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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Phil B • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Greeta Thunder • solo_traveller • gb
7
Will be lovely when fully refurbed
Pros:

Being upgraded to one of the new rooms as the rooms in the old part of the building are most unpleasant including a load of builders rubbish outside the window. Nice staff (a lady) at breakfast, they were particularly, really lovely. Nice breakfast too, good package and value overall.

Cons:

Being placed in a horrid room in old building, the outside during refurbishment is not pleasant either. I think the hotel shld tell you in advance you are in an old room or a new room as I never would have stayed if the nice man on reception had not finally upgraded me on the day. TVs did not work properly either despite them trying to work them.

2026-09-17 • 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
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Jacon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Served the purpose
Pros:

Great location and very neat, clean and adequate

Cons:

Inter leading doors and bedroom doors not soundproof and light proof. Rooms therefore was not quiet and every time someone came into the passages doors slamming would wake you up especially if your room is right next to it. Monoxide alarm was situated right in front of the bed so the great big blue circular light on it shines right into your face the whole night

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Size of room and parking

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
Enjoyable weekend, have already booked in for nex years trip
Pros:

Convienient location on the sea front, comfortable clean room, good selection of breakfast, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing to dislike, everything was fine.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Lovation

Cons:

Size of room

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Suresh • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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find • solo_traveller • no
10
Pros:

Nice large room for 1 person.
Staff nice and friendly.
Stayed here 3-4 times before, and will do it again next time I'm in whitley bay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fine and clean
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Stairs

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent stay, I was taking part in Great North Run and they even put together a morning fuel bag for all the runners,
Pros:

Great location, lovely staff and brilliant breakfast

Cons:

I was in a room due to be refurbed, I did not mind but these rooms are very much in need of a refurb

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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judith • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Managed to find parking outside. Staff were helpul.

Cons:

A lot of steps.
Renovation work was happening so the hotel was not at it's best.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lucyanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast was great! Wonderful staff. The location is perfect, right on the beach.

Cons:

Room was slightly small, but my fault for booking a single. As for work needed a desk.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good hotel great breakfast
Pros:

Mine was a room that had not been refurbished but was still clean and had everything I needed.and breakfast was great.

Cons:

Nothing not to like really for the price I payed

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • gb
8
A great seaside stay
Pros:

The staff were friendly and approachable. The room was clean - newly refurbished. The bed was very comfortable - I really needed the rest. The breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

The windows needed cleaning. The room seemed very basic, I would expect a few more frills and spills for the price and to add a touch of luxury.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming staff
Very comfortable beds

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
8
Fantastic staff, perfect location.
Pros:

This is a fantastic place. The location was perfect, I swam in the sea and walked on the beach every day. Great spots to eat nearby including the legendary Di Meo's. They are going through renovations at the moment but inside it is clean and tidy, the breakfast is excellent and the staff exceptional.

Cons:

Wish there was a lift, hoping this is part of the renovation as there are a lot of stairs and it was difficult to navigate with my suitcase - although staff did help.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee