Royal Whitby

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

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

Four Poster Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marie Antoinette's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clara's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬11 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. 589 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1339 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice cosy room. Clean with recent carpet and paint upgrade. Good location. Didnt eat at hotel unfortunately.
Renovated bar area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently refurbished and very nice. Clean and fresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks amazing.....I asked for a specific room and they delivered thankyou so much for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was really nice room, seaview but unfortunately scaffolding is still up but will be lovely when done. Room spacious, clean and newly painted. Bathroom looked new too and shower was really nice. Had evening meal at hotel and couldn't fault it. Staff were helpful and friendly. It was lovely and quiet. quiet.quiet.srecommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and tidy, and the view was fantastic, the floor to ceiling windows gave us a very good view of the sea and the Abbey. The best room we have had after the upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent and professional very helpful couldn’t do enough for you The room was lovely room 410 but was a fair walk from lift would have been nice to have a bath but other than that it was lovely Food at the hotel was top notch everything you need for breakfast staff was excellent recommend this hotel and that’s why we always come back Shaun and Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly helpful staff, would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar prices were expensive and the rowdy I’m guessing non resident customers weren’t controlled, we left and went to our room. Otherwise a lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an amazing stay at the Royal Hotel Whitby. The room was amazing and beautifully furnished. Staff were friendly and professional. The breakfast had a great selection of hot and cold food and with high quality ingredients. This was the perfect place from which to explore Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not eat here. Had drinks in the bar which is well stocked. The hotel is beautifully decorated. Rooms, bed,pillows comfy. Depending on your room excellent views over the harbour/abbey . Short, easy walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joan

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the upgrade , the room was great , had an amazing view. Staff couldn’t be more helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location of the hotel. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large room, newly renovated and very clean. All staff were friendly & helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely very clean.And the staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly, car park around rear of hotel very convenient, room with view over harbour towards abbey superb. Despite very cold weather hotel warm throughout. Excellent breakfast choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Glynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to help
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Just getting home from a lovely weekend with my hubby the hotel was beautiful clean and very helpful staff breakfast was beautiful plenty to chose from and will return later on in the year as the weather was very snowy so found getting around on foot was horrendous like a skating rink to walk on but overall a great time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely. Breakfast very good and staff really helpful and friendly. Have stayed quite a few times
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026