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Royal Whitby

Property class: 3

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Reception
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room With Sea View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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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

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

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

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

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

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

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Royal Whitby

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Royal Whitby's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Whitby Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a lift, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Whitby Beach and 12 minutes on foot from Whitby Harbour
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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: 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 457 8386 39
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Royal Whitby Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1325 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel . Room was a good size and clean . Staff always really friendly , well stocked bar with plenty of seating areas . Restaurant meal was really nice and fairly priced . Limited parking but you are able to book in advance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room after upgrading to a seaview, however £163 a night with no breakfast is ridiculous, won't be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, very pleasant staff and the new badger pub is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room great view of the Abbey perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, spacious & warm room. Staff very friendly, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice decor, good breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025