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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room With Sea View

Superior Twin Room With Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room With Sea View

Standard Twin Room With Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room With Sea View

Standard Single Room With Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 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 this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Whitby with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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 lobby fireplace are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Royal Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Whalebone Arch. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (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 terrace, a lobby fireplace, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Whalebone Arch and Captain Cook Monument
  • 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.

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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Royal Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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 public transport

  • 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 a common area

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

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.

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: 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 and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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. 292 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 760 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 760 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was ok for one night at dated but understand that it has recently changed ownership and could see work being undertaken in the hotel so would stay again in future overall satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great position and has great views. Rooms are fairly basic, and could do with a refresh here and there. Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
In its heyday the Royal must have been very sought after. While comfortably and good value, the decor is tired. The bath mat was very dirty and the shower screen did not sit on the bath top so water got into the bathroom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Badly needs planed refurb staff are great though
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed for 2 days very friendly staff also the dog loved the bar 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dean T

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress was awful, room was tired and old, had a funny weed like smell, I had to remove the hand soap bottle as the tab had not been removed. The San Miguel beer was terrible not smooth and crisp like it should be. It’s not worth £80 a night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The car park wasn't great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Elle

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked here as it had good reviews, and admittedly, was one of the few ok looking places I could find in central Whitby. The photos were deceiving however. While the staff and location were/is fantastic, the building itself and the rooms are in a much much needed state of a revamp, additionally the room we were in was quite dirty with dust on the towel rails, spiders on the roof, the bold in the bathroom was filthy, water f skate on the ceiling and cracking paint, the carpet.kooks like it hasn’t been steam cleaned in a number of years causing us to wear socks around the room. One half of the shower door was broken/immovable which meant we had to squeeze through the little gap made where the first half of the door opens. I was just able to stay here for the night, but would definitely not want to stay longer, or again, until the place has had an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing accommodation
The bed was only accessible on one side instead of 2 because it was up against the wall. The hand wash ran out in the bathroom. We left the empty out but was never replaced. Only 6 hangers for a couple. We paid £465 for 3 nights bed and breakfast and was disappointed with the accommodation for the price. There were renovations taking place but a decorator sanding a door down at check in and out time is unacceptable. My sister in law paid the same price but got a bigger room but same situation with the bed. Car parking was a good setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marija

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken and Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The standard of the hotel for the price was Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here especially in the superior rooms and with views of the Abbey and whitby all the staff are so helpful and really lovely but you need to book with the Royal not throught Expedia as we paid £80 odd more !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 141 which was a great size room and a large window overlooking the sea. The temperature in the room was extremely warm and there is no way to adjust the temperature. In addition, the following morning whilst having a shower, the bath started to fill with stagnant water which smelt disgusting. This smell was extremely bad and although we went for breakfast (having paid £27), which was a bit much for a slice of toast and some fruit as we hardly eat anything due to not feeling well due to the room smell. We mentioned this to reception on checking out to be told they will get maintenance to take a look! Very poor customer service indeed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms 132 and 141
The first room booked cosy 132 was extremely small but our next room booked 141 was brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel continues to improve. Breakfast was good and the staff were helpful. We didn’t like the failure to service the room after the first of our two nights. Things like milk sachets and toilet rolls were in need of replenishment. Parking on site is limited. The location is excellent. Each time we return we feel that the hotel is improving.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LINDA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit shabby but very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. I chose this hotel because it had car parking but this is not guaranteed. I imagine feeding meters on the street on a daily basis in summer would be a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024