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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
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
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

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • The Moon & Sixpence
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬2 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.

Languages

English

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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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 31 July 2025 to 1 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lift
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

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 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on 14 Sept 2025 start from NZ$167.47, 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. 404 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Our room was lovely and newly refurbished, however there was a lot of building work happening at the hotel. I was made aware before our visit that the lift was not working and there were plenty of staff on hand to help with luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maurice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We was promised disable room with walk in shower and no rails around toilet and no food to order my wife is disabled and steps was a wedding which went on till late we were opisted in roomware wedding was so we left aday early the money we paid over 300 pounds which was not worth it i think we should have some money back mr mrs dixon thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a building site - it should not be open !!! It is a disgrace and absolute travesty that they are open to the public/ taking bookings - there are areas boarded off, noisy machinery, noisy work men shouting and laughing, no lifts working, mattresses piled up on landings on arrival It is a huge disgrace !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff hotel was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan, Boston

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely dinning are with excellent breakfast. Reception staff lovely and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Were not told of building under construction. Scaffolding blocking our sea view we paid for. Bathroom smelled of
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

IAN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location but very tired decor

Checked in about an hour early as room was ready after parking in the public car park across the road. The hotel has its own car park which we found out about when checking out but its more expensive overnight than the public car park. Hotel seemed to be underdoing refurbishment of the reception which felt like walking onto a building site. Was offered buffet breakfast for £13.50 if paid the night before or £15.50 if paid in the morning. We found lovely spots in the town to have breakfast at a much lower price. Having paid for a cosy room with sea view, we were anticipating a cosy room with sea view but the room was very basic with budget furnishings and a scaffold built outside the window that spoilt the sea view. Shower was nice and powerful but the bathroom tiles and decor were very dated. The acid test is... would I stay there again? Yes, probably - the rate we paid was worth the location for a place to rest our heads.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, Great Staff, I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

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

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely but could be better.

Enjoyed our trip, breakfast was lovely, but should offer more over bar food choice for snacks during the day. I think when you pay 600.00 the parking in there tarmac area carpark should be free. Our room seemed cold unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Informed before stay the lift was broken but help with carrying luggage upstairs would be given. I was 3 floors up,I am 67 years old with Arthritic knees. When asked for help with luggage I was told there isn’t anyone. I then went to my room and someone was already in there! Car park space allocated was blocked by 2 other cars and the reception had no idea where the cars had come from!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not suitable for public use until all the renovati

I am currently working at Whitby During my previous first visit, I noticed the hotel was undergoing major decorating and refurbishment which I understood and appreciated. However, during my most recent stay, I was extremely disappointed with the room I was allocated. It was well below the standard expected from a hotel, and the only clean facility was the newly renovated bathroom. Overall, the experience did not meet my expectations, especially given the improvements that seemed to be underway. I am believed the accommodation was not up to a standard and I would like to have my money back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a lot of building work going on so could not give it more than 2 stars for condition . We was told about the lift not working and as we was on the 3rd floor it was a bit tiring. The room however was very nice and clean .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

carl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
had a lovely weekend the hotel was clean and tidy even though its going through renovation nothing was too much for the staff really looking forward to another stau
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

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

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Whitby weekend

Lovely weekend in Whitby at the Royal Hotel. Excellent location overlooking the sea front and we had upgraded our room which offered the most amazing sea views and had recently been refurbished. However, i was disappointed to find out when we arrived that the whole hotel was under going refurbishment work which i wasnt informed of at the time of booking. It didnt really affect our stay but obviously the hotel isnt looking at its best astetically at the moment. We also had a couple of issues with our room which i was disappointed with given how much we paid for the room. I mentioned that the room had been refurbished recently and the bathroom was bramd new and beautiful. However, on both mornings of our stay there was a foul smell of drains in the bathroom which suggested an issue with the plumbing. We also had an issue with the electrics on the motning of our second day where we found none of the sockets to be working. Turns out the coffee machine had blown the fuse. Lastly, there was quite a draft blowing theough the large windows in the room but i appreciate that the building is listed and maybe this is why they are not double glazed. One thing we did enjoy was the food at breakfast however, even though we pre booked a table, there was no cutlery or mugs set out and we were told to just take them from other tables in the restaurant. No coffee / tea machine either so there was often a queue waiting for coffee as the percolator needed replensishing regularly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel, staying in recently renovated room, tastefully decorayed. Friendly attentive staff and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pretty disappointing

The room and service good plus a great breakfast but the downside is the amount of work going on especially the noise and the dust. wasn't informed about all of the work otherwise I wouldn't of booked here although I was informed about no lifts
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Well placed hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025