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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Whitby Harbour

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Four Poster Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception

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
(58 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 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
(18 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 Duke of York - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬4 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)

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 Jan 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on Jan 25, 2026 start from $68.49, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1190 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

6/10 Okay

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Nice break

Got upgraded to superior room. Very spacious. Super king bed. Recently refurbished. Ideal location in whitby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with hotel,room was very clean and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good wf staff all helpfull think better lights in room be helpful as couldn't read otherwise good enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was extremely clean and so was the bathroom. The staff were fantastic and very friendly. The bar was a lovely place to sit and enjoy a drink. They where very dog friendly which I love with us having a dog
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vibe , staff very friendly and helpful. Clean and quiet. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms all been up dateded and work still going on will look good when all done
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired and dated sums up the condition of the hotel. Signs of an update coming but only in the reception and bar/restaurant. The rest of the hotel was like taking a trip back to the 80s, but with peeling paint and a general poor condition. Also the hotel is currently covered with scaffolding so glad I didn’t pay an upgrade for a sea view since it would have been obscured. Breakfast was very average but the stewed coffee was terrible, not worth the £13:50 charged. Honestly a stay at a premier inn would be far superior to what was offered by the hotel. Finally, the very limited parking is very difficult to navigate safely and so the more expensive on street parking nearby was at least a safer option to avoid damaging your car in the sloped gravel free for all car park.
Peeling paint on the walls and ceiling
Room was very basic and headboard of the bed would shake from the noise of the doors in the corridor.
Window frame was rotting and window would not stay open without propping open with something and when it was open, smell from the kitchens below was quite strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel which is currently working hard to bring itself back to it's best with a really big re-vamp. Great location right above the famous whale bone arch, walking distance into Whitby itself was less than 5 mins. Good bar/restaurant and nice, clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with a great view. The hotel is under renovation for the next year or so and our renovated room was very well done. The parking is not ideal. Best to call ahead and reserve a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Llewellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff extremely friendly and helpful.Hotel lovely with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Would not recommend

carpets were covered in large stains especially around the en-suite, walls had marks allover, The bath had rust around the plug hole. Someone kept using the fire door in the corridor next to us banging it everytime they had to close it. Outside were lights that shined up and even though the curtains were thick it still shone through, overall we were very disappointed with our stay and won’t be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Large but not impersonal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is under refurbishment and our room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were excellent. Only real negative was the hotel being renovated which caused some issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

geoff

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

8/10 Good

Franc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great character hotel on the cliffs overlooking Whitby. Newly refurbished rooms. Good atmosphere in bar and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room,comfortable bed no view, very basic, old heater no central heating . Basic shower. Cleaner only dropped towels in didn’t make bed or clean around. Even tho I requested it. Staff could be better. Reception team ok. Restaurant staff not great. Bar staff ok .. I asked for decaf tea and coffee he says they didn’t have it. The restaurant did . They should know these things .. doesn’t cost the earth. Lift tiny but working and new. Property starting to look nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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