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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property

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Reception
Superior Double Room With Sea View
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Family Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

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

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, within a 5-minute drive of Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Whalebone Arch and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Captain Cook Monument.

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 Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marie Antoinette's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

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 desks and electric kettles, 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)
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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 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

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1270 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Th room was dated. Had emailed and had no response prior to our visit. Food wasnt great we walked out of restaurant on ladt day very poorly organised
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very helpful. The room was lovely and clean, the only issue was the heated towel radiator which looked very much like it had seen better days. Other than that thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn, Manchester

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was ok, we were told breakfast was any time until 10am and the breakfast would be there until 10.30am. Staff throughout the stay were generally very friendly. Shower didn't drain well - had to turn it off quite often to make sure the tray didn't overflow. The bathroom looked very old, paint flaking off the radiator, and the towel rail was so low that you couldn't put a bath towel on it. Only had one toilet roll and that was not replaced when housekeeping came - had to ask at reception for another (which was left unwrapped on the floor outside the room in the corridor). The room was far too hot with no way to adjust the temperature of the radiator. Had to open the small window which meant we heard a great deal of noise from outside. I reported this issue (and shower) to reception who said maintenance would come, but these issues were not fixed. The floorboards in the room and in the corridor outside were so creaky. At 3.30am we were woken up by a loud noise in the corridor. Then some time prior to 6.00am, the fire alarm went off. We evacuated via the nearest fire exit, which was a metal staircase outside. No staff around to assist (and there was a lady with a crutch who we were worried about behind us). We hung around outside, and we never saw a single member of staff. Very worrying. We returned when the crowd went back in, and only a fireman was able to update us - said it was a faulty sensor. Other issues but ran out of room & no response to my feedback form.
Towel rail too low to be used for bath towels
Nowhere to hang do not disturb sign - and no lock inside door
Evacuation with no staff to be seen
Filter from inside kettle which looked disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The room was freezing, felt like the window was open it was that cold and that's with the heating on. Bathroom was like a freezer. Twin room so I utilised both duvets over the 1 bed. Workers woke me in the morning as there is renovations occurring, chatting in the corridors before 9am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault it. Nice clean room. Nice bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room just been refurbished. Absolutely amazing 4 poster. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was better than advertised as the bathroom was upgraded from the picture when booking. We paid for a sea view, scaffolding did obscure it a little but we could still see the sea. A light above the bathroom mirror would be good as the only light was above and shadowed your face. All staff we came across were lovely and helpful. Maybe a seperate range of lite bites in the bar would be nice. Parking was very good around the hotel as it is free Nov-March!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed our second stay here. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room a little tired but a good few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our room 402. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much improved and the hard working staff may our stay wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The upgrade of the downstairs is fantastic and the whole hotel is in a better place. This Hotel is a Whitby icon and deserved to be saved which you are doing. Brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

RICHARD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very dated, supposedly had a refurbishment but just papered over the cracks. We had a view of the harbour but could hardly see through the filthy windows, old furnishings in rooms , mucky carpets, moldy silicon around shower , woodwork rotting. Disappointing great potential but won't be staying again .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in one of the newly refurbished rooms and it was exceptional. All of the refurbished areas were a great standard. The new bar was superb and busy every evening. Buffet breakfast also superb and freshly replenished. Price was spot on with great views over the west cliff. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s great to see the Royal being improved. Was disappointed that we paid for a sea view to find our view obscured with scaffolding. Had we known we wouldn’t have paid the extra for this view. Hotel staff said this is mentioned on their own website but not on hotel booking sites which is disappointing. Check if you’re about to pay the extra.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked cosy double room however this room was a bit tired and window wouldn't close so staff upgraded us to executive double, fabulous room the bar downstairs is great and when all the hotel is upgraded it will be amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Your staff are great my wife has issues and a care dog when we arrived I thought we where going home because my wife was having problems after a 6 hour drive but your man behind the reception was great we had lunch and stayed and even booked an extra night All staff from reception too bar staff and cleaning brilliant Thankyou for a great stay we will be back for more stays to see the upgrades to the Hotel XX
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Bar area was lovely…rooms could be upgraded a bit …but they were clean enough alright for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay at a lovely hotel. The staff were all very good, courteous and friendly. We had a nice sea view passed the scaffolding (which we knew about before we booked). The room was nice and clean. The only drawback was that one side of the bed was against a wall as the room was quite small but was ok as it was a short stay. We always leave out the “do not disturb “ sign for short breaks and was pleasantly surprised to find fresh supplies of consumables (tea, milk, toilet rolls etc) outside the door each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025