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The Royal Hotel

Top rated by guests

Beach

Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Bathroom

1 bedroom

Bathroom

8.0Excellent

(260 Ratings)

"I spent one night whilst visiting a friend and the hotel was absolutely ideal. Fantastic location on the beach front. All of the staff were friendly, the room was a decent size and very clean. Bathroo..."

Paul Robert

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8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(260 Ratings)

Hotel in Whitley Bay

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio, Laundry and more

About this hotel

Hotel in Whitley Bay with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
A snack bar/deli, conference space, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and free breakfast are onsite.
The Royal Hotel offers 38 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities at The Royal Hotel

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Map of Whitley Bay

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

National Trust - Cragside

Tyneside Cinema

St. James' Park

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Hotels.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

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Top rated by guests

8.0Excellent

(260 Ratings)

"I spent one night whilst visiting a friend and the hotel was absolutely ideal. Fantastic location on the beach front. All of the staff were friendly, the room was a decent size and very clean. Bathroo..."

Paul Robert

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(260 Ratings)

Hotel in Whitley Bay

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio, Laundry and more

Map of Whitley Bay

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

National Trust - Cragside

Tyneside Cinema

St. James' Park

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Hotel in Whitley Bay with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
A snack bar/deli, conference space, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and free breakfast are onsite.
The Royal Hotel offers 38 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Hotels.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Hotels.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Hotels.com

Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent(260 Ratings)

3.0 / 10.0

Staff were friendly. Room was basic at best, cobwebs between furniture, mattress was a joke, whole hotel was freezing and the toilets had an electric pump needed to flush. This is extra fun when neighbours up to the loo half the night and it sounds like a plane takong off. Breakfast was ok wouldnt come back, though.

3.0 / 10.0

Staff were friendly , good breakfast , but room was poor as bed up against a wall so had to climb over partner to get in and out . Had a dressing table but no mirror at all in room.

5.0 / 10.0

Loved everything about the hotel and definitely be back more often

3.0 / 10.0

Ideal location at the sea front n locality to the town

4.0 / 10.0

Food is excellent. Rooms a bit tired. No heating in shower room.

5.0 / 10.0

I really enjoyed my 2 nights stay it was lovely and very peaceful and I’ll definitely be back again soon

5.0 / 10.0

Superb position, you can hear the waves crashing as you leave the hotel, with stunning views across the road. Even dived in the inviting looking North Sea, which is invigorating! Parking is limited, but is free after 6pm at a large carpark a short stroll away. Excellent cooked breakfast from 6:30 to 10am which suited my fine - really friendly staff; even asked if I needed anything for my room each day which was a lovely touch. Room in need of a bit of decorating, but was very clean and provided everything I needed including tea/coffee making facility. Very good fish and chip shop nearby but look out for the starlings - they're actually very sweet! Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Whitley Bay!

5.0 / 10.0

Breakfast was excellent. Shower very good. Bed very comfortable. Opposite the coast.

5.0 / 10.0

Always an enjoyable stay. Super friendly and welcoming. Always sleep so well here and to wake up to a lovely breakfast. The fact the beach front is directly opposite is wonderful.

4.0 / 10.0

Great breakfast. Friendly staff.

5.0 / 10.0

Lovely comfy room and good service which was friendly

4.0 / 10.0

The single room was fine for one night. Bed very hard and uncomfortable but room was nice enough. Staff friendly and free breakfast !

5.0 / 10.0

It was a brilliant stay they lady at the front desk was amazing and breakfast was fantastic! Would recommend and would happily stay again!

4.0 / 10.0

Great staff, very friendly and helpful all round. The hotel is being renovated so it will be good to go back when it’s finished. I’d still recommend a stay even during the upgrade work. The breakfast is TOP DRAWER! 👍

8.0 / 10.0

It was nicely situated on the spotlessly clean promenade The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was excellent - nice rashers and sausages. It was being renovated so there was hoarding around the outside, but that did not bother me. Rooms being renovated with sea view looked as if they will be really nice. Room 13 was spacious with a nice clean bathroom. Would stay here again.

8.0 / 10.0

The hotel is excellent value for money. Walking distance for many venues. Walk-in shower was great. Yes the room needs updating, however everything was absolutely spotless. Will definitely stay again.

6.0 / 10.0

The location of the hotel us perfect for The Spanish City and the beach. The hotel is under renovation and it looks closed. Reception is old and outdated. The staff are nice and helpful. Rooms are ok, bedding was clean and the sea view was great. Breakfast was standard buffet. The breakfast staff are very nice. If they are also renovating the rooms, this will be a fab place. But, at the moment, its ok. Parking is approx 8 or 9 spaces at he front on a first come first served basis. We were lucky to grab a space.

