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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Whitby Harbour

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
(18 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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
(32 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitby

Close to the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument. Whitby Beach and Whitby Pavilion are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

3-star hotel near Whitby Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Royal Whitby also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Whitby hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1840
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Whitby offers 118 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 457 8386 39

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Whitby have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Whitby.

How close is Royal Whitby to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Whitby Beach and 2.1 mi (7-min drive) from West Cliff Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Whitby offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Whitby, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Whitby?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Whitby?

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

Is there free parking at Royal Whitby?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

Does Royal Whitby have a pool?

Royal Whitby does not have a pool.

Does Royal Whitby have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Whitby have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Whitby to downtown Whitby?

Royal Whitby is 0.1 mi away from West Cliff.

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1177 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

stephen

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

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jodi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location with the cliff walk across the road. It was fine, but under renovation so the "view" I paid for was blocked and the lobby had some construction going on. The room was ok, but dated and a little musty. It's what you'd expect in an old seaside town - old motel that's being updated, but has seen better days
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not quite got to decorating in the room we stayed in this time which was a shame and the portable heater didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is currently undergoing renovations so it was quite noisy sometimes. Our room was dated but clean. Unfortunately we were right next to the corridor door so you could hear people going through and letting it bang morning and night. The breakfast was ok, buffet style full English, cereals, some fruit, pastries and toast. During the weekend they kept running out and not quick at keeping up with replacing items, the week days were better. We went out to eat every evening so cannot comment on the meals. Note there is very limited parking for such a big hotel which you have to prebook. We weren’t aware of that until a day or so before arriving so weren’t able to book. But i have a blue badge and was able to park for free outside on the road. It was very busy at and of sept so it must be impossible during the holiday season. Free wifi, tea and coffee in room, hairdryer, towels, extra pillows, hand wash and body wash in dispensers on wall. Most of the shops are on the east side, and there are lots of steps and slopes to get to them, or you can drive as there are plenty of disabled spaces. At the top of 199 steps is the abbey, which costs to go in, but you can use the cafe and shop for free. There is also an amazing micro brewery which was great in Sunday to sit outside and they had a band playing. Again you can drive round to this. The old town shops are lovely to walk around. There is a Whitby tour bus that travels around but we didn’t use, just saw it a lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Convenient location. Nice room and clean. Street parking which turned ou to be cheaper than the hotel's own parking of which there are very few spaces but this was not communicated at booking. We were lucky to find a space in front of the hotel so all turned out fine. Try and get a sea view rather than the car park! Reception area dark and tired and rather small. Staff not over friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in mid refurbishment when we were there. The hotel bar (Fat Badger) was the best hotel bar I've seen. Be aware that the "cosy double room " option was obviously a single room with a double bed, which was up to the wall at one side, and would be unsuitable for older couples or people with mobility issues. Great views, but a climb from the harbour.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal is large traditional hotel that is undergoing renovations to bring it up to date. the work is ongoing but did not affect the enjoyment of our stay. It was warm,well equipped and we had a good breakfast.
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

4/10 Poor

Eric

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The parking was expensive all around, hotel being renovated painted black. Breakfast was given sandwich plates to put your breakfast on. Never had this before always dinner plates. I won't be going back to this hotel. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than a lick if paint the room I was given was decent with a great view if the sea and the Abbey Staff were very helpful with my requests, WiFi was immediate and no lag
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The reception staff are not friendly at all and the car park was very rough the shower was so small had a job getting in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay there in a week. The first two nights were great with a decent room with a sea view (room 242) as paid for. We decided to therefore go back again later in the week and although we paid for the same type of room we were stuck around the side of the hotel in a room (room 312) that was terribly musty- to a point that when you entered it was hard to breath. The decor in the bathroom was horrible and the shower was so small that it was impossible to move. This room is certainly of a poor standard and I think dangerous from a health perspective for elderly people. Was due to stay 2 nights but left after 1 as we couldn’t stay there any longer…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alister

Traveled with family
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

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On arrival we entered the room and found it to have a strong smell of drains. On reporting this to reception the staff couldn't do enough to apologise and find us a new room. This did not affect the stay we had and can't wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn't connect to the wifi do can't comment on that but the hotel is ifeally placed for the beach and shops but with quite a few steps and a slope down (there is a lift down to the sea front). Unfortunately, our room overlooked the car park but i imagine there are rooms that look out over the estuary and the piers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a bit tatty but v comfortable bed. Bedside light with nowhere to plug in! Food was OK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked 2 rooms for my wife and 2 friends, we both paid the same rates for both rooms, the room for my wife and i had just been refurbished to a very high standard. my friends room was terrible. they described my friends room as a cosy double the double bed had to be placed against a wall which made it very difficult to get in and out of bed, the window in the room was stuck open and the heating was not working in the hotel, many people complained, but the reception seemed totally indifferent. terrible customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not as good as previous owners. TV in room not working. Promised Maintenance would attend...THEY DID'NT The one small lift had a mind of it's own
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Jo

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