Royal Whitby
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed with an extra charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Front desk 24 hour
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
More about Royal Whitby
Royal Whitby
Overlooking Whitby Harbour, Royal Whitby is situated opposite the famous Whalebone Arch in the West Cliff area of Whitby. With breath-taking views of the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey, the property offers a bar, free wi-fi and a restaurant.
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 27 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Midweek break
Lovely charactered hotel with friendly helpful staff.
Amazing views of the sea and town.
Breakfast very good including catering for gluten free intolerance.
We requested a room change for our second night and this was not questioned, new room ready the next day and staff moved our belongings while we were out sight seeing.
Would definitely stay again…
Amazing views of the sea and town.
Breakfast very good including catering for gluten free intolerance.
We requested a room change for our second night and this was not questioned, new room ready the next day and staff moved our belongings while we were out sight seeing.
Would definitely stay again…
Hotel response
Comment: 5 Sep 2026
Hi soniadR2452ZB, Thanks for your feedback and very pleased you had an enjoyable stay and the team looked after you well. The team and I look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Whitby. Regards Andrew
Couple
Comment: 13 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Dated standard bedrooms
Reception, bar & restaurant areas are really nice with updated decor. Standard bedrooms are very dated, though clean. But one we stayed in had peeling edges of wallpaper, cracked washbasin, marked bath, mould marks on bathroom walls, peeling window frames that was chocked open with crude wood block, inadequate furniture, stained carpet etc. Don't think the quality was there for £120 per night, better standard in Premier Inns to be honest. Parking is a big issue, need to reserve it in advance, worth it for the £8.
Couple
Comment: 15 Jul 2026
Yearly Whitby trip
Just arrived home . This was our fourth visit to this hotel . Loved having a room on the ground floor however it was very dated . I realise that over the last two years the hotel is having a major revamp so understandably these things take time . Our bedroom had an heavily stained carpet , Rust on the plughole in the bath and on the radiator . The linen and the room were spotlessly clean .
The food was lovely in the restaurant but the female blonde manager clearly was having a bad day . Twice my husband acknowledged her and said good morning but he was ignored . Not good customer service .
The beauty of this hotel are the stunning views and this is one of the reasons we return yearly. Just hoping that next year the scaffolding will be down and all the rooms will have had their refresh .
The food was lovely in the restaurant but the female blonde manager clearly was having a bad day . Twice my husband acknowledged her and said good morning but he was ignored . Not good customer service .
The beauty of this hotel are the stunning views and this is one of the reasons we return yearly. Just hoping that next year the scaffolding will be down and all the rooms will have had their refresh .
Hotel response
Comment: 22 Jul 2026
Hi Krystle_@, Thanks for your feedback and continued custom at the hotel. We are upgrading the hotel and have completed 60 of the 142 bedrooms, restaurant, bar, coffeeshop, reception, 2 new toilets and a new lift. We hope to improve all areas of the hotel over the next few years. (If guests would like a refurbished room, please book a Deluxe, Family or Four Poster) There is scaffolding to one section of the hotel as we complete external repairs and redecoration. The team and I look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Whitby. Regards Andrew
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 13 Sep 2026
Stayed in: Sep 2026
This hotel was absolutely amazing in size and with a warm, helpful and friendly reception staff. 😀 Ideally located, but for people like myself that struggle with mobility can be frustrating (nothing to do with the property), that said, if you can research the maps a bit there are ways of getting to it via uphill walk (some can be less steep depending on zig zagging slightly via back streets) because it involves the walking up quite alot of steps to access the hotel entrance. Back to the hotel which was impressive in size, location and well presented. My only issue is that is slightly bigger on price which could be managed tllhelp budget tourists (for example I think the price for the stay should include a free breakfast or discount for 35%.The room was clean and the windows too as I had a seaview one. Anyway in a nutshell I would highly recommend this property. 😃
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 12 Sep 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Check in was simple and easy, staff at check in were pleasant, friendly and efficient. Our room was larger than expected and spotlessly clean, bed was so comfy if a little high for a short person like myself, I had to virtually throw myself in to it. Our room had a sea view, there was some scaffolding but this didn't cause any problems. Bathroom also very clean and had plenty of room. Needed a couple of extra pillow and towels and asked if possible to have a rubber mat for the shower. We asked about these things on our way to dinner, when we got back to the room a brand new shower mat was hanging up along with extra towels and pillow.
We ate in The Fat Badger on our first night and thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the starters of tomato and red pepper soup and the asparagus and goats cheese tart were outstanding. The main courses were also delicious but we struggled to finish so dessert was a no go unfortunately. We had breakfast every morning in the restaurant and were impressed by the range of things available and how staff kept everything moving with frequent hot food being brought to the hot buffet regularly.
All in all we had an excellent stay at The Royal Hotel and wouldn't hesitate to recommended it to anyone. I'm pretty sure we'll be back too!! Thank you 😊
We ate in The Fat Badger on our first night and thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the starters of tomato and red pepper soup and the asparagus and goats cheese tart were outstanding. The main courses were also delicious but we struggled to finish so dessert was a no go unfortunately. We had breakfast every morning in the restaurant and were impressed by the range of things available and how staff kept everything moving with frequent hot food being brought to the hot buffet regularly.
All in all we had an excellent stay at The Royal Hotel and wouldn't hesitate to recommended it to anyone. I'm pretty sure we'll be back too!! Thank you 😊
Excellent location
West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HA, United Kingdom|0.45 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Pets allowed with an extra charge
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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