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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Whitby Harbour

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Abbey
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • 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
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • 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. .Near this 3-property class Whitby hotel, you'll find Whitby Harbour.

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
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 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)

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

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 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on 10 Dec 2025 start from NZ$180.40, 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.

Reviews

Royal Whitby Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1120 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, staff helpful food was excellent. Hotel undergoing refurbishment only downside lift was out of order but i could see work being carried out. Will happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely hotel The bar was lovely and the staff were very friendlly The restaurant was very clean tidy food was nice we had breakfast nice choice of food ye only down side was because the hotel is being renovated there is no lifts and we were placed on the third floor and it is a lot of stairs to go to the floor third floor every time with suitcases or if you’ve been out for the day come back and have to keep going up three flights of stairs to get to the top floor every time which ties you out and then it makes you not wanna go out again because of all the stairs you have to it would’ve been better if they they done the lifts first before they started to renovate that’s just my opinion and I felt sorry for some other people who were on the top floor like the elderly everyone said it was touring keep going up and down up and down apart from that it does look nice what they are actually doing in the hotel and then eventually I reckon the price will be double to what it is now
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly. The service was exceptional. We stayed in their new rooms that was only finished last weekend and was an absolute amazing stay! Would highly recommend! 5 stars!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim unwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Public areas pretty good; extensive renovations ongoing but our room on 3rd floor very dated. Lift has been out of operation since at least April.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
great bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sea view room a bit of a disappointment as there was scaffolding outside! Very busy and lively in bar and restaurant. Staff lovely and very helpful couldn’t fault them. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff on booking in .. only thing is lift out of order and was on 3rd floor ... refushised room was great sea view xxx going agian in november already booked
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice enough as were the staff but was disappointed there was no lift to the top floor.... that's not ideal for people who have difficulty walking. My main whinge about The Royal is the parking. When I booked, it wasn't made clear that you have to reserve a parking space so we had to go to nearby car park in the overspill car park. For a hotel that has 140 rooms, 20 car parking spaces, if you're lucky, is frankly quite ridiculous. Other than that I'd recommend The Royal.. it's nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, however the lift was being refurbished but staff on hand to help, food was excellent along with the bar. Comfy and large room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is currently undergoing renovations, its an older building but they are doing a great job with the refurbishments, i cant wait to come and visit once it is completed. The restaurant and bar is fantastic. Great food... amazing vibes. The room was great, it had an amazing view and lots of space. The staff were friendly and helpful. My husband and I had a fabulous time. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the bar and restaurant were very good. the hotel is in state of renovation and there were tradesmen everywhere making noise etc. the sockets in my room had intermittent supply through the night. the lift was out of order. the location was great and views from hotel were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs lots of renovations rooms very dated no lift working (not ideal for the older clients) when I first called regarding parking I could tell me asking was an inconvenience bed was comfy sheets nice and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault anything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very nice stay bed was comfortable room was clean with a very nice view of the abbey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs a complete refresh starting with the terrible dark green wallpaper the lifts have been out of operation for months not good for the elderly food basic but expensive not a bad stay but would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the abbey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Whitby seafront face lift

This hotel is going through a huge transformation and still trying to keep customers happy and i get that totally .... I understand all this but surly a little later time for drills to start drilling is ok during people's summer holidays instead of 8am and also scaffolders to start after 9am instaed of just before 8am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff and a really nice restaurant for breakfast and dinner. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms beautiful views from room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025