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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Whitby Harbour

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Family Room
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

Standard Single Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Whitby

At Royal Whitby you'll be within steps of Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Whitby hotel include Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park.

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitby Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marie Antoinette's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Hotel with a restaurant, near Whitby Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Royal Whitby also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Whitby hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1840
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Whitby offers 118 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 6 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1840
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 457 8386 39

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel
Royal Whitby Hotel
Royal Whitby Whitby
Royal Whitby Hotel Whitby

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Whitby?

Royal Whitby offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Whitby?

As of 11 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$138.64, 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.

Is parking available at Royal Whitby?

Yep, Royal Whitby has an uncovered self car park for GBP 6 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Whitby?

Yep, Royal Whitby is a short 2-minute walk from Whitby Beach.

Does Royal Whitby serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Whitby?

No, Royal Whitby does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Whitby?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Whitby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1227 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very wide selection of breakfast items and really good quality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was offered an ‘upgrade’ to a room with sea view for extra money - but the sea view turned out to be a view of scaffolding outside the hotel - cheeky - no refund offered! Room was spacious but noisy with almost no sound insulation from adjacent rooms and from above and below ! Very difficult to sleep! Would not recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Staff upgraded as had not stopped in newly refurbished rooms lovely room few teething issues but did not spoil the few days
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't have breakfast in the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with group
My room was not the best... Dirty carpets, screws sticking out of the bath. Condensation on windows and the whole room shook when someone walked down the corridor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ewan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are lovely, rooms are amazing! The bar isn't cheap but it is very nice. The ensuite was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful and friendly, reception,bar and dining room looks stunning after the refurbishment, bedroom was clean and comfortable, would be great to see it once everything is completed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and friendly. Quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a large older type of hotel the room was Immaculate. The hotel rooms are going threw a maker over phase and if they are all like our room then thumbs up. Staff on reception where also very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent refurbished room 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with sea view, had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant which was wonderful. Kind and helpful staff. We will certainly stay here again.
Boat trip ⛵
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had not been checked properly dirty towel, no soap, cobweb and spider, 2 sockets did not work, towel rail did not work. Breakfast was average we ordered poached eggs and they took over 20 minutes, no fresh fruit, no cappuccino or variety of coffees, no choice of yogurts, no way of heating the croissants. The restaurant was not sign posted from the main lobby, signage upstairs was confusing pointing in different directions or even numbers that did not exist on our floor. We did not try out the bar as we could not get into it, we were not told when making the booking there was a goth weekend at the hotel. Also not there is scaffolding over the hotel so the sea view is hampered. However when checking out they did give us a partial refund for the issues in our room which we appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan sykes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Been several time we love it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room, great location and fantastic views. Great breakfast choices. We will definitely be back.
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
After a slight mistake understanding the hotel gave us a complimentary upgrade to a deluxe room. The room was beautiful clean modern decorated and warm. My only point out would be for a deluxe room probably would have a seaview. We overlooked the back of properties and the car park. If I had paid for this type of room I probably would have made a complaint
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and gorgeous hotel. Sea view was obstructed by scaffolding which we were not forewarned about despite upgrading to sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

R L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room a bit tired but spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025