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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Whitby Beach

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Superior Double Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Whitby Pavilion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room With Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | 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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Cosy Double Room With Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Whitby

Close to the beach.You'll find Whitby Beach and Whitby Harbour within a 15-minute walk of this Whitby hotel. Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument 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 Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whitby Abbey - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hadley’s Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Botham's of Whitby Tea Room - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

3-star hotel near Whitby Beach
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
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 31 2025 to September 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on Oct 6, 2025 start from $109.49, 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 6.3 mi (17-min drive) from Robin Hood's Bay 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. 404 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked because they said parking available. It wasn’t. Huge problem given it’s a busy place in July. Stay away if you have luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for views of the Abbey and the Whitby Tour Bus stops right outside the door. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Chaos in reception areas with drilling builders etc not notified of this before booking not a relaxing area to be in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok ,there is a lot of work going on ,it will be a Lovely place to stay when all the renovations are finished, the room we had was dated and and needs some tlc ,the bar and restaurant are very nice would stay again as it’s a perfect location and has nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

charles

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

2/10 Terrible

JU YING, Vancouver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was undergoing major renovation during my stay, including the instalment of a lift. My review will be based on my experience during my stay with these renovations ongoing. This is an establishment that has seen some age, and my room was located on the 4th floor. The staff did not offer any service to carry my bag, which other similar establishments did (and to which I had refused). I had noticed many seniors on the upper floors had to carry their bags themselves with struggle, and to make the matters worse, each floor in the hotel is significantly higher than other buildings without lifts. The room I was offered is one of the most recently refurbished rooms, and it was overall satisfactory in cleanliness. One thing that I found slightly shocking was that given the recent refurbishment, the room did not have temperature control unit and instead had a portable fan and a portable heater. I had also fancied the restaurant for dinner service however after standing at the waiting area and 3 different staffs walked pass by without hint of service (or greeting) even when calling out to them, I decided elsewhere. The biggest issue for me was the fact that because of the ongoing renovation, there was a distinct smell in the halls of the hotel that did not smell pleasant or healthy and tickled my throat. I was overall looking forward to leave the premise as soon as I could.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Elena

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Loved it had new furbished room staff gteat
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

6/10 Okay

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is undergoing a renovation which is needed, however this is not communicated nor was the fact that there was no lift in the property at present either.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is completely clad in scaffolding from top to bottom. There are workmen everywhere drilling, hammering and making a mess. The entrance from the car park is disgusting, bits of wood, filthy, dusty. The carpark is reserve space only and the overflow is a gravel space full of rubble and rubbish. Our allocated room was on the 3rd floor (no lift) with 90 steps (I was told). My husband has COPD. We were found a room on the ground floor with filthy windows and curtains. To be fair the man who attended to me asked if it was OK and I said yes because it was on the ground floor. It's undergoing renervation and there's a long way to go. The staff were very nice. We booked for two nights but left after one. I believe the room rate should be halved to compensate for the disruption - which no-one apologised for. I do have a photo of the bath and window but I think my words say it all. Enough said.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel in the middle of renovation so it should have been cheaper
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location with great views and a lovely sunset. I'd definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the character of inside the building. It is having redecoration done but didnt intrude with stay. The room was enough and had a lovely picturesque view. The room did get very warm during the night but we judt opened the window a little. Breakfast buffet was well organised and really good. The dining room setting was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Big hotel with Big breakfast

Ideally placed on the cliff top with noteworthy views across the estuary to Whitby Abbey ruins and out to see. The hotel is undergoing a significant face lift and refit but its current public rooms are very good. Outstanding breakfast options available. Well worth the £100 or so for B&B nb lift currently unavailable so be ready to climb some stairs!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

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

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
even though they were doing renovations it was lovely to stay there
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is undergoing refurbishment until July 2025. Otherwise it’s lovely the staff are excellent and you can see when complete it will be lovely. Lots of character lovely building excellent locstion
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very helpful.The room was very clean.Can highly reccomend the Royal awhitby aHotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025