Royal Whitby

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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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

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Four Poster Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitby

Royal Whitby places you next to Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument. This 118-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whalebone Arch - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whitby Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whitby Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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

Royal Whitby features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Self parking is offered for GBP 6 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby and a ballroom.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include electric kettles, desks, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

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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 transportation

  • Uncovered self 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 elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1840
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 457 8386 39

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Royal Whitby?

Royal Whitby provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Royal Whitby?

This hotel is located in Whitby, just steps from Whitby Beach and Whitby Pavilion, and within a short walk of Whalebone Arch. You'll also find Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Royal Whitby?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 6 per night.

Does Royal Whitby include a casino at the property?

No, Royal Whitby doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Whitby?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Royal Whitby?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Whitby?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Royal Whitby have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Royal Whitby serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Royal Whitby allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Royal Whitby for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Does Royal Whitby have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal Whitby?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Royal Whitby.

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1248 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s great to see the Royal being improved. Was disappointed that we paid for a sea view to find our view obscured with scaffolding. Had we known we wouldn’t have paid the extra for this view. Hotel staff said this is mentioned on their own website but not on hotel booking sites which is disappointing. Check if you’re about to pay the extra.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked cosy double room however this room was a bit tired and window wouldn't close so staff upgraded us to executive double, fabulous room the bar downstairs is great and when all the hotel is upgraded it will be amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Your staff are great my wife has issues and a care dog when we arrived I thought we where going home because my wife was having problems after a 6 hour drive but your man behind the reception was great we had lunch and stayed and even booked an extra night All staff from reception too bar staff and cleaning brilliant Thankyou for a great stay we will be back for more stays to see the upgrades to the Hotel XX
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Bar area was lovely…rooms could be upgraded a bit …but they were clean enough alright for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay at a lovely hotel. The staff were all very good, courteous and friendly. We had a nice sea view passed the scaffolding (which we knew about before we booked). The room was nice and clean. The only drawback was that one side of the bed was against a wall as the room was quite small but was ok as it was a short stay. We always leave out the “do not disturb “ sign for short breaks and was pleasantly surprised to find fresh supplies of consumables (tea, milk, toilet rolls etc) outside the door each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideally placed Really nice in the refurbished areas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Excellent hotel to stop in , location is good , staff friendly and room clean and tidy with a large TV . Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff in The Restaurant.
Outstanding view from cosy double room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Nice renovation work around reception area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The renovated reception and bar area was lovely. We had huge issues with the room as it was an older room (331) the main issues was it was absolutely boiling. There was no way to change the heat at all which lead to barely any sleep (combined with uncomfy bed) room is tired and the shower didn’t work properly (not hot). Breakfast was ok but there was little of the hot food left when we went for the booked time at 9.15. Staff were lovely although we didn’t have much contact. I think when the renovation is done it could be lovely but at the moment it isn’t worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Sta
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing breakfast, spotless room and amazing bar area. Food in the restaurant was exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zsuzsanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was a bit cold. The bathroom was very cold but everything else was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Draft from window. Bar area very dark. Slow at filling breakfast supplies. Plates too small for a full breakfast. Staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely renovated room. Very comfortable. The whole hotel is being given a fantastic facelift. The bar area and rest rooms terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard. Lake

Breakfast food was good Unfortunately the staff struggled to keep up with the demand kept running out of hot food at the buffet Bacon Sausage Scramble eggs etc
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025