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

Royal Whitby

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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

Sheryl

United Kingdom

“Great location and value. Comfortable room and smart bar”

Steve

United Kingdom

“Lovely foyer bar and restaurant but rooms were a bit dated but think the refurbishment was a work in progress”

Gavin

United Kingdom

“Great location and bar & restaurant area are good, recently refurbished. Very pleasant staff.”

Richard

United Kingdom

“Hotel felt quite grand and our room was modern well equipped and spotless the food was excellent and the staff were friendly.”

Mark

United Kingdom

“Nice stay at this hotel even though there is renovation work going on. We had a room that has not been renovated at present, only issue was the wind howling off the sea(old windows). Breakfast was good, some items not to warm but thats kind of...”

Mathew

United Kingdom

“Doing a good job of the refurb , room looked great”

Summerscales

United Kingdom

“Room was a nice size. Large comfortable bed. Bathroom spacious and well appointed. View of the harbour was excellent.”

Stuart

United Kingdom

“A recently refurbished room. An excellent breakfast. Friendley staff”

Angie

United Kingdom

“The bar and restaurant area was very nice. Our room was yet to be updated but was still clean and nice. The bed wasn’t very comfort more so the pillows.”

Lee

United Kingdom

“Location is amazing, it’s being renovated and what’s been done so far is excellent. The place is feeling far more upmarket now. Staff are all very friendly and the place has a really good vibe. Great job.”

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".