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The Riviera Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Whitby, 4-minute walk to Whitby Beach

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The Riviera Guest House is just a stone's throw from Whitby Beach and Harbour. Travelers appreciate the upscale accommodations with reliable WiFi and secure luggage storage. Popular karaoke nights add a fun social element to any stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child)

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 2)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 3)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 3)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (4 Poster-BayWindow-Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Separate Shower Room)

Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Separate Shower Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
High chair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
4 Crescent Terrace, Whitby, England, YO21 3EL

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 3 min walk - 0.3 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 - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fisherman's Wife - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Riviera Guest House

Upscale guest house near Whitby Beach
Close to Whitby Harbour, The Riviera Guest House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Karaoke

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Royal Whitby

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,112 reviews
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Royal Whitby

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Riviera Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Riviera Guest House?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Riviera Guest House on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$181.53, 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.

How much is parking at The Riviera Guest House?

Extended parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Riviera Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riviera Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Riviera Guest House located?

Situated in Whitby, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Whalebone Arch and Whitby Beach. Captain Cook Monument and Whitby Pavilion are just steps away. Whitby Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Riviera Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 452 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Great breakfast and lovely surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel one returning back in new year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the West Cliffs with a lovely view of the sea and the harbour from our third floor room (the stairs were tiring after a long day!). Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice. For £3 the guest house can provide a parking card valid for four days in Whitby. We had no trouble parking in the street around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent! Great location, clean, 3 pounds for parking. My only drawback, 5th floor with no lift. Very slow wifi. Otherwise, very good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming hosts. Handy for the Whitby Pavilion
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sei-Mun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the sea front and located close to attractions. Room nicely presented
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect, cosy and wonderful

It was amazing, the service and the personal touch was perfect. Really enjoyed the breakfast it’s such a good idea ordering it the night before to save wasting food. All questions were answered straight away and in a friendly way. The room was clean and it had a great selection of tea and coffee with biscuits too. For my first time to Whitby, it was the best place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Amazing location

Fabulous location. Huge amount to see and do. Disappointed with the bedroom view and bathroom. Bath panel broken in three places. Lino had tears in it. Lots of stairs worth asking which floor you will be on especially if you have mobility problems. Hosts friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

EMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My top floor room with dormer window had great views out to sea - the payoff being 73 internal stairs in addition to the dozen from street level! I'd previously stayed at this property so was aware of the stairs and the property owner Emma also messaged me at the time of booking to check that there were no mobility issues. After a minor issue around check-in times, I was able to quickly settle in and found my room to be clean and comfortable with good quality bedding and a generous refreshments tray. Supplementary heating was available if required but I found the room was toasty thanks to the afternoon sun. Breakfast choices were made the previous evening and popped into a box in reception. Breakfast service ran smoothly with clear table allocations, a good supply of filter coffee, high quality items in my full English and branded cereals and preserves. Overall, a pleasant stay and I would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, good size rooms and spotless, best b&b i have ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guesthouse in a great location opposite the beach. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from Riviera. I am especially appreciative of them accommodating my very late arrival and check in. The breakfast was also excellent - I highly recommend the smoked kipper if you want something new and different.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No lift ,so being on the third floor climbing all the stairs was not for anyone with disabilities or with walking difficulties (As my partner had ) . Fire escape procedure was not what i would expected from a five storey building .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

C E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whitby with that sea view.

Fabulous sea front location. Friendly staff. Payable permit parking close by. No lift, so lots of stairs to take into consideration. Overall, good cleanliness, practical room space with all the standard goodies supplied. Excellent breakfast selection also included.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice place to spend the night

Clean and friendly, a lot of stairs to access the rooms, but it is an option to have your bags carried up. Attic room had extremely low beam on one side of the double bed, which made room really not suitable for two adults staying in it. Lovely breakfast, with great views and easy access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

B & B

Lovely room with sea view. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sea view room

I was informed about being on the 4th floor in advance of my stay, which was not a problem. However, the stairway is steep and has many doors to pass through. The room itself is compromised for height by being in the eaves but not a problem for a solo traveller. Would be a different review if I had been offered this"luxury" double room as a couple
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great B n B in a fab position just near the whale bone arch. We had top floor sea view room, nice n quiet (not good for less mobile) the lady owner had e mailed beforehand to check we were ok with stairs(we are). Shower gel and shampoo in the bathroom, with heated towel rail. Plenty of plug sockets to go at. Tcmf and biscuits in the room, along with wine glasses and tumblers. Hairdryer in the drawer. Plenty of wardrobe space , ironing board. Really comfy bed. Top floor hallway area was a bit chilly...as was the room (14)...but it does say in the welcome book to turn it on and heat up to your own needs...which we did... big electric wall heater which heats up fast and gets the room really cosy. Nice hot fast shower. Lovely brekky (pre order from welcome book and leave it downstairs in the box the night before). Lovely ladies working the brekky room both days. Free parking outside (only valid mid oct-mid march...due to seasonal months)...in high season...follow parking permit instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great customer service from the confirmation of the booking to leaving. All staff are friendly and helpful, the room was clean and spacious. I think it was the little touches such as Zed coming round at breakfast time checking in with everyone that they are ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Denis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I knew there would be stairs to climb, but I didn’t expect it would be eight flights to our room. A warning would have been appreciated. There was a strong smell emanating from the bathroom although the bathroom was clean we had to keep the extractor fan going 24 hours a day to confine the smell to the bathroom. The sheets were too small for the mattress and kept rucking up. It would have been appreciated if we had some help lugging our luggage up and down the stairs no one was available. I am sure that others must have complained about the smell in the bathroom and am surprised nothing has been done about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice guesthouse with fantastic views on the doorstep,close to the beach and attractions,would use again although probably better not for those who struggle with walking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My review

Well looked after, the bedroom had a nice character, however the bathroom en suite has had some sort of a make over but not to the best standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely short stay here, nothing too much trouble, had a great nights sleep, £3 parking permit was fantastic, breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More than 199 steps 😁

Excellent choice for a last minute visit to Whitby. Stunning views overlooking the sea and a perfect location for exploring everything Whitby has to offer. Super clean and modern room and lovely full English breakfast. Nothing at all to complain about. If you can mange the 199 steps you will be fine here 😁
Even the bathroom had a wonderful view
Stayed 1 night in May 2024