The Royal Hotel
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel near Whitby Harbour

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The Royal Hotel

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Reception
Meeting facility
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Superior Double Room, Sea View
Restaurant

Overview of The Royal Hotel

7.8

Good

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Whitby.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Restaurant
The price is €85
Price available on 2/4/2024

Explore the area

West Cliff, Whitby, England, YO21 3HA
  • Popular LocationWhalebone Arch1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhitby Station10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSleights Station11 min drive
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)114 min drive
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Room options

Basic Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, The Royal Hotel 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 Whitby Abbey and Whitby Lighthouse. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 1 min walk
  • Whitby Beach - 2 min walk
  • Whitby Pavilion - 3 min walk
  • Whitby Harbour - 12 min walk
  • Whitby Abbey - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Esk Vaults - 6 min walk
  • The Pier Inn - 4 min walk
  • Magpie Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Trenchers - 9 min walk
  • The Fishermans Wife - 2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near a train station
Whitby Abbey and Whitby Harbour are located near The Royal Hotel, which provides 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 a lift
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, spacious 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

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 transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 6 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 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

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking space
  • 6 step to reach entrance
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Building
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Whitby
The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitby

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 2 Apr 2024 start from €85.18, 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 Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 6 per night.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Whalebone Arch, Whitby Harbour and Whitby Abbey. Captain Cook Monument and Whitby Beach are also within 5 minutes. Whitby Station is 10 minutes by foot.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 380 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Holmfirth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely and friendly and the hotel has obviously been updated recently. We loved the view from our room and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The Royal is a beautiful wonderful hotel, but your reception, dinning , staff are not at all professional. The Bar staff was friendly and the service was very good . Other than that it was a comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old Victorian hotel that requires some extensive repairs and maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aideen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Old seaside hotel experience Basic and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful building filled with charm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have been before and new what to expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is situated in an ideal location to explore Whitby. Wonderful views (if the room allows). Staff are great very personable and helpful. The hotel itself could do with a lot of TLC, the windows in my room looked as though they were ready to fall out, the frames were rotten.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how accessible it was to walk to the centre, the room was nice and the staff helpful and friendly :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024