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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Whitby Beach

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room

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

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

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

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

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

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

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

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Family Room

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

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Standard Single Room

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

View all photos for Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

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

About the area

Whitby

The Royal Hotel places you steps from Whitby Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Whitby Harbour. 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 - 0.1 km
  • Whitby Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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, steps from 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.

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

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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 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 24 February 2025 to 30 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise 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.
  • 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, 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 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 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 31 Mar 2025 start from AU$127.28, 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. 338 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 848 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was so bad to say it had been recently been upgraded. We woke up with rain pounding through the windows and the carpet was totally soaking. Reported to reception with no response and hence the fire alarm constantly going off during the night. Wouldn’t stay again!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room with a decent view
Staff of the property were incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming. Bar was again friendly service with average prices. Room was lovely size for 2, ensuite was decent size. We didnt have breakfast but it did smell terrific, local shops were also very friendly and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great location , good value for money , stayed in one of the new refurbished rooms , very nice , would recommend Good street parking as well 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Property and rooms quite dated, wallpaper peeling off walls in corridors, room was classed as a superior twin with sea view. The sash windows are very old and were filthy, had to wipe the window to try and see the views. On the plus the food was good, breakfast was overpriced. Staff were friendly, it’s in a great location, but hotel needs updating and rooms should be priced accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Lovely staff had refurb room was amazing great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel , happy staff
The hotel staff were very polite and attentive, the decor is a little run down but didn't bother us. The food was lovely especially the cooked breakfast.i would like more choice for the evening meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night
We were in a room that had been refurbished it was lovely and the bathroom was gorgeous great shower But the only downfall was it didnt have a window to look out of
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Royal has improved a lot with the room upgrades and the meals are lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Mr
1st night had to move room as the room had a odour of raw sewage, which the lady on reception already new about, Moved to another room, that evening the radiator leaked all over the bedroom floor and into the bathroom, also it was making banging noises all night. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice weekend
Lovely hotel nice newly refurbished rooms . Friendly staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sunday roast
We have had a good stay at the hotel the restaurant was decorated when we were there and the decor was very good. They advertised Sunday roast.it was fantastic but too much for me well worth a visit
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Visit at your own risk!
Initially a nice welcome by staff and to be to be we had an upgrade we were pleased. If this was an upgrade god know what our room would have been like, shocking, this could be fixed with minimal cost and a little thought. Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

IAN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old fashioned seaside hotel with huge charm. It’s in the middle of a renovation so some areas look a bit tired or are obviously being worked on. Room was clean and comfy and warm. Buffet breakfast was plentiful. And finally a toaster that properly toasts the bread!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value
Newly refurbished room, although small, was done out very well. Staff very helpful and friendly. Can't adjust radiators so it got a bit hot and, of course, a bit of a waste of heat. Cooked breakfast was a bit bland - not sure why. Excellent value for money. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple
Loved the clean large sea view room can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024