2.0 / 10.0

I have never been so disturbed by a hotel ever in my life. I checked in on August 1 and left the premises within 15 minutes. When I walked into the room, there was an obvious stagnant odor in the room.. I still tried to make myself stay after driving.I l laid on the lumpy old mattress for a few minutes and I began to fill my throat tighten to whatever it was in the room. I understand they are supposedly under a remodeling period, however, that is no excuse for the air quality to be in that condition. I began having breathing issues.. the desk attendant did show me other rooms hoping they would be different. I viewed 3 rooms in total. They were all the same.. I literally booked this room within 20 minutes of walking in with a no refund for cancellation since I thought I was definitely staying after driving many hours. Though their hotel was causing a severe allergic reaction due to a thick stagnant stench in their room with zero airflow I wasn’t offered a refund. The staff also could not suggest a hotel nearby that he considered a safe place to stay. Expedia and myself contacted management and they are refusing a refund. I attempted to be kind to the gentleman showing me the room with saying “perhaps it was a cleaning agent”, causing my reaction. But after reviewing the other rooms, I quickly came to realize it was the LACK of cleaning. & LACK OF AIR CIRCULATION. I would not under any circumstances suggest the Royal hotel at Whitley Bay for anyone ever.

8.0 / 10.0

Right on the waterfront, really geeat spot, walking distance to everything, friendly staff

8.0 / 10.0

The breakfast was excellent rooms are comfortable and very clean.

8.0 / 10.0

At the moment there are scaffold on the outside, it didn't affect my stay. Hotel was well situated for the front and a short walk to the bars. I would consider staying here again.

10.0 / 10.0

I spent one night whilst visiting a friend and the hotel was absolutely ideal. Fantastic location on the beach front. All of the staff were friendly, the room was a decent size and very clean. Bathroom was also a good size with a powerful shower and extremely clean. It's a touch on the old side and is currently being renovated but honestly for the price it exceeded all expectations. The breakfast is genuinely superb as a particular highlight.

4.0 / 10.0

Fine

6.0 / 10.0

Great location, but it's so tired and tatty inside. No sound proofing, ancient carpet, mattress and bathroom. It is being refurbished, maybe they'll actually invest some money in the facilities. The staff were really helpful, it's not their fault the owners haven't invested over the years.

5.0 / 10.0

Clean and comfortable

8.0 / 10.0

Great location .whitley Bay is the best place

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent staff and service throughout, property feels a bit run down though. Hoping the current construction carries through to the inside as it will be an amazing place if it could modernise and clean up a bit.

2.0 / 10.0

Ongoing renovation to front of hotel with scaffolding and plastic sheeting mean no sea view rooms. Many stairs and corridors to negotiate to rooms, no lift. Room poorly furnished but adequate. Very good breakfast however.

6.0 / 10.0

The rooms need updating very tired shame because it is in a ideal location

1.0 / 10.0

Didn’t stay had to find somewhere else the place was damp filthy and overall disgraceful

3.0 / 10.0

Exterior of hotel was being refurbished so there was scaffolding outside window and sea view was restricted. The room was on the third floor and there was a complicated route of several stairways to get to it. Room was large and clean but bathroom needs refurbishing. Food from the breakfast buffet was tepid/cold.

10.0 / 10.0

Room comfortable and clean, staff very friendly and welcoming, excellent breakfast. Good location for excellent walks along the coast

4.0 / 10.0

Nice location on the seafront, nice staff, nice breakfast.

3.0 / 10.0

Booked last minute for one night. Did not know about the renovation going on. Actually thought the place was shut on arriving. Full building was covered in scaffolding. Glad it wahs just one night

4.0 / 10.0

Breakfast was great no complaints on that , building is covered in scafolding outside ,and hoarding ,nothing mention on the add for the hotel ,room was very basic ,batheroom sealant all round shower and toilets needs replacing all dirty and come away from the tiles ground in dirt ,booked 3 nights ,but only stayed for one ,could not see anyone to complain to put key in box and left ,phoned for refund ,but no refund given ,wont stay there again miserable desk staff but cook was great ,very worn and outdated room ,was like going back to 70,s

4.0 / 10.0

I have stayed in this hotel many times. The staff are great and friendly. Breakfast is great. The Rooms are good; it's just the stairs that prevents a 5* (All Round) Rating. They are steep. Location wise it is perfect for me and even 4 decent Takeaways/Restaurant's within 5 minutes walk.

6.0 / 10.0

Staff was very friendly, breakfast was good. There is construction both on the street and at the hotel. This turned our sea view to a view of scaffolding and the plastic wrapped around it. The beds are not comfortable and the toilet did not flush properly. Parking is VERY limited, more so when 1 vehivle takes multiple spots. Certainly renovations are needed. I wish we were alerted to the extent of construction taking place. Thankfully we were only there 1 night..

6.0 / 10.0

Nothing royal about the hotel which is being refurbished throughout 2025. It really needs it as everything is old, so thank you for doing it. However, you need to put it on Expedia and other websites! There are scafolding everywhere and the only rooms available are at the back overlooking dirty streets and roofs and pigeons! everwhere! The staff is the best - very helpful!

3.0 / 10.0

We were welcomed nicely. Got to our room witch we paid extra for sea view on entering room there was no sea view due to windows being sheeted up with scaffold so could not see out of window and room was freezing as heating didn’t work. So they moved us to another room which was bigger and still cold and also windows covered up so could not see the sea through window. It’s quite bad when you pay extra for a sea view and don’t get a sea view.

4.0 / 10.0

Upon arrival the hotel was undergoing refurbishment and it showed - the receptionist was a vacuuming the front stairs and then upon going up to my room the rest of the paint work was tired and the carpets worn- my room was at best a room with very dated pine furniture and worn carpet-the ensuite was freezing due to no heating and the shower cubicle rotten at the base and the whole room was a lack lustre mess and the mattress....well more like a bag with springs!!!

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