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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Whitby Beach

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Family Room
Reception
Superior Double Room With Sea View

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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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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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
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

Standard Single Room With Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Whitby

Royal Whitby places you steps from Whitby Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Whitby Harbour. 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 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Whitby hotel include North York Moors National Park and Robin Hood's Bay Beach.

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 Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Whitby Beach
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
  • Lift
  • 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)

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

  • 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

  • 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

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 28 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$128.34, 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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1049 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room decor tired, dated, peeling paint and wallpaper, threadbare carpets. Shower rail falling off. Poor parking facilities. Bar and dining area lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location for visiting whitby great views overlooking the Abbey. Breakfast very expensive if prebooked its slightly cheaper, only by £2.00.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly & helpful staff. Convivial bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had booked a double but was allocated a twin, but when I contacted reception this was rectified quickly, but did have to go back to reception to sort it out and I was on the third floor and the lift is currently not working. ( and this was on the hottest day of the year)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, excellent staff who helped me with details of a local facility that helped me with a flat tyre. Car park not clear on arrival so had to pull up in the pay and display and go to reception for directions. Perhaps better instructions when booking confirmed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average Stay

Hotel is 'tired' however undergoing a lot of renovation work. There is scaffolding around and realise this has to be carried out in summer months but did not make too much difference to the lovely view. Guests staying with dogs have to walk around the building outside to get to the 'dog' door entrance to the restaurant which is slightly annoying when pouring of rain! Staff all doing their best under some disruption.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Queens Hotel Whitby June 2025

Staff excellent. Restaurant well set out and furnished. Wasnt happy with dirty cups at one breakfast. Good quality food and delivered in good time. Great selection of 6 real ales and 6 lagers. Twin room spacious with lovely sea and abbey view but in need of refreshing. Bathroom adequate but also needed of refeshing. Excellent supply of hot water. I reported the leaking cistern. I'd go again because of the staff, food and views, especially if they ever do get a working lift.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel newly renovated in a lot of areas, easy to park and walk to everywhere in town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs P

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel was undergoing renovation which I feel was much needed. Fortunately the staff made up for it as they were extremely pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location great, friendly & helpful staff, nice room but hot, unfortunately no lift during the refurbishment which means a lot of stairs to climb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were advised the lift wasn’t working but didn’t know there would be 53 steps up to the room until booking in or that there was scaffolding outside the room impeding the sea view we had requested . We were concerned about workman walking along the scaffolding and being able to see in our room . Despite this the staff were extremely kind and helpful , especially regarding carrying luggage and the parking which we weren’t aware we had to reserve in advance . Am sure the hotel will be wonderful once the refurbishment is completed but this stay which was booked as it was my birthday , was not as enjoyable as we had hoped . Hopefully if we return again , the improvements that are being carried out will be completed making our stay more enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lift wasnt working had tocarry cases up and down stairs plus using stairs why we were there with all of us suffering with bad knees si wasnt happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Beautiful hotel great breakfast not sure why we were booked a Disabled room though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is under extensive renovations. The staff coped with this amazingly. Biggest issue was no lifts and having to manage the stairs daily even though we were imformed pre visit and offered help with luggage. In the circumstances though we had a great stay . Rooms clean quiet and staff very good . Parking easy and affordable. All in all lots more positive than the inconvenience. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a refurbished family room which was beautiful All the staff in the hotel and restaurant throughout our stay were fabulous The position of the hotel is perfect for walking into the harbour or to the beach, with beautiful views of the abbey. Breakfast was ok but could be a little chaotic. A small but irritating thing was that there were no condiments near the pastries so to get some butter/jam for croissant etc you had to interupt the toast queue. Also the size of the plates for pastries were tiny, no bigger than a small saucer which was messy. We were also disappointed with our evening meal at the restaurant. The pizza was fine but although beautifully presented the steak and guiness pie was quite bland and dry, even when the thin gravy had been added. Also, the diet coke tasted very watery even before the ice had melted. Overall, I would recommend and stay at the hotel again, just on a room only basis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for views of the Abbey and the Whitby Tour Bus stops right outside the door. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Chaos in reception areas with drilling builders etc not notified of this before booking not a relaxing area to be in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok ,there is a lot of work going on ,it will be a Lovely place to stay when all the renovations are finished, the room we had was dated and and needs some tlc ,the bar and restaurant are very nice would stay again as it’s a perfect location and has nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025