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About the Hotel

West Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ
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Near Whitby Harbour
Very good
7.7
/10
3.2
3.5
/5

Located merely 9 minutes on foot from the Whitby Town War Memorial, the perfect 3-star Royal Whitby Hotel overlooks Whitby Harbour and features a summer terrace, a shared lounge, and a lobby fireplace. Positioned in close proximity to the Captain Cook Statue, the smoke-free hotel provides a ballroom, making it perfect for gatherings.

Location

The hotel boasts a prime location within 1 km of Whitby train station, a few steps from the Whitby Beach. The Royal Whitby is just moments from the Whalebone Arch and 70 km from Durham Tees Valley airport.

The accommodation is located in the prime touristic area, near a harbour.

Rooms

Staying at one of the 158 rooms, guests are welcome to use complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making facilities. Bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and a shower cap.

Eat & Drink

An à la carte restaurant at Royal Whitby Hotel serves British specialities. There is also a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. Long Kings offers Chinese meals and lies around 5 minutes on foot from this Whitby hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along Whitby's East Cliff to visit the iconic Whitby Abbey.
  • Indulge in fresh seafood at The Magpie Café, famed for its fish and chips.
  • Explore the charming streets of the Old Town for local shops and cafes.
  • Visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum for maritime history immersion.
  • Catch a performance at the Whitby Pavilion for local arts and entertainment.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Single Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Cosy Double Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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 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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Location

West Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ
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West Cliff, Whitby, United Kingdom, YO21 3EJ
Nearby
Lighthouse
Whitby Lighthouse
1800 ft
North Terrace The west Cliff
Whalebone Arch
200 ft
Cliff Street
Captain Cook Statue
200 ft
Pier Road
RNLI Whitby Museum
800 ft
Museum
Dracula Experience Ltd
1200 ft
Church
St Hilda's Church
1100 ft
Beach
Whitby Beach
400 ft
Endeavour Wharf Dockend
The Endeavour Experience Whitby
1900 ft
Gallery
Pannett Park Art Gallery & Whitby Museum
2000 ft
Langborne Road
Whitby Town War Memorial
2000 ft
Poets Cottage Nr Whitby
Poets Cottage Shrub Nursery
1000 ft
Bridge
Swing Bridge
1400 ft
Caedmon's Cross
800 ft
9 Market Pl
John Freeman Studio
1200 ft
3 Church Ln
Caedmon Memorial
1400 ft
Whitby
Whitby Sea Front
1400 ft
Whitby YO22 4DN
Whitby Harbour East Lighthouse
1500 ft
3EL
Whitby Cliff Lift
1500 ft
New Quay Rd
Whitby's Old Lifeboat Trips
1600 ft
1 Walker St
Saint Hilda's Catholic Church
1800 ft
Restaurants
Clara's
500 ft
Esplanade Crescent
Truly Scrumptious
600 ft
16 Pier Road
Seafood Shack
700 ft
Unit 1 Pier Road
Full of Beans
700 ft
Khyber Pass
Trillo's of Whitby
800 ft
Pier Road Scotch Head
Humble Pie 'n' Mash
2200 ft
163 Church St
Whitby Wok
600 ft
Kiosk 10 Pier Road
Battery Parade Cafe
1000 ft
1-5 Battery Parade
Mister Chips by The Beach
1000 ft
Battery Parade
Skippers Cafe
1100 ft
5 Haggersgate
Stokers
1100 ft
1 Mulgrave Place
Proper Pasty Company
1100 ft
10 Marine Parade
Getting around
City Centre
Whitby6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Teesside International Airport (MME)103 min  ·  42.4 mi
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)185 min  ·  76.6 mi
Train
Whitby Train Station8 min  ·  2000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at GBP 6 per day.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP13.50 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
158
Check-in
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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