Name: Royal Whitby
Address: West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HA, United Kingdom, West Cliff, North Yorkshire, YO21 3HA, UK
Rating: 7.6

Royal Whitby

–Excellent location - show map

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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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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds
Standard Single Room with Sea View 1 single bed
Standard Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Superior Twin Room with Sea View 2 single beds
Standard Twin Room with Sea View 2 single beds
Family Room 1 double bed and 2 bunk beds
Standard Single Room 1 single bed
Superior Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Cosy Double Room 1 double bed
Cosy Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Deluxe Room 1 double bed
Four Poster Room 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Sam

United Kingdom

“The reception area looks beautiful! The hotel is currently being upgraded and it’s great to see an old building being looked after like this. We actually left an expensive jacket at the hotel and didn’t realise until 3 weeks later. The reception...”

Crank

United Kingdom

“Loved the bar area and outside sitting area. Rooms were clean and comfortable.”

Nick

United Kingdom

“The room was amazing and the view was quite beautiful.”

Mellor

United Kingdom

“I liked the original decor which gives an atmosphere of old world grandeur to the hotel.”

Susan

United Kingdom

“The room was lovely & spacious, the bathroom big & a lovely big shower, and very clean”

Finleigh

United Kingdom

“The renovations look brilliant. The rooms have been finished to a high standard and the bar/restaurant looks really modern and slick. The staff were fantastic as always.”

Ian

United Kingdom

“Our room was great for a 2 night stay, clean comfy and warm. We had an amazing view of the harbour and the Abbey. We can highly recommend the Breakfast.”

Dianne

United Kingdom

“The hotel Is lovely, still under refurb but our room was great.”

Peter

United Kingdom

“Perfect place for me as only a few minutes walking to the Whitby Rock and Blues Festival in the Pavilion.”

Barry

United Kingdom

“The staff are very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast and dinner at the Fat Badger. The room was very spacious but not too large,beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of wardrobe space.”

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

Facilities of Royal Whitby

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

Cash

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".