Friendly, wonderful staff, good value! I can’t thank the reception, breakfast staff, and housekeeping enough for their attention, helpful attitude, and constant smiling faces! They go above and beyond what is needed to make the stay at the hotel welcoming, comfortable, and a really enjoyable experience! I have stayed there several times, and they now feel like family to me!

The hotel is being renovated, but it did not impede my stay in any way! The outside scaffolding is to be expected at the moment, and none of the work being done, impacted my stay! The only thing I can think of is the way heat to the rooms is transmitted! However, I brought it to the attention of the hotel and housing staff that I have a condition that makes me feel colder than a regular person! They addressed it, took care of my needs, and I was very happy!

This hotel is undergoing major refurbishment and it appears none of the sea facing rooms are currently available, so my view was of another building across the way. Breakfast was good, everyone seems to come down in the last hour so the dining room gets a bit busy but the food didn't run out. Reception staff very friendly, location excellent right on the sea front and ten minutes walk from the town and the Metro station.

Pity breakfast finishes at 09:00, means you don't get much of a lie-in when on holiday. Bathroom very small but has everything you need. A bit of a rabbit warren to find your room but it's well signed. Best value for money in Whitley Bay, I will return.

The location is fabulous, the chef for breakfast was so respectful, the food was fair.

The only thing is I had to get the stairs till the 3rd floor. It’s hard if you’ve luggages.

It was for my sons graduation that I stayed here. Being already made previously aware of the renovations ongoing, I was surprised how everything went so swimmingly inside. The staff were friendly and welcoming and were prepared to go over and beyond to help with anything at hand. Although basic, my single room was tired, (no doubt gladly welcoming the decorators), but was adequate and had everything I needed. Breakfast was delicious offering a wide range of English Breakfast food to help yourself, with the option of the usual fruits and cereals. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would encourage anyone looking for somewhere by the coast with the sea literally a stone throw away, to stay at this welcoming hotel.

Being woken by the builders early!!

Where to start? The staff were very accommodating and so polite. The room was a tad cold at first, given the fact that it was cold on the sea front when we stayed, but when we contacted the main reception, they solved our problem very quickly. The bed was so comfy, we could've laid there all day every day. The breakfast was as delicious as the last time we stayed there. The view was spectacular, even with the ongoing works on the exterior, still well worth the price. The room was so (for want of a better word) roomy, and I'd highly recommend this Hotel to anyone, whether on holiday abroad, or just a weekend getaway.

Hmm, well, we didn't like... nope, not a single thing we can think of that we didn't like.

The Royal is right on the seafront with parking facilities on a first come first served basis, but there is a car park literally down the road and cost £3 for the whole day. Then a little further along and you are on the beach or if you turn left you're heading into the town of Whitley Bay. Excellent location for all facilities. All the staff are friendly and extremely helpful and make you feel so welcome.

There wasn't a lift so bit of difficulty if you've lots of luggage or walking issues. This maybe resolved as the hotel is undergoing renovation work.

Amazing seaveiw, fab for people, bird, boat & crazy swimmer watching. To awaken & the room to be flooded orange with the dawning of the sun. Friendly & hard working staff. Best breakfast with good quality ingredients, the bacon is lush. All served in a fresh, modern dining room. Always hot water in shower. We have stayed several times & will stay again.

The hotel is undergoing extensive renovation, but we were not disturbed by any noise during our stay. Some things do need updating: the bed in our room had seen better days, the huge pub style toilet roll holder needs removing as it gets in the way & isn't in use. I suppose this will all be sorted in the renovations. More towel rails, hooks & coathangers please.

Excellent location right on the sea front. 10 minutes walk from the Metro station, about the same to the town centre. Breakfast was lovely, cosy dining room and help yourself from a hot buffet nicely presented and well cooked, and it's available from very early which was great for my early check-out.

Front of building currently covered in plastic sheeting and boards while work is going on, will be lovely when it's finished! Many stairs to the rooms, and it's a rabbit warren of passages, although the room numbers are well signposted.

I liked that the location was great for accessing the Seafront + Promenade + scenery + within easy reach of Spanish City + the facilities, such as Cafes, + a few shops and the main High St in Whitley Bay. As I arrived by National Rail + the Metro it was easy to get to from there by taxi + on foot for visits to surrounding places + back into Newcastle. The reception was welcoming + easily accessible, the room I stayed in was clean + comfortable, the Owners + reception staff friendly + the breakfasts great,+ tasty and plenty!

There really wasn't anything I could say I didn't like, just had some issues climbing the main staircase as I was on crutches, but I did get help with my additional bag +shown where my room was, + where to go for breakfast + told about times breakfast would be. I really enjoyed my stay overall + would recommend it to friends + family.

Lovely welcome from the lady on reception. Location was fab, staff were friendly and hard-working.They were very kind and changed my booking to a family room after a family emergency changed my plans. Buffet style breakfast was tasty, hot and plentiful. Shower was strong and warm and towels were lovely and big. WiFi signal was strong.

The Royal is mid refurbishment, our room was in need of some TLC too which is planned as part of renovations. Lots and lots of stairs!