The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Whitby Harbour

Photo gallery for The Royal Hotel

Bar (on property)
View from property
Family Room
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Explore the area

Map
West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Whalebone Arch
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Captain Cook Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room With Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room With Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room With Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Whitby

At The Royal Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Whitby Harbour and Whitby Abbey. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Whitby hotel include North York Moors National Park and Robin Hood's Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 1 min walk
  • Whitby Beach - 2 min walk
  • Whitby Pavilion - 3 min walk
  • Whitby Harbour - 12 min walk
  • Whitby Abbey - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Whitby Harbour
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.

The Royal Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 118 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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 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 all 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 Hotel
The Royal Hotel Whitby
The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitby

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 27 Feb 2025 start from AU$122.89, including 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.

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 6 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Whitby Beach.

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 802 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old hotel needing renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing view's
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time we have stayed at the Royal. This time was a great improvement, stayed in a brand newly refurbished room, 1st class accommodation, close to the town centre for pubs restaurants and entertainment. Definitely will be back again highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newly refurbished room to a very high standard, cannot fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lediminda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip
We love the hotel although needs updating. Its in an ideal position for both the seafront and shopping and exploring the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Standard room as expected
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property felt a bit in need of a makeover, but clean and perfectly adequate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel showing its age
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a fine place to stay in Whitby for a few days. Close to the centre (but up a big hill). The hotel is a bit faded and could do with some redecoration, but other than that it was perfectly fine. Staff very friendly and accomodating. Lovely view over the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Position in whitby itself. If weather bad there was plenty room to stay in hotel. All staff had time to speak to you and seemed to have a smile all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here on many occasions, but during this trip was presented with ongoing works to all the inside rooms which impacted on access and egress from our sea view room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was great. Plenty of space, clean and a lovely sea view. The down sides were the lift wasn't working so not great for disability problems. The single glazed wooden sash window suffered pretty badly with condensation which explains the lack of paint on the wood and the noise from outside wasn't filtered in any way at all. Not great when your above the exit door to the hotel bar where noisy smokers get louder as the evening progresses. I would stay again if I could pick my room before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & friendly & helpful staff. No.mean feat on one of the busiest weekends of the year. Good breakfast & fab view of the Abbey, sea & estuary from our room. Couldn't have been better for our 1st Whitby Goth weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Royal hotel.
Fantastic stay at this hotel. Room was amazing, a bit dated but definitely made me say wow as I entered the room. Staff were very polite and professional. Restaurant staff were very friendly and offered very good advice on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Building a bit tired but clean. Room was adequate but had problem with turning shower off tap very stiff. Staff were friendly & helpful. Enjoyed our 2 day stay and would return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024