Riviera Guesthouse - 4-Star Hotel in Whitby

Riviera Guesthouse is positioned 300 metres from Whitby Beach on the West Cliff, offering direct access to the North Sea coastline. The property is within a 5-minute walk of Whitby Abbey and a short stroll to the harbour and Sandsend Bay. Guests receive a £3 parking disc for designated on-street zones near the guesthouse, reducing car park costs in the area.

The guesthouse has 15 en-suite bedrooms, each with a flat-screen TV, seating area, and tea and coffee making supplies. Several rooms provide sea views of the North Sea and Whitby Harbour, with daily housekeeping ensuring fresh towels and linen upon request. Bed configurations include family rooms with double and single beds, standard doubles, and deluxe doubles with king-size four-poster beds.

Breakfast is served in a newly refurbished dining room with options including continental, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian dishes. Guests pre-order cooked breakfasts the evening before - items such as locally sourced kippers, poached salmon, and porridge are available. Gluten-free dietary needs are catered for with notice, and a self-service area provides cereals, yoghurts, fruit, and a quality coffee machine.

Family rooms accommodate two adults and one child with separate single and double beds, and ground-floor rooms can be requested for guests with mobility concerns. The guesthouse welcomes returning families, with multiple reviews citing repeat visits and children's comfort. An outdoor seating area for breakfast allows families to dine while watching the sea.

Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures, and the hosts provide detailed local knowledge about Whitby attractions and events. The property uses key access and a smoke alarm system for security, and offers daily housekeeping for all booked rooms. A welcome folder in each room lists nearby restaurants, bus routes, and the best times to spot dolphins from the guesthouse windows.

Location: Beachfront, 5 min walk to Whitby Abbey & harbour

Rooms: 15 en-suite bedrooms with sea views available

Dining: Full English/Irish breakfast, kippers, gluten-free options

Family: Family rooms and ground-floor options

Parking: £3 disc for on-street parking nearby

Service: Daily housekeeping & luggage storage