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 just a 5-minute drive from Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
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)
LOCAL_PARKING
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
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.50 per person
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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Reviews
Royal Whitby Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, lovely, delicious, and had a great selection of hot and cold food. (109 reviews)
The property is very dog friendly, welcoming pets in all areas and offering a great experience for dog owners. (5 reviews)
The property offers excellent location with beautiful sea views and walking distance to the beach. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2026
The room was clean & the staff very helpful we had a great stay. Good breakfast selection we ate dinner at the badger restaurant & bar
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
Lovely hotel, great location, our room with the family bedroom included was amazing. Gorgeous comfy four poster bed and lots of choice at breakfast!
Jen
Jen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2026
Great location, nice hotel
J
J, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2026
Greta breakfast clean room and great staff definitely return
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2026
Fantastic hotel and a fabulous location
Pawel
Pawel, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
Really well presented, friendly staff, highly recommended.
Liam
Liam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2026
Our room was newly renovated, clean and spacious. The staff were very courteous and friendly.
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Stayed in one of the refurbished family rooms and it was stunning
Gemma
Gemma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
room was spotless and very friendly staff
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2026
Great location. Sea view rooms overlook the town and harbour with wonderful views to the Abbey.
The bar is lively and well run with plenty of staff.
The breakfast is buffet style with lots of options and the restaurant room has nice decor.
The breakfast was amazing. Just quality produce used. The hotel was fresh funky and extremely clean. Hotel staff were friendly knowledgable and helpful.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2026
Lovely refurbished room with premium facilities. Huge upgrade from last time I stayed.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2026
Perfect location
Hotel has had an updage and looks amazing .
Fat badger bar perfect decor
Breakfast is lovely
mark
mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2026
I booked two family rooms for 1 night and was pleasantly surprised at how big and modern the rooms were. A king size bed in bedroom and bunk beds in separate space meant a.comfortable night for our family. The hotel car parks were full but we easily parked in the pay and display outside hotel. Breakfast was lovely, a good selection of hot and cold food. I would definitely would recommend this hotel.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2026
The room was spotless clean and comfortable the staff friendly asked if we were okay and if we needed anything made us welcome we will definitely stay again
Dorothy
Dorothy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Room clean,staff very good.
keith
keith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2026
Brilliant staff and superb room
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2026
Everything was perfect for our visit. Very clean, the staff were very helpful, the bar and bedrooms were lovely. Just the corridors could do with some sprucing up (although I respect they’re in the process of doing that!) and make sure to book your car parking space with them!
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
Clean spacious room, very quiet. Helpful attentive y, free WiFi. Delicious breakfast
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2026
Room was clean and spacious , great view and staff friendly
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2026
We were given an upgrade to a newly refurbished room with a sea view. The room was huge and comfortable, with a super-kingsize bed. Large bathroom with bath tub and shower. Fantastic view out to sea. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2026
Upgraded to larger room on arrival, nice and warm, hot shower lovely view, friendly staff.
angela
angela, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2026
Great location and great staff.
Packing charges is a little confusing at the hotel.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
Could not fault anything, room was spotless staff were great and food was beautiful .