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Royal Whitby

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

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Reception
Reception
Superior Double Room With Sea View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room With Sea View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Royal Hotel near Whitby Beach and Harbour greets travelers with a manager's reception and cozy bar. Relax on the sunny terrace with free WiFi. Helpful staff make guests feel at home with amenities like lobby coffee/tea service and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room With Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Four Poster Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA

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

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Hotel near Whitby Beach
Close to Whitby Harbour, Royal Whitby provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A ballroom and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 118 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Property Registration Number 457 8386 39

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Whitby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Royal Whitby?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

What time is check-in at Royal Whitby?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Royal Whitby?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Whitby located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Whalebone Arch and Whitby Beach. Captain Cook Monument and Bram Stoker Memorial Seat are just steps away. Whitby Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Royal Whitby Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we wished for ,really enjoyed our stay,definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very plesant staff very clean room lovely stay thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about it was exerlent we have been several times twice this year and will be going again, breakfast unbelievable choice and the dinners beef & ale pie to die for, we had the best time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with hotel,room was very clean and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything from F&B to room and service was 5 Star
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are lovely chatty and happy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, rooms were nicely decorated. Communal areas were nice and the bar was very busy but had a nice vibe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel which is currently working hard to bring itself back to it's best with a really big re-vamp. Great location right above the famous whale bone arch, walking distance into Whitby itself was less than 5 mins. Good bar/restaurant and nice, clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of whitby and very frendly staff 👌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is undergoing some improvements but the stay was still perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was being refurbished in some areas but it didn't bother us at all. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, helpful and pleasant staff, lovely sea views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alister

Liked: Amenities
Cant wait to see the rooms after they have been refurbished if there to the same quality as the bar reception and restaurant areas
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were excellent. Only real negative was the hotel being renovated which caused some issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay for the faulty towers dining experience and good breakfast on the morning staff friendly and welcoming even to our dog thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good wf staff all helpfull think better lights in room be helpful as couldn't read otherwise good enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siavash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful reception staff. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly refurbished room … good size with the most comfortable of beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scrambled eggs at breakfast quite yucky and watery and bacon pretty tough. Coffee and croisants lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love Whitby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge hotel on the sea front. Great views . Food very good , very good breakfast choice. Room 8/10 . Staff very helpful. Would definitely go back there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though hotel was being re- furbished at time of stay we still had a great time.Family room was excellent.Great breakfast and all the staff were very friendly and helpful.will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Royal Whitby. Wonderful views of the abbey and harbour. Easy to walk to the harbour and the abbey if you want to try the 199 steps. Lots of great seafood restaurants nearby. A stop in the Whitby tour bus outside too, which will take you to the abbey if you don't fancy the walk
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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