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The Riviera Guest House

4.0 star property
Beach strolls and karaoke nights create memorable stays at this welcoming guesthouse just steps from Whitby's scenic harbor and sandy shores

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The Riviera Guest House is just a stone's throw from Whitby Beach and Harbour. Travelers appreciate the upscale accommodations with reliable WiFi and secure luggage storage. Popular karaoke nights add a fun social element to any stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child)

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 3)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Sea view

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Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Separate Shower Room)

Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Separate Shower Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Sea view

About the neighborhood

Whitby is home to The Riviera Guest House. Whitby Harbour and Whitby Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North York Moors National Park and Pannett Park. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Whitby travel guide
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4 Crescent Terrace, Whitby, England, YO21 3EL

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion
    Whitby Pavilion
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whalebone Arch
    Whalebone Arch
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whitby Beach
    Whitby Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whitby Abbey showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Whitby Abbey
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whitby Harbour
    Whitby Harbour
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whitby Station
    12 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Magpie Cafe
    5 min walk
  • The Duke of York
    12 min walk
  • The Fisherman's Wife
    4 min walk
  • The Ship
    6 min walk
  • The Pier Inn
    5 min walk

About this property

The Riviera Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Whitby Harbour
Close to North York Moors National Park, The Riviera Guest House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Karaoke

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Riviera Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Extended parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Riviera Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riviera Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Riviera Guest House located?

Situated in Whitby, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Whalebone Arch and Whitby Harbour. Captain Cook Monument and Whitby Pavilion are just steps away. Whitby Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Riviera Guest House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 463 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sjoerd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm owners, kind staff, fantastic food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, good size rooms and spotless, best b&b i have ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Great breakfast and lovely surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would 100% recommend. I shall return if i am to stay in Whitby again. Amazing staff and clean rooms. Thank you for a great stay. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was well cooked and great and friendly service…. Only downside for me was my toilet, no problem with it no being en-suite (room 15) but the toilet itself, very very confide were I struggled to use, sitting down…,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guesthouse in a great location opposite the beach. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Yvonne

Comfortable room just a shame there were so many stairs as we are both elderly and found them a little daunting. Breakfasts were delicious, especially the porridge! Furniture in bedroom rather old and dated but all in all a very nice guesthouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the West Cliffs with a lovely view of the sea and the harbour from our third floor room (the stairs were tiring after a long day!). Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice. For £3 the guest house can provide a parking card valid for four days in Whitby. We had no trouble parking in the street around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel with very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A nice stay,great sea view,great location, lovely breakfast x
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from Riviera. I am especially appreciative of them accommodating my very late arrival and check in. The breakfast was also excellent - I highly recommend the smoked kipper if you want something new and different.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

B & B

Lovely room with sea view. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely short stay here, nothing too much trouble, had a great nights sleep, £3 parking permit was fantastic, breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

C E

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

Whitby with that sea view.

Fabulous sea front location. Friendly staff. Payable permit parking close by. No lift, so lots of stairs to take into consideration. Overall, good cleanliness, practical room space with all the standard goodies supplied. Excellent breakfast selection also included.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A nice place to spend the night

Clean and friendly, a lot of stairs to access the rooms, but it is an option to have your bags carried up. Attic room had extremely low beam on one side of the double bed, which made room really not suitable for two adults staying in it. Lovely breakfast, with great views and easy access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Great value for money

Great venue, easy and very cheap parking. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice guesthouse with fantastic views on the doorstep,close to the beach and attractions,would use again although probably better not for those who struggle with walking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

Great value! Lovely view!

No complaints from me. Fantastic value, amazing view, fantastic location! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great customer service from the confirmation of the booking to leaving. All staff are friendly and helpful, the room was clean and spacious. I think it was the little touches such as Zed coming round at breakfast time checking in with everyone that they are ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Perfect, cosy and wonderful

It was amazing, the service and the personal touch was perfect. Really enjoyed the breakfast it’s such a good idea ordering it the night before to save wasting food. All questions were answered straight away and in a friendly way. The room was clean and it had a great selection of tea and coffee with biscuits too. For my first time to Whitby, it was the best place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A reasonably priced guest house which is very convenient for the beach walk and the town centre. Very good choices at breakfast. Parking is, maybe inevitably, a trial!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay!

Such a lovely place, would recommend it very highly. Room was lovely and clean with a spectacular sea view. Breakfast was gorgeous too! We got a parking permit for £2 from the owner, so parking was sorted for the whole of our stay. Will definitely be back. Whitby is an amazing place and here is duch a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Rivieta guest house Whitby

Very handy for town, my room looked out to see.Friendly staff and excellent breakfast,good choice. Parking was ok,it's disk zone but you can buy permit from them,my four days cost £2 for full stay. Would definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice genuine owners . Staff happy & friendly . Nothing too much trouble
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023