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The Royal Hotel

Property class: 3
Enjoy a 3-star hotel in Whitley Bay

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A beach with stacks of rocks and a lighthouse in the distance.
A room with a green sofa, wooden wardrobe, television, and a view of the sea through a large window.
A reception desk with a wooden frame mirror, a teal-colored counter, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A building entrance with glass doors, a reception desk, and a staircase leading inside.
A window with a view of the sea and a distant shoreline.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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13/17 East Parade, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 1AP
  • Place, Whitley Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, PLAYHOUSE
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Longsands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A neatly made bed with a green throw, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, a toilet, and a shower area.

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A room with a green sofa, wooden wardrobe, television, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a white and green bedspread, two matching pillows, and two bedside lamps.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two single beds, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a window with a view of buildings.

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (3 Persons)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (3 Persons)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite, Sea View ( 4 Persons)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View ( 4 Persons)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Basic Room, Private Bathroom (Inactive Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of a brick wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a small storage area with toiletries.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Whitley Bay

In Whitley Bay .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Whitley Sands and within a 10-minute walk of PLAYHOUSE. Longsands Beach and Whitley Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Whitley Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • PLAYHOUSE - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Longsands Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Whitley Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Whitley Bay Mini Golf - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Manors Station - 15 min drive
  • Brockley Whins Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fire Station (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪No Fret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whitley Bay Beefeater - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Relish - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Enjoy a 3-star hotel in Whitley Bay
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Royal Hotel also features a terrace and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Whitley Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Royal Hotel offers 41 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Hotel

The Royal Hotel Whitley Bay

The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitley Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Hotel is 16 mi (38-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Sept 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Sept 17, 2026 start from CA $141, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Whitley Sands and 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Longsands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Royal Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Newcastle (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to downtown Whitley Bay?

The Royal Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Whitley Bay.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 333 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and a very nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel I really love it nice staff also, 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved my stay there everything was amazing from food to rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go-to place when visiting family in Whitley Bay. Friendly staff, yummy breakfast and the beach is literally across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast, especially for the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel on seafront at Whitley Bay Currently in process of refurbishment of public areas, but rooms kept well and clean. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guest house right on the beach front. Good restaurants and amusements very close. Great cooked breakfast. Couldnt ask for more
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is undergoing some renovations so the outside didn’t look amazing. Room was clean and well equipped breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel 3 minutes from the beach but it realy needs some work done on it , great breakfast and plenty of it staff cant do enough for you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent self-service breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in the middle of a refit or upgrade but everything went smoothley
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location for town facilities. The staff in all areas were very friendly indeed, breakfast was very good also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel is on the seafront in Whitley Bay and feels like an old fashioned seaside boarding house. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was well overdue a refurb but could see that a lot of work is being done to the hotel so it will be lovely. Breakfast was great as were all the staff. It was great value but with my room I definitely got what I paid for. Would definitely stay again when looking for a cheap base in the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was done to perfection!! So many delicious choices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Staff & service
I had a nice stay thanks to the amazing team and great breakfast! It was a bit of a shame about the dust and noise from the renovations, but I’d definitely give it another go once the upgrades are finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were fantastic and the breakfast was really good!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and professional the room was very clean and spacious it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Clean, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located but surrounded by construction which could not be helped. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed,good breakfast. Central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable place to stay, great location, friendly team, and a cracking breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building work going on, creeky floorboards in my bedroom, shower not the best, apart from that all good, a cheap place to stay, promenade across the road, decent breakfast, friendly staff all round.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under renovation but caused no problem. Lots of stepairs and fire doors, a bit confusing at first
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026