Located near Whitby Beach and Harbour, The Royal Hotel welcomes you with a manager's reception, fireplace in the lobby, and a cozy bar. Unwind on the sunny terrace or stay connected with free WiFi. With amenities like luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, helpful staff have made many guests feel at home.
Royal Whitby puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Whitby Beach and Whitby Harbour. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from North York Moors National Park. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
118 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 6 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1840
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Thin carpet in public areas
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.50 per person
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from July 31 2025 to September 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs GBP 6 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 457 8386 39
Also known as
The Royal Hotel
Royal Whitby Hotel
Royal Whitby Whitby
Royal Whitby Hotel Whitby
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Whitby offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Whitby does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Whitby?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Whitby?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 6 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Whitby?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Whitby?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Royal Whitby like?
Royal Whitby is located near Whitby Beach, just a short 10-minute walk from Whitby Station and 12 minutes' walk from Whitby Harbour. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Royal Whitby Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Location
View
Breakfast
Ocean view
Elevator
Bathroom
Bed
Bar
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious with a good choice of quality food, served until 10am. (54 reviews)
The dining area was lovely, with excellent food, good value, and friendly staff. (11 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Royal Hotel Whitby
Lovely stay , nice room , helpful staff,
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Great stay
Lovely refurbished room and helpful staff
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
The hotel is being renovated but that didnt spoil our stay the staff were all friendly and the bar and restaurant area were stunning. Stayed in room 108 which had two large windows with amazing views.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Will definitely stay again
Well priced, cheerful and clean. Breakfast was amazing! Staff were friendly, definitely stay again.
Lewis
Lewis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Lovely bar and restaurant
Great hotel rooms clean needing a bit of an upgrade but hotel in process of being renovated. Lovely bar and restaurant
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Great Stay
Great location. My room had a wonderful view of the water. Within walking distance to center of the village. The included breakfast was delicious.
Steven
Steven, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Nice Hotel
Nice hotel and clean room. Lofts are getting renovated
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Royal Hotel
Great location, food and bar.
Trip was spoiled somewhat as we were locked IN the room until maintenance could fix the lock
Duncan
Duncan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
Ideal location for visiting whitby great views overlooking the Abbey.
Breakfast very expensive if prebooked its slightly cheaper, only by £2.00.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Superb last minute break
Booked a last minute trip to Whitby. Not at all disappointed with The Royal - great stay. Friendly , helpful staff who have great recommendations of what to do at night. Excellent breakfast - plenty of choice and tasty. Lovely bar. Our room was spacious, great bathroom and comfy beds. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be back again.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2025
Nice hotel, unfortunately the lift was out of action and we were on the third floor.
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Fantastic
Fab from start to finish
SAM
SAM, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Friendly & helpful staff. Convivial bar.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Beautiful hotel great breakfast not sure why we were booked a Disabled room though
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Great room
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Loved it had new furbished room staff gteat
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 2, 2025
Well placed hotel
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel, staying in recently renovated room, tastefully decorayed. Friendly attentive staff and lovely breakfast.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
Location great, friendly & helpful staff, nice room but hot, unfortunately no lift during the refurbishment which means a lot of stairs to climb!
Jon
Jon, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
Massive refurbishment program underway, which is still at an early stage. The Fat Badger bar is excellent. Rooms good. No lift. Breakfast was flat cold. Awful. Once the refurbs are complete, would go back.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
beautiful views from the room of the sea and the Abbey, service was great and everything is within walking distance
katherine
katherine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
It was ok ,there is a lot of work going on ,it will be a Lovely place to stay when all the renovations are finished, the room we had was dated and and needs some tlc ,the bar and restaurant are very nice would stay again as it’s a perfect location and has nice views
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2025
Hotel ok
Lovely breakfast
Only downside is that the lift is not in use till October so its stairs all the way.
They do provide help with your luggage but if you have mobility issues the stairs are an issue. We had been give a room on the third floor but the receptionist did move us to the first floor.
Staff friendly and helpful.
Will go back but when the lift is working.
The first we knew was when i got an email but we was already in whitby.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
had a lovely weekend the hotel was clean and tidy even though its going through renovation nothing was too much for the staff really looking forward to another stau