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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Whitley Bay hotel

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Exterior
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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom
Lobby

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
  • Place, Whitley Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, PLAYHOUSE
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Longsands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | Room amenity

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (3 Persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View ( 4 Persons)

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

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About the neighborhood

Whitley Bay

In Whitley Bay .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Whitley Sands and within a 10-minute walk of PLAYHOUSE. Longsands Beach and Tynemouth Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Whitley Sands - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • PLAYHOUSE - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Longsands Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Whitley Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tynemouth Aquarium - 5 min drive - 1.5 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
  • ‪Beefeater Whitley Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪No Fret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Split Chimp - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Whitley Bay hotel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Royal Hotel also features a terrace and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Whitley Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Royal Hotel offers 38 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Hotel is 15.9 mi (37-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Whitley Sands and 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Longsands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Royal Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Newcastle (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to downtown Whitley Bay?

The Royal Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Whitley Bay.

Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 267 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfy room and good service which was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a 200 year old building and it really felt like it needed painting everywhere. We stayed in a superior twin room, the beds were not comfortable and the bathroom did not feel clean. Saying this all the staff were amazing and could not do enough for you. My mum needed extra blankets on the first night and they were brought to us straight away. The continental breakfast was really good as was the food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahbaz

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good for a night

The single room was fine for one night. Bed very hard and uncomfortable but room was nice enough. Staff friendly and free breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobione J

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a brilliant stay they lady at the front desk was amazing and breakfast was fantastic! Would recommend and would happily stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing Breakfast, Great Staff!

Great staff, very friendly and helpful all round. The hotel is being renovated so it will be good to go back when it’s finished. I’d still recommend a stay even during the upgrade work. The breakfast is TOP DRAWER! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nicely situated on the spotlessly clean promenade The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was excellent - nice rashers and sausages. It was being renovated so there was hoarding around the outside, but that did not bother me. Rooms being renovated with sea view looked as if they will be really nice. Room 13 was spacious with a nice clean bathroom. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent value for money. Walking distance for many venues. Walk-in shower was great. Yes the room needs updating, however everything was absolutely spotless. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dario

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

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The location of the hotel us perfect for The Spanish City and the beach. The hotel is under renovation and it looks closed. Reception is old and outdated. The staff are nice and helpful. Rooms are ok, bedding was clean and the sea view was great. Breakfast was standard buffet. The breakfast staff are very nice. If they are also renovating the rooms, this will be a fab place. But, at the moment, its ok. Parking is approx 8 or 9 spaces at he front on a first come first served basis. We were lucky to grab a space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never been so disturbed by a hotel ever in my life. I checked in on August 1 and left the premises within 15 minutes. When I walked into the room, there was an obvious stagnant odor in the room.. I still tried to make myself stay after driving.I l laid on the lumpy old mattress for a few minutes and I began to fill my throat tighten to whatever it was in the room. I understand they are supposedly under a remodeling period, however, that is no excuse for the air quality to be in that condition. I began having breathing issues.. the desk attendant did show me other rooms hoping they would be different. I viewed 3 rooms in total. They were all the same.. I literally booked this room within 20 minutes of walking in with a no refund for cancellation since I thought I was definitely staying after driving many hours. Though their hotel was causing a severe allergic reaction due to a thick stagnant stench in their room with zero airflow I wasn’t offered a refund. The staff also could not suggest a hotel nearby that he considered a safe place to stay. Expedia and myself contacted management and they are refusing a refund. I attempted to be kind to the gentleman showing me the room with saying “perhaps it was a cleaning agent”, causing my reaction. But after reviewing the other rooms, I quickly came to realize it was the LACK of cleaning. & LACK OF AIR CIRCULATION. I would not under any circumstances suggest the Royal hotel at Whitley Bay for anyone ever.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the waterfront, really geeat spot, walking distance to everything, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast was excellent rooms are comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

y

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the moment there are scaffold on the outside, it didn't affect my stay. Hotel was well situated for the front and a short walk to the bars. I would consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent one night whilst visiting a friend and the hotel was absolutely ideal. Fantastic location on the beach front. All of the staff were friendly, the room was a decent size and very clean. Bathroom was also a good size with a powerful shower and extremely clean. It's a touch on the old side and is currently being renovated but honestly for the price it exceeded all expectations. The breakfast is genuinely superb as a particular highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fine

Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

stuart

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but it's so tired and tatty inside. No sound proofing, ancient carpet, mattress and bathroom. It is being refurbished, maybe they'll actually invest some money in the facilities. The staff were really helpful, it's not their fault the owners haven't invested over the years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025