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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Room With Sea View
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Family Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

Standard Single Room With Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

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

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About the area

Whitby

When you stay at Royal Whitby in Whitby, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Whitby Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Whitby Harbour. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from North York Moors National Park and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Robin Hood's Bay Beach.

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

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Botham's of Whitby Tea Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Whitby Beach
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.

Stay in one of 118 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Royal Whitby, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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 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

  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1840
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

Reviews

Royal Whitby Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location great, friendly & helpful staff, nice room but hot, unfortunately no lift during the refurbishment which means a lot of stairs to climb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were advised the lift wasn’t working but didn’t know there would be 53 steps up to the room until booking in or that there was scaffolding outside the room impeding the sea view we had requested . We were concerned about workman walking along the scaffolding and being able to see in our room . Despite this the staff were extremely kind and helpful , especially regarding carrying luggage and the parking which we weren’t aware we had to reserve in advance . Am sure the hotel will be wonderful once the refurbishment is completed but this stay which was booked as it was my birthday , was not as enjoyable as we had hoped . Hopefully if we return again , the improvements that are being carried out will be completed making our stay more enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

s

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lift wasnt working had tocarry cases up and down stairs plus using stairs why we were there with all of us suffering with bad knees si wasnt happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Beautiful hotel great breakfast not sure why we were booked a Disabled room though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is under extensive renovations. The staff coped with this amazingly. Biggest issue was no lifts and having to manage the stairs daily even though we were imformed pre visit and offered help with luggage. In the circumstances though we had a great stay . Rooms clean quiet and staff very good . Parking easy and affordable. All in all lots more positive than the inconvenience. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a refurbished family room which was beautiful All the staff in the hotel and restaurant throughout our stay were fabulous The position of the hotel is perfect for walking into the harbour or to the beach, with beautiful views of the abbey. Breakfast was ok but could be a little chaotic. A small but irritating thing was that there were no condiments near the pastries so to get some butter/jam for croissant etc you had to interupt the toast queue. Also the size of the plates for pastries were tiny, no bigger than a small saucer which was messy. We were also disappointed with our evening meal at the restaurant. The pizza was fine but although beautifully presented the steak and guiness pie was quite bland and dry, even when the thin gravy had been added. Also, the diet coke tasted very watery even before the ice had melted. Overall, I would recommend and stay at the hotel again, just on a room only basis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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