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Royal Whitby

Property class: 3

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A reception area with a central counter, two columns, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.
A bar with wooden tables and leather booths, a bartender, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A bar area with wooden flooring, leather bar stools, and a chandelier.
A four-poster bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a wardrobe.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalebone Arch
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a door.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a radiator, and a door.

Standard Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room With Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room With Sea View

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room With Sea View

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a purple chair, and a door leading to another room.

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room With Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room With Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair.

Superior Double Room With Sea View

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room With Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

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

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small seating area with a chair.

Cosy Double Room

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

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A four-poster bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a wardrobe.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Cosy Double Room With Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small seating area with a chair.

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Four Poster Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Four Poster Room

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

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

About the area

Whitby

Royal Whitby places you steps from Whitby Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Whitby Harbour. 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. .In proximity to this 3-property class Whitby hotel you'll find 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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Badger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬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 8 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 8 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 5 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$139, 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 8 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 488 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 217 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1547 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & nice breakfast, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, great location, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed and was pleasantly surprised. Extremely good value and we plan to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great location was really good and room with a view was amazing and food in the restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another lovely stay in a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position for a hotel, brilliant views of the harbour and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, welcoming hotel very friendly staff, answered any requests. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent location attentive staff, dog friendly good buffet breakfast and excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all round, loved the room, the bar the location oh and ball room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great overnight stay, great location and views. Room was nice and great breakfast too. Definitely will return for longer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the rooms that had been done up, and it was absolutely lovely. Great hotel in a perfect location, and all of the staff were really helpful. Great restaurant and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely and tastefully refurbished, great bar and breakfast was hearty with a great variety
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful 3 night stay! Couldn’t fault the service or the room. Food is also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good rooms nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it that much ive booked to go back in feb
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel with plenty of character. Top class breakfast choices. Fantastic location with on site parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pui King

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious family room with plenty of space for our stay. The room was clean, and the breakfast was excellent with a good variety of choices. We had a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely with a nice sea view. Hotel itself was amazing and right where you want to be to stay in Whitby. Managed to get parked in the hotel car park which was a bonus. Perfect for a stay in Whitby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was beautiful tastey and fresh with good choice in relaxing atmosphere .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous weekend here and will be returning in July
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026