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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Whitby with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 steps of Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument. 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. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Whitby hotel include Whitby Beach and Whitby Pavilion.

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 in Whitby with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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

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 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 27 Jan 2025 start from AU$121.95, 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. 295 out of 764 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 764 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 764 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 764 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 764 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

Jean

Travelled with family
Didn’t realise had to reserve parking at hotel. There appeared to be several empty spaces but told they had been taken up. Stayed in newly renovated room which was lovely. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Downside was lift which was out of action to 3rd floor which we were on, also very small and old style lift. Hotel communal areas lovely and very nice breakfast. Position of hotel lovely overlooking Abby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
Check-in OK but not advised beforehand about parking - £8 per day in street and £6 per day at hotel (limited). Arrival information said to book a breakfast slot. We tried 0830 but not available due to 3 large coach groups so tried 0800 but then were told that it was not necessary to book at that time. At 0800 we asked for a window seat but they were all reserved - but not all used. Asked for a reservation for a window seat the next morning and was told they would try but there was no reserved seating for us even though there was a window table available. At first we were told that we couldn't sit there as they were all reserved for coach drivers but we did. Clearly, priority is given to coach parties - we felt like second rate citizens even though we booked the most expensive room. Room 105 had no handle on outside of door (other rooms did) so very difficult to close. There was one small radiator in room - controlled by hotel. It was warm on the first night but cold on the second night. Had to use bedding to keep warm after a shower (no dressing gowns). Bathroom was tastefully refurbished but in need of maintenance/repair. The towel radiator auto-shut off after 2 hours. Presumably hotel is a listed building which is why windows were old, wooden single-glazed sash windows from floor to ceiling. However there can never be an excuse for black mould on windows and glass that is difficult to see through because so dirty. Maid service was poor - dirty mugs and poor replenishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ian

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

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was ok for one night at dated but understand that it has recently changed ownership and could see work being undertaken in the hotel so would stay again in future overall satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great position and has great views. Rooms are fairly basic, and could do with a refresh here and there. Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
In its heyday the Royal must have been very sought after. While comfortably and good value, the decor is tired. The bath mat was very dirty and the shower screen did not sit on the bath top so water got into the bathroom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Badly needs planed refurb staff are great though
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed for 2 days very friendly staff also the dog loved the bar 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dean T

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress was awful, room was tired and old, had a funny weed like smell, I had to remove the hand soap bottle as the tab had not been removed. The San Miguel beer was terrible not smooth and crisp like it should be. It’s not worth £80 a night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The car park wasn't great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Elle

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked here as it had good reviews, and admittedly, was one of the few ok looking places I could find in central Whitby. The photos were deceiving however. While the staff and location were/is fantastic, the building itself and the rooms are in a much much needed state of a revamp, additionally the room we were in was quite dirty with dust on the towel rails, spiders on the roof, the bold in the bathroom was filthy, water f skate on the ceiling and cracking paint, the carpet.kooks like it hasn’t been steam cleaned in a number of years causing us to wear socks around the room. One half of the shower door was broken/immovable which meant we had to squeeze through the little gap made where the first half of the door opens. I was just able to stay here for the night, but would definitely not want to stay longer, or again, until the place has had an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing accommodation
The bed was only accessible on one side instead of 2 because it was up against the wall. The hand wash ran out in the bathroom. We left the empty out but was never replaced. Only 6 hangers for a couple. We paid £465 for 3 nights bed and breakfast and was disappointed with the accommodation for the price. There were renovations taking place but a decorator sanding a door down at check in and out time is unacceptable. My sister in law paid the same price but got a bigger room but same situation with the bed. Car parking was a good setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken and Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The standard of the hotel for the price was Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here especially in the superior rooms and with views of the Abbey and whitby all the staff are so helpful and really lovely but you need to book with the Royal not throught Expedia as we paid £80 odd more !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 141 which was a great size room and a large window overlooking the sea. The temperature in the room was extremely warm and there is no way to adjust the temperature. In addition, the following morning whilst having a shower, the bath started to fill with stagnant water which smelt disgusting. This smell was extremely bad and although we went for breakfast (having paid £27), which was a bit much for a slice of toast and some fruit as we hardly eat anything due to not feeling well due to the room smell. We mentioned this to reception on checking out to be told they will get maintenance to take a look! Very poor customer service indeed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms 132 and 141
The first room booked cosy 132 was extremely small but our next room booked 141 was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024