The Riviera Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Whitby Harbour

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)
Restaurant
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)
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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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4 Crescent Terrace, Whitby, England, YO21 3EL
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Separate Shower Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitby

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

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Whalebone Arch - 3 min walk - 0.2 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 - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Riviera Guest House

4-star guest house near Whitby Harbour
The Riviera Guest House offers its guests karaoke. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Whitby guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Riviera Guest House offers 15 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
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 and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Riviera Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Riviera Guest House.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riviera Guest House?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riviera Guest House on Dec 20, 2025 start from $120.84, 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 The Riviera Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Whitby Beach and 2 mi (7-min drive) from West Cliff Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Riviera Guest House offer free breakfast?

The Riviera Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Riviera Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Riviera Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Riviera Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Extended parking is available for a fee.

Does The Riviera Guest House have a pool?

The Riviera Guest House does not have a pool.

Does The Riviera Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Riviera Guest House to downtown Whitby?

The Riviera Guest House is 0.1 mi away from West Cliff.

The Riviera Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 457 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 457 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 457 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 457 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 457 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the West Cliffs with a lovely view of the sea and the harbour from our third floor room (the stairs were tiring after a long day!). Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice. For £3 the guest house can provide a parking card valid for four days in Whitby. We had no trouble parking in the street around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent! Great location, clean, 3 pounds for parking. My only drawback, 5th floor with no lift. Very slow wifi. Otherwise, very good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

ELISAVET MARIA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

8/10 Good

Mary

It would to have been given better bread with our breakfast. I know it is available in Whitby! Otherwise we loved our view from the top of the house and enjoyed the excitement of the regatta weekend … especially the fair as it came in to town. Lovely friendly people in Whitby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guesthouse in a great location opposite the beach. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from Riviera. I am especially appreciative of them accommodating my very late arrival and check in. The breakfast was also excellent - I highly recommend the smoked kipper if you want something new and different.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

I’m going back

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No lift ,so being on the third floor climbing all the stairs was not for anyone with disabilities or with walking difficulties (As my partner had ) . Fire escape procedure was not what i would expected from a five storey building .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

C E

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

Whitby with that sea view.

Fabulous sea front location. Friendly staff. Payable permit parking close by. No lift, so lots of stairs to take into consideration. Overall, good cleanliness, practical room space with all the standard goodies supplied. Excellent breakfast selection also included.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A nice place to spend the night

Clean and friendly, a lot of stairs to access the rooms, but it is an option to have your bags carried up. Attic room had extremely low beam on one side of the double bed, which made room really not suitable for two adults staying in it. Lovely breakfast, with great views and easy access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

B & B

Lovely room with sea view. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Sea view room

I was informed about being on the 4th floor in advance of my stay, which was not a problem. However, the stairway is steep and has many doors to pass through. The room itself is compromised for height by being in the eaves but not a problem for a solo traveller. Would be a different review if I had been offered this"luxury" double room as a couple
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Perfect, cosy and wonderful

It was amazing, the service and the personal touch was perfect. Really enjoyed the breakfast it’s such a good idea ordering it the night before to save wasting food. All questions were answered straight away and in a friendly way. The room was clean and it had a great selection of tea and coffee with biscuits too. For my first time to Whitby, it was the best place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Great place to stay

Great B n B in a fab position just near the whale bone arch. We had top floor sea view room, nice n quiet (not good for less mobile) the lady owner had e mailed beforehand to check we were ok with stairs(we are). Shower gel and shampoo in the bathroom, with heated towel rail. Plenty of plug sockets to go at. Tcmf and biscuits in the room, along with wine glasses and tumblers. Hairdryer in the drawer. Plenty of wardrobe space , ironing board. Really comfy bed. Top floor hallway area was a bit chilly...as was the room (14)...but it does say in the welcome book to turn it on and heat up to your own needs...which we did... big electric wall heater which heats up fast and gets the room really cosy. Nice hot fast shower. Lovely brekky (pre order from welcome book and leave it downstairs in the box the night before). Lovely ladies working the brekky room both days. Free parking outside (only valid mid oct-mid march...due to seasonal months)...in high season...follow parking permit instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Night away

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay, Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great customer service from the confirmation of the booking to leaving. All staff are friendly and helpful, the room was clean and spacious. I think it was the little touches such as Zed coming round at breakfast time checking in with everyone that they are ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024