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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Whitby Beach

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Superior Double Room With Sea View
Family Room
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

Standard Single Room With Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Whitby, Royal Whitby is near a train station and near the beach. While the natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Whitby Harbour. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting.
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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitby Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • The Moon & Sixpence
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Hotel near Whitby Beach
Close to Whitby Harbour, Royal Whitby provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A ballroom, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 118 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1840
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 457 8386 39

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel
Royal Whitby Hotel
Royal Whitby Whitby
Royal Whitby Hotel Whitby

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Whitby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Whitby?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on Sept 14, 2025 start from CA $120.49, 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 much is parking at Royal Whitby?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

What time is check-in at Royal Whitby?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Royal Whitby?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Whitby located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Whalebone Arch and Whitby Beach. Captain Cook Monument and Bram Stoker Memorial Seat are just steps away. Whitby Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff and a really nice restaurant for breakfast and dinner. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
great bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly and helpful at check in and check out. Room was basic but suited our needs for a 1 night visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved Whitby would stay here again when refurbishing has finished
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Look passed the refurbishment going on and you will as we did have a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms beautiful views from room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the abbey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to the beach and abbey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, however the lift was being refurbished but staff on hand to help, food was excellent along with the bar. Comfy and large room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly. The service was exceptional. We stayed in their new rooms that was only finished last weekend and was an absolute amazing stay! Would highly recommend! 5 stars!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel newly renovated in a lot of areas, easy to park and walk to everywhere in town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Nice new refurbished room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nilay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are very helpful, friendly and love dogs. Very quiet and has amazing viewsof the Whitby Harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault anything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff lovely and room large
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was 1 st class . Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff on booking in .. only thing is lift out of order and was on 3rd floor ... refushised room was great sea view xxx going agian in november already booked
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sea view room a bit of a disappointment as there was scaffolding outside! Very busy and lively in bar and restaurant. Staff lovely and very helpful couldn’t fault them. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient staff, very clean environment even though the hotel is going through a refurbishment. Hotel car park included was a bonus. Good location for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just back after a three day stay at the Royal. We had a wonderful time. The room was clean and had everything we needed. The bar was spacious with plenty of seating. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, Great Staff, I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We selected a sea view room, the view was excellent but unfortunately that was the only good thing I could say about this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025