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

Reviews

8.0 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
(56 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
(31 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 much does it cost to stay at Royal Whitby?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on Jan 21, 2026 start from $65.49, 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. 478 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1168 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

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

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a building site at present - wish it was made more obvious at time of booking. Room damp with damaged walls. No toiletries. Limited toilet paper! Parking useless - fire alarms went off in middle of night two nights running. Fed up. Would ask for a refund but can’t be bothered. Still, the views from hotel were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

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

8/10 Good

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Bathroom could be better: hot tap -faulty.shower tap difficult to turn on and off when wet. Poorly decorated.Bedroom curtains faded, dull and ill fitting . Car park £6 per day. 0nly one 6 person lift.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though the property is undergoing refurbishment, it didn’t disturb our time at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Clean bedding and bathroom on arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

W

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked a sea view room but is unfortunately blocked by the scaffolding. It would be better if we were informed beforehand. Sound proof of the room is not good as you can hear the people from the corridor also people from outside. Window's locked also broken. Facility is quite old and a lot of work undergoing in the building atm. But location is great. 5 Minutes walk to the seaside and about 15 minutes walk to 199 steps and the bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was being updated in a massive way and we were expected to go up stairs with our walkers
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location, high up, with great views of the Abbey and the town. There are steps up to the hotel from the town or you can walk up the road (Khyber Pass). There is limited onsite parking which needs to be booked in advance. Room 2 was clean and had a new carpet and bed. It was quite a large room with a sea view. At the time of our visit (Sept. 2025), there was a lot of noisy work being done on hotel improvements, but this will only improve the hotel for future guests. The staff were very helpful and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Janette

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

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly all good, would have liked a wider vegetarian choice in the restaurant, and at breakfast, also bigger plates at breakfast would've been welcome. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

We have just had a wonderful stay here, the room was spotless with everything we could need and the staff were excellent in the restaurant. We will be staying again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a large old building, commanding on the cliff. There was a refurbishment underway, so some areas were better than others. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Our room was large, and comfortable. We didnt eat at the hotel, but the bar was very welcoming and the restaurant looked lovely. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beverley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel but……..

Lovely hotel staff excellent but couldn’t understand why when I’d booked 2 double rooms for myself and daughter and partner up graded to sea view rooms for our one night stay that they ended up been both very different rooms? One being better than the other little touches like bottled water, biscuits, toiletries and a bigger room? We found this difference disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025