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Bay Royal Whitby Hotel

West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HA, England
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Bay Royal Whitby Hotel
Ranked #16 of 20 hotels in Whitby
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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milton keynes
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32 reviews 32 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here with our friends on a Shearings midweek trip. We had refurbished rooms which were better than expected. Nice comfortable beds and plenty of tea coffee and bottled water in the room. Nice food in the restaurant and good breakfasts. We spent every night in the entertainment lounge and always had a good night. Very good hard working... More

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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

in243. Friday 17 may 2013 till Sunday. A good clean hotel , staff helpfull, food good. The sea view first class. The room was clean and comfortable the decor dated .stayed for a weekend break.been going to whitby for over 40year,first time at the Royle but not the Last. My wife and i found the price not expensive and good... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

33 members of our walking group stayed at the Royal Hotel from 29 April to 3 May and had a very good stay. The location was perfect for us. Our rooms were on various floors throughout, some of the rooms had just been renovated whilst others were still waiting for the upgrades but on the whole people were very satisfied... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We recently stayed at the Royal for a weekend break. We had a lovely room overlooking the harbour and I must say, although a sea view room is a little expensive, it's worth it by far in this particular hotel, Amazing views. The room itself was clean and comfortable although my bed was a little lumpy.The decor and bedding was... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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84 reviews 84 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

As part of a group of friends, we have been coming to this hotel for the last 14 years, there used to be 10 couples at the start but now its down to about 5 or 6, probably because Shearings don't listen or take heed of the comments sheet left by departing guests. Two good points of note are that... More

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VickiGlen, General Manager at Bay Royal Whitby Hotel, responded to this review
7 May 2013

I appreciate you taking the time to share your review and we are sorry to see you were disappointed with some aspects of your stay. I’m pleased to see you mentioned the refurbishment of the ballroom which I agree was overdue and as well as this we have completed a number of bedrooms. Marion is a gem in the restaurant... More

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Royal. We could not have had a better time even if we had paid for a 4 star hotel. The reception staff were very efficient and answered all our questions. The waiting staff were brilliant and well mannered especially Jo,an. Food was extremely good and tasty. We were very fortunate... More

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VickiGlen, General Manager at Bay Royal Whitby Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for your wonderful comments, it’s great to see you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and we ticked all the boxes throughout. The team love getting good feedback and I will ensure your comments are passed on especially to the girls on reception and Joan. I’m sure you’ll agree that the ballroom looks fantastic and makes for a comfortable environment... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We stopped Monday to Friday in a superior room on the second floor overlooking the harbour and sea. Lovely view. Service was very good and staff helpful. The meals were fine and the kitchen could cater for small changes to the set menu. We experienced the entertainment for a few nights and enjoyed ourselves. Great location but a hilly walk... More

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VickiGlen, General Manager at Bay Royal Whitby Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

I appreciate you taking the time to share your review. I’m pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. I have a great team working here and comments like yours are always well received so I will be sure to pass them on along with your comments on sauces which we will look into. We are in a... More

leicester
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

There is a bus service up and down to the harbour Younger staff on reception needs to smile arrived at 12 midday and room keys were given out at 3pm so we had a wait of three hours so why couldn't the earlier coaches rooms be prepared first. 20 people queuing for the lift which only takes four and some... More

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VickiGlen, General Manager at Bay Royal Whitby Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

I appreciate your comments following your recent stay. I’m pleased to see from your review that you enjoyed your short break. Our policy on releasing the bedrooms is indeed 3 o’clock as will have been stated on your booking documents. This allows us to ensure all areas are completed and checked prior to guests going up. If and when the... More

england manchester
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

we booked to stay here because of the reviews , obviously they did not stay in our room. We picked this Hotel for my wifes 70th birthday because Whitby is beautifull . but the sea view from our 3rd floor was a window so small that only one of us could look out at any time and was high enough... More

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VickiGlen, General Manager at Bay Royal Whitby Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

I appreciate you taking the time to share your review. We work very hard at the hotel to ensure high standards are maintained although we do accept we do still have some rooms in need of refurbishment. This is a project which we are fully committed to having just completed 37 rooms in the past 5 months as well as... More

Durkar
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Six of us stayed at the Bay Royal, Whitby, for a long weekend. We stayed in Superior Rooms on the second floor and bedrooms and bathrooms were a good size and extremely comfortable. Views and comfort were worth the extra cost. Hot water in two of the rooms was satisfactory, the third was sporadic and not always warm enough for... More

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VickiGlen, General Manager at Bay Royal Whitby Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for sharing your review of your recent stay with us. I’m pleased to see you enjoyed your break with us and found your rooms to be clean and comfortable. You’re right to mention the views we’re lucky enough to enjoy, they’re stunning in all weather. Thank you for the comments on the ballroom, a lot of work went... More

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Additional Information about Bay Royal Whitby Hotel

Address: West Cliff, Whitby YO21 3HA, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Yorkshire > North Yorkshire > Whitby
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant
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Ranked #16 of 20 hotels in Whitby
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Overlooking Whitby, with breathtaking views of Whitby Abbey and the sea, the Royal is steeped in intriguing history and heritage. Many of the hotel bedrooms are front facing and have superb views thanks to the hotel’s cliff top position. This is an extremely popular hotel that has many returning customers thanks to its warm and friendly welcome and great hospitality. The entertainments suite offers a great variety of entertainment and guests can also enjoy the marvellous views from the comfortable restaurant and bar. The Royal Hotel is in an ideal location, just a few minutes from the famous harbour and shops. Whitby is a traditional maritime town and with its old cobbled streets, picturesque houses and sandy blue flag beach, it is a great place for a holiday or short break. ... more   less 

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