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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 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 .Stay at this Whitley Bay hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of PLAYHOUSE and 2 miles (3 km) of Longsands Beach. Tynemouth Aquarium and St. Mary's Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 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

  • Benton Station - 13 min drive
  • Manors Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fire Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪No Fret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beefeater Whitley Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬5 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 16 mi (38-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Jan 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Jan 22, 2026 start from $88.49, 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.

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 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Longsands Beach and 3.3 mi (6-min drive) from Seaton Sluice 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.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 276 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my 2 nights stay it was lovely and very peaceful and I’ll definitely be back again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AWB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb position, you can hear the waves crashing as you leave the hotel, with stunning views across the road. Even dived in the inviting looking North Sea, which is invigorating! Parking is limited, but is free after 6pm at a large carpark a short stroll away. Excellent cooked breakfast from 6:30 to 10am which suited my fine - really friendly staff; even asked if I needed anything for my room each day which was a lovely touch. Room in need of a bit of decorating, but was very clean and provided everything I needed including tea/coffee making facility. Very good fish and chip shop nearby but look out for the starlings - they're actually very sweet! Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Whitley Bay!
30m from the hotel.
The carpark!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and the full English breakfast was good. The hotel is undergoing renovation - I'm sure it will be lovely when it's done but right now it's noisy with dark, very basic rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was excellent. Shower very good. Bed very comfortable. Opposite the coast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, staff lovely. breakfast good, no view after conversion sounds fantastic. Obviously due updating when completed position perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was all very pleasant.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A few day stay

Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Always all enjoyable stay

Always an enjoyable stay. Super friendly and welcoming. Always sleep so well here and to wake up to a lovely breakfast. The fact the beach front is directly opposite is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE

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

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