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The Riviera Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Whitby Beach

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Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Separate Shower Room) | View from property
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Restaurant
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2) | 1 bedroom
Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2) | 1 bedroom

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

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

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child) | Miscellaneous

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

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Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Separate Shower Room) | 1 bedroom

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

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Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Miscellaneous

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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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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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 3) | 1 bedroom

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

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

About the neighborhood

Whitby

Whitby retreat .You'll find Whitby Beach and Whitby Harbour within a 15-minute walk of this Whitby guesthouse. Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hadley’s Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Botham's of Whitby Tea Room - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Riviera Guest House

4-star guest house near Whitby Beach
Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Whitby guesthouse is smoke free.

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

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Bar (on property)

Royal Whitby

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 1,005 reviews
$66 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Whitby

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

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

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 close is The Riviera Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Whitby Beach and 6.2 mi (18-min drive) from Robin Hood's Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Riviera Guest House offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Riviera Guest House offers 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. 231 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 443 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Denis

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I knew there would be stairs to climb, but I didn’t expect it would be eight flights to our room. A warning would have been appreciated. There was a strong smell emanating from the bathroom although the bathroom was clean we had to keep the extractor fan going 24 hours a day to confine the smell to the bathroom. The sheets were too small for the mattress and kept rucking up. It would have been appreciated if we had some help lugging our luggage up and down the stairs no one was available. I am sure that others must have complained about the smell in the bathroom and am surprised nothing has been done about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice guesthouse with fantastic views on the doorstep,close to the beach and attractions,would use again although probably better not for those who struggle with walking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

My review

Well looked after, the bedroom had a nice character, however the bathroom en suite has had some sort of a make over but not to the best standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

EMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My top floor room with dormer window had great views out to sea - the payoff being 73 internal stairs in addition to the dozen from street level! I'd previously stayed at this property so was aware of the stairs and the property owner Emma also messaged me at the time of booking to check that there were no mobility issues. After a minor issue around check-in times, I was able to quickly settle in and found my room to be clean and comfortable with good quality bedding and a generous refreshments tray. Supplementary heating was available if required but I found the room was toasty thanks to the afternoon sun. Breakfast choices were made the previous evening and popped into a box in reception. Breakfast service ran smoothly with clear table allocations, a good supply of filter coffee, high quality items in my full English and branded cereals and preserves. Overall, a pleasant stay and I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely short stay here, nothing too much trouble, had a great nights sleep, £3 parking permit was fantastic, breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

More than 199 steps 😁

Excellent choice for a last minute visit to Whitby. Stunning views overlooking the sea and a perfect location for exploring everything Whitby has to offer. Super clean and modern room and lovely full English breakfast. Nothing at all to complain about. If you can mange the 199 steps you will be fine here 😁
Even the bathroom had a wonderful view
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location of guest house was excellent but as for all such properties in this area car parking has to be paid for using discs or cards purchased from the property. The Riviera was OK but not as good as we were expecting based on the historic reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024