station (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪No Fret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whitley Bay Beefeater - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Relish - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Royal Hotel also features a terrace and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Whitley Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Royal Hotel offers 41 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Whitley Bay
The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitley Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel has a self car park, for a fee. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 7 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 9 Sept 2026 start from NZ$218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Whitley Sands.

Is The Royal Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Royal Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is offered at The Royal Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 332 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel I really love it nice staff also, 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved my stay there everything was amazing from food to rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go-to place when visiting family in Whitley Bay. Friendly staff, yummy breakfast and the beach is literally across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel on seafront at Whitley Bay Currently in process of refurbishment of public areas, but rooms kept well and clean. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast, especially for the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guest house right on the beach front. Good restaurants and amusements very close. Great cooked breakfast. Couldnt ask for more
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is undergoing some renovations so the outside didn’t look amazing. Room was clean and well equipped breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel 3 minutes from the beach but it realy needs some work done on it , great breakfast and plenty of it staff cant do enough for you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent self-service breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in the middle of a refit or upgrade but everything went smoothley
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location for town facilities. The staff in all areas were very friendly indeed, breakfast was very good also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel is on the seafront in Whitley Bay and feels like an old fashioned seaside boarding house. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was well overdue a refurb but could see that a lot of work is being done to the hotel so it will be lovely. Breakfast was great as were all the staff. It was great value but with my room I definitely got what I paid for. Would definitely stay again when looking for a cheap base in the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was done to perfection!! So many delicious choices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Staff & service
I had a nice stay thanks to the amazing team and great breakfast! It was a bit of a shame about the dust and noise from the renovations, but I’d definitely give it another go once the upgrades are finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were fantastic and the breakfast was really good!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Clean, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and professional the room was very clean and spacious it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located but surrounded by construction which could not be helped. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed,good breakfast. Central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable place to stay, great location, friendly team, and a cracking breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building work going on, creeky floorboards in my bedroom, shower not the best, apart from that all good, a cheap place to stay, promenade across the road, decent breakfast, friendly staff all round.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under renovation but caused no problem. Lots of stepairs and fire doors, a bit confusing at first
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay in a few months. So impressed with the staff and service of this hotel. Also, breakfast is so good! Looking forward to seeing the renovations.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026