Royal Whitby Hotel

$$$$||View on mapWhitby, United KingdomWest Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ|
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Royal Whitby Hotel
West Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.6
Cleanliness8.4
Comfort8.4
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families20%
Solo17%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.6
Cleanliness8.4
Comfort8.4
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families20%
Solo17%
Groups8%

Whitby hotel with panoramic sea views, evening entertainment, and locally sourced British cuisine

Location & Views

Situated opposite the Whalebone Arch on West Cliff, Royal Whitby overlooks Whitby Harbour. The hotel offers panoramic sea views from many rooms and the restaurant. Whitby Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away, and North York Moors National Park is nearby for scenic walks.

Rooms & Accommodations

The Royal Whitby has 142 ensuite rooms with flat-screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. Room options include standard twin, double, family rooms, and some with sea views. The property is being refurbished to update accommodations while retaining its historical character.

Dining & Entertainment

The onsite restaurant at the Royal Hotel Whitby specializes in locally sourced British cuisine and overlooks the ocean. The bar also offers ocean views, and the ballroom hosts a variety of local entertainment, including comedy nights. Guests can enjoy daily breakfast with continental and full English options.

Amenities & Services

The Royal Hotel Whitby provides secure parking at £8 per night with EV charging facilities, but spaces are limited and reservations are recommended. The hotel is pet-friendly with a charge of £20 per dog per day. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and meeting/banquet facilities.

Family & Accessibility

Royal Whitby Hotel offers family rooms, kids' meals, board games, and a shared lounge/TV area. The property has facilities for disabled guests, including toilets with grab rails and wheelchair access. Families can explore nearby Whitby Abbey, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, and the Blue Flag beach.

  • Location: Opposite Whalebone Arch, 10 min from Whitby Railway Station
  • Rooms: 142 ensuite rooms with sea views
  • Dining: Locally sourced British cuisine in ocean-view restaurant
  • Entertainment: Evening comedy nights and ballroom events
  • Parking: Secure parking with EV charging (£8/night)
  • Pet Policy: Dogs welcome at £20 per night
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 13.5 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:144
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room with 1 Single Bed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Cozy Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
Family Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed and 1 Bunk bed1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Royal Whitby Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 77 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 42.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Durham Tees Valley, MME

Location

West Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ
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West Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ
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West Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Events
Whitby Pavilion
100 yd
Lighthouse
Whitby Lighthouse
100 yd
Cliff Street
Captain Cook Statue
100 yd
North Terrace The west Cliff
Whalebone Arch
100 yd
Museums
Dracula Experience
100 yd
Pier Road
RNLI Whitby Museum
100 yd
Church
St Hilda's Church
100 yd
Beach
Whitby Beach
100 yd
Endeavour Wharf Dockend
The Endeavour Experience Whitby
100 yd
Gallery
Pannett Park Art Gallery & Whitby Museum
100 yd
Langborne Road
Whitby Town War Memorial
100 yd
Poets Cottage Nr Whitby
Poets Cottage Shrub Nursery
100 yd
Bridges
Swing Bridge
100 yd
Caedmon's Cross
100 yd
9 Market Pl
John Freeman Studio
100 yd
3 Church Ln
Caedmon Memorial
100 yd
Restaurant
Clara's
100 yd
Restaurant
Truly Scrumptious
100 yd
Restaurant
Seafood Shack
100 yd
Restaurant
Full of Beans
100 yd
Restaurant
Trillo's of Whitby
100 yd
Restaurant
Humble Pie 'n' Mash
100 yd
Restaurant
Whitby Wok
100 yd
Restaurant
Battery Parade Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Mister Chips by The Beach
100 yd
Restaurant
Skippers Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Stokers
100 yd
Restaurant
Proper Pasty Company
100 yd

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