Located in the city center, The Royal Hotel welcomes guests with a warm atmosphere. The property offers praised breakfast and helpful staff. Travelers can use laundry facilities, connect to WiFi in common areas, store luggage, and access conference space.
Whitley Bay is home to The Royal Hotel. Eldon Square Shopping Centre and Northumberland Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rising Sun Country Park and WWT Washington Wetland Centre. Tynemouth Aquarium and Great North Museum-Hancock are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Whitley Bay travel guide
13/17 East Parade, Whitley Bay, England, NE26 1AP
What's nearby
Whitley Sands
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Longsands Beach
3 min drive - 1.5 miles
PLAYHOUSE
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Tynemouth Aquarium
4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Whitley Bay Golf Club
4 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Manors Station
15 min drive
Brockley Whins Station
15 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
38 min drive
Restaurants
The Fire Station
6 min walk
No Fret
3 min walk
Beefeater Whitley Bay
3 min walk
Trenchers Restaurant and Takeaway
4 min walk
The Brewery
5 min walk
About this property
The Royal Hotel
Property highlights
At The Royal Hotel, you can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Whitley Bay
The Royal Hotel Hotel Whitley Bay
Frequently asked questions
Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?
As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 26 Apr 2026 start from £80, including 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.
What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Royal Hotel located?
Situated in Whitley Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Whitley Sands and PLAYHOUSE. Longsands Beach and Tynemouth Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
The Royal Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.8
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 301 reviews
10 - Excellent
116
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 301 reviews
8 - Good
101
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 301 reviews
6 - Okay
45
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 301 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 301 reviews
2 - Terrible
21
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert
17 Apr 2026
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.
My second stay in a few months. So impressed with the staff and service of this hotel. Also, breakfast is so good! Looking forward to seeing the renovations.
Julie
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
John
13 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were fantastic and the breakfast was really good!
John
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
James
18 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable place to stay, great location, friendly team, and a cracking breakfast.
Breakfast was great along with the location. The only downside was that the remote control for TV didn't work properly so TV had to be switched on manually which meant standing on a chair to switch on and off. The man on reception said this was only way TV would go on. Health & safety not good in that respect. Hopefully they will rectify that.
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.
Claire
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Martha
27 Sept 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and the full English breakfast was good. The hotel is undergoing renovation - I'm sure it will be lovely when it's done but right now it's noisy with dark, very basic rooms.
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! 👍
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicole
10 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good for a night
The single room was fine for one night. Bed very hard and uncomfortable but room was nice enough. Staff friendly and free breakfast !
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.
Valerie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
christine
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, staff lovely. breakfast good, no view after conversion sounds fantastic. Obviously due updating when completed position perfect
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.