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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Whitby hotel

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Bar (on property)
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
(55 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
(30 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 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 Granby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Whitby hotel
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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Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Total with taxes and fees
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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

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

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 much does it cost to stay at Royal Whitby?

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on Dec 17, 2025 start from $56.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1138 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

lewis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very friendly, lovely view not so good in second room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For a lovely hotel lack of complimentary bottle water tissues and biscuits in the room - had to ask for toilet roll- parking - not told to pre book
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Little sneaky getaway

It was great the room newly refurbished to a lovely standard . Hotel is under refurbishment so understandably some disruption. The bar area was nice and the staff were lovely. Didn’t eat there but the food looked good from what we saw. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Al

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Building is full of scaffolding but an enjoyable stay would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very dark and oppressive what is shown on the expedia pictures is nothing to the reality , dog hairs everywhere and dust everywhere , on check in we were advised that the lift was out of use, my 76 year old mum had to walk 3 flights of stairs it nearly killed her we would not have stayed if we had known. We sat in the back lounge and felt water dripping on me there was a leak in the ceiling the staff didn’t present as being happy at all, definitely would not return.Awful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

Traveled with partner
Good location. Large spacious room and bathroom. Beautiful view. Will be nice when renovations are complete. Photo of the hotel looked like there was plenty of free parking in the grounds,limited parking at the rear, the grass area is not part of the hotel. Lump of hair on the window sill in our room. Was not aware that renovations were going on, especially the lift not working. Breakfast cheaper if ordered the day before, cost more if booking B&B
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location on the seafront at Whitby but the property was very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal wreck of a hotel

Compromised getting a larger room for a sea view and discovered that the view was obscured by scaffolding! We were not informed that he hotel was undergoing refurbishment although from the state of the place , it is desperately in need of a total refurb! Rooms were drab, tired and unwelcoming. Furniture old and broken. Dull decor. Reception was like going into a dungeon! Whatever possessed the owners to paint it dark blue? The same with the restaurant/dining room named the fat badger so maybe represented a badger sett) Dark blue walls with brown furniture and carpet. Decor lacking in taste . Very disappointed with whole experience. The only saving grace was the staff who were friendly and helpful despite having to work in such a depressing hole.
View from hotel room , felt like a prison cell!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

colin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

6/10 Okay

Florence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bit of a mixed bag

the hotel is having a refurb, we stayed in one of the completed rooms on the second floor, comfy large bed, good shower/bathroom. We knew the lift was not working, but not about the painting in the corridors. The second floor was being repainted so unfortunately the smell of paint and dust hung about ,also very dusty in foyer. I am sure when its completed it will be nice ,but perhaps they should not have made these rooms available for the durations of the painting? Parking was stated to be available at the rear, its really hard to be able to get a space, perhaps because of the contractors also needing a space? be prepared to pay approx. 10-14 pounds a day for on street parking, some of the metres don't work, so it can be a faff to keep looking for a working metre. I think parking is free in the winter months. the hotel, being on the west cliff, has a lovely outlook ,and Witby its self is charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HILARY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is currently being refurbished and we were aware of this before we booked. Parking is poor and we now know you should reserve a space when you book. Staff were all very good and breakfast was excellent. Location good. Comfortable bed. At the end of the day you get what you pay for and we enjoyed our two days in Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Be ok when they finished refurbishing and lift back working
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

manuel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable, beautiful room, amazing sea view, easy walk to restaurants and the beet parts of withby. We will definitely go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lift out of order, steep stairs to rooms on 3rd floor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that I was on the 3rd floor - there wasn't a lift I suffer from arthritis & have great difficulty with stairs+ I was informed by another guest who was there the year before that the lift wasn't in use then either, the bathroom wasn't very hygieniv & smelt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025