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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property

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A reception area with a central counter, two columns, and a chandelier.
A four-poster bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a wardrobe.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.
A bar with wooden tables and leather booths, a bartender, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A bar area with wooden flooring, leather bar stools, and a chandelier.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalebone Arch
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a door.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a door.

Standard Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a purple chair, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Single Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room With Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room With Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room With Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small seating area with a chair.

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a wardrobe.

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cosy Double Room With Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small seating area with a chair.

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Four Poster Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Royal Whitby

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Royal Whitby's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Whitby Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include an elevator, a terrace, and a lobby fireplace
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Whitby Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Whitby Harbour
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Royal Whitby has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 8 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Lift
  • 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

  • Desk
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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 8 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 457 8386 39
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 480 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1513 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all round, loved the room, the bar the location oh and ball room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent location attentive staff, dog friendly good buffet breakfast and excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely and tastefully refurbished, great bar and breakfast was hearty with a great variety
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was beautiful tastey and fresh with good choice in relaxing atmosphere .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good rooms nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated Tour bus stops right outside Staff very helpful and polite Had a family room which was very spacious and a separate room for our daughter (nice for her to have a bit of her own space)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was lovely good selection of hot and cold food. Bar had a good selection of drinks staff were good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodation and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and a fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & the staff very helpful we had a great stay. Good breakfast selection we ate dinner at the badger restaurant & bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location, our room with the family bedroom included was amazing. Gorgeous comfy four poster bed and lots of choice at breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, nice old building. Great value for money, enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was very nice and had a varied menu. Staff were very helpful and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, fresh and great quality.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Darren

Disliked: Amenities
Yes, breakfast was good and plenty of choice
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Man Mei May

Good location with parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brillant location pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greta breakfast clean room and great staff definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really well presented, friendly staff, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a bit old but they have been renovating it. The staff has been very helpful. Great location over looking the Abbey and the North Sea.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic newly renovated room, with fantastic views over Whitby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent clean and comfy room in the refurbished part of the hotel. Really dog friendly with dogs welcome in all areas in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026