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Royal Whitby

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

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Reception
Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

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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

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Room options

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room With Sea View

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

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

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

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Superior Double Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room With Sea View

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cosy Double Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitby

Royal Whitby places you next to Whitby Beach and a short stroll from other popular sights like Whitby Harbour. 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 Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whitby Abbey - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Whitby Beach
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 ballroom and a fireplace in the lobby.
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, free tea bags/instant coffee, and wardrobes or closets.

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 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

  • 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

  • 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, a short 2-minute walk from Whitby Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from Whitby Harbour. You'll also find Whitby Pavilion and Whitby Abbey less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

Is Royal Whitby a good place to stay for couples?

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Royal Whitby?

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

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 962 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice and clean hotel the staff are very friendly and helpful would definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a place to visit at the moment

We paid extra for a sea view room. Yes we got a room on the 3rd floor with a wonderful view of Whitby. Unfortunately the lift is out of service for 3 months, a fact that we had not been told about when we booked. The room was very tired, the heating could not be adjusted meaning we had to sleep on top of the bed to keep cool. There were a lot of workmen milling around renovating the hotel. Maybe it might of been a good idea to close down for a couple of months. The breakfast could do with a little improvement and bigger size plates wouldn't go a miss. I'm sure when the hotel has been fully refurbished it may be worth another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Staff very helpful. Accomodating. Friendly. Currently renovating and looking fabulouse. Dinning room and food exquiset. Lift is definatly being installed this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location, reception staff very helpful especially Hannah who went above and beyond to sort a booking out I’d done through a 3rd party with the wrong date. Hotel very comfortable and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Nick

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

Excellent location with a great staff!

This hotel is bit of a throwback to the seaside hotels of years gone by and is fantastic. The hotel was undergoing renovations during our stay and so I will assume it will be even better once complete. But our stay was lovely, with the pleasant desk clerk making us feel welcomed and appreciated and the restaurant staff attentive and happy! The pizza, beer and wine was excellent. We had 2 of the "cosy" rooms and the pictures included in the listing are accurate. I would absolutely stay here again and happily recommend to anyone.
Lobby with some of the ongoing work.
Bar pizza and calzone. All excellent!
The view from our cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some renovations going on
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

M

Liked: Staff & service

Great location for views of Whitby

This is a large old fashioned hotel on top of the cliff overlooking the harbour and abbey across the valley. It is under renovation at the moment and trying to keep things okay for customers. It succeeds to a degree.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful receptionist. Room looked like it had been recently refurbished. Very comfortable bed and a great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel well situated

Major renovation work taking place so the place was in upheaval. Hopefully it will be all finished for the summer. Be sure to book parking when booking as it is very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Douglas

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff 👍 excellent facilities and excellent clean modern room with large TV
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay not too bad. Room small but clean. Had 300 pounds and purse with all documents in. In a a 3 hour. Time limit from 6 to 9 pm. Got t be someone with a key. Very upsetting will not go again 😞
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The location of The Royal Hotel was perfect, and although parts of the hotel were being renovated, there was no obvious disruption for the guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

P M

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

Weekend Break

Just stayed for one night. Food was excellent and bar staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Lovely hotel the staff were amazing especially Phil behind the bar although the hotel is being refurbished it caused the minimum inconvenience however if you have mobility issues at the moment the lift is not in service so bear that in mind when booking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good in about 3 years time it will be wonderful lots of upgrades at the moment only thing i didn't like was the lift was not working on 2nd floor but still 3 flights of stairs. If it had said on website i wouldn't have gone this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old hotel near centre of Whitby and on the seafront. Staff were friendly and welcoming. I had an updated room and it was very good with all modern amenities. I would recommend The Royal Hotel Whitby for amy staying in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, our room had been refurbished recently to a very high standard. Ongoing refurbishing was underway around the hotel. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is undergoing an upgrade but still very nice and the restaurant was lovely staff very friendly and helpful. Although I did pay for an upgrade room so my elderly mother could be on the ground floor as the lift is out of order and although the room was nice there was scaffolding in front of the window and they where dirty so achieved the ground floor bit bit the view was spoilt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025