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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Whitby Harbour

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
View from property
Reception
Family Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Whalebone Arch
    1 min walk
  • Captain Cook Monument
    1 min walk
  • Whitby Beach
    2 min walk

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

Standard Double Room With Sea View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

Standard Single Room With Sea View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Whitby

Close to the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument. Whitby Beach and Whitby Pavilion are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitby Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

3-star hotel near Whitby Harbour
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.

The Royal Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a 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
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 118 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 13.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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 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 each 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 Hotel
The Royal Hotel Whitby
The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitby

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 712 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was slightly shabby, but the location was good (and no need to walk up 199 steps to get there), and the staff were incredibly helpful. Would stay there again if I come back to Whitby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice large hotel. Great for sea and harbour views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay
Although the Hotel is starting to look its age The cleanliness and services were excellent. We ate and drank in the evening at the hotels bar which was excellent the gentleman running the bar was friendly and provided great service. Our room was very good with a super view over the sea and across to The Abbey. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Bacup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a wonderful location. Room very spacious and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Advertises parking this should be at best described as limited with less than 50 spaces. Everyone else pays for street parking. WiFi was unavailable in the evening. Property was old. Room was okay and the bathroom newly furnished and good. Views are stunning, limited food menu, food and drinks expensive however bar staff very friendly and food of a good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff, and visiting workers, were very friendly and polite. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Prior to our visit we were notified the lift was out of service. Our room was located on the top floor and although using the stairs was not a problem for my party we did meet a couple on the stairs one day who clearly were finding the stairs difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another good stay at the Royal
Staff friendly and helpful as usual. As the hotel is being renovated a bit more noise and dust about, but only to be expected. Unfortunately someone had abandoned their car not in a parking space, so was unable to park in allotted spot first night, not really hotels fault.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good reflection of the hotel
Staff were all very friendly and helpful Room was cleaned daily but the hotel is in need of refurbishement and the lift is noisy and it’s the only one so your kept waiting for it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A last minute booking, nicely appointed, room only, large twin. As booked through your website did not know about parking at hotel. Bijou lift, very clunky, had been out of action prior w/e. Also water went off one morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location and view of the harbor, abbey, and ocean. Rooms a bit outdated with some peeling paint. Windows do not open, so a bit stuffy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petfect location by the sea. Nothing too much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised
It was a last minute booking so took what was available. We've stayed here before and noted its steady deterioration over the years. But this time we had an average room facing the rear, it was clean and comfortable, little evidence of the structural decay, maybe they've started to get onto it? Receptionist was spot-on, well done.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay its was a very clean and spacious room b9nus being dog friendly the breakfast was plentiful and hotel located central to all amenities only a short walk down to the harbour Views were amazing would definitely book to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhupinder

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff and amazing views
Amazing and most welcoming staff at reception. Took every effort to make our stay most comfortable. Room were really big and great views of the sea and harbour. Breakfast was really good and again staff there was so efficient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024