About this property

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.

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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 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a brilliant stay...lovely room great staff...brilliant hotel
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The website warned it was scaffolded etc, but it was so well managed it was hardly noticeable that there were builders present. We had a family room in a newly renovated area. Wow! What a lovely room, totally blown away by the size and lux of...
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well situated and there’s loads to do in Whitby. The hotel has a beautiful bar and dining room. The staff were lovely. We had a great time and the weather was glorious.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is a very character building and Badgers Bar was really lovely. Staff at reception and in the bar were very friendly and professional.
  • Mrs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel being updated will be great when completed. Lovely views. Staff very helpful, food good, choice for breakfast very good though not a lot of choice for dinner.
  • Carl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were informed that the property was undergoing refurbishment and scaffolding and work would mean some inconvenience . We we arrived we were given a refurbished room and the lift was back in operation. The room was done to a an excellent...
  • Andria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Didn’t expect much from the hotel from the reviews. However, when we arrived we were pleasantly surprised. The Hotel is undergoing renovations so the hotel looks much better than the photos. We were lucky to have been given a renovated room. All...
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We learnt on our arrival that the room had been fully refurbished less than 2 weeks ago and was way beyond our expectations we knew the whole hotel is getting a makeover and if this room was anything to go by the end result will be amazing
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice old English sea side hotel. Great view & location- easy walk to town centre
  • Symon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was great for us. I was quite miffed at the cost of the breakfast about £12 each per day. The view was excellent .

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

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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.
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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".

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