The Royal Hotel

Property class: 3

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Beach
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Lobby
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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13/17 East Parade, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 1AP
  • Place, Whitley Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, PLAYHOUSE
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Longsands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (3 Persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View ( 4 Persons)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Whitley Bay

The Royal Hotel places you steps from Whitley Sands and within a 10-minute stroll of PLAYHOUSE. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Whitley Bay hotel include Quayside and St. James' Park.

What's nearby

  • Whitley Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • PLAYHOUSE - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Longsands Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Whitley Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tynemouth Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Benton Station - 13 min drive
  • Manors Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fire Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪No Fret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beefeater Whitley Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Royal Hotel also features a terrace and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Whitley Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Royal Hotel offers 38 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Whitley Bay
The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitley Bay

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Whitley Sands.

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

As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 15 Apr 2026 start from AU$152, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 296 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were fantastic and the breakfast was really good!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and local people on check in Quiet peaceful room and sleep ,almost overslept Fabulous breakfast Good price for seafront hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable place to stay, great location, friendly team, and a cracking breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DERMOT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Female staff very helpful. Male staff less so
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
breakfast ok but was expecting higher standard at this hotel room very dated great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were friendly. Room was basic at best, cobwebs between furniture, mattress was a joke, whole hotel was freezing and the toilets had an electric pump needed to flush. This is extra fun when neighbours up to the loo half the night and it sounds like a plane takong off. Breakfast was ok wouldnt come back, though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly , good breakfast , but room was poor as bed up against a wall so had to climb over partner to get in and out . Had a dressing table but no mirror at all in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R, Fayetteville

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at the Royal Hotel. The location right on the seafront made it easy to enjoy walks and the views, and the staff were welcoming throughout our visit. Our room was comfortable and clean, and the hearty breakfast set us up well for the day. The hotel has a classic seaside charm, and it provided a pleasant base for exploring Whitley Bay and the surrounding area. Overall, it was a very good experience and we would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about the hotel and definitely be back more often
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location at the sea front n locality to the town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maryvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great breakfast

Food is excellent. Rooms a bit tired. No heating in shower room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my 2 nights stay it was lovely and very peaceful and I’ll definitely be back again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AWB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb position, you can hear the waves crashing as you leave the hotel, with stunning views across the road. Even dived in the inviting looking North Sea, which is invigorating! Parking is limited, but is free after 6pm at a large carpark a short stroll away. Excellent cooked breakfast from 6:30 to 10am which suited my fine - really friendly staff; even asked if I needed anything for my room each day which was a lovely touch. Room in need of a bit of decorating, but was very clean and provided everything I needed including tea/coffee making facility. Very good fish and chip shop nearby but look out for the starlings - they're actually very sweet! Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Whitley Bay!
30m from the hotel.
The carpark!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and the full English breakfast was good. The hotel is undergoing renovation - I'm sure it will be lovely when it's done but right now it's noisy with dark, very basic rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025