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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Whitby Beach

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Reception
Superior Double Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near Whitby Beach and Harbour, The Royal Hotel welcomes you with a manager's reception, fireplace in the lobby, and a cozy bar. Unwind on the sunny terrace or stay connected with free WiFi. With amenities like luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, helpful staff have made many guests feel at home.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥10,196
￥12,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room options

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room With Sea View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
YO21 3HA, England, Whitby, West Cliff

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 Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hadley’s Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Botham's of Whitby Tea Room - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

Hotel near Whitby Beach
Close to Whitby Harbour, Royal Whitby provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A ballroom, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 118 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 6 per night)

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

  • Elevator
  • 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

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 31 2025 to September 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Whitby pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Whitby?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on Sep 28, 2025 start from ￥10,196, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Royal Whitby?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

What time is check-in at Royal Whitby?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Royal Whitby?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Whitby located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Whalebone Arch and Whitby Beach. Captain Cook Monument and Bram Stoker Memorial Seat are just steps away. Whitby Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1030 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1030 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, helpful and pleasant staff, lovely sea views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff and a really nice restaurant for breakfast and dinner. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love Whitby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable, beautiful room, amazing sea view, easy walk to restaurants and the beet parts of withby. We will definitely go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Building is full of scaffolding but an enjoyable stay would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
great bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Despite ongoing work at the hotel it was comfortable and quiet. Comfortable bed and good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly and helpful at check in and check out. Room was basic but suited our needs for a 1 night visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location on the seafront at Whitby but the property was very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Beautiful refurbished room. Excelkent location beautifully decorated we will be returning. Loved its dog friendly and all staff were so smiley and encouraging. Definitely made our stay we will.return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved Whitby would stay here again when refurbishing has finished
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all teally helpful and Sharon on reception was incredibly helpful when we had trouble with parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Very spacious room and nicely decorated. Comfy bed. Only gripe was there’s no A/C and the room was very stuffy in the afternoon and early evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Look passed the refurbishment going on and you will as we did have a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms beautiful views from room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, staff helpful food was excellent. Hotel undergoing refurbishment only downside lift was out of order but i could see work being carried out. Will happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very friendly, lovely view not so good in second room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to the beach and abbey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the abbey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept, however the lift was being refurbished but staff on hand to help, food was excellent along with the bar. Comfy and large room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel newly renovated in a lot of areas, easy to park and walk to everywhere in town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly. The service was exceptional. We stayed in their new rooms that was only finished last weekend and was an absolute amazing stay! Would highly recommend! 5 stars!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025