Royal Whitby

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 7.7
Rated good

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. The rooms include a flat screen TV, an en suite with a bath and/or a shower, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities and a wardrobe. Guests at the popular Royal Whitby can enjoy drinks and meals in the bar and restaurant, which both overlook the ocean and the ballroom is host to a great variety of local entertainment too. Royal Whitby is just 10 minutes’ walk from local shops and Whitby Railway Station. Whitby is a seaside town that features historic cobbled streets, picturesque houses, and a sandy Blue Flag beach.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Whitby, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Availability

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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kath
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location near to the centre. Had a sea view room with a great view over to the Abbey.”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, great staff food was excellent and place was spotless can’t wait to go again”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location, but it also has character and doesn’t have the feel of a generic hotel chain. The room was perfect and while heavy creaking came from upstairs rooms, this is to be expected from a period hotel.”
Sueb
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely clean hotel. Great facilities and prime location.”
Leadbeater
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is near to the town. The new bar is amazing.”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel which is currently undergoing a refurb. We stayed in one of the newly refurbished rooms which was amazing. The lady on reception when we checked in was great (didn’t catch her name) but she was very friendly and helpful.”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Liked the period decor, the bar area is tasteful and good selection of beers. Free parking on the roadside during the winter period.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was fabulous and very comfy bed, very clean and spacious.”
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Above and beyond. Our stay was fantastic. Breakfast was brilliant with lots of choices. Delicious. Thank you”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent. Hotel was really comfortable Food was good”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Royal Whitby takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

PLEASE READ:

"We regret to inform you that the lift in our hotel will be undergoing essential refurbishment until early September.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our facilities for the benefit of our guests.

If you have accessibility needs, please contact us at your earliest convenience.

We will be providing assistance with luggage and are happy to help with anything else to ensure your stay with us remains as comfortable as possible.

Please also note that as part of our ongoing refurbishment of the Royal Whitby, some scaffolding is currently in place in some parts of the hotel".