Overlooking Whitby Harbor, Royal Whitby is located 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. The hotel is dog friendly. Please note that there is a charge of £20 per dog, per day. Car parking is available at a charge of £8 per night however spaces are limited and reservations in advance are recommended. Please call the 01947 602234 (option 2) to book a space. As part of our ongoing refurbishment program, scaffolding is currently in place on one side of the building. This may partially obstruct the view from some bedroom windows, and while we are working to keep any disruption to a minimum, we want to make you aware of this in advance of your stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Whitby, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

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

  • Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location, the staff, the bar and food all amazing.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location! The room was very 'old school' but that kinda added character. The sea view was way better than expected! Great view of the Abbey and especially beautiful in the evening when lit up! Would like to give a particular mention to...
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast excellent with plenty of if choice. However I don’t like to see dogs in a dining room
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Ideal location, plenty to do. Views from our room (108) were exceptional.
Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Love the hotel, stayed many times, the room was very good, especially like the breakfasts.
Marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely position. The staff were lovely. The restaurant was good value and lovely food. Loved the decor in the bar. Breakfast was good.
Traci
United States United States
Beautiful location. Remodeled room. Friendly staff.
Diana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fab location would have been nice to be notified about the scaffolding detracts from the sea view ! Breakfast fab
Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stay here a couple times a year, its about 40 mins away from us, we love the hotel and its location.
Peggy
United States United States
Beautiful Hotel, Close to beach, Good Staff, Very clean and upgraded

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Royal Whitby

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • 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

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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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