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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
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

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
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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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
(22 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

About the area

Whitby

At Royal Whitby 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Whitby hotel include Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park.

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

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.

Royal Whitby 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Whitby 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.

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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)
  • 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: 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
Royal Whitby Hotel
Royal Whitby Whitby
Royal Whitby Hotel Whitby

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Whitby?

Royal Whitby offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Whitby?

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$128, 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 Royal Whitby?

Yep, Royal Whitby has an uncovered self car park for GBP 6 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Whitby?

Yep, Royal Whitby is a short 2-minute walk from Whitby Beach.

Does Royal Whitby 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 Royal Whitby?

No, Royal Whitby does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Whitby?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Whitby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1276 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little break at The Royal, recommended by a friend who'd stayed very recently. Lovely hotel, currently undergoing a renovation but didn’t cause any issues for us. Room Was spotless, great size overlooking the sea. Bed was super comfy and a good sized modern bathroom with shower and separate bath. Warm rooms, great bar area and the restaurant looked decent and well priced however we didn’t eat on the premises. Staff were brilliant, friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Would absolutely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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