The Royal Hotel

Hotels
8 (2838 reviews)
13-17 East Parade , Whitley Bay , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Tired decor
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.46
Several reviews mention dirty rooms and a need for better cleaning.
Service
8.93
Friendly staff were frequently mentioned, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
8.97
Great location near the beach and local amenities praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.42
Rooms reported as old or tired, but some mentioned spaciousness and comfort.
Amenities
7.95
Breakfast was well-received and free parking available.
Value for Money
7.91
Good value noted, especially compared to city center prices.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast was generally praised, with options for special diets.
Overall Experience
7.93
While there were issues, the overall sentiment remained positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:03

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Royal Hotel in Whitley Bay offers a high standard of accommodation with a focus on cleanliness and quality. Guests can enjoy comfortable sea view rooms with en-suite facilities and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WIFI.

Breathtaking Views
Wake up to panoramic views of Whitley Bay's blue flag beach and St Mary's Lighthouse from the sea view rooms. The hotel's prime location on the seafront Promenade allows guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of the coastline.

Ideal Location
Conveniently situated near bustling restaurants, bars, and popular attractions like the Spanish City and St Mary's Lighthouse, the Royal Hotel is the perfect base for exploring Whitley Bay, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Northumberland.

Ready to experience a memorable stay by the sea? Book your room at the Royal Hotel today!

Important information:

'Refurbishment Works:

We're thrilled to announce the renovation journey of the Royal Hotel have commenced! This indeed means the front elevation looks unsettling however we assure you your comfort is our top priority. We understand this is inconvenient however please bear with us as we improve the property. Any concerns or queries please speak to our wonderful team.'

Please note that parking is allocated on a first come first served basis.

Please be aware that there are 17 steps leading from reception to the rooms. The staircase is wide with a wide banister.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2838 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value
Pros:

Location was excellent, warm welcome, good breakfast. Great value for money. Room was clean.

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable and small. Room okay but nil special.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
Well priced, friendly and clean, can’t ask for more!
Pros:

Refurbished reception and room, location was excellent and so was breakfast

Cons:

Untidy outside while being refurbished but that’s understandable. A bit of a maze to get to rooms.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Amazing staff, great breakfast and l location and fantastic value for money

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

allways excellent lots of rooms been upgraded breakfast excellent

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Andy • extended_group • gb
8
Very happy, would use this hotel again
Pros:

Great seafront location, and we were lucky to be able to park right in front of the hotel. We had been informed in advance that there was scaffolding in front of the premises while they are refurbished so its appearance did not surprise us.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel even if under construction didnt interfere with my stay.
Staff in duty 24/7 very reassuring as a line traveller.
Rooms were clean, spacious, modern as I was fortunate to have a room upgrade to newly furnished room. Very quiet, great location. I would definitely return /recommend.
Breakfast was very nice.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
8
Late notice booking, very pleased with the price and breakfast.
Pros:

Seafront property, parking spot, very good price and excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Decorating a bit tired in the room and could do with a spruce up but clean.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Gray • couple • gb
8
Great couple nights sleep
Pros:

Lovely lady on desk really helpful
Clean rooms comfy beds

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable

Cons:

No one around when leaving, works started early at 8 am under the window
Breakfast finished at 9 which we found early

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
Recommended Hotel in a great location and sea views
Pros:

On arrival there was work being done on the facade of the building which was initially a bit of a worry. Once we entered the hotel we were greeted by Marie who was very welcoming knowledgeable and polite. Our room was excellent and the breakfast had a good selection Overall our stay was fabulous mainly because of Marie and the other staff and the comfortable ambient surroundings in the hotel

Cons:

The facade which had workman but it will soon be finished and will make the hotel complete and in a fantastic location to the town

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • de
7
Ideal für Kurzaufenthalt
Pros:

Sehr netter Empfang, große Zimmer. Toller Ausblick aufs Meer.

Cons:

Leider für gehbehinderte eine Katastrophe. Treppen steil und rund.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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roxy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Davies • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The staff were amazing and couldn't have been more helpful.

Cons:

The rooms need updating, but the hotel is being refurbished .

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable stay in Whitby.
Pros:

Traditional sea front hotel with staffed reception. Good English cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Single room was small, no wardrobe to hang clothes. TV control confusing.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Felicity • couple • au
7
Friendly. Convenient. Good bed and facilities.
Pros:

Right on the sea front. Good breakfast.

Cons:

No lifts. But property undergoing renovation which should fix the problem

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • gb
4
The ongoing building works is very noisy (stonemasons) - be aware of major disruption to stay.
Pros:

We were upgraded to a superior room because of the stairs (no lift) and inconvenience of building works. However, the staff at the Royal were absolutely brilliant and helped us to get the most out of our stay. The breakfast was excellent and served as a buffet in a small tidy cafe-type area. We would perhaps stay again once the entire building work is completed.

Cons:

So... we expected "refurbishment" as this was mentioned in The Royal's email to us. However, it did not mention that there was no bar or restaurant at the moment. The "refurbishment" was the entire ground floor being out of use, and stonemasons working directly beneath our windows of the hotel, drilling and replacing stone. We made the best of it but we perhaps would not have booked if we had been made aware of the scale of the work being done.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Phil B • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Fox • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rich • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee