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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Whitley Bay with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom
Restaurant
Lobby
View from property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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13/17 East Parade, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 1AP
  • PLAYHOUSE
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tynemouth Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Of Tyne
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (3 Persons)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View ( 4 Persons)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Single Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Whitley Bay

The Royal Hotel places you next to Whitley Sands and within a 10-minute walk of PLAYHOUSE. This 38-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • PLAYHOUSE - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Longsands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tynemouth Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tynemouth Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Port Of Tyne - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Manors Station - 16 min drive
  • Brockley Whins Station - 16 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fire Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Di Mio Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Bay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beefeater Whitley Bay - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Whitley Bay with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At The Royal Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Whitley Bay
The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitley Bay

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Royal Hotel?

This hotel in Whitley Bay is within a 10-minute walk of PLAYHOUSE and Whitley Sands. You'll also find Port Of Tyne and Tynemouth Castle within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Jun 24, 2025 start from $89.68, excluding 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.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Royal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Royal Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and a terrace plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Hotel?

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

Does The Royal Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Hotel serves free breakfast from its snack bar.

Will The Royal Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Royal Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Royal Hotel is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 15.9 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel?

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

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 215 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No sea view and cold

We were welcomed nicely. Got to our room witch we paid extra for sea view on entering room there was no sea view due to windows being sheeted up with scaffold so could not see out of window and room was freezing as heating didn’t work. So they moved us to another room which was bigger and still cold and also windows covered up so could not see the sea through window. It’s quite bad when you pay extra for a sea view and don’t get a sea view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

stratton

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival the hotel was undergoing refurbishment and it showed - the receptionist was a vacuuming the front stairs and then upon going up to my room the rest of the paint work was tired and the carpets worn- my room was at best a room with very dated pine furniture and worn carpet-the ensuite was freezing due to no heating and the shower cubicle rotten at the base and the whole room was a lack lustre mess and the mattress....well more like a bag with springs!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I suppose you get what you pay for.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mrs

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No heating

Middle of winter and the heater didn't work. Freezing all nigt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryvonne

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

Best breakfast ever

Convenient hotel at reasonable price. Room was a bit cool with no heating in bathroom. But tolerable With the best cooked breakfast I’ve ever had in an hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Cold Breakfast

Room was OK a bit small but OK as a single room Bathroom was alright and could get the shower to a decent temp. There is no lift and elderly people may struggle with cases. all the staff were nice. Breakfast Cereals Fruit Juice Tea or Coffee Toast Jam and Butter but the breakfast had been out too long only the Sausages were hot the rest Bacon Hash Brown Mushrooms Tomato was cold on all days. under infa red lights. I was down early and just cooked too much off too soon I know it is a pain to batch cook or to just put into microwave dishes then give them a flash in the microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Stay in Whitley Bay each New Year and tried the Royal for a change. It's ok, comfortable, nice staff, comfortable clean room but a little dated. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very good. Helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent. Bed comfy but room freezing cold as were the corridors. We were given an extra heater. Shower was mouldy. Rooms need refurbishing. Hope it’s not just the front being done.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting everything was wrong with it. And it’s a building site out front. needs to close down hopefully the works are to be carried on inside hotel. I had to check out the following morning it was so bad. I stayed the first night as u spent 8 hours travelling.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Friendly B&B in great location

Lovely, cosy B&B in an excellent central location on the promenade. Friendly and welcoming staff and a tasty breakfast included. Hotel is under renovation, but room was cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

A royal stay

Easy check in. Very friendly lady at check in. Room was very comfortable and will definitely stay again the next time i'm in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff always friendly and knowledgeable,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024