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Royal Whitby

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

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Superior Double Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Family Room | 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
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Cosy Double Room | 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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double 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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room With Sea View | 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
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View | 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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | 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
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬2 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 a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, a ballroom, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • 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

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

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 31 2025 to September 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

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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