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Royal Whitby

3.0 star property
Guests warm themselves by the lobby fireplace or relax on the sunny terrace at this hotel where the attentive staff consistently earns rave reviews

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The Royal Hotel near Whitby Beach and Harbour greets travelers with a manager's reception and cozy bar. Relax on the sunny terrace with free WiFi. Helpful staff make guests feel at home with amenities like lobby coffee/tea service and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room With Sea View

Standard Double Room With Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

Standard Single Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room With Sea View

Superior Double Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Cosy Double Room With Sea View

Cosy Double Room With Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room

Four Poster Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Whitby, Royal Whitby is near a train station and near the beach. Whitby Pavilion and Whitby Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Whitby travel guide
Map
West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA

What's nearby

  • Whitby Pavilion
    Whitby Pavilion
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whalebone Arch
    Whalebone Arch
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitby Beach
    Whitby Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Abbey featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Whitby Abbey
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Harbour
    Whitby Harbour
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station
    10 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Magpie Cafe
    4 min walk
  • The Duke of York
    11 min walk
  • The Fisherman's Wife
    2 min walk
  • The Ship
    5 min walk
  • The Pier Inn
    4 min walk

About this property

Royal Whitby

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in REST – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 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

  • No 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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

This property does not have any lifts
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 3 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Whitby on 22 Feb 2026 start from NZ$137.46, 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 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Whitby located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Whalebone Arch and Whitby Harbour. Captain Cook Monument and Whitby Beach are just steps away. Whitby Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Royal Whitby Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1211 reviews

Reviews

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

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks amazing.....I asked for a specific room and they delivered thankyou so much for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dot

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

James

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff, nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

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

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently refurbished and very nice. Clean and fresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Eileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location of the hotel. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean very well serviced and towels changed. The only criticism would be a daily jug of water to use the kettle would make it perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a four poster room and it was absolutely beautiful. Very clean and comfortable. The other main thing for us as it's winter is that the room was lovely and warm. Nothing too much trouble for the staff. The Fat Badger bar and restaurant is an amazing place and the food was outstanding and plentiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room a little tired but a good few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

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

Lindsay

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

Glynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to help
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel were beautiful ,at the time was going through a renovation,once it’s all complete will be absolutely lovely ,the decor was lovely and the staff and town itself were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a lot of decorating going on particularly along our corridor, and they are presumably going to improve all bedrooms eventually. We were pleasantly surprised by how good the hotel was. Bar area really good and very busy. Being able to pre book parking is a bonus and worth doing. Breakfast slightly disappointing as they kept running out of things and there were a few queues but what we had was good and it was very busy. Would definitely stay there again. It doesn't appear to be a Shearings hotel anymore .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much improved and the hard working staff may our stay wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was lovely, staff in restaurant last night were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Bar area was lovely…rooms could be upgraded a bit …but they were clean enough alright for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault it. Nice clean room. Nice bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